Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church Imitating Jesus’ merciful gaze, the Church must accompany her most fragile sons and daughters, marked by wounded and lost love, with attention and care restoring trust and hope to them . Extraordinary Synod on the Family, October 13, 2014 November 23, 2014 thanksgiving Adopt A Family For Christmas Every year, families from Christ the Redeemer parish “adopt” between 22 and 25 families – providing gifts and food for those in need from our local Lake Orion community parish and schools and the families of incarcerated persons recommended by Oakland County Jail Ministry. You determine the number of people you are able to “adopt” - and we provide you with information about needs, sizes, wishes, etc. Gifts will be due back by the weekend of December 14, so there's plenty of time to shop for just the right gifts for a struggling family. For more information contact Nancy Clancy, 248705-9788 or [email protected].) Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service free thanksgiving dinner Sunday, November 23, 6:00 pm St. Joseph Catholic Church, 715 N. Lapeer Road Sponsored by the OxfordOrion Ministers Association and member churches. A freewill offering will be taken for the ministries of Love INC. Reception following. Questions, call 248.693.0440. Thursday, November 27 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. CJ’s Lakeside Grill 21 W. Flint Street Downtown Lake Orion For area seniors, shut-ins and other who want to share the holiday. For shut-in service call CJ’s at 248-693-8704. St. Nicholas Update Thank you to all those who have volunteered for our St. Nicholas Project. If you are unable to help the day of project, December 6, we have several other volunteer opportunities available. Flyer distribution: Over 2000 flyers need to be distributed to area neighborhoods between now and December 1. Many volunteers are needed for this job in order to ensure a successful drive which benefits area food pantries. Routes will be handed out in batches of 100 houses. If you, or your family can help with this task, please sign up on the designated sheets in the vestibule. Flyers will be available following all Masses this weekend, November 22/23. You and your family will receive an email with instructions. Volunteers are also needed to help with hospitality for the pizza dinner following Mass on December 6. If you can help serve or clean up between 5:009:00 pm, please see the sign up in the vestibule. Pre-K/Kindergarten (4 & 5 Year Olds) During Sunday Masses! No Registration Required Meet in the vestibule before Mass to check-in and children will be guided to their Matt 2/3 classroom. Please consider helping once a month. Contact Michele or Karen at [email protected] or 248-391-4074, ext. 19. Help Needed! Catechist substitutes for the School Year Faith Formation program. We would reach out to you when in need. Program meets one Sunday per month from 2:00-5:00 pm. If available to be added to our substitute list, please email Karen or M i ch e le @ ch il d r ens m i nis [email protected]. blood pressure screening following all Masses this weekend, November 22/23 In the Disciples Room. Page 2 Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion Today’s Gospel passage gives us an image of the final judgment, but the astonishing point is that there is no religious actions or motivations that are the basis for the final judgment. Earlier this fall I was reflecting on the relationship between orthodoxy (right thinking) and orthopraxis (right action). Fr. Michael Himes concluded that orthopraxis always leads to orthodoxy. In reflecting on today’s parable, Fr. Himes suggests this insight from The Brothers Karamazov. “The youngest brother, Alyosha, is in a monastery where he has become a disciple of Father Zosima, an elderly monk who is a renowned spiritual director. Fairly early on in the novel Dostoevsky presents the reader with a series of brief interviews between Zosima and various people who consult him about their problems and questions. The series of interviews culminates in Zosima's conversation with a woman who says that she is deeply distraught, that she is uncertain whether she can live any longer with her life as it is. She tells the old monk that if he cannot help her, no one can, and she will have no recourse but to kill herself. Her problem is that she is terrified by her inability to believe in life after death. She cannot even dare to raise the question of believing in God. She does not know how she has ceased to believe. Once she did believe when she was a child, but now the world seems so dark, so cold, that she can believe in nothing, and her lack of belief is sapping every aspect of her life of its vitality and joy. Nothing in life seems to matter if there is no ultimate purpose, no final reason, no God. She can believe in nothing except, perhaps, the weeds that will grow on her grave. Zosima tells her that what she is experiencing is the most terrible thing that a human being