Christ the Redeemer
Catholic Church
Christians have the duty to proclaim the Gospel
without excluding anyone... they should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a horizon of
beauty and who invite others to a delicious banquet.
Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, 15
October 12, 2014
new parishioners
welcome and
registration
Families wishing to register in the
parish are invited to a New Parishioners Welcome and Registration on
Sunday, October 26 at 12:30 pm in
the Gethsemane Chapel.
Childcare provided, refreshments
follow.
Proclaim the wordbe a lector
Our next Lector Preparation
Classes will be held on Thursday,
October 16 and Thursday, October
23 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Attendance
at BOTH classes is mandatory.
Please pre-register by calling Diane
VanSlambrouck, 248-693-3611 or
sign up on the sheets in the vestibule.
Questions, call Diane at the
above number.
maintenance help
needed
Christ the Redeemer Church is
seeking a permanent, part-time (10
hours per week) maintenance person
to join our staff. This individual
needs to be reliable, self-motivated, a
team player and have the flexibility to
work some weekends, evenings and
holidays.
No experience necessary. If interested contact the parish office, 248
-391-1621.
CTR CONCERT: We’ve Come This Far by Faith!
Join us on Sunday, October 19 at 5:00 pm as we take a musical journey
through the history of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Community! The multimedia concert will include pictures from our years as community, and lyrics to
favorite songs helping us raise the roof in celebration! The encore concert is a
continuation of our celebration of 25 years as a Catholic parish (2/4/1989), and
the 14th anniversary of the dedication of our House for the Church
(10/21/2000).
Christ the Redeemer has been supporting our area homeless since before
we built this church. Each year we raise funds and build a house for Habitat
and host the Hope Hospitality and Warming Center in Pontiac. As part of our
25th Anniversary year celebration we will continue our mission to take care of
society’s most vulnerable by accepting donations to benefit the homeless. Donations of men's and women's socks, underwear, band aids, and foot powder
will be accepted at the concert and the entire weekend of October 18/19.
Light refreshments and socializing will take place in the Bethany Room
afterward.
St. Nicholas Project Update
Sign up will continue after Masses through the month of October for the
2nd Annual St. Nicholas Project. Families of all ages, seniors and singles are
welcome to join us for this parish wide day of outreach. All participants over the
age of 18 will be required to fill out a background check unless previously completed. Please check your calendars prior to committing to participate. The
agencies we work for trust that the work will be completed that day. Although
we cannot take requests for a particular job, please know what an important gift
you bring to our community and the agencies that so many in need rely on.
Feel free to call Lisa Pratt or Karen Swietlik in the parish office with any
questions.
Renewal of Wedding
Vows Mass
We wish to invite all married couples to come celebrate their marriage
by renewing vows and seeking God’s
continued grace for a life together.
This celebration will be at the 5:00
p.m. Mass on Saturday, October 18.
Cake and champagne will follow
Mass in the Bethany Room.
Mass of Remembrance
On the Feast of All Souls, Sunday, November 2 at the 9:00 am Mass,
we will remember the lost loved ones
from this past year. Resources of consolation will be available after Mass.
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It seems that at least one thing goes wrong at a wedding.
Most of the time it’s not a big deal, but once in a while something major will happen. I remember a wedding when the
bride had forgotten to bring her bouquet, so we waited while
her brother rushed home to find it. A couple of times in my
career the organist didn’t show, so I not only presided at the
wedding, I also played the processional and recessional marches on the organ. I
heard the story before I came to Christ the Redeemer of the time when the maid
of honor took sick the day of the wedding, and the woman who had been their
sponsor (couple) stepped in at the last minute. (I don’t think she wore the maid
of honor’s dress.) On the wedding day it feels like the wedding is ruined, but
afterward, these are the stories we love to tell.
The wedding in today’s Gospel had one crisis erupting after another. First,
the guests refused to come. Then the king destroyed the city (once again we will
have to excuse Matthew for inserting the destruction of Jerusalem into the story). Finally, more guests came in, both the good and the bad. But there is one
guest who is not wearing a wedding garment. He is bound hand and foot and
thrown out into the darkness. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” in comparison,
wasn’t this bad.
!But there is something else missing in this wedding. There isn’t a bride,
and the groom doesn’t seem to be in attendance at his own wedding. While the
bride is not named in the story, the father’s of the Church saw her in an unexpected place: the guests are the ones who will marry the Son.!
Jack Shea spells this out more clearly.!“However, the selection that did not
occur at the time of invitation occurs at the wedding feast. It seems that the
guests are the bride. They were not invited to witness a wedding; they were invited to be married to the son. They were not invited to observe; they were invited
to participate. The requirement is a wedding garment, an eagerness to be united
to the son.”
