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FORUM
December 28, 2014
St. Lawrence Catholic Community
Church
School
Cemetery
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
on Friday, January 2nd
12 pm to 3 pm
in Church
Readings
for the Week of
December 28, 2014
DECEMBER 28, 2014
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Mass Intentions
Saturday, December 27, 2014, 4:30 pm
John T. Adamo, Sr., Mary & Anthony Carwana, Nancy & Pat Torn,
Louis & Irene Lewondowski, Norm & Helen Mack, Michelle Zukowski,
Doris Cottone, Betty Shelley, Joann Porlisi, M/M John Caporusso,
M/M Vincent Tatangelo
Sunday, December 28, 2014, 8:00 am
Arthur Kuligowski, Mary Fernholz
Sunday, December 28, 2014, 10:00 am
Juanita Selewski, Andy & Mary Cole,
John Rumschlag, Sr., Rose Selewski,
Sunday
†Christopher Noonan, Nancy Pantano, †Gus Peklo
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6,
21:1-3; Ps 105; Col 3:12-21
or 3:12-17 or Heb 11:8; 11-12,17-19;
Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40
Monday
St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr
1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96; Lk 2:22-35
Tuesday
1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96; Lk 2:36-40
Wednesday
Saint Sylvester I, Pope
1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96; Jn 1:1-18
Thursday
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Friday
Saints Basil the Great and Gregory
Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the
Church
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98; Jn 1:19-28
Saturday
The Most Holy Name of Jesus
1 Jn 2:29—3:6; Ps 98; Jn 1:29-34
Sunday The Epiphany of the Lord
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6;
Mt 2:1-12
Parish Mission Statement
St. Lawrence Catholic Community
believes we are called by our Baptism to
gather as a worshipping and prayerful
people. As responsible disciples of Jesus
Christ, we are called to be faithful
stewards of our time, talents and treasures. We value and foster Catholic education and evangelization. With open hearts
and hands, we reach out to all brothers
and sisters, as together we strive to offer
hope, act justly, love tenderly and walk
humbly with our God.
Sunday, December 28, 2014, 12:00 pm
People of St. Lawrence, †Robert Joseph Poli,
Lawrence Baker, Sr.
Monday, December 29, 2014, 8:00 am
For the homeless and unemployed
Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 8:00 am
Robert April
Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 8:00 am
For the safety of all those traveling during the Christmas Season
Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 4:30 pm
George Wietecha, Edward Moraniec, Joseph & Lillian Ziarko,
Frank, Lillian & John Bazydlo
Thursday, January 1, 2015, 10:00 am
John & Gloria Adamo, Sllavka & Gasper Ndoja
Thursday, January 1, 2015, 12:00 noon
Albert L. Donadio, Jr., †Mitchell Pasieczny
Friday, January 2, 2015, 9:00 am
For a happy, healthy New Year for our St. Lawrence parish family
Saturday, January 3, 2015, 4:30 pm
Edward Ochylski, †Barbara Ballard, †Al Ludeman, †Alice Gall,
Gertrude Mattucci, †Virginia Barley, †William V. Madek, Sr.,
Robert & Kathleen Heydel
Sunday, January 4, 2015, 8:00 am
†Stan Sufflinsky
Sunday, January 4, 2015, 10:00 am
†Concetta Sisca, †Christopher Barczyk, Jim & Mary McKinley,
†Gabrielle Drysdale, †Jeff Wright
Sunday, January 4, 2015, 12:00 noon
People of St. Lawrence, Verna Brodi, Widowed Friends
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
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from Fr. Roman
UTICA, MICHIGAN
DECEMBER
MONTHLY
CHALLENGE
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Read the daily Gospel
each morning.
May St. Joseph, “the just man,” a tireless worker, the upright guardian
of those entrusted to his care, guard, protect and enlighten families
forever.
Past Monthly Challenges
May the Virgin Mary, who is the Mother of the Church, thus also be the
Mother of the “Church of the Home.” May Mary, the Handmaiden of the
Lord, be an example of humble and generous acceptance of the will of
God; may she, the sorrowful Mother at the foot of the Cross, comfort the
sufferings and dry the tears of those who are in distress because of
difficulties in their families.
May the Child Jesus teach children in every family obedience,
respect and sharing.
I entrust each family to The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Open your hearts to the light that the Gospel sheds on every family. The
family that PRAYS together STAYS together.
January 1, 2015 – The 48th World Day of Peace. Pope Francis chose the
theme: “Slaves No More, but Brothers and Sisters”. Many people
think that slavery is a thing of the past. In fact, this social plague
remains all too real in today’s world. Being children of God gives all
human beings equal dignity as brothers and sisters. Slavery deals a
murderous blow to this fundamental fraternity, and so to peace as well.
That Child, Who is the Word of God made flesh, came to give humanity a
peace which the world cannot give. (The World Day of Peace was
initiated by Pope Paul VI.)