can experience, and that he thinks he can help her. He cannot offer her some abstract argument proving the existence of God, but he can offer her a concrete demonstration. What she must do is go home and every day, very concretely and practically, love the people with whom she comes in contact that day. If she does this, he tells her, she will gradually, step by step, discover that she believes in God. And should she approach truly selfless love-the agape of the gospel-she will find that she cannot not believe in God. Dostoevsky concluded by having Zosima tell the woman, "This way has been tried. This way is certain." And the rest of that long and glorious novel is, I think, an exploration of that claim.” Fr. Himes concludes: “We cannot experience God unless we love our brothers and sisters, and we cannot love our brothers and sisters without experiencing God. Dostoevsky is precisely right, I think. You cannot not believe in God if you truly love your brothers and sisters because you will experience your ability to love as being a gift to you, not of accomplishment by you. You will find yourself "doing" God, for God will be acting through you. Remember, God is more like a verb than a noun, not a lover but love. It is rather like someone asking, "Prove to me that there is such a phenomenon as breathing." It is not a matter of argument; the person is doing it! In a sense, the Christian demonstration of God is "I love you, therefore God exists." Agapic love is experienced as a gift not only by the one loved but also by the lover. For the carefully attentive and selfreflective lover knows that his or her love is so conditioned and so fragile that when it approaches true selflessness the lover's abilities are transcended. That transcending power which we encounter in loving another for the sake of the other is God.” (Michael Himes, Doing the Truth in Love, p. 545; also quoted in this online essay http://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/ offices/mission/pdf1/c9.pdf) Fr. Joe Giving tree Many of you may have noticed the Giving Tree tags in the vestibule last weekend. A little early according to the calendar, however, the gifts will be delivered on Saturday, December 6 as one of the outreach projects for our St. Nicholas Day Project. This is one week earlier than previous years. Please return the unwrapped gift with the tag on or before Sunday, November 30. We provide gifts of warm clothing and toys to Children’s Village, St. Dominic’s Outreach in Detroit, and Lighthouse of Clarkston. Some of the tags may include a pantry item. This provides emergency food for two of the agencies enabling them to stock their pantries over the holidays and into next year. Thank you for helping us with gifts and food for those in greatest need. Please call Susan Arends with any questions at (248) 393-2403. Matthew 25:40 “Truly I say to you, as you did to the least of my brothers, you did it to me.” pictorial directories Pictorial directories are for sale in the parish office for a cost of $10. Weds Morning Scripture Study Every week from 9:30-11:00 am No prep necessary. Drop-ins welcome. Childcare provided by request. Contact David Nesbitt at:[email protected] for more information. email change Christ the Redeemer staff has moved to Google email. Please refer to the staff directory in this bulletin for updated addresses. Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion Page 3 Office of Family Ministry News! Crazy Catholic Question #11 Do Catholics still believe in Purgatory? Purgatory is not a popular idea these days, but that probably has more to do with hellfire images from movies and Dante’s Inferno than our Catholic teaching on the subject. We Catholics believe that human beings are fundamentally good. (Note: This is a dramatically different belief than some of our Protestant brothers and sisters who hold that human beings are fundamentally sinful…these two very different starting points impact much of the theology that follows!). But we Catholics aren’t naïve to sin either. We recognize the death-dealing realities of war, violence, and greed. We define sin as anything that keeps us from communion with God, others and our true selves; anything that distances us from God's mercy. In a word, sin is alienation. So we believe that Purgatory is simply a time of purification after we die for us to close the gap, to eliminate the alienation that our choices to sin have created. For truly, who among us, should we, God forbid, get hit by a MacTruck this afternoon would feel completely ready and prepared to meet God? Maybe a handful among us at best… Purgatory isn’t necessarily a “place” it’s just something we experience that might happen for all of us in an instant…who knows? Not our US Catholic Bishops who say, “It is impossible for us to imagine what purgatory is. Our tradition describes it as a purifying fire; an image that recalls that perfect love is achieved by gradual and painful spiritual detachment from selfishness and selfcenteredness.” So, all