!“This wedding garment signals a readiness to understand and act on Jesus'
teachings. They must make them their own. They must marry the revelation and
bear children, acts of justice, compassion, and love in the world. If they do not
do this and are reduced to silence, a silence of incomprehension, they cannot
remain at the feast.
This is a wedding only for those who want to be married.”
“If a guest comes to the wedding without the intention of marrying, he or
she experiences the opposite. Instead of being within the wedding feast of light,
they are outside in the darkness. Instead of eating with their hands and dancing
with their feet, they are bound hand and foot. Instead of laughing and singing,
they weep and gnash their teeth. They not only are excluded from the community, they live in bitter regret. Their own failures torment them.”(John Shea, “On
Earth as it is in Heaven.”)!
This still leaves the question of the groom? Frederick Niedner suggests this
unlikely character in the story. “In the traditional reading, which sees this parable
as an allegory about the destruction of Jerusalem as God's punishment for the
rejection of Jesus, the crucified Christ would appear among the servants whom
the invited guests abused and killed. Oddly enough, given what finally happened
to Jesus, the treatment he received makes him most like the man at the end of
the parable, the one thrown out. In another way, however, the Christ remains
absent from the story because this parable lacks its two most important characters, namely, the bride and the groom. Enter, then, the crucified and risen Christ
as the groom.” (http://girardianlectionary.net/res/niedner_proper23a.htm)
Fr. Joe
farewell to fr. tom
Fr. Tom Slowinski, a priest from
Detroit, has been staying with me in
the Parish House for the last 6 weeks
or so. Tom completed his treatment
for alcoholism at Guest House in
Minnesota. Guest House is closing
the Minnesota facility and returning
to Lake Orion where it began in
1956. Since Guest House is located
within our parish boundaries, when
the Archdiocese asked if Tom could
stay with me and be a part of our parish ministry during this transition, I
was more than happy to welcome
him to CTR. Tom expects to receive
his new assignment this week; he is
grateful for our hospitality and welcome. Please keep Tom in prayer as
he continues his ministry in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Adopt a family for
Thanksgiving
We are once again helping some
local needy families this Thanksgiving. If you would like to provide dinner along with some staple foods,
please call Karen Swietlik in the parish
office. The items need to be delivered
to Christ the Redeemer by Sunday,
November 16.
Wednesday morning
Scripture Study
Every week at 10:00 amAll are Welcome
We will begin with a study of the
Acts of the Apostles and our discussion will be led by new parishioner
David Nesbitt, who holds a Pastoral
Ministry Diploma from Sacred Heart
Major Seminary and has done post
graduate work in the Pentateuch,
Psalms and Synoptic Gospels. He is
the husband and father of 3 adult girls
and one has granddaughter. He has
been attending Bible Study for 26
years and began teaching part-time in
1998 at St. Michael's in Sterling Hts.
No prep necessary. Drop-ins
welcome. Childcare provided.
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Office of Family Ministry News!
Crazy Catholic Question #5:
When did the sign of the cross originate? What does it mean? What
is the significance of tracing little crosses on our forehead, lips and heart
just before the Gospel is read at Mass?
The practice of tracing the sign of
the cross (right hand to forehead, heart,
left and then right shoulder, sometime
accompanied by the words “In the
name of the Father, Son & the Holy
Spirit, Amen”) is most prominent in
the Roman Catholic Church (that
would be us) but is also practiced in the
Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, Lutheran,
Anglican, and Episcopalian churches.
The history of the sign of the cross
goes back as far as Tertullian, an early
church father who lived between A.D.
160 and 220. Tertullian wrote, "In all
our travels and movements, in all our coming
in and going out, in putting off our shoes, at
the bath, at the table, in lighting our candles,
in lying down, in sitting down, in doing whatever occupies us, we mark our foreheads with
the sign of the cross”
Originally, it was just a small cross
traced with the thumb on the forehead.
We don’t really know exactly when the
practice changed to the full upper-body
version, but we do know that the
switch had occurred by the eleventh
century A.D., because A Prayer Book
commissioned by King Henry instructs
to "mark with the holy cross the four sides of
the body.”
The sign of the cross can mean
many things...
•It can be a statement of faith – namely, in the Trinity. When we make the
sign, it’s like a mini-version of the
creed. We are professing our belief in
the Father, and in the Son and in the
Holy Spirit, through movement. Like
in our scriptures, when we pray “in
God’s name” we are both recognizing
God’s presence and consciously bringing ourselves into God’s presence.
•It can be a renewal of baptism. When
we make the sign we are saying in effect, "I have died with Christ and rose
to new life." The sign reminds us that
through our baptism we have been
forever changed and are intimately
connected to the body of Christ. We
are remembering our joining and our
continued membership in this body.