Who are the Peacemakers? They are all those who, day by day, try to
overcome evil with good, with the power of truth, with the weapons of
prayer and forgiveness, with honest and well done work, with the
Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. The peacemakers are many, but
they are not loud. As leaven in dough, they raise humanity according to
God’s plan.
January 1st is also the feast of The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy
Mother of God. We ask the Blessed Virgin Mary to bless and care for us.
The New Year is like going on a trip or voyage. With the light and grace
of God, may it be a path to peace for every person and every family, for
each country and for the whole world.
Our Lady, Queen of Peace – Pray for Us!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Fr. Roman
November: Remember the dead;
pray for your deceased loved
ones
October: Praise someone for
something today.
September: Record an item of
gratitude daily.
August:
Listen to Catholic or
Christian radio in your car
July: Read the book you
received at Christmas
June: Spend a day in service
with your family or a friend
May: Read one chapter of
Proverbs each day
April: We receive the Divine
Mercy of God through
Confession
March: Entrust yourself to God
before going to sleep
February: Pray for the person who
is the most difficult or distant to
you each day
January: Give the first 10 minutes
of each day to God.
Forum/Screen Deadlines
A reminder that all articles
submitted for the Forum must be
submitted by 12:00 pm Friday, for
the following week. You may bring
a typed copy of your article to the
parish office or email it to
[email protected].
All requests for overhead
projection slides are due
Tuesday at noon. If you have any
questions, please contact the
parish office.
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
What Is a Stephen Minister Like?
They Are among Us
Christian Service
As Catholics, we are called to put
the Two Feet of Christian Service -- Charity and Justice --- into action!
We step with the foot of charity
when we work to assist others with
their immediate, short-term needs.
We step with the foot of justice
when we work to address the root
causes of problems facing our
communities.
Giving Tree Thank You!
Last week 20 agencies, representing
many people
and needs from the community, picked
up more than 1700 Christmas gifts from
our parish community’s
Giving Tree program!
This could not have happened without the hard work
of Mary Jo Szlaga and the Women’s Club who
sponsored and organized this program.
Thank you Mary Jo and Women’s Club members! Your
hard work and our parish members’ generosity have
helped make many families’ Christmas brighter.
The following organizations and causes
recently received a donation from the
Emergency Relief Committee:
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Birthright of Macomb
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Good Shepherd Coalition
Hope Center of Macomb
Manna Community Meal
McWarm of St. Margaret of Scotland
St. Christine’s Christian Services
St. Jane Frances Coffee House
Dance for Special Needs Adults
St. Jude’s Food Pantry
St. Leo’s Dental Clinic
These donations were made possible by the generosity
of St. Lawrence parishioners. Thank you!
Divine Mercy Prayer Line
As Jesus revealed to St. Faustina, “I have
opened My Heart as a living fountain of
mercy. Let all souls draw life from it.” If you
or others would like to receive prayer for your
intentions, contact Eileen at the Divine Mercy
Prayer line: (586) 725-0944.
No, we’re not talking about angels or aliens.
We’re talking about individuals who care
about others. The Scriptures describe their service well:
“Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow
prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you
yourselves were suffering” (Hebrews 13:3).
If you or someone you know wants to do more as a Christian caregiver, consider Stephen Ministry. This is
St. Lawrence’s one-to-one caregiving ministry. A training
class is starting soon. Please contact Bo Beauregard at
(586) 254-7418 for more information.
Faith & Wellness
Hand Washing Reminders
Cold and flu season is a good time of year to review and
remind ourselves of the best way to wash our hands:
•
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or
cold) and apply soap.
•
Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the
soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
•
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to
end twice.
•
Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
•
Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
•
If soap and water isn’t available, use an alcohol-based
sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Source: www.cdc.gov/handwashing/
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
UTICA, MICHIGAN
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Living the Good News
December 28, 2014
A baby was born in a stable,
very dark and very cold.
He came to help God’s people;
to fulfill the prophecies of old.
His mother was young and faithful,
His father was trusting and brave.
Their Son is the one we have been waiting for;
it is mankind He will save.
The shepherds were very afraid
when the angels announced He was here.
They were invited to come see Him
for from Him there was nothing to fear.
His birth is a joyful occasion!
Kings came from far away!
This special day of Jesus’ birth
we still celebrate today.
Not just the event of long ago,
but Christ’s presence here and now.
We see his face in every stranger;
and they must see Him in us somehow.
I wish you a Merry Christmas.
Not just for a day or a season.
May Christ’s light shine upon you –
My wish to you is for this reason.
God bless,
Peggy DeClercq
Pastoral Associate
School News
“LITTLE FLOCK”
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Prayer Group meeting every Wednesday
in the School Library, 7:30 pm
HAVE A VERY BLESSED NEW YEAR!!!!!
