Page 1 Church of St. Matthias, Sterling Heights

June 19, 2016�

St. Ma�hias Messenger�

St. Matthias Catholic Community�

Fr. Francisco Restrepo, Pastor�12311 Nineteen Mile Road, Sterling Heights MI 48313�

(586) 731�1300�

Mission Statement

St. Matthias Parish is committed to becoming a prayerful community by celebrating the Sacraments together, and supporting the parish and one another

by sharing the time, talents and treasures God has given us. Through prayer and good works we will strive to grow in peace and unity with God and our community.

St. Ma�hias Messenger ~ June 10, 2018�

Happy Birthday Father Francisco!!! Have a Great Birthday!!!

June 9

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Sunday, June 17- 11:00 a.m.

Presider: Fr. Essman Lector:

Marguerite Teschke

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Pfc Aaron C. Alley/Army Spc Melissa Alston/Army

Pvt Alexander Bayadich/Marines Sgt. Michael J Borg/ Air Force Sgt Andrew Chapoton/Army SMSgt Mark Darling/Air Force Pvt Brandon Dodson/Marines Capt David G. Fox/Army E3 Pvt Jeffrey FrameArmy

A/Sgt Brandon Gadde/Air Force Cpl Michael Gates/Marines Pvt Aaron B. Goebel/Army Sgt Andrew W. Goebel/Army

Thomas A. Goebel/Marines Recruit T/Sgt Glenn Harbaugh/Air Force AT1 Robert Hasenauer III/ Navy

Paul Koss/Marines Jack W. Manning, Jr./Navy Sgt Daniel Mills/Army

Teri Priebe/Navy Reserves

Capt Christopher Ray/Marines Cpt. Jonathan Recor/ Air Force CW2 Joseph Recor/Army

E5S/Sgt Scott J. Resk/Air Force SSgt John Salvio/ Air Force Sgt. Kelly Schaefer/Marines Cpl Mitchell Schaefer/Marines Steven Schatzberg/Army

Gunnery S/Sgt Jonathan Stampor/Marines Sgt Gerald (Jake) Stier/Army Reserves

Capt John Szatkowski/Navy CMSgt Gerald Szydloski/Air Force Spec Michael K. Weber/Army Pvt Douglas Wojtowicz/Army W4 Matthew Zelenak/Army Spc Peter Zelenak/Army

Saturday, June 16 - 4:30 p.m.

Presider:

Fr. Francisco Lector:

Mary Angeles

Sunday, June 17 - 8:30 a.m.

Presider:

Fr. Francisco Lector:

Agnes Passarelli

Jordan Agosta Adrienne Akers John David Battani Gerri Beaupre Brian Bowman Connie Bowman Andrew Bruzewicz Wyatt Callewaert Josie Campbell Sue Clements

Margaret Conflitti Ilene Coppola Sam Coppola Kevin Coppa Betty Corte Keith Daniska Arthur Decker Kendra Deman Linda Deman Tom Dembeck Billy Dombrowski Bill Doherty Garrett Fantin Chantal Giacalone Jackie Gianino Corey Goff

James Michael Goldwater

John M. Goldwater Sr.

Alison Greiwe Krystyna Griffith Dorothy Grunwald Mark Grunwald Phyliss Hagerman Arthur Halperin Loretta Hart

Glenn Henderson

Decker James Hilbert Daniel Himm Greg Hopkins Benita Hynes

Dan Kachadourian Marlene Kanthook

Jon Kline Arlene Karas Evelyn Karas Martha Karas

Delphine Karpinski

Patsy Kletcha Agnes Kosin

Marianna Kozlowski Brian Malarick Edward Malarick Jeff Malarick Sharon Malarick Susan Mangiapane Erin Mainwaring Suzette Marconi Charles Martin Irene Matkowski Christine McCauly Jonathan McClellan Kenneth McGuire Dania Mech

Wanda Michalski Michael Misiewicz Nancy Mitchell Colette Mollise Frances Moran Vatasha K. Napier Fran Nelson

John Niedowlika

~ When a loved one passes away

we ask you to please go to the

funeral home first and they will contact the church.~

Wally Perry Jean Pyper Joseph Recor Barbara Richards Ramona Romero Angela Rivers Sue Rodzos Robert Rudzki Stella Sabatell Kyle Scott

Stephanie Serafimovski Tahlia Serafimovski Michael Serafino Frank Singer Judy Smith Larry Stevens Adam Stolarczyk Mac Sullivan Debbie Swecker Walter Szatkowski Peter Timinsky Lynda Thull

Olivia Kelly Tsvetkoff

Mary Veen Vokes Family George Vokes April Vokes Matt Vokes

Stephanie Wesson Beverly Whitefoot

Greg Wilk Pat Wolfe

Danny Yanoulakis Brenda Zaremba Mary Ziskie

Faith Formation ���Donna Latimer, Director

586-731-0650

Director: Teresa Fortuna 586-731-0650 ext.107

We can ask for the grace, "Make my heart like yours, dear Jesus."