It is a statement of our identity: We
ARE the on-going incarnation,
Christ’s body, alive and living in the
world today. As St. Theresa of Avila
says “Christ has no body but yours,
no hands, no feet on earth but
yours.”
•The sign of the cross can also be a
mark of discipleship. It says that we
are a follower of Jesus. The word
that the members of the early church
used for the sign of the cross is the
same Greek word used for the physical mark that a slave owner put on a
slave, a shepherd put on a sheep and
a general put on a soldier. Like a
stamp of ownership. So, by signing
ourselves we are saying that “I belong to God.”
The three little signs of the cross
traced on our forehead, lips and
heart before the Gospel is read each
Sunday at Mass signify our readiness
or our desire to be open to receive
God’s word. Our ritual action is a
kind of prayer-in-motion that says
“May God’s word open my mind, be
on my lips and in my heart.”
If you have a questions about
being Catholic but are thinking to
yourself “Dang, I should know this!”
or “Is this scandalous to even ask?” I
can guarantee there are probably at
least 50 other people asking/thinking
the same thing! All submissions will
be kept anonymous unless otherwise
requested, so send your embarrassing and/or potentially irreverent and
Crazy Catholic Questions to Lisa at
[email protected].
Send your Crazy Catholic Question to [email protected].
Lisa Brown
Pre-K/Kindergarten
during 9 & 11am Mass
(4 & 5 Year Olds)
During Sunday Masses!
No Registration Required
Please meet in the vestibule before Mass to check-in and children
will be guided to their Matt 2/3
classroom.
This program provides an opportunity for spiritual growth and
understanding through gospel storytelling, music, and crafts.
YOUTH HELP NEEDED!
Youth helpers are needed for the
Pre-K/Kindergarten program that
meets during the 9:00 & 11:00 am
Masses. If interested, please contact
Michele or Karen at [email protected]. or 248-391-4074.
Confirmation
Orientation for Teens & Parents
Sunday, October 19, 12:30 pm OR
Monday, October 20, 7:00 pm
Retreat
Our Confirmation Prep is shorter
this year, but includes a "Kick-Off"
retreat December 12-14. We hope
that by starting our formation with
this weekend retreat at the absolutely
extraordinary Subiaco Benedictine
Retreat House (THE most beautiful
retreat house in our area, built on a
the highest point in Oakland County),
the teens who are coming from all
different high schools will have an
opportunity to get to know one another. There's just something about
celebrating late night Eucharist in
your slippers that makes friendships
happen! This retreat is not only key
to our Confirmation formation but
also to building community among
our young people. A truly unique
experience. So, please mark your calendars!
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Matthew 22:1-14
Upcoming Events
Friday, Nov 21 – Sunday, Nov 23 – YM Retreat at
Subiaco
Saturday, Dec 6 – St. Nicholas Project
Sunday, Dec 14 – Children’s Village Christmas Party
Saturday, Feb 7-8 – CYO Rainbow 33 Youth
Conference
Rainbow XXXIII – “Feed Your Faith”
Save the Date! February 7-8, 2015 is our CYO
Catholic Youth Conference to be held at the Renaissance Center in Detroit. Each year, CYO puts together
a conference specifically for 9 -12 grade students that
helps to energize their faith. The conference includes 4
general sessions, 3 modules of the teen’s choosing,
Mass, a dance, and the opportunity to spend time with
1,500 other Catholic teens from the Archdiocese of Detroit. This conference is planned by high school teens to
try and meet the needs of their peers. This year’s keynote speakers are Jesse Manibussan and Steve Angrisano, two very dynamic musicians with years of experience
guiding teens in their faith. “When you feel the burning in
your soul, come to the table of the Lord. To satisfy the hunger that
you feel, look to the Lord for your Holy meal. To discover the
recipe for salvation, you must avoid temptation and feed your
faith.” Paperwork is available in the Youth Ministry Office and cost of the conference is $125.00. If you would
like more information on this event, please contact Lisa
Andridge at [email protected] or (248) 391-4074
ext. 33.
We’ve all experienced times of feeling lost, of feeling like we don’t quite fit in or belong with the group.
We had some awesome conversation about being lost at
Coffee House a couple of weeks ago. During our introductions, I asked the teens to tell the group about a time
they were lost – thinking literally. Many of them spoke
about times when they felt lost in a crowded room surrounded by people that care about them. They are
much deeper than I give them credit for! It was a truly
wonderful conversation about being “lost” and how we
can find our way back again.
In this week’s Gospel, we hear of a huge wedding
banquet prepared by a king. He invites all his guests,
but they are too busy to come. So, he sends his servants
out to invite everyone they meet – good and bad. In
reading this parable, I realized how much God longs for
us. God invites all people to a life full of friendship and
joy. Jesus told this parable to criticize religious leaders
of his time who rejected his message. Unfortunately for
them, they missed a feast.