Let us begin this New Year with a prayer of expectation
not for worldly joys and gifts; but for the joys and gifts of
the Holy Spirit. Let all of us realize the importance of the
Holy Spirit within our lives and accept Him into our lives.
It is only through total surrender to the Holy Spirit that we
can have the Spiritual strength and energy to lead a truly
faithful life with God. Come to the Holy Spirit this New
Year and realize your great expectations.
NO PRAYER MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY, 12-30-14
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK
For Information, contact:
Jim /Shirley Brodi ----------------586-739-3802
Mary Sackey------------------------586-731-4914
Bob Hurlbert ----------------------586-412-1029
Kathleen Wesley ------------------586-286-7253
St. Lawrence Men’s Retreat
Take a few moments……...to talk with God on a personal
level.
You are invited to attend a tranquil weekend of spiritual
reflection and renewal for men. Join us for a weekend at
the Capuchin Retreat on 95 wooded acres adjacent to the
Stony Creek Nature Center to: relax from a hectic
schedule, enjoy nature, make new friends, reflect on our
situation in life and above all, to reopen and strengthen
our lines of communication with God. Bring a friend!
When: January 16—18, 2015
School Mission
We are a Catholic School family dedicated to
nurturing and celebrating a love for Jesus
Christ and educating the whole child with
academic excellence.
Mon. Dec. 29
NO SCHOOL – Christmas
Tue. Dec. 30
NO SCHOOL – Christmas
Wed. Dec. 31
NO SCHOOL – Christmas
Thu. Jan. 1
NO SCHOOL – Christmas
Fri. Jan. 2
NO SCHOOL – Christmas
Little Flock
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
We wish all of our St. Lawrence Families a Happy New
Year!
Where: The newly renovated Capuchin Retreat
62460 Mt. Vernon Rd. (North of 28 Mile Rd.)
Washington, MI 48094 (www.capretreat.org)
Registration: 6:30—7:30 pm on Friday, January 16th,
concluding at 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 18th, with
dinner.
Cost:
$50 non-refundable deposit to confirm your
reservation. Suggested offering for the weekend is $160
(this includes your deposit). Weekend includes lodging,
conferences, a Friday evening snack and five excellent
meals. Capacity is limited so please call Paul Okoniewski
(586-752-7834) to confirm your reservation.
Ushers Needed for the
4:30 pm and 12:00 pm “B” Team.
(“B” Team serves Feb/Apr/Jun/Aug/Oct/Dec)
Please consider becoming part
of this wonderful ministry! See one of our
Ushers for more information.
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
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A Word … from the D.R.E.
Family traditions often begin with religious celebrations,
such as Christmas.
The Holy Family kept religious
traditions, too. In Luke’s Gospel we learn that Mary and
Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple to “present him to
the Lord” as the custom of Mosaic Law required. When
Jesus and his family entered the Temple, Simeon and
Anna both recognized the significance of their presence.
Not only did Mary and Joseph observe a customary ritual,
their actions were a blessing to others, too. When we
celebrate religious feasts and keep family traditions, we
bless our extended Church family, too, for we are the
Body of Christ!
May your family continue to experience the joy of
Christmas throughout the New Year!
Question of the Week:
What is your favorite religious celebration in your family?
Important CRE
Dec. 29/30
Jan. 5/6
Jan. 6 or 8
Jan. 12/13
Jan. 15
Jan. 17/18
Jan. 19/20
Jan. 26/27
Dates:
no classes Christmas Break
CRE Classes
Parent Meeting 7p – First Eucharist
CRE Classes
Parent Meeting Chastity Curriculum
Gr. 5&6 @ 5:30p
Gr. 7&8 @ 7:00p
Enrollment prayers for First
Eucharist preparation, all masses
no classes M.L. King Holiday
CRE Classes
Growing together in faith and wisdom,
Lisa Rajnicek (pronounced “ray-na-chek”)
(586) 731-5072
[email protected]
www.stlawrenceparish.com/religiouseduc.html
Youth Ministry—6th thru 12th Grades
CHECK OUT YOUTH MINISTRY!
Service Projects
Youth Group
Youth Group meeting
January 11th from
7:00-9:00 in Youth Rm
Youth Group meeting
January 25th from
7:00-9:00 in Youth Rm
Middle School
High School
Social Activities
Youth Group meeting
January 9th from
7:00-8:30p in Youth Rm
Youth Group meeting
January 23rd from
7:00-8:30p in Youth Rm
Contact Deann, Coordinator of
Youth Ministry, for more details:
[email protected]
DECEMBER 28, 2014
St. Lawrence Catholic School Open
House and Registration Dates
St. Lawrence Catholic School will be hosting an Open
House for prospective students and parents on Sunday,
January 25, 2015 from 1 – 3 p.m. Families who are
interested in half-day 3-year old Nursery School, half-day
or full-day 4-year old Preschool, half-day or full-day
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade are encouraged to
attend. Administrators, teachers, current parents and
students will be available to answer questions. Tours will
be offered for new families as well.