of us could use a little purification in the end, no? And for those of us who have turned away from God in a profound way, purgatory is an essential time of grace; an opportunity for us to recognize God’s great love for us perhaps for the very first time. And because the closer we are to the light the more we are able to see our own imperfections, purgatory is one last opportuni- ty to genuinely repent and accept God's forgiveness. Fr. James Martin, S.J. says “We pray for those in purgatory. Now this doesn't make sense to many people, even to some Catholics. But here's how I like to think about that: We’re all part of the great Communion of Saints and death doesn’t end that bond. So as part of that communion, that community, we pray for those who are in purgatory. We ask God to help them open their hearts to God's mercy. In short, we all sin. We are all reluctant to admit that we are wrong, and we all need grace to accept God's mercy. How much more will we need all those things after we have died. So we all need help. And as part of the communion of the saints, with prayer we can help those who have gone before us.” Here is our “official” Catholic stance from the Catechism (10301031): All who die in God’s grace & friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. So, Purgatory simply recognizes that we are not perfect and do not automatically merit heaven without making some type of amends for our bad choices. However, we also trust implicitly that God’s mercy is infinitely greater than any sin we could ever commit. Our faith in a loving God assures us that we are not so evil as to merit eternal separation from God (hell) either. Send your Crazy Catholic Question to [email protected] Lisa Brown THINKING ABOUT HANGING YOUR HAT HERE AT CTR AND "OFFICIALLY" BECOMING CATHOLIC? Our RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is designed to welcome anyone interested in learning more about Catholicism and/or officially being initiated through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist into our Catholic fold. We meet (almost) every Sunday from 9:0010:45 am from now until just after Easter in the Library. For more info contact Lisa Brown at [email protected] or call 248-391 -4074 ext. 20 for a personal welcome, answers to any questions you might have and a full schedule of upcoming dates and topics. Just a couple reminders regarding our Confirmation program.... If your teen has not already registered for our upcoming "KickOff" Confirmation Retreat December 12-14 please do so SOON! Retreat Registration Forms are available on our website and are due to our office by November 30. If cost is a concern, please contact Lisa at [email protected] for scholarship information. For those teens and parents who were not able to attend our Confirmation Orientation last month, we are offering one last opportunity on Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel. Our program is significantly abbreviated from last year so the orientation is an important part of our formation. The kindness of an RSVP to [email protected] is deeply appreciated. Page 4 Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion Matthew 25:31-46 Rainbow XXXIII – “Feed Your Faith” Our parish puts a huge emphasis on social justice and works of mercy. As I’ve moved in Youth Ministry circles, I’ve come to realize that this is not necessarily the case across the Archdiocese. It was a priority to build a house for Habitat for Humanity before we began construction on our new building. We are currently gearing up for our second annual St. Nicholas Day Project where more than 450 people will volunteer their time at more than 25 locations. From feeding the hungry to collecting coats for local families, Christ the Redeemer is active in the community in so many ways. You know what we do, but do you know why we do it? Catholic social teaching teaches that all humans have basic rights and needs that must be met. Jesus doesn’t suggest that we reach out to help others, he demands it. It is who we are at the core of our faith. Do you know what these basic rights are? These rights include, “The right to work, education, fair legal treatment, and ownership of property.” To go along with these rights there are certain responsibilities outlined by Jesus to his disciples – “feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, clothing the naked, tending to the sick, and supporting those that have been imprisoned.” These are the demands of our faith if we want to be disciples. There is no option, only obligation. How have you stepped out and stepped up to fulfill these roles? What have you done, in large and small ways, to bring aid and comfort to another? It may be as simple as offering a new student a seat at lunch and perhaps a warm drink on a cold day. If we’re honest with ourselves, we know what needs to be done, but we don’t always know how to go about it. Sometimes we feel our small efforts are worthless. Let’s be clear, “Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me.” (Emphasis