Pope Francis has often noted that the first words of God to the human family are from this passage where God's asks Adam,

"Where are you?" Francis suggests that it is a good question for us today. Where do we find ourselves today? What is the situation around us? What is our purpose? What is our relationship with

others? What is it we are being called to be and to do? Paul reminds the Corinthians that we are not discouraged because the resurrection of Jesus has already given us new life and "our inner self is being renewed day by day." The good news is what gives us hope and courage. Our faith is what allows us to be bold

and to live our lives for others without holding back. In the gospel, Jesus is being accused of driving out demons because

he's in league with evil. It is outrageous, but it does show how

some religious people rebelled against him. When his relatives

come to be with him, Jesus makes it clear that the deepest bond he

has with his brothers and sisters is that we are faithful. Religious

practice or authority, and certainly not only a relationship with him,

makes us holy. Mark makes the point clearly: "And looking around

at those seated in the circle he said, 'Here are my mother and my

brothers. [For] whoever does the will of God is my brother and

sister and mother.'" Real intimacy with Jesus is about communion

with him, in fidelity, in following his example. Intimacy happens

when our heart becomes more like his and we are draw to a fidelity

to the Father and the Father's way.

source Andy Alexander, S.J. – Creighton online Ministries

Tweet from@PONTIFEX The Eucharist gives us the strength

to produce the fruits of good works, and to live true Christian lives

Ordinary Time readings, liturgy and prayer can be a rich time to reflect upon our relationship with God, our relationships with each other and to grow in depth on many levels. This is the Prayer the Church uses this 10th week of Ordinary Time for the Liturgy of the Hours and the Opening Prayer for the Masses of this week. O God, from whom all good things come, grant that we, who call

on you in our need, may at your prompting discern what is right,

and by your guidance do it. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your

Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

All Widowed Men and Women are invited to join us for Mass on

Sunday, July 1st, at 2:30pm at St. Malachy., 14115 14 Mile Rd.

Sterling Heights. After Mass, we will enjoy refreshments and

conversation in the social hall. For more information or to

volunteer, call Sandy at 586-991-7374. For further information

about Widowed Friends, visit website at www.widowedfriends.org

Questions for Reflection How real is your sense of the presence of Christ in the

Eucharist? How meaningful is it to you to partake of both the body

and blood of Christ? How does your family table reflect the table of the Lord? How prepared are you each week to participate at the

table of the Lord?

Respond in Action Host a special family dinner this week. Pause at the be-

ginning of the meal to read this week’s Gospel. Bring some freshly baked bread to a soup kitchen in

town. Familiarize yourself with and support the work of Bread

for the World. (www.bread.org)

Fall Faith Formation Classes

The Faith Formation Office is still accepting registrations for classes in the fall. You can call

586-731-0650 for more information. We are in need of catechists and aids at all grade levels. Please consider volunteering your time once a month to help pass on your Catholic faith to the young people of our parish. Please call Donna if you can help in any way. Classes begin in October and conclude in April. Thank you in

advance for any help you can offer.

Vacation Bible School is a month away and there is still time to register. The program is Babylon: the Courage of Daniel. VBS is geared toward children 4 to 10 years old, but older children are welcome to be aids and helpers. You can receive information

through the Faith Formation Office.

For these moments in our day…we thank you, Lord. Make grace at your family meal tonight a special time of remembering the simple milestones of the day. Fill a special cup or goblet with a favorite drink. Pass the cup from person to person, each pausing with the cup to name a significant (even if simple or quiet) event from the day for which he or

she is thankful.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 †Kathleen Funke– by Husband & Family

†Dale Winnerstrom– by Huck Family

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

8:30 a.m. ~

†Arthur Verhoeve– by Betty Heaton

†Maria Verhoeve– by Daughter

†Bruno & Maria Pellegrini- by Family

†Helen Swartz– by Larry & Linda Deman

11:00 a.m. ~

��St. Matthias Parishioners TUESDAY, JUNE 12 †Raymond Pelc– by St. Matthias Church

†Herman Rudzki– by Family WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 †Ken & Donna McGuire– by Family

†John A. Bialk– by Jan THURSDAY, JUNE 14 †Rose Malinchak– by Family SATURDAY, JUNE 16 †Richard Duzykowski– by Connie Roll

†Jim Poterek– by Karyl & Family SUNDAY, JUNE 17

8:30 a.m. ~

†John Straka– by Daughters

†Giuseppe Anile Jr.—by His Sister-in-law

†Bruno & Maria Pellegrini- by Family

†Sebastiano Poma– by daughter

†Salvatore Catalano– by Wife

†Robert Schornak– by Wife

†Margaret Catanzaro– by Art & Ellen Argano

†Guiseppe DiMauro– by Art & Ellen Argano

11:00 a.m. ~

��St. Matthias Parishioners

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FATHER FRANCISCO! 3:00 p.m. Confessions

4:30 p.m. Mass

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 8:30 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m. Mass

MONDAY, JUNE 11

TUESDAY, JUNE 12

9:00 A.M. MASS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 9:00 A.M. MASS

9:00-12:00 p.m. SVDP 8 p.m. AA/Al-Anon Meetings - Teens Welcome

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

9:00 A.M. MASS 11:00 A.M. 50 & UP

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. SVDP

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Church and Offices Closed

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 3:00 p.m. Confessions

4:30 p.m. Mass

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

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

Looking for happy volunteers on Monday mornings to join our money counter crews!! If interested please

contact the Parish Office (586) 731�1300��

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Our St. Matthias St. Vincent de Paul group went and helped to

get the campground ready for the boys and girls camps.