Interested families who are unable to attend the Open
House may call the St. Lawrence Catholic School Office at
586-731-0135 to schedule a tour and receive an informational packet.
New family registration for the 2015- 2016 school year will
be from January 25 – February 4, 2015. Registration
application forms for Nursery School - Grade 8 will be
available on the school website beginning January 25
(www.stlawrenceparish.com/slschool). Anyone interested
in sending their child/ren to St. Lawrence Catholic School
should complete an application and return it to the school
office between the above registration dates.
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE OPEN HOUSE.
New family applications from families belonging to St.
Lawrence Parish will be put in acceptance order based on
length of membership in the parish.
New family
applications from those belonging to other parishes will be
taken on a first come, first served basis beginning
January 25. After February 4 (the official end of the registration period), applications will be put in acceptance
order according to the date of receipt of application
regardless of parish affiliation.
St. Lawrence Catholic School is the only Catholic grade
school in the North Macomb Vicariate of the Archdiocese
of Detroit.
Current students live in Utica, Sterling
Heights, Shelby Twp., Macomb Twp., Clinton Twp.,
Washington Twp., Chesterfield Twp., Romeo, Rochester
Hills, Warren, Troy, Auburn Hills, Almont, Dryden, Addison
Twp., Bruce Twp., Harrison Twp., and New Baltimore.
Bus service is provided to all in the Utica Community
School District. Latchkey is available before and after
school to Kindergarteners through eighth graders.
For more information, contact the school at 586-731-0135.
O,COMELETUSADOREHIM
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
will take place on Friday, January 2,
from 12 noon until 3 p.m.
You do
not have to stay the entire 3 hours,
but please come and spend some one
on one time with our Lord.
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
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Attn: Future Lectors—
Proclaim the Word
UTICA, MICHIGAN
EMHC Update
Climb on board with Jesus, our Savior, and become a
fisher of men and women by proclaiming the Good News
of Christ as a weekday or weekend lector at St. Lawrence.
Anyone who is confirmed and feels that the Holy Spirit
maybe tapping him/her on the shoulder is joyfully invited
to attend Lector Training on Wednesday, January 21, 2015
at 7:00 pm in the Church.
You will receive a new lector workbook and become adept
at using the church sound system. Please contact Eileen
Martini at 586-215-0422 or Kathy Padley at 586-854-7535
if you have any questions.
You need not pre-register. Come and join in our mission
to spread the Word. See you in Church!
You Can Play an Important Role in Our
Stephen Ministry . . .
. . . Because you may know of a friend,
neighbor, co-worker, or relative who is going
through a difficult time and who could benefit
from the focused care, encouragement, and
support of a Stephen Minister. If you know of someone
who is hurting, talk with one of the Stephen Leaders from
St. Lawrence Catholic Church at 586-731-5347. They can
talk with you about how we can connect the person you
know with one of our Stephen Ministers. It’s a great way
for you to show how much you care!
A slight change has been made in procedure for weekend masses. We would
like to welcome back to the ministry
those EMHC’s who have been uncomfortable pouring at the altar, and those
who are unable to consume a large
amount of remaining Precious Blood.
The wine used for consecration at weekend masses will be
pre-poured by the sacristans. The EMHC in position for
Cup 1 and Cup 2 do not have to pour the wine at the
altar.
Instructions for Cup 1 and Cup 2
While the priest is waiting to receive the offertory
gifts, carry the tray with cups to the altar and
place it on the corporal on the right and left side
of the altar. Return to your seat.
At the Sign of Peace, go up to the altar, take the tray
and place it back on the credence table. Then
line up in front of the mosaic to receive Eucharist
on the altar. Once you receive, distribute the
Precious Blood to the other EMHC’s in the usual
manner.
After distribution, any Precious Blood remaining in the cup
should be consumed by the EMHC, or ask an usher or the
priest to help.
Mustang Roundup
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year
Altar Society
Please remember that we have no meetings
in January, February and March.
On February 14th, we will have the Mass for
the living and deceased members of the
Altar Society at 4:30 pm.
God Bless,
Kay Rasmussen
With earlier than usual deadlines in
place due to the holidays, this
article will not be reporting results of CYO contests again
until January. In the meantime, Athletics would like to
wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Enjoy the love and fellowship of family and friends during
this special time of year!!!
Thank you
Social Hall Renovation
Thanks to the generous donations from
parishioners toward our Changing Lives
Together Campaign, the renovations for
our Social Hall are scheduled to begin at
the end of December! We hope to have
the work completed by the end of January,
2015. We will not have use of the social hall during this
time. Events may have to be cancelled or rescheduled.
Your patience during the renovation process is greatly
appreciated!