mine). Keep your ears and eyes open to know the needs of others. You will find great joy in reaching out and serving one another. Christ the King says we serve him when we serve the people considered least in our world. God’s Spirit lives in them. God’s Spirit also lives in us. We are all part of the same body of Christ. Save the Date! February 7-8, 2015 is our CYO Catholic Youth Conference held at the Renaissance Center in Detroit. Each year, CYO puts together a conference specifically for 9th -12th 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. Children’s Village Christmas Party Sunday, December 14 we will be traveling to Pontiac to share the Spirit of the holiday season. Each year our teens plan a Christmas celebration for teens of Children’s Village in Pontiac. We bake cookies, plan games, wrap gifts and bring cheer to teens that may not get to celebrate Christmas with family. If you are in grades 9-12 and are interested in bringing joy to others, please contact the Youth Ministry Office for more details. We have a strict limit of 15 participants, so signups will be on a first come first serve basis. We gather at the church in Mark at 4:00 pm to put the finishing touches on our games and gifts and then head to Pontiac via carpool. The party runs from 6:00 -8:00 pm when we clean up and head home. This is a wonderful way to share the spirit of Christ with others and do something for someone else. We hope you’ll join us! Paperwork is available on the website. Upcoming Events Friday, Nov 21–Sunday, Nov 23 – Youth Ministry Retreat at Subiaco Tuesday, Nov 25 – No Coffee House Saturday, Dec 6 – St. Nicholas Project Sunday, Dec 7 – Awaken Event at St. Joe Sunday, Dec 14 – Children’s Village Christmas Party Saturday, Jan 17 – MLK Service Day????????? Saturday, Feb 7-8 – CYO Rainbow 33 Youth Conference Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion Mass Intentions November 22 & 23 5:00 pm For Dr. Robert Wylin req. by Dorothy Wylin. For Elisabeth Nolte, Maria Walter and Elfriede Kunze req. by family. 9:00 am For the people of the parish. 11:00 am For Armand Horent req. by the Cejka family. For Dorothy Brummitt req. by family. For James Ryan req. by his family. November 29 & 30 5:00 pm For James Petitpren req. by Dorothy Wylin. For Lewis Harmon req. by Lorraine Butler. For Bob Gall (6th anniversary) req. by Bev Gall. 9:00 am For the people of the parish. 11:00 am For the people of the parish. It has been our goal for the past few years to plan gatherings jointly with the teens from St. Joe’s in Lake Orion. We thought it would be a wonderful Advent kickoff to share the Awaken Ministry night together. Join us as we gather at St. Joseph’s Church in Lake Orion on Sunday, December 7 to share time with their High School youth and enjoy dinner together and then experience Awaken. Awaken is an evening of praise and worship, dynamic speakers, and Eucharistic Adoration. We will meet at St. Joe’s at 5:30 pm for dinner and social time before we join the Celebration. If you are interested in a fresh way to celebrate your faith, come and join us as we Awaken our spirits and re-connect with Christ. Families are welcome! Page 5 Looking AHEAD Sunday, November 23 9:00 am Mass 9:15 am RCIA 11:00 am Baptisms at Mass First Sunday of Advent, November 30 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass Monday, November 24 7:00 pm 8th Grade 7:00 pm Adult Choir 7:00 pm Sunday Scripture 7:00 pm Young Widows Group Monday, December 1 10:00 am LaLeche League 6:00 pm FROG 7:00 pm 7th Grade 7:00 pm Seasonal Rehearsal 7:00 pm Sunday Scripture Tuesday, November 25 5:45 pm Yoga 7:00 pm Mass Tuesday, December 2 5:45 pm Yoga 7:00 pm Coffee House 7:00 pm Mass Wednesday, November 26 9:30 am Scriptaure Study 7:45 pm AA & Alanon Thursday, November 27 Friday, November 28 9:00 am Mass Saturday, November 29 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Wednesday, December 3 9:30 am Scripture Study 10:00 am MOMS 4:30 pm Youth/Teen Ensemble 6:50 pm Adult Choir 7:00 pm 6th Grade 7:00 pm Women’s Circle of Faith 7:45 pm AA & Alanon Thursday, December 4 9:30 am Warm Up America 10:00 am MOMS 10:00 am 55+ Exercise Class 6:00 pm Advent by Candlelight Friday, December 5 9:00 am Mass Saturday, December 6 St. Nicholas Project 9:00 am Yoga 10:15 am Yoga 5:00 pm Vigil Mass collection for va hospital and homeless veterans The Modetz Family Funeral Homes are collecting new or gently used sweaters, sweatshirts, warm hats, gloves or mittens to be given to veterans in the VA Hospital and to the homeless veterans at the Michigan Veterans Foundation in Detroit. Al sizes for men and women are needed from medium to 3X. Please bring your donated items to any of the three locations. These items will be collected now through January 9. For more information call Mary or Lisa at 248-371-3777. Page 6 Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion 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 For more info please contact Sharon Gynet at 248-391-0240. You can now manage