This is important to remember if life isn’t a “party”
for you at times because you feel “lost”. During these
down times, keep reminding yourself that God continues to invite us to the banquet and he has a place saved
just for us. Try to keep an eye out for God’s reminders.
They might come in the form of a friend who invites
you to hang out. It could come in the Mass as you pray
with our faith community. It might come during a family gathering where you share a meal around the table.
Wherever you find warmth, welcome, love and compassion, you find God. It’s important to remember though
that the party will go on. Millions of people worldwide
have lives filled with friendship. Millions celebrate daily
as they make a difference in the world. Though you may
feel “lost” at times, know the true party is now. Don’t
miss God’s invitation.
Circle of Faith
Looking for a group of spirit-led women to join for a book discussion? Try
our "Circle of Faith" women's group who meet on the first Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 pm in Cana. All are welcome and childcare is provided. We will
begin reading and discussing the book Hinds' Feet in High Places by Hannah
Hurdard on Wednesday, November 1. Please come having read chapters 1 & 2
to discuss. For more info please contact Sharron Gynet at 248-391-0240.
Forgotten Dish/platter
Please stop in the vestibule and
pick up your dish/platter. Any dishes
not claimed by October 12 will be
donated to Love INC.
Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion
Mass Intentions
October 11 & 12
5:00 pm For Dr. Robert Wylin
req. by Dorothy Wylin.
For Barb Readwin req. by family.
9:00 am For Gertrudis Martinez
req. by family
For Manuel Paramo req. by the
John Zuniga family.
For the people of the parish.
11:00 am For Barbara Lyons req.
by Ken Rogghe.
October 18 & 19
5:00 pm For Elmira Ernak
req. by Dorothy Wylin
For the deceased members of the
Kowalski and Zale families
req. by family.
9:00 am For Hilario Santiago
req. by family.
For the people of the parish.
11:00 am For Maria Fifelski req. by
Dick and Barbara Pardiac.
For Melita Lieblang req. by family.
Protecting God's
Children Workshop
Sunday, November 2,
1-4pm
at Christ the Redeemer
We are all affected by the abuse
of children by representatives of the
Church and society. Join us for this
excellent, free workshop on the preventative measures and signs of sexual abuse. All parents and caregivers
are encouraged to attend and will
find the information shared very
helpful and important. Every employee and volunteer who has regular contact with the children of
our parish is required to attend a
training session of Protecting
God’s Children. These workshops
will inform and inspire participants
to be part of the solution and to help
keep our youth safe from harm.
To register go to the Virtus website at http://www.virtus.org/virtus/
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Looking AHEAD
Sunday, October 5
9:00 & 11:00 am Mass
9:15 am RCIA
2:00 pm School year Faith
Formation
Monday, October 6
10:00 am LaLeche League
7:00 pm 7th Grade
7:00 pm Sunday Scripture
7:30 pm Concert Rehearsal
Tuesday, October 7
7:00 pm Coffee House
7:00 pm Mass
Wednesday, October 8
10:00 am MOMS
6:50 pm Adult Choir
7:00 pm 6th Grade
7:45 pm AA & Alanon
Thursday, October 9
9:30 am Warm Up America
10:00 am MOMS
10:00 am 55+ Exercise Class
4:00 pm Teen Ensemble
7:00 pm St. Ministry
Friday, October 10
9:00 am Mass
10:00 am Nursing Home
Mass
Saturday, October 11
9:00 am Yoga
10:15 am Yoga
1:00 pm Children & Youth
Anniversary Choir Practice
5:00 pm Mass
a weekly
Email blast
On a weekly
basis we email a
parish update to
those interested.
If you would like to receive weekly
updates, via email, fill out the information on the main page of the
website, ctredeemer.org or scan the
QR code.
Sunday, October 12
9:00 am Mass
11:00 am Mass
12:30 pm Mass
Monday, October 13
6:00 pm FROG
7:00 pm 8th Grade
7:00 pm Sunday Scripture
7:30 pm Concert Rehearsal
Tuesday, October 14
5:45 pm Yoga
7:00 pm Coffee House
7:00 pm Education, Service,
Parish Finance Council, Stewardship, Worship
7:00 pm Mass
Wednesday, October 15
10:00 am MOMS
10:00 am Scripture Study
6:50 pm Adult Choir
7:45 pm AA & Alanon
Thursday, October 16
10:00 am MOMS
10:00 am 55+ Exercise Class
4:00 pm Teen Ensemble
7:00 pm Fermenting Faith
7:00 pm Lector Training
Friday, October 17
9:00 am Mass
Saturday, October 18
9:00 & 10:15 am Yoga
1:00 pm Fall Ann. Choir
5:00 pm Vigil Mass
MOMS: Ministry of Moms
Sharing
Moms with children of all ages
are welcome to meet with one or both
of our MOMS groups that gather on
Weds OR Thurs mornings 10-11:30
am for fellowship, book discussions,
life lessons and faith building. For
more information contact Patty Weise
248-239-1118 (Weds) or Dayna Hollis
248-802-3804 (Thurs). Childcare is
provided.