Parish Staff
St. Lawrence Athletics has decided to explore new
avenues within our football program, including a change
in leadership with the Football Coordinator. More detail
will be forthcoming after the holidays regarding a
replacement.
In the meantime, the St. Lawrence
Athletic Program would like to thank Pat Anderson for
his many years of service as a Coach, Coordinator and
Booster President. Pat has graciously and tirelessly given
of himself in his assorted roles, and has been very instrumental to the success of our Athletic and Football
Program. His dedication towards the children of the
Parish has been a great blessing to our community. May
God bless you, Pat, as everyone involved in Athletics,
thanks you and wishes you continued happiness!
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
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DECEMBER 28, 2014
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Part 4)
Goal
$211,106
2014 CSA
Have you made your
pledge yet? Please,
prayerfully
consider helping us
reach our goal!
Total Amount Pledged:
$177,687
(84.1)
Shortfall:
$33,419
CSA December Update
Our 2014 CSA Campaign continues.
We are still short of our 2014 Goal
of $211,106. Pledges-to-date total
$177,687, a shortfall of $33,419.
As we approach year-end, many
parishioners make their final
contributions to the Parish in the closing weeks of the
year. Perhaps you might consider designating a portion of
your offerings towards the CSA. St. Lawrence Parish must
meet this pledge commitment either through direct
pledges or from its operating budget. For those who have
already donated, perhaps you might consider an
additional offering. You may simply designate on an
envelope or the check itself CSA Appeal or if you prefer a
pledge card can be obtained from the Parish Office and
included with your offering. Contributions can be placed
in the collection basket, hand-delivered or mailed to the
parish office directly.
Thank you St. Lawrence
Parishioners for your continued support of this annual
appeal and the multitude of ministries that it supports
throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit!
Marie DeArment
2014 CSA Chairperson
Traveling Chalice
The week of:
Dec. 28—Jan. 3
Jan. 4—Jan. 10
Jan. 11—Jan. 17
Jan. 18—Jan. 24
Gatilao Family
Open
Open
Open
Please call the parish office, (586) 731-5347, and let us
know which week your family would like to receive the
chalice.
Thank you!
"Do whatever He tells you" (John 2:5)
On the day that Mary gave Juan Diego the image on the
tilma, the Aztecs were waiting in expectation for a sign
from the heavens for a new sun god. At the same time,
the Spaniards were waiting in Advent preparation for the
celebration of Christmas.
The image on the tilma
communicated to the Aztecs so profoundly and
completely, in their own native language, the divine
nature of the child in Mary's womb. They understood Mary
to be the Mother of Life.
And they realized the
extraordinary love and mercy from a God who did not
require bloody heart sacrifices to obtain blessings. Instead they found a God who sacrificed his own son
for them, having His own heart pierced so that the blood
and water that gushed forth would cover them in love and
mercy. The Spaniards recognized the Christian symbolism
also in the image. Looking at the face of the mixed race
girl, the "mestiza", it became clear that God wished to
unite the old world ( the pagan Aztecs) with the new
world (the Spanish Christians). The great Aztec nation
was miraculously converted and Christianity spread
quickly throughout the Americas.
Our Lady of Guadalupe is relevant today because we live
in a time when the culture of death is all around us. St.
Pope John Paul II said: "With time the threats against life
have not grown weaker. They are taking on vast proportions...". Today we kill over four thousand unborn children
every day. Laws promoting euthanasia for the old, the
young, and the disabled have become realized. We desperately need a Guadalupe event today.
Wherever Mary goes, she brings Jesus. At the wedding
feast of Cana, Mary intervenes - directing the servants
toward Jesus, saying "Do whatever he tells you." She is
our Mediatrix, the path to Christ.
Today, the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the only true
picture of the Mother of God, and the only one that emphasizes her motherly role for the unborn, is helping to
end the sacrifice of the unborn child as it is brought to
abortion facilities throughout the world.
Modern science cannot explain how the image was created
or why it has survived almost five hundred years. And
modern technology has discovered things in the tilma that
could not have been known five hundred years ago - bringing the miracle of the tilma into the 21st century, transcending time with its message to impact us today.
St. Pope John Paul II entrusted the future of the Americas
to Our Lady of Guadalupe, calling her " The Patroness of
all America".
"Our Lady of Guadalupe, Protectress of the Unborn,
Pray for us".
If you feel you are being called to the Pro-Life ministry, and would like
to
join
us,
please
contact
Sharon
Gill
at
[email protected]
Pregnancy Help Resource: Right to Life of Michigan: crisis hot-line:
1-800-579-6626 Abortion Outreach Program, Project Rachel hot-line:
1-888-722-4355
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
UTICA, MICHIGAN
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POLISH
MASS
with
FILARETS
CHOIR
A POLISH MASS will be
celebrated at Saint
Lawrence Church on
Sunday, January 4,
2015, at 2:00 PM.