We Thank and Appreciate them so much for all their hard work!!

Our St. Vincent De Paul cleanup crew is Larry & Linda Deman, Claudia Pfromm and Barbara Lang

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�St. Matthias Catholic Community �

12311 Nineteen Mile Road �Sterling Heights, MI 48313 �

Parish Office: (586) 731�1300 �Fax: (586) 731�2576�

Email: parishoffice@stmatthiaschurch.net�Website: www.stmatthiaschurch.net�

Pastor: Fr. Francisco Restrepo Weekend Mass Times: Confessions: Saturdays: 3 p.m. until all heard or by appointment. Saturday 4:30pm— Sunday 8:30am & 11:00 am

Parish Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 8 am-12 pm Closed Fridays Parish Office & Bulletin Editor: Bulletin Material DEADLINE: Wednesday mornings Secretary: Cindy Hasenauer……………….731-1300 Bookkeeper: Jacki Lenard………….……...731-1300 Maintenance: ………………..……………....731-0654 Marsha Laurencelle - Jose Fuentes - Pauleta Pashki Director of Music Ministries:......................731-1300 Kristin Glasgow Faith Formation Office ……….…….....586- 731-0650 Director: Donna Latimer Adult Formation: Donna Latimer Email– latimer_stmatthias@yahoo.com Finance Council - 731-1300 Chairperson: Carmelita Badia Sue Kirouac Dave Barth Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson: Jan Siemen ………………....739-2050 Nick Bommarito ………………………….......226-3702 Tony & Veronica Giganti…………………. ...997-3692 Ron West…………………………………......254-9419 Melinda McNamara..................................................... Worship Commission Chairperson: Marie Bommarito………...586-524-1785 Lectors: Denise Zimkiewicz…………….…... 566-7546 Ushers: Tony & Veronica Giganti…………….997-3692 Altar Server Coordinator: Carrie Carney…..206-4783 Art & Environment: Margaret Peters .............731-1300 Christian Service Director: Teresa Fortuna……………...731-1300 X107 Baptism Preparation: Teresa Fortuna Christian Women : Catholic Services of Macomb ………...586-416-2300 Pregnant & in need? …………. .... ……...1-800-848-LOVE Project Rachel Post Abortion Ministry1-888-722-4355 Domestic Violence Hotline …………..1-800-799-7233 Protective Services (CHILD & ADULT)..1-877-412-6109 Homebound Ministry-Margaret Conflitti…....731-4435 Legion of Mary St. Matthias/St. Vincent de Paul …………....739-2922 Abigayle Ministries………………………….586-323-1411 Baptism: Contact Parish Office. Marriage: Arrangements are to be made six months prior to the wedding date.

Week of May 28, 2018

Week’s Deposit $ 5,528.55 Week’s Expenses $ 7,933.67 Week’s Cash Flow ($2,405.12)

Giving is not

about making a

donation.

It is about

making a

difference.

St. Vincent De Paul ~ Thank You for your generous giving to

our requests~

We are in need of: Canned Fruit, Rice, Rice Mixes, Pudding, Jello, Saltine Crackers, Mustard, Ketchup

All Kroger Community Rewards participants must sign up their Kroger Plus Card *every year* for St. Matthias to continue receiving the benefits. Steps to follow to sign up or renew in the Community Rewards Program:

1. Go to website: www.krogercommunityrewards.com 2. Click sign-in 3. Enter your email and password, or create a new account 4. Click “enroll now” 5. Type in - ST. MATTHIAS CATHOLIC CHURCH Organization Number: 53699 6. Check the box next to our church name 7. Click “enroll”

That’s all there is to it! Every time you use your Kroger Plus Card, you’ll see St. Matthias at the bottom of your receipt. Thank you for participating!

The Society of St Vincent de Paul seeks volunteers interested in helping

neighbors in need on a Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Please contact

Teresa at 586-731-0650 Ext. 107, if you are available and willing to assist.

CSA Update Total Gifts……………..…..175 Total Pledged………$ 34,354.00 Goal…………………$ 47,168.00 Pledge Deficit……..($ 12,814.00) Percentage of Goal …….... 73%

M/M James Aquisto Irene Czarny

M/M Rodney Gawel Mr. Frank W. Gordon M/M Keith Huck

M/M Vincent Rajnish M/M William Soule M/M Larry Verduin M/M James Williams