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RCIA (the Rite of
Christian Initiation of
Adults) has officially
begun!
Have you or someone you know
been worshiping with us awhile but
aren't "officially" a Catholic? Would
you like to learn more about what full
initiation through our Sacraments of
Baptism, Eucharist & Confirmation
entails? This program is for you! We
meet (almost) every Sunday from 9:15
- 10:45 am from now until just after
Easter in the Library. We also are
pulling together a "Family" version of
the RCIA that will begin soon, so
your whole family can go through the
process of initiation together! So, if
you are thinking about "officially"
hanging your hat here at CTR and
want to learn more about our Catholic
faith, contact Lisa Brown at [email protected] or call 248-3914074 ext. 20 for a personal welcome,
answers to any questions you might
have about the process and a full
schedule of upcoming dates and topics. This first initial "inquiry" period
lasts several months and there is no
obligation or commitment required. All are welcome!
Senior Stretch & Stay
Strong Exercise Class
55+
This class is held at Christ the
Redeemer and features meditation,
gentle stretching, and chair exercise.
Every Thursday, from 10:00 11:30 am in the Matt 2/3 room.
Instructor: Virginia Stagner Certified by The Arthritis Foundation
Financial Stewardship
August 2014
Sunday Contributions:
Received
Budgeted
(Under) Budget
$62,233
79,326
($17,093)
Fermenting Faith – Wine,
peace and justice
committee-try us, you
may like us!
The Peace and Justice Committee has set the 2014-2015 program
plan.
Movie Night, featuring the
film “Which Way Home,” an award
winning documentary exploring the
human side of immigration. Saturday, October 25 after the 5:00 pm
Mass. Come after Mass for pizza
and stay for the movie and discussion. The film is middle school on
up age appropriate. We especially
invite the “snow birds” who will
miss out on our Lenten Movie
Nights!
“Just Shopping”, alternative
giving bazaar. Saturday and Sunday
November 22/23, after all Masses.
This year, we will feature gifts from
PIME Missions, On the Rise Bakery, Work of Human Hands, Gifts
from Catholic Relief Services and
products made in the D at Cass
Corridor Community Services. In
addition to the popular Mud Mats
made from old tires collected from
vacant lots, CCS now offers flip
flops and glass coasters, all fabricated from recycled materials.
Lenten Movie Nights will
return Friday nights, March 6 and
13.
Earth Day Expo, games, movie, info all about the stewardship of
Mother Earth. Friday, April 17,
6:30 pm.
The Peace and Justice Committee needs help! Are you a good
salesperson or poster creator? Do
you have a favorite ecology related
topic to share? Can you pick up
material from downtown? To volunteer for any amount of time,
please call Sue Donovan, 248-3931297. Everyone is very welcome to
drop in to our meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at
7:00 pm. Try us, you may like us!
Cheese, and Discussion
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday
of the month at 7:00 pm.
No prep needed, need not
attend in sequence. Drop-in
when you can.
Sparkling juice available.
Childcare provided.
Have you ever wondered how we
went from the teachings of the Apostles to the doctrines and dogmas of
today? Do you wish you knew more
about concepts such as original sin
and transubstantiation? Are you interested in learning about the differences between Catholics and the other Christian denominations? Looking
for some lively and friendly theological discussion? We will be exploring
significant theological topics from the
history of Christianity such as the
Trinity, Incarnation, Vatican I, II and
more.
Thursday, October 16
The Theology of Paul
He has been called the founder
of the Christian theology. He has also
been thought of as the founder of the
Christian religion itself. The majority
of the books of the New Testament
are either authored by him or attributed to him. He did more to
spread the Gospel than anyone else
in the 1st century A.D. His missionary work set the foundation for
Christian theology that would influence Christians and theologians to
this day. He is Paul of Tarasus and
we will explore his fascinating
thought.
Warm Up America
Warm Up America is getting
ready for the cold season. Come knit
and crochet with us in the Mark room
at 9:30 am on: October 23, November 6 & 20, and December 4. We will
be happy to help you learn to crochet
or knit.
Questions Call 248-391-3473Vir gin ia B u ch an an , Mary ann
Emick 248-393-1901.
Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion
A Spirit-filled Evening for Women:
Advent by Candlelight 2014
15th
Our
annual Advent by Candlelight is quickly approaching. The event
will be held Thursday, December 4. Enjoy an evening of shared stories and
beautiful music; appetizers, desserts and candlelit conversation. What an ideal
opportunity to refresh our spirits as we enter the Advent season with a clear
focus on what is most important – making room for Christ in our sometimes
too-busy lives.
Those who wish to host a table this year should attend our annual lottery,
which will be held in the Chapel after 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, November 2.
At this time, each hostess may pick up their information packets and select a
table location (in the order names are drawn). The cost per table is $50.00.
Please bring your check, payable to Christ the Redeemer (Advent By Candlelight in the memo line), when you come to the lottery.
If you would like to attend but are new to the parish or unable to get a table of friends together, please call us. We will put you on our guest list and
find a place for you. If you have thought of hosting a table in the past but are
not sure, please give us a call. We are happy to walk you through what hosting
entails.
Please call Kris Edwards (248-797-5921) or Amy McCarty (248.421.8220)
if you are unable to attend the lottery but would like a table or with any questions you may have.
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CTR volleyball Teams
Christ the Redeemer is looking
for a coordinator/liaison for our
PAVAL, Pontiac Area Vicariate Athletic League. This Coordinator will be
the contact person for our parish
teams when sign ups begin in November. The Coordinator also helps assign parishioners to teams and collect
league fees. The games are played at
Notre Dame Prep on Sunday Evenings beginning in January. Christ the
Redeemer has had as many as three
teams in years past, however we must
have a Coordinator in order for our
church to participate. The time commitment is minimal. If you are interested or have any questions, please
call Karen Swietlik in the parish office.
The Matching challenge Is Back!
A group of Christian businesswomen are challenging individuals to donate and they will match their contribution to
Love INC of North Oakland County. For every dollar you
give, they will match, up to a total of $3,000. That's right, a
dollar for dollar match. If you give Love INC $50, your $50 will be matched, so
you are really blessing Love INC with double the amount.
Last year Love INC received over $6,000 as a result of this challenge! This
matching challenge has begun and will continue until November 30. You can
give online through our website: www.loveincofnoc.org or mail your check today to Love INC of North Oakland County, PO Box 104, Lake Orion, MI
48361.
New Beginning – Divorce Recovery
A Divorce Recovery Workshop for men and women of all ages, and all
faiths, offers healing and support in dealing with the painful issues of divorce,
while promoting recovery and healing. Beginning October 15 to November 18
this group will meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for six weeks in the
conference room at St. Anne Church, 825 Ortonville Rd., Ortonville. This
workshop is sponsored by Bethany Peer Support Chapter of North Oakland.
There is no cost to attend this workshop. For more details contact Marge at
(248) 627-8662 or the Bethany web site – www.bethanysemi.org
we plan parish socials
What is your family’s favorite parish event? The parish picnic? Mardi
Gras? We are looking for a few parishioners who would be willing to organize
or co-coordinate one these important parish gatherings.
Just a few hours of planning along with the desire to have fun and get to
know other members of the parish is all that is required. Help us continue these
parish events. Please call Karen Swietlik in the parish office if you are interested.
Do you have a friend, neighbor,
co-worker, or relative who has been
struggling with the loss of a loved
one, loneliness, cancer, a layoff, relocation, divorce, a spiritual crisis, recuperation, single parenthood, or any of
countless other life challenges? Our
Stephen Ministers can provide them
with the focused care, encouragement, and support they need to make
it through the crisis. If you know of
someone who is hurting, talk with
our Stephen Leader who will instruct
you on how we can connect the person with a Stephen Minister It’s a
great way for you to show how much
you care?
For more information call Roger
Buches, 248-444-5750 or email Mike
Hayes at [email protected]
it’s a girls night out!
Wednesday, October 29
5:00-9:00 pm
Starts in Centennial Park, Oxford
Donations of new underwear,
hats, gloves or mittens for women,
children and men will be taken for
Love INC’s “Little Luxuries”
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pictorial directories
for sale
We have extra pictorial directories and they are now on sale in the
parish office for a cost of $10. Supplies are limited.
Questions please call the parish
office.
Gospel of life
The Gospel of Life group at
Christ the Redeemer will be selling
Christmas cards the weekend of
November 22/23, following all
Masses. All proceeds will support the
Oakland Chapter of Right to Life –
LIFESPAN. Please plan to buy some
cards to support this effort. Right to
Life – LIFESPAN believes that human life has value in all stages of development from conception until natural death, and is committed to speaking on behalf of those who cannot
speak for themselves — the unborn,
the aged, and the incapacitated.
Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life and Missionaries of the Gospel of Life, will be
speaking Thursday, October 30, at a
fundraiser! for the Right to Life Michigan Educational Fund. The event will
be held at the Grosse Pointe Yacht
Club at 6:30 pm. Register online at
www.rtl.org or call Barbara at (248)
371-0466.
The mission of the Gospel of
Life Group at Christ the Redeemer is
to evangelize the sanctity of life by
supporting pro-life issues and activities.
Habitat update
We are getting closer to the end
of our rehab. A few dates left to volunteer. Future work dates are:
Fri. Oct. 17 Build deck railing
Sat. Oct. 18 Build shed, landscaping
Sat. Oct.25 Build shed, landscaping
R egis t er to volunteer at
www.volunteerup.com/
projectcal.asp?o=181 , Sign up for
5400 Eliz Lake Rd. house/CTR
Questions, Call Karen Swietlik in
the parish office.
Welcome to Christ the Redeemer!!!
The Stewardship Commission has started a new ministry here at Christ the
Redeemer. We know we are a welcoming community. Now we want to show it.
We have created a “Welcome Center” in the Church vestibule. It will be staffed
before and after every Mass by volunteers eager to meet and welcome new people to our Parish, and offer assistance and information to everyone.
We are looking for an outgoing and friendly team of parishioners who are
eager to represent the best our Parish has to offer. Training will be provided.
The time commitment would be similar to the coffee and pizza ministries –
namely, be here for 15 minutes before and after Mass to set up, clean up, and
“work the crowd”.
We will offer an opportunity to sign up at the ministry weekend but if you
just have to get involved now, contact Christi Spencer in the parish office. We
are also looking for an individual to coordinate this ministry and schedule volunteers.
world mission Sunday!
World Mission Sunday is a special day on which we unite ourselves with Catholics all over the
world to pray and sacrifice for the
missionary efforts of the Church.
Our Holy Father has asked the
Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith to plan and promote this holy work of “First Evangelization”. The Society is under
the direction of the Holy Father
who together with the entire body
of Bishops remind the faithful of
their baptismal call to mission, as
they gather basic support for more
than 1,200 mission dioceses in Asia,
Africa, the Pacific Islands and Latin
America.
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, from the very start of his pontificate has not ceased to remind us
that we are a truly missionary
Church and its mandate to spread
the faith has the highest priority.
World Mission Sunday gives us the
opportunity to join him in this faith
filled concern of his.
Please be generous in supporting the Pontifical Mission Society
for the Propagation of the Faith.
Envelopes are provided in
your packets or provided in the
vestibule. Additionally, our tithing
committee will donate to this collection.
Bulletin advertising
opportunities available
Terry Sweeney from Liturgical
Publications, our bulletin printer, will
be in our office the weeks of October 20 and 27, working on securing
new ads for the advertisement section of our bulletin, as well as converting the existing advertisers over
to a new format. We need your help!
Please consider purchasing an ad.
Your ad and participation makes our
bulletin successful, and you attract
customers.
If you would like to run an ad or
would like more information, please
call Terry at 248-877-7769 or email
[email protected].
who’s shopping in your
medicine cabinet?
October 28, 6:30-8:30 pm
Oakland Community College
Royal Oak Campus,
Lila Jones-Johnson Theatre
739 S. Washington Avenue
Bob Stutman, one of America’s
highest profile drug busters shares his
expertise on the dangerous paradigm
shift from a society that abuses illegal
drugs to a society that abuses pharmaceutical drugs in alarming proportions.
Register at PrescriptionAbuse.eventbrite.com
Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion
Volunteer Opportunities at Love INC
Are you looking for a way to serve?
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to
serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its
various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10
The Clearinghouse
Our Clearinghouse is looking for Receptionists to answer phone calls
that come in to Love INC. Or, for a deeper involvement, consider a more indepth conversation as an Intake worker. Both of these roles seek individuals
who model Christ’s empathy, provide a listening ear and pray with those in
need. Both positions are available on Tuesday mornings beginning at 9:00 am.
Reception ends at 12:30 pm and Intake finishes at 2:00 pm.
Note Writer
Do you enjoy the lost art of handwriting letters? We are looking for a
volunteer to help write “Love Notes” of encouragement to our neighbors upon
follow up. This may be 2-3 hours once a week; schedule is flexible.
Prayer Ministry
Do you have a heart for prayer? We are in need of individuals that can
commit to praying for Love INC. You are sent a weekly list of prayer requests
for our clients, volunteers, and staff via email.
Clothing Closet and Personal Care Ministries
What about serving for an afternoon once a month at our Little Luxuries
personal care ministry? Or, maybe serve at our Clothing Closet, which has availability on the 4th Thursday afternoon of the month. Both of these possibilities
are serving our neighbors in three hours shifts.
Clearinghouse Volunteer Coordinator and Resource Coordinator
These two positions work hand-in-hand to bring together volunteers and
resources to help meet unmet needs in our community. Knowledge of our
community churches and serving agencies is requested.
Love INC gives Christians specific, manageable opportunities to put their
faith and love to work in the service of people in need. If you would like learn
more about volunteer opportunities, please call our Clearinghouse at (248) 6934357 and ask for Debbie Nelson or Jenny Hoder.
Fall Retreat 2014 “Put out into the Deep”
Calling ALL Young Adults Ages 18-35. Are you looking to deepen your
faith, meet some new friends, in a fun and nurturing environment?
Come and join us for our 16th Annual Fall Retreat “Put out into the
Deep”
When: Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26.
Where: Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington, MI (site is fully ADA
accessible)
Cost: $40 for students; $125 for young adults (cost should not deter anyone please see info on scholarships)
FREE for the first seven Oakland University students to register
Money should not be an issue to attend this retreat. For scholarship
information or questions please contact OU Ministry Coordinator Deacon Paul
Lippard at [email protected] or Agape Young Adult Coordinator Kim Boismier
at [email protected]
Please go to http://www.agapecommunity.net/events/retreats/
retreats.html
We need your help! Not a young adult anymore? Please consider helping
a young adult have a meaningful experience! If you are interested in donating to
our Retreat Scholarship Fund please email Deacon Paul Lippard at [email protected]
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flu shots
Oakland County Health Division
(OCHD) will once again offer the flu
vaccine that guards against four flu
viruses this season beginning Sept.
30th. This year’s vaccine protects
against Type A H1N1 and H3N2 and
two Type B strains which are most
likely to occur this season.
“The flu typically takes the lives
of 36,000 Americans a year. Getting
an annual flu shot not only lessens the
chance of getting the flu, but also
helps decrease the severity of the illness and complications,” she said.
Flu shots cost $20. The high-dose
flu shot recommended for those 65
years and older is $34 and covered by
Medicare. They will be available at
Health Division offices in Pontiac and
Southfield from Noon – 8 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesdays
through Fridays starting on Tuesday,
Sept. 30. Residents are encouraged to
pre-register now for their flu shot at
www.oakgov.com/health.
The Health Division office in
Pontiac is located at the North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac.!
There will be a community outreach clinics at the following location:
Oct. 15, 3 – 7 p.m., Clarkston
High School, 6093 Flemings Lake
Road, Clarkston!
Oct. 16, 3 – 7 p.m., Walled Lake
Community Ed, 615 N Pontiac Trail,
Walled Lake!
Online registrants must print out
a consent form to bring with them to
the clinic where they are pre-enrolled.
Payment options include Visa, MasterCard, health insurance, Medicare,
and/or Medicaid. Credit card fees
apply. One may also pay cash at the
time of the appointment. Those who
are unable to register online may call
248-858-7350 or 248-424-7120.
Walk-in clients are welcome.
Their payment options include cash,
Visa, MasterCard, health insurance,
Medicare, and/or Medicaid (no
checks or money orders). Credit card
fees apply.
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The following is the entire prayer list of Christ the
Redeemer Church. If you would like someone added to
the prayers please call the parish office.
For Our Parishioners
Mary Lauinger
Jessica Mae Powers
Chuck Goodell
Laurie O’Meara
Joe Aubrey
Robert Kurzyniec
Amber Mandalari
Maryalice Tomei
Dorothy Mazur
John Jarvis
Tony Gibbs
Jane Beckwith
Fred Lennox
Stan Kowalski
Carey Chappell
Karen Rawski
Ellen Higgins
Jim Sulinski
For the Military
…..our country’s military personnel especially those connected
to our parish.
For the Deceased
…..please remember in
your prayers the family Tim
Donovan whose father Jim Donovan died.
For Loved Ones
Who Are Ill
Ed Sornig
Stephanie Daly friend of
Judy Schramm
Rob Borucki brother-in-law of
Joe Rotman
Janice Pinelli sister of
Dave Pinelli
John Niester friend of
Dave & Michele Pinelli
Christine Miller niece-in-law of
Theresa Bieser
Jim Anderson friend of
Bill Schramm
Abby Malik granddaughter of
Dorothy Barrick
Lauren Hughes
Dan Rogers cousin of
Mary Strayer
Evelyn Winterfield sister of
Mary Elizabeth Murrary
John Bigger
Veronica Klepp mother of’
Deb Kiefer
Richard Welch father of
Theresa Myer
Carrie Starr friend of
Sharlene Carlile
Tom Jeszke brother of
Karen Rawski
Patty Bianchi daughter of
Stella Slimko
Cameron Collins nephew of
Susan Arends
Dave Lowe brother of
Kate Z.
Mary Sabo mother of
MaryAnn Emick
Christine Feurig friend of
Sue Watson
Trent Pence grandson of
Jeanne Harmon
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