THE FILARETS CHOIR
and FR. ROMAN will
sing traditional Polish
Christmas Carols. The
Mass and singing are
beautiful.
Everyone is cordially
invited. Spread the
word and invite your
family and friends!
Life In The Spirit Seminar - Coming Soon!
WHAT IS IT?
We have received the Holy Spirit
in Baptism and Confirmation. We
come to know more fully who the
Holy Spirit is and how we need to
surrender ourselves to Him and
allow Him to guide and define our
lives so we can live the life we
have been called to live and be
the person God created us to be.
WHEN?
WHERE?
COST:
Six Week Seminar
Thursday 1-8-15
through 2-12-15
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
St. Lawrence
Youth Room
$10 for materials
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone who feels they are missing something in their life. Anyone who wants
a deeper walk with Jesus. Anyone who is searching for a deeper understanding of the love of God and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. (This is also a
good time of renewal for those who have previously completed a Life in the
Spirit Seminar)
FOR INFORMATION CALL:
Jim or Shirley Brodi (586) 739-3802
Mary Sackey (586) 731-4914
PLEASE CALL TO SIGN-UP TO ASSURE HAVING
THE REFERENCE MATERIAL ON THE FIRST NIGHT.
Seminarian Report
A very sincere Thank You to the
parishioners of St. Lawrence and
my Brother Knights of
St. Lawrence Council. Because
of your generosity, we were able
to sponsor 30 Seminarians with
$500 each this past November. I
continue to receive many thank
you letters and phone calls from
each of them, they are truly are
very grateful for our help. With
the great team work from the
Parish and the Council our Seminarian Program remains to be
TOP in the nation for helping the
most Seminarians annually. Soon
to be recognized by the nationally published magazine “The Columbian”.
A big Thank You to Fr Roman and
his staff for continuing the participation in the program through
the monthly envelopes.
Thanks & God Bless,
Dale Niedzwiecki
Vocation Chairman
P.S. Save the Date of January
18th , 2015 to attend the Seminarian Benefit Dance held next
door at the K of C. Many of the
Seminarians attend where you
can meet them.
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Christmas Holiday Office Hours:
Sunday, 12/28/2014
Monday, 12/29/2014
Tuesday, 12/30/2014
Wednesday, 12/31/2014
Thursday, 1/1/2015
Friday, 1/2/2015
Saturday, 1/3/2015
Sunday, 1/4/2015
9
9
9
9
am to 1 pm
am to 1 pm
am to 1 pm
am to 1 pm
Closed
Closed
9 am to 1 pm
9 am to 1 pm
**Please note: While the Parish and CRE offices
will be open on a limited schedule throughout the
holidays, the school and school office will be closed
after 12/19/2014. Any school-related questions or
issues will have to be addressed with the school
office staff when they return on January 5, 2015.
Marriage Enrichment Evening for Young
Married Couples
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer idea for your wife?
Your husband? A young
married couple you know?
“The First Years and Beyond”
is a special Valentine’s
marriage enrichment evening
for young marrieds in their first 10 years of marriage. To
be held on Valentine’s Day, Saturday February 14, 2015 at
The Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth, MI.
Begins with 4:00 p.m. Mass in the beautiful St. John
Chapel, followed by a fun and uplifting Marriage
Enrichment talk by marriage expert couple Randy and
Therese Cirner, an elegant plated dinner date, then enjoy
DJ music, dancing and fellowship!
Give your marriage the gift of this special Valentine’s Day
evening!
$70/couple. To reserve your spot register today at:
http://first10years.eventbrite.com
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit Marriage &
Family Office and St. John Chapel Marriage Ministry
New Years Eve Gala at
St. Louise de Marillac Parish
Center in Warren - $55.00 pp, Music by
The Varitones, Dinner catered by
The Gazebo, For tickets call
Theresa - 586-690-2261
For info call Pat 586-254-9006.
DECEMBER 28, 2014
Catholic Television Network of Detroit
Between commercials and daily secular holiday movies,
finding TV programming focused on the true meaning of
Christmas can be difficult. But thanks to your gifts to the
Catholic Services Appeal, the Catholic Television Network
of Detroit (CTND) helps families throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit truly prepare for the birth of our savior,
Jesus Christ.
Since 1987, CTND has broadcast faith-filled programming
that informs, educates, inspires, and entertains to homes
throughout southeast Michigan. CTND also uses local experts on Church teaching to produce award-winning documentaries, coverage of Masses, and youth and family specials. Since 2011, CTN has been an affiliate of Bostonbased CatholicTV Network.
CTND’s program schedule can be found on the Archdiocese of Detroit website and in The Michigan Catholic
newspaper.For more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.
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ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
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2015
UTICA, MICHIGAN
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Holy Family
Holy Family bowed under the
north star.
You have traveled from afar.
St. Joseph you protected
your wife.
So she could bring in a new life.
Mary, Full of Grace
You pray over Jesus' holy face.