your annual financial gift online. A Spirit-filled Evening for Women: Advent By Candlelight 2014 – Hope Echos We are looking for a few volunteers to help the evening of Advent By Candlelight, Thursday, December 4th. We are still in need of a couple of volunteers to help with breaking down tables. Please let us know... Also, if you missed the lottery and you would still like to host a table, there are a few tables available. And, if you 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. Please call Kris Edwards (248797-5921) or Amy McCarty (248.425.1702) if you are able to volunteer, would still like to host a table or attend, or with any questions you may have. Gospel of life 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 Wednesday, 10:00-11:30 am OR Thursday mornings 10:30 am 12:00 noon 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. Thanks Given Thank you to all the families that adopted a family for Thanksgiving. We were able to help 19 families in the community. Thanks for helping us "Make a Difference". Thank you to Jim Jewell, Mike Eyl and Katie DeMattia for helping deliver the Thanksgiving food. “Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe away my offense.” (Psalm 51:3) Rachel’s Vineyard offers weekend retreats held across the United States for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional and spiritual pain of an abortion. Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director, Priests for Life, is the Chairman of the Board and Pastoral Director of Rachel's Vineyard. In 2015, three retreats have been scheduled in Detroit: January 9-11; April 10-12 (Spanish); and May 29-31. For information, contact Chris, (248) 4 9 4 - 6 3 6 3 o r v i s i t www.detroitrachelsvineyard.org. All contact is confidential. Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. 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 ADVENT DAY OF REFLECTION "Entering the Advent Story" Tuesday, December 9, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Capuchin Retreat House, Washington, Michigan This day will focus on some of the Advent Scriptural people and how their lives can once again speak to us about our own journey of opening to God especially during this season. The day will feature morning prayer, two presentations, time for quiet reflection, lunch and Eucharist. Presenters for the day will be Nancy Clancy and Father Tom Zelinski. Cost of $25 for the day; to register call 248 651 4826 or online (www.capretreat.org). advent communal penance Thursday, December 18 7:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 715 N. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion Wondrous Night Concert On Sunday, December 14, at 5:00 p.m., we’ll be pulling out all the bells and whistles (literally!) for our parish’s annual holiday concert, "Wondrous Night." The concert is an opportunity to showcase our choirs of all ages, with performances by our Adult Choir, Junior Chorus, Kids’ Chorus, and Instrumental Ensemble. If you’ve never attended “Wondrous Night” before, you won’t want to miss this year’s performance! The first portion of the concert will feature sacred songs for the Advent/Christmas Season. At the center of the concert, a costumed group of our children will portray a Living Nativity Scene (a great photo op!), facilitated by the Family Ministry Department. The third part of the concert features a community sing-a-long of favorite secular Christmas songs. To really enter into the fun, be sure to bring you own jingle bells, Santa hats, reindeer antlers, light-up Rudolph noses, or any other fun holiday props. During some of the songs, we’ll invite the children to come to the center and dance along with the song leaders. If you’d like to reserve a place in the "12 Daze of Christmas" extravaganza, we’ll post a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board so that you can reserve your spot! In the spirit of the season, extend an invitation to your families, friends and neighbors to this unique and fanciful festival of fun! (We’ve even heard that we’ll have a visit by St. Nicholas, himself!) The evening performance will be approximately an hour and a half long with an after-concert reception hosted by members of the Worship Commission. Please bring a plate of your favorite Christmas cookies to share after the concert. Drop them off in the Bethany Room before the concert. The cookies should not have any frosting on them (no cupcakes). Page 7 Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) Special Collection, November 21/22 CCSEM is helping thousands in the Archdiocese of Detroit to overcome life challenges through several programs: Adoption & Foster Care Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling Family Education & Support Services Hispanic Outreach Services Immigration & Refugee Services Services for Seniors This collection helps CCSEM maintain, improve and expand programs and services to God’s people in southeast Michigan. Please help CCSEM give hope. For more information, please go to ccsem.org, email [email protected], or call 855-882-2736. Please use the envelopes in your packets or those provided in the vestibule. Additionally, our tithing committee will donate to this collection. CTR YOUTH ENSEMBLE! Have you noticed that the Teen Ensemble has not been in session at the 11:00 am Sunday Mass - so far this season? Have you missed our young musicians’ participation at Mass? Do you feel it’s important for our youth to share their talents with our Community through Music Ministry? I have exciting news for you! We are in the process of forming a new Youth Ensemble that will include Vocalists and Instrumentalists. The age for Vocalists has been expanded to include students 12-18 years old. This is a great opportunity for our youth to become involved in a fun and meaningful way at Mass! High School Instrumentalists are invited to audition for the new Ensemble. Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass (Upright and Electric), Guitars (Acoustic & Electric), Percussion, Drum Kit, Keyboards, etc. Musicians should have sightreading skills and be able to transpose music. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 3 from 4:30-6:00 pm. Parents and Students are invited to attend the meeting to learn more about the new Ensemble and participation in the group. Instrumentalists: please bring your instrument and prepare a brief piece of music to demonstrate your level of proficiency. Vocalists will be dismissed at 5:15 to allow time for Instrumentalists to audition. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday afternoons, from 4:30-6:00 pm and will begin on December 10. Questions? Please contact me at: [email protected] ~ Mari Reyes, Dir. of Music Ministries come knit or crochet with us! Warm Up America is getting ready for the cold season. Come knit and crochet in the Mark room at 9:30 am on: December 4. Don’t knit or crochet, they can teach you. Questions Call 248-391-3473Virginia Buchanan, Maryann Emick 248-393-1901. 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. Page 8 Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion CTR CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CHOIRS Rehearsals for the Children’s Christmas Choirs are in progress. Both the Kids’ Chorus and the Junior Chorus will perform at the Wondrous Night Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14, at 5:00 pm. Sign-up at rehearsal or by emailing Mari Reyes at: [email protected] Please refer to the schedule below for rehearsal and performance times. KIDS CHORUS is for ages 3-7 years old. JUNIOR CHORUS is for ages 8-11 years old. NO REHEARSAL SAT., NOV. 29 - Thanksgiving Weekend NO REHEARSAL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 - Parish St. Nicholas Project ♪ KIDS’ CHORUS: SAT., DEC. 13 - 10:00 - 10:40 a.m. - CHURCH ♪ JR. CHORUS: SAT., DEC. 13 - 11:00 a.m. - Noon - CHAPEL ♪ KIDS’ CHORUS: FINAL REHEARSAL - SUN., DEC. 14th - 12:20-12:40 p.m. (after Mass) ♪ JR.CHORUS: FINAL REHEARSAL - SUN., DEC. 14th - 12:40-1:00 p.m. (after Mass) WONDROUS NIGHT CONCERT - SUN., DEC. 14 at 5:00 p.m. 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 in-depth 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. We have openings for intake workers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm. Opening for receptions are on Friday mornings or afternoons. There are also temporary “fill in” shifts available throughout the winter. Prayer Ministry Do you have a heart for prayer? We are in need of individuals that can commit to praying for Love INC. Weekly you are emailed a list of prayer requests for our neighbors, volunteers, and staff. Household Goods, Clothing Closet, and Personal Care Ministries What about serving for an afternoon once a month at our Little Luxuries personal care ministry? Or, serve at our Clothing Closet, which has afternoon volunteer opportunities available. Both of these ministries are open 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Love INC gives Christians specific, manageable opportunities to put their faith and love to work in the service of people in need. Learn more about volunteer opportunities by calling our Clearinghouse at (248) 693-4357 and ask for Debbie Nelson or Jenny Hoder. Financial Hope facilitators Needed In an effort to support area families manage their household budgets, Love INC is introducing an exciting new ministry called Financial Hope. This five session series will help families develop a sound financial plan. Instructors are needed to facilitate this series. The training for instructors will consist of two, 2.5 hour training sessions and will cover all the materials needed to facilitate the class. We plan to finish facilitator training before the end of this year in order to begin the 5 week class in January. If you love helping others and have a basic knowledge of personal money management, please consider your gift of time for this ministry. Interested? Contact Karen Swietlik or Lisa Pratt in the office. seniors helping seniors Seniors Helping Seniors offers a lecture series, at the Orion Township Library, which provides information for seniors, their families, and caregivers. Each seminar will cover two vital subjects pertaining to the needs of seniors. Tuesday, December 2, 2:00 pm Thursday, December 4, 6:30 pm “Exercising Your Brain,” presented by Cindy Morely and “Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Visit,” presented by Kathy Andrews. Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Road. If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer along. Ask for help. We’ve got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. And it all confidential! If you or someone you love is in need of a Stephen Minister, or if you would like to become a Stephen Minister to help those in need, contact a Stephen Leader today. For more information call Roger Buches, 248-444-5750 or Mike Hayes, [email protected] Page 9 Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion The month of October, Christ the Redeemer church donated $7,820.70 to the following appeals: Catholic Relief Services The Smile Train FINCA International, Inc. The Friends of Kenyan Orphans Fonkoze USA Baldwin Center Hope, Hospitality Warming Center, Inc. Catholic Charities (Hispanic Outreach) Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Ronald McDonald House Charities COTS Forgotten Harvest Focus Hope THAW Capuchin Soup Kitchen Monthly Mission Families in Crisis Love INC Day of Reflection Registrations are being accepted for an Advent Day of Reflection on Tuesday, December 9 with the theme "Entering the Advent Story." The day begins with registration and continental breakfast at 9:00 am followed by two conferences, then lunch, and concludes with celebration of the Eucharist at 1:00 pm. Suggested donation is $25/person which includes all meals and the program. Call Capuchin Retreat at 248 651-4826 to reserve a place, or you may register on-line at www.capretreat.org. coming to St. Joe’s We are back for another year!!! TGIP Ski and snowboard club Who Do We Tithe To? Coar Peace Mission The majority of the donations to COAR contribute to the overall expenses of the Children’s Village and its special education. The village is fully secure providing protection for the Salvadoran children and the staff. There are several “little houses” which serve as home for the children. They provide shelter, education and healing for the children. This is a safe haven for the children to help them with their future. Financial Stewardship October 2014 Sunday Contributions: Received $74,332 Budgeted 63,462 (Over) Budget $10,870 Habitat update We are finally entering the planning of the last few days of work on the Habitat for Humanity house in Waterford. It seems like it been a long process. We are looking for help the following days: Monday, November 24, Tuesday, November 25 and Monday, December 1. If you are able to help, go to http:// www.volunteerup.com/ ProjectCal.asp?o=181 to sign up. Watch the bulletin for details including the day and time of the dedication, probably in early to mid December. Thank you for your help. awaken ministry 7:00-8:30 pm Meets at Pine Know Ski and Snowboard Resort on Friday, evenings at 4:00 pm. Patch Program offers $18.00 discounted rates on lift tickets and rentals for kids seven and up. Adult family members also receive $18.00 discounted rates on Fridays! Please contact our club sponsor, Rob Cook, 248-505-8974 for more information. •December 7: Fr. Eduardo Montemayor •January 11: Fr. Phil Ching •February 8: Archbishop Allen Vigneron Join hundreds of other Catholics for a night of praise and worship, dynamic speaking and Eucharistic Adoration. Additional information will be forthcoming. The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday, December 12 7:00 pm Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church 715 N. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Reception to follow. Page 10 Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion 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 Clint Yerkes Greg Swanson Mary Lauinger Jessica Mae Powers Chuck Goodell Laurie O’Meara Joe Aubrey Robert Kurzyniec Maryalice Tomei Dorothy Mazur 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 of Mike Carter whose father Kenneth Carter died; the family of Alayna Zalac who died. For Loved Ones Who Are Ill Carol and Charles Richie parents of both Karen Jbara and Craig Richie Jerry Yerkes brother of Clint Yerkes Jackson Miles great nephew of Trish Sinacola Jerry Taylor nephew of Barb & Steve Burr Paul VanSlambrouck brother of Ed VanSlambrouck Michael Mikus brother of Maureen O’Keefe Thomas Barry father of Christine Sielicki Pat Enderle aunt of Michael Sabin Lianna Frazer daughter of RoseMary Frazer John Bigger Lauren Hughes Evelyn Winterfield sister of Mary Elizabeth Murrary Richard Welch father of Theresa Myer Patty Bianchi daughter of Stella Slimko Cameron Collins nephew of Susan Arends Dave Lowe brother of Kate Z. 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