Together in a manger
Fleeing from danger.
Father, Mother, Son
Your work here has just begun.
Beautiful family a role model
for us all.
Beautiful family you pick us up
each time we fall.
Amen
Wishing you and yours
a very
Merry
Christmas
and a
*Presider schedule subject to change
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Blessed New Year!
Date/Time
Presider*
New Year’s Eve—Dec. 31, 2014
4:30 pm
Fr. Sal
New Year’s Day—Jan. 1, 2015
10:00 am
Fr. Roman
New Year’s Day—Jan. 1, 2015
12:00 pm
Fr. Roman
Saturday, January 3, 2015
4:30 pm
Altar Servers
Peyton Weingartz
Abby Weingartz
Lectors
Tricia Carreon
Joseph Rogers
Need 4
Dan Weingartz
Denise Kroetsch
Need 2
Salvatore Ventimiglia
Need 3
Need 2
Fr. Sal
Matthew Komoroski
David Balanon
Sophia Alba
Ryan Conway
Jackie Noonan
Carol Pywell
Sunday, January 4, 2015
8:00 am
Fr. Sal
Anthony Marcopoli
Maria Schudt
Anthony Skikun
Rachel Whitehead
Curtiss Hebel
Mary Trimbell
Sunday, January 4, 2015
10:00 am
Fr. Roman
Stephen Dzialo
Melissa Utykanski
Elizabeth Blaine
Mitchell Guest
Ron Naborczyk
Barb Corona
Sunday, January 4, 2015
12:00 noon
Fr. Roman
Salvatore Ventimiglia
Marcelina Powalka
Thomas Mansour
Need 1
Julie Brzezinski
Teri Flores
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
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Prayer List
Jesus, you are God’s Gift of healing love. While on earth, you healed those who came for help. We believe that
you continue to heal today. Heal all those for whom we pray, especially those on our list. Amen.
If you would like to add someone to the prayer list you may call the parish office or email your request to [email protected]
Ann Marie Badke
Lisa Bartolone
Mary Biscoglia
Ashley Bousson
Candy Cash
John Chakel
Gloria Cichy
Lenna Cox
Jo Davis
Michelle DeSchryver
Anthony Detroyer
Josephine DiLisio
Raymond Dilworth
MaryAnn DiMusto
Tony Duronio
Laura Durr
Edward Dziewit
Rick Ellico
John Engel
John Fish, Jr.
Enrique Flores
Geno Gagne
Magdelana Gbur
Ethan Gehrke
Maria Geromette
William Grenillo
Gary Habel
Brian Harker
Nikki Hartwell
Christof Hermann
Kara Hess
Frances Hirt
Olive Hoffman
Randy Hoffman
Mary Infantino
Baby Christian Klamo
Steven Klimek
Daniel Kobylarz-Hughes
Dick Kolpasky
Dorothy Kosciolek
Ron Kruk, Jr.
Emily Kubiak
Toni Kucharski (Lochridge)
Leo Kujawa
Jim Langeveld
Theresa Learnihan
Berniadine Legumina
Peter Lodico
Patricia Lowry
George Magulak, Jr.
Eleanor Majocha
Paul Marinos
Larry Marquardt
Steven Marshall
Ron Matola
Frank Music
Helen Olekszyk
Stephanie Pach
Benjamin Perrell
Marie & Kaylee Pihlaja
Mike Plourde
Stanley Pollum
Carol Pulich
Bob & Joyce Radulski
Kathy Ray
Jennifer Reid
Jan Ringel
Esy Rodriquez
George Russ
Dan Salk
Theresa Shandor
Gerald Shekoski
Geri Skonieczny
Joseph Steinkemper
Cynthia Surdecki Dehem
Donald Szlezyngier
Carol Szymkowski
Joseph Thompson
Helen Tripiano
Hunter Wajer
Lexi Ward
Jason Warner
Robert Warner
David Webber
Ray & Karen Whyte
Jake Williams
Shirley Wuestenberg
Beverly & Robert Zalewski
Diane Zalewski
Gladys Zbanski
Nettie Zbikowski
Francis Zielinski
Pray for Those Serving in the Military
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. Amen.
John Adrian - ANG
SPC Melissa Alston - Army
Col. Mary Augustitus-Blair - Marines
Shelby Bahlman Clippard - Navy
Dominic Barone - Army
Christopher Bauslaugh - Army
Nicole Bauslaugh - Army
Sgt. Marcus Bawel - Marines
SPC Matthew Bazydlo - Army
Patrick Becerra - Army
Nathan Blight—Army
Sgt. Evan Bogart - Army
4th Class Petty Ofc. Nicholas Boris - Navy
1st Class Petty Officer Tom Bremer- Navy
Sgt. Jerry Bushaey - Army
Major Vincent Cipriano - Army
Michael Colonna, Jr. - Navy
Jordan Darraugh - Navy
Matthew Gaiownik - Marines
PFC Justin Gleba - Army
Staff Sgt. Patrick Goodwin - USAF
Arlon Gregg CPL - Marines
1st Lt. Garrett Haas-Army
Major Shawn Hagan - USAF
Capt. Dr. Scott Iler Hagedorn - USAF
Major Jim Hensien - Marines
Pvt. Jason Hyry - Army
Patrick Jors - Navy
SSG Brian Junga - Army
Christopher King - USAF
Lt. Col. Timothy Knoth - Army
Paul Koss-Marines
Capt. Edward Kotulski - Marines
Robert Kwiecinski - Army
Lt. Col. Bill LaPratt - Marines
Lt. Col. Timothy Lemley - Army
Eric McDougall - Marines
PFC Cory Marchioni—Army
LCPL Aaron Murphy - Marines
1st Lt. Steven Pickett - Marines
SA Joseph Pugliese - Navy
Capt. Brett Reichert– Army
Lt. Col. James Rossi - ANG
2nd Lt. Joseph Sattler-Army
1st Lt. Anthony Sierawski-USMC
Nicholas Solomon - Army
Sgt. Andrew Stapels - Marines
Brandon Trees - USAF
Nichole Whitt - Navy
Katy Wolfsberger - Navy
May the peace of the
Holy Family
be with you always.
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DECEMBER 28, 2014
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www.stlawrenceparish.com
Parish Office
(586) 731-5347
44633 Utica Road, Utica, Michigan 48317
Rev. Roman Pasieczny, Pastor
Rev. Salvatore Palazzolo, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Mr. Anthony Morici, Deacon
Fax
(586) 731-5393
Pastoral Staff
School
(586) 731-0135
Religious Education
(586) 731-5072
Rev. Roman Pasieczny, Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Salvatore Palazzolo, Assoc. Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Anthony Morici, Deacon
[email protected]
Peggy DeClercq, Pastoral Assoc.
[email protected]
Lorrie Goetzinger, Business Manager
[email protected]
Mary Kraus, Christian Service
[email protected]
Lisa Rajnicek, Religious Education
[email protected]
Deann Reusche, Youth Minister
[email protected]
Mike Roth, Music Director
[email protected]
Cathy Ciolino, School Principal
[email protected]
Community Support Staff
Sacraments
Kathie Sabelhaus, Cemetery Coordinator
[email protected]
Stephen Ministry (586) 731-5347
Greg Mangold, Athletic Director (586) 978-3887
Baptisms are the 2nd Saturday of the month at 5:45 pm and the 2nd,
3rd and 4th Sundays of the month at 1:15 pm. A Baptismal Preparation Class is required for both parents and godparents and is held on
the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Social Hall at 7:00 pm.
The Church requires that at least one of the parents and one of the
godparents be practicing Catholics, that is, they actively participate
in Mass each weekend. Please call the Parish Office to register for
classes or if you have any questions.
Parish Council
[email protected]
Annmarie Iacona, Chairperson
Lorri DeAngelis, Vice Chairperson
Sherry Berry, Secretary
Parish Council Members-At-Large
Cathy Scanlan Annmarie Iacona Mike Coraci Sherry Berry
Brett Valentine Cheryl Lloyd Lawrence Higgins
Lorri DeAngelis
Greg Padley
Young Adult Rep.
Youth Group Rep.
Senior Rep.
Athletic President
Vicariate Rep.
Worship Chair
Christian Service Rep.
PEPC Rep.
School/Comm. Rep./President
Evan./Comm. Rep.
Education Chair
Adult Formation Rep.
Open
Hannah Gianfermi
Marion Lelito
Greg Burnick
Open
Lisa Ann Roth
Open
Rosemary Reilly
Open
Fr. Sal
Barb McKay
Open
Liturgy Schedule
Monday– Friday, 8:00 am
Wednesday (during school), 9:30 am
Saturday, 4:30 pm
Sunday, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon
Reconciliation, Saturday, 3:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
2nd Tuesday 5-8 pm and 2nd Wednesday 2-3 pm
Perpetual Help Devotions, Tuesday morning after the 8:00 am Mass
Marriage arrangements require a six-month parish registration and
active Mass participation. Wedding dates are not given out over the
phone or before you have been active parishioners for at least six
months. Please call the Parish Office for details.
Questions about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and
Confirmation will be answered by our Religious Education Office.
Please call (586) 731-5072 for further information.
School Information
Questions about tuition rates for parish members and
non-members, applications to attend the school or any other school
related matters will be answered by the St. Lawrence School Office.
Please call (586) 731-0135 for further information.
Parish Office Hours
Monday through Friday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
School Office Hours (During School Year)
Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Religious Education Office Hours (During CRE Year)
Monday and Tuesday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Wednesday through Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Religious Education Office Hours (Summer)
Tuesday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm