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 Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 15, 2015 Taizé Prayer Adopt a Family for Easter This year we will again be coordinating the Adopt-A-Family Program for Easter. This includes buying a Easter meal for a family and providing some staple foods and/or paper products. We ask that you buy a Meijer gift care for the meat. An Easter basket for the family is optional. All items need to be delivered to church the weekend of March 28/29. If you have questions or want to adopt a family, contact Karen/Lisa in the parish office. The Service Commission is hosting our last soup supper in Lent this Thursday, March 19. Join us from 6-7pm for soup, bread and fellowship. Please sign up in the vestibule to let us know you are coming. There will be a free will offering going to Love INC. Lenten program, “The Joy of the Gospel” begins at 7:00 pm. March, 19, our guest will be Deborah Nelson, who is the new Executive Director of Love INC North Oakland County, (Love in the Name of Christ). Deborah will update our community on the work her organization is doing in the North Oakland County area. Join us Tuesdays at 7:00 pm during Lent and Thursday night in Holy Week for Taize Prayer. The format is sung evening prayer using the chants of the Taizé Ecumenical Community. After the evening psalm and the lighting of the candles the reading of the day is proclaimed. This is followed by an extended period of silence. The prayer concludes with intercessory prayer and more songs. Easter Baskets The Service Commission is coordinating the Easter Basket Program. Baskets will be donated to local needy children and adults. We ask that you pick up a paper Easter Egg, with a list of suggested items, buy a basket, grass and other items and return the filled basket wrapped in cellophane by Sunday, March 29. If you take a tag, please return the basket as each basket is pre-assigned to a specific individual. Gift card tags for Meijer or Kroger are also being collected to help provide Easter dinner to families in need. Questions, Call Karen/Lisa in the parish office. Pope Francis in the Joy of the Gospel writes “Commitment to ecumenism responds to the prayer of the Lord Jesus that “they may all be one” (Jn 17:21). The credibility of the Christian message would be much greater if Christians could overcome their divisions and the Church could realize “the fullness of catholicity proper to her in those of her children who, though joined to her by baptism, are yet separated from full communion with her”. We must never forget that we are pilgrims journeying alongside one another. This means that we must have sincere trust in our fellow pilgrims, putting aside all suspicion or mistrust, and turn our gaze to what we are all seeking: the radiant peace of God’s face. Trusting others is an art and peace is an art. Jesus told us: “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Mt 5:9).” Join us on Thursday night, March 12 as Fr. Vic Clore again explores Francis’ “program.” You can listen and/or watch a video of last week’s stellar presentation on our website or on Facebook. Soup supper at 6pm. Presentation at 7pm. Free Childcare provided. A FREE Audio podcast of The Joy of the Gospel is available at www.fullycatholic.com. The full, printable text is FREE at www.vatican.va/ evangelii-gaudium/en. Page 2 Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion Nicodemus comes to Jesus, the Light of the World, at night. The movement from darkness to light mimics the birth process. We must be “born again” to enter a community of light. This means a letting go of a network of relationships that are not life giving so that we can be knit into a network of relationships that brings healing, reconciliation, and abundant life rooted in the eternal. In the book of Numbers Yahweh tells Moses to raise up a serpent on a standard, and "anyone who has been bitten by a serpent and looks upon it will be healed" (21:8). The very thing that was killing them is the thing that will heal them! Richard Rohr reflects on the image of the bronze serpent that became the symbol for doctors and healers. “Those who "gaze upon" (John 19:37) the crucified long enough with contemplative eyes are always healed at deep levels of pain, forgiveness, aggressivity and victimhood. It demands no theological education at all, just an "inner exchange" by receiving the image within and offering one's soul back in safe return.” “I would ask you to consider the crucifix as a homeopathic image, like those medicines that give you just enough of the disease so you could develop a resistance and be healed from it. The cross dramatically reveals the problem of ignorant killing, to inoculate us against doing the same thing.” “Salvation history seems to lead people into the very darkness that they seek to overcome. There they learn its real character, and how to unlock it from inside. John sees it as what Jesus is doing on the cross (John 3:13; 8:28; 12:31; 19:37).” “This deep gazing upon the mystery of divine and human suffering is found in the prophet Zechariah in a very telling text that became a prophecy for the transformative power of the victims of history. He calls Israel to "Look upon the pierced one and to mourn over him as for an only son," and "weep for him as for a firstborn child," and then "from that mourning" (five times repeated) will flow "a spirit of kindness and prayer" (12:10) and "a fountain of water" (13:1; 14:8).” “I believe we are invited to gaze upon the image of the crucified to soften our hearts toward God, and to know that God's heart has always been softened toward us, even and most especially in our suffering. This softens us toward ourselves and all others who suffer. I very much agree with Carl Jung, who said that transformation at the deeper levels happens in the presence of images much more than through concepts. This is a difficulty for both Protestantism and Islam, in my opinion. Good art seems absolutely essential to healthy religion. Jews use the "art" of storytelling and Midrash.” Richard Rohr, “The Mystery of the Cross” (Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality, p. 192) Fr. Joe Drama! Suspense! Music! Celebrate Easter at CTR! I sometimes enter the season of Lent with trepidation, even though I know it is followed by a Celebration! We know we must journey through the valley in order to fully appreciate new life offered in Easter. The Celebration of Easter is not simply a family dinner. The celebration begins with Palm Sunday and intensifies through Holy Week. The Passion Drama on Palm Sunday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Good Friday Service, the Easter Vigil on Saturday and the Sunday Easter Masses all offer opportunities for us to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord. These liturgies involve many ministries and require numerous volunteers with roles for both individuals and families. Please consider filling a role, whether new or returning. We are grateful for your gifts of time and talent to help us as we prepare the way. Please stop by the Liturgical Ministries sign up table near the office following Masses and help us celebrate together. Feel free to contact me with any questions at 248-891-8156 or [email protected]. Please welcome and encourage others to join with us in this Celebration. Kenn Andridge did you know….. Our coffee/donut ministry is selfsustaining. The donations from this ministry are not covering the costs. The following is a list of costs: bagel/ donut .65; glass of juice .18; cup of coffee .10. A family of four can have a donut or bagel accompanied by a cup of coffee or juice and the cost would be $3.16. Please be good stewards and contribute appropriately. Thanks for helping us continue this ministry. Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion Missing Fermenting Faith? We will be back after Easter on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays beginning April 16 at 7:00 pm! Our next topic will be, The Doctrine of Grace, a concept that Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestants agree is of great importance. It is also a concept that is the source of tremendous disagreement between Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestants. Its theological development by theologians has led to the creation of certain famous aspects of Christianity such as original sin and predestination. Learn about the theological concept of grace and it is a vital component in the Christian understanding of salvation. Communal Reconciliation Service Thursday, March 26 7:00 pm St. Joe’s Catholic Church, 715 N. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion CURIOUS ABOUT CATHOLICISM? 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 Community. Contact Lisa Brown, 248-3914074 or [email protected] for more information. Sacrament of Reconciliation Is your child ready to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation? If yes, please plan on attending one of our two upcoming sacramental preparation workshops on Monday, March 23 or Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 pm Registration required. Please contact Maryalice at [email protected] Page 3 Crazy Catholic Question #27 Exodus reads “I am the Lord your God. You shall not have other gods before me” and yet this past weekend we prayed for unity with Muslims. Why would we want to unify with those adoring a false God?” Fr. Joe happened to see this question submitted on Monday morning before I did and he offered a succinct and perfect answer. He responded “In reading your question I see that the apparent contradiction you highlight comes from a misunderstanding of Catholic teaching. Muslims do not worship a false God, they worship God. We use the name God in English; the name for God in Arabic is Allah and the Hebrew name for God is Yahweh or Elohim. All three Abrahamic religions worship the same God. I highly suggest you read the very significant document from the Second Vatican Council on our relationship not only to the Abrahamic religions, but to other regions as well. Its only two and a half pages long, entitled Nostra Aetate, 1965.” Below are a few adapted excerpts from the document Fr. Joe cites, the full document can be viewed here: www.urbandharma.org/pdf/NostraAetate.pdf “In our time, when humankind is being drawn closer together, and the ties between different peoples are becoming stronger, the Church examines more closely the relationship to non-Christian religions. In her task of promoting unity and love among people and nations, she considers above all what all people have in common and what draws them to fellowship. One is the community of all peoples, one their origin, for God made the whole human race…One also is our final goal, God. God’s providence, manifestations of goodness, and saving design extend to all people….all religions try to counter the restlessness of the human heart, each in its own manner, by proposing teachings, rules of life, and sacred rites. The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all people…. The Church exhorts her children, that through dialogue and collaboration with the followers of other religions, carried out with prudence and love, in witness to the Christian faith and life, they recognize, preserve and promote the good things, spiritual and moral, as well as the socio-cultural values found among these people…. The church has a high regard for the Muslims. They worship God, who is one, living and subsistent, merciful and almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, who has also spoken to humanity. They endeavor to submit themselves without reserve to God, just as Abraham did, to whose faith Muslims eagerly link their own. Although not acknowledging him as God, they venerate Jesus as a prophet; his virgin Mother they also honor, and even at times devoutly invoke….they highly esteem an upright life and worship God, especially by way of prayer, alms-deeds and fasting. Many quarrels have arisen between Christians and Muslims. We plead with all to forget the past, and urge a sincere effort be made to achieve mutual understanding; for the benefit of all, let us together preserve and promote peace, liberty, social justice and moral values…. Our relation to God and our relation with one another are so linked together that Scripture says: "He who does not love does not know God" (1 John 4:8) ….The Church reproves, as foreign to the mind of Christ, any discrimination or harassment due to race, color, condition of life, or religion. On the contrary, we ardently implore the Christian faithful to "maintain good fellowship among the nations" (1 Peter 2:12), and, if possible, to live for their part in peace with all people… Send your "Crazy Catholic Questions" to [email protected] or read past columns at: crazycatholicquestions.blogspot.com - Lisa Brown Page 4 Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion Lent in Youth Ministry I would love to invite all teens in grades 912 to join us Tuesdays from 7-9 pm during Lent for a special series called, “Chase”. We will be taking a closer look at some of the “things” we’re chasing in our busy lives. It’s so easy to become distracted and derailed from our faith journey by events and objects that seem to be value added but that actually take us away from our relationship with Christ. David was a man who chased after the heart of God. Join us as we look at his life and how, despite his short comings, God was able to use him in remarkable ways. Sessions continue on March 17 and 24. What are you chasing? Spring Break Mission 2015 Are you a student in grades 9-12 looking for something new to do on Spring Break? Join us as we journey to the Old Redford district in Detroit and work with the Motor City Blight Busters Wednesday April 8-Friday, April 10. We begin each morning at CTR with a light breakfast and prayer before we carpool down to Lahser and Grand River. We never know exactly what our tasks will be when we arrive, but it’s always interesting. We may be doing anything from clearing up parks of illegal dumping, cleaning empty lots, or taking down burned and abandoned homes. If you like to meet new and interesting people, swing a sledge hammer and help others, then this is the experience for you. We leave CTR at about 8:30 am and return each evening by 5:30 pm. We have scheduled an informational/ training meeting for Thursday, March 26 from 7-8 pm in Bethany. Contact Lisa Andridge for more information. Upcoming Events Thursday, March 26 – Spring Break Mission Information Meeting Wednesday, April 8 – Friday, April 10 – Spring Break Mission Saturday, May 16 – Project Peace by Piece Saturday, May 30 – Graduation Mass and Dinner John 3:14-21 A strong theme running through this week’s readings is, choose life and light. My husband has a line he’s said to our four children many times over the years, “Nothing good happens after midnight.” Basically, what he’s saying is, “There is no reason to be out and about after midnight. Nothing productive or good happens in the dark, so get yourselves home!” This is what this week’s Gospel is saying. We are called to be “children of the light” and to “live in the light.” Working with teens, I try to keep up with the latest and greatest in social networking – no small task, and one I struggle with. In an effort to meet the needs of the current generation, I’ve heard of some churches that even offer Reconciliation online. There is an online service called, “The Confession Booth” where one can go for online confession. The digital priest asks, “How long has it been since your last confession?” You type in the number of days or weeks. Then you fill out a checklist itemizing your sins. You even get your penance electronically. If that isn’t enough, you can even scroll through other people’s confessions on a “Scroll of Sins” making it possible to compare your sins to others. How easy to judge, condemn and make ourselves feel like we’re better than much of society. True confession leads to healing. The contrite heart restores relationship with God. I’m not saying someone using this format is not sincerely looking for reconciliation, but I feel like something is missing. Confession isn’t meant to be “information transfer, but relational healing.” Are we really letting God’s mercy and healing be a part of the experience? Cyber-confession is anonymous, where sacramental confession is personal. This format totally bypasses the one-on-one connection with a Priest as well as any human contact. I realize we are becoming a big self-help society with access to everything online, but this floored me. There is something sacred about speaking aloud our sins, privately, to a Priest, having a conversation and receiving our penance from a living, breathing person. Maybe I’m not being progressive enough, but I feel like this electronic platform is somehow still holding our sins in the dark. • How do you think this online “confession booth” defeats the purpose of the real meaning of the sacrament? • Most evils are perpetrated in the dark. This Lent, take some time to evaluate your life. Are there things you need to move from the darkness into the light? “Those who follow the true way come to the light, and it shows that the things they do were done through God.” Jn 3:21 Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion Looking AHEAD Mass Intentions March 14 & 15 5:00 pm For the Souls in Purgatory req. by Dorothy Wylin. 9:00 am For William Flanigan req. by the Smith family. For the people in the parish. 11:00 am For Casimir Winiemko req. by family. For Jim Sulinski req. by family. March 21 & 22 5:00 pm For Mark Wylin req. by Dorothy Wylin. For Bob Siegler req. by the Moroun family. 9:00 am For Tom Weakland req. by family. For Paula Sulinski req. by family. 11:00 am For the people of the parish. 4th Sunday in Lent, March 8:30 am Family Catechumenate 9:00 am Mass 9:00 am RCIA 11:00 am Mass 2:00 pm Faith Formation, 1-5 Monday, March 16 10:00 am LaLeche League 6:00 pm FROG 7:00 pm 8th Grade 7:00 pm Sunday Scripture Tuesday, March 17 5:00 pm RCIA 5:45 pm Yoga 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Class 7:00 pm Coffee House 7:00 pm Taize Prayer 7:45 pm Passion Drama Rehearsal Wednesday, March 18 9:30 am Scripture Study 10:00am MOMS 4:40 pm Youth/Teen Ensemble 6:50 pm Adult Choir 7:45 pm AA & Alanon The month of February, Christ the Redeemer Church donated $7,782.48 to the following appeals: Catholic Relief Services OCIMA PIME Blessings International ORBIS International Baldwin Center Hope, Hospitality Warming Center, Inc. Catholic Charities (Hispanic Outreach) Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Lighthouse of Oakland County Grace Centers of Hope Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic Mary’s Mantel Furniture Bank Angel’s Place Monthly Mission Families in Crisis Love INC Page 5 Thursday, March 19 9:30 am Warm Up America 10:00 am 55+ Exercise Class 10:30 am MOMS 6:00 pm Soup Supper 7:00 pm Fr. Vic Clore-”The Joy of the Gospel Friday, March 20 9:00 am Mass Saturday, March 21 9:00 am Yoga 10:15 am Yoga 5:00 pm Vigil Mass 5th Sunday of Lent, March 22 Blood Pressure Screening after Masses 9:00 am Mass 9:00 am RCIA 10:30 am Lenten Mini Retreat 11:00 am Mass 1:00 pm Confirmation Prep & RCIA Monday, March 23 6:00 pm FROG 7:00 pm 7th Grade 7:00 pm Reconciliation Parent Child Workshop 7:00 pm Sunday Scripture 7:00 pm Young Widows Tuesday, March 24 5:45 pm Yoga 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training 7:00 pm Coffee House 7:00 pm Parent/Child Reconciliation 7:00 pm Taize Prayer 7:45 pm Parish Council 7:45 pm 20 Something's Social Wednesday, March 25 9:30 am Scripture Study 10:00 am MOMS 4:30 pm Youth/Teen Ensemble 6:00 pm FROG 6:50 pm Adult Choir 7:00 pm 6th Grade 7:45 pm AA & Alanon Thursday, March 26 10:00 am 55+ Exercise Class 10:30 am MOMS 7:00 pm Summer Mission Info. Meeting Friday, March 27 9:00 am Mass Saturday, March 28 9:00 am Yoga 10:15 am Yoga 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Page 6 Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion holy week schedule palm Sunday March 28/29 PASSION DRAMA AT ALL MASSES, 5:00 pm, 9:00 & 11:00 am MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER good Friday April 3 12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross 1:05 pm Proclamation of Psalm 22, Jim Goebel 1:15 pm Solemn Celebration of the Passion of the Lord Thursday, April 2, 8:00 pm Easter vigil in the holy night 11:30 pm-Midnight, Taize Prayer Saturday, April 4, 8:00 pm Easter Sunday of the resurrection of the lord April 5, 8:00, 9:30 & 11:15 am Masses Welcome new parishioners On Sunday, March 8, nine families registered in the parish. Please welcome: Tony Albensi and Jessica Hallmark and children Jack and Kate. Jonathan and Emily D’Angelo and son Felix. David and Denise Geiger and children Devin, Alexandra and Shane. Eric and Angela Lewandowski and children Ethan and Vanessa. Brent and Ronda Rasche and daughter Kiersten. Matt and Nancy Rzepnicki and children Matt and Cascade Brenden and Nicole Sangeorzan and daughter Zoey. David Sargent and son Nicholas. Jeff and Rebella Thornton and children Brendan, Nicholas and Claire. Calling all “20-Somethings” On the third Tuesday of each month join us for a special “20-Somethings” reception following our 7pm Taize Prayer. This monthly event is just a simple gathering for the young people in our parish, vicariate and beyond to join together for prayer, meet some new friends and reconnect with old friends. ALL are welcome – bring a friend! Just a reminder, Taize prayer is a solidly Ecumenical style of prayer, appropriate for ALL believers of every denomination, so it’s a GREAT opportunity to invite your friends from other faith traditions to join us at CTR for a unique prayer & fellowship experience! Scripture Study Opportunities Monday Night Join us at 7:00 pm in the parish office conference room for an indepth discussion and study of the lectionary readings for our weekend liturgies. All are welcome. Questions, contact Jan Lumetta at [email protected]. Wednesday morning 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. calling all spiritual directors and theological raconteurs! Are you a trained Spiritual Director or Therapist looking for a meaningful way to contribute your gifts for the lifting up of our CTR community? AND/ OR do you have some Theological training and a desire and ability to teach? Are these gifts you are willing to share? If yes, to either or both of these questions, please contact Lisa Brown about some new programs we are dreaming up! [email protected] 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. grief support workshop Grieving with Great HOPE is a five week grief support series that offers a prayerful, practical and personal approach for anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one. If you have lost a spouse, a child (including pregnancy loss), a grandchild, parent, another family member or a friend, you are encouraged to attend. Presenters will be Fr. Joe Dailey, Fr. Mike Verschaeve as well as John and Sandy O’Shaughnessy from Good Mourning Ministry, a local Catholic bereavement organization. This is a joint effort with our parish and St. Joseph Parish. This year, the sessions will be held here at CTR. See flyer in the vestibule for registration details. April 23, 30, May 7, 14 & 21 7:00-9:00 pm with help from Modetz Funeral Home Registration: $15 before April 16, after $20. Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion Table Donations Needed Not higher than 18 inches. Any size width or shape. To donate or for more info please contact Lisa Brown at [email protected]. Gospel of life “And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife.” (Matthew 1:24) Since the 10th century, Catholics have celebrated the feast day of St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus. St. Joseph is the patron saint of a number of cities and countries, as well as of families, fathers, and expectant mothers. Everything we know about St. Joseph comes from the Bible. After marrying Mary, Joseph found that she was already pregnant, and being "a just man and unwilling to put her to shame," he decided to divorce her quietly. An angel, however, came to Joseph and told him that the child Mary carried was the son of God and was conceived by the Holy Spirit, so Joseph kept Mary as his wife. St. Thomas Aquinas discussed the necessity of the presence of St. Joseph in the plan of the Incarnation. If Mary had not been married, the Jews would have stoned her, and in his youth, Jesus needed the care and protection of a human father. Last year, my wife and I visited St. Joseph Oratory, Montreal, as part of an archdiocesan pilgrimage. The largest church in Canada, the Oratory was founded by St. Brother André. He urged people who came to him to pray with confidence and perseverance to St. Joseph. St. Brother André was associated with hundreds of healings and miracles during his lifetime, but insisted, “I am nothing…only a lowly instrument at the service of St. Joseph.” On March 19, may we embrace St. Joseph, and his follower St. Brother André, as they teach us the path of prayer into the heart of Jesus. Page 7 only a few weeks left of free shopping!!! Nametags: FREE shipping until March 31st Over 100 parishioners have ordered their Christ the Redeemer nametags to date! Don’t miss out on the free shipping available through the end the March! To order your CTR magnetic, reusable nametag ($6.50 each) go to: www.naagtag.com/ christtheredeemer When prompted, choose "Option 1" and choose "Customer Pick-Up" as the method of shipping (even though it says Salt Lake Area only). Paypal/ Credit Cards accepted. After April 1st there will be an extra $4.50 in shipping cost. If you have any questions call Kirby Bayles at 1-800-242-6224 or email [email protected]. The Catholic Relief Services Collection “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:40). Today we are reminded that Jesus identified himself with out poorest brothers and sisters. The Catholic Relief Services Collection serves Jesus in the victims of human trafficking, in those who suffer from unjust laws, and in those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the glove. Through supporting this collection, you help Jesus in disguise. Please use the envelopes provided in the vestibule or in your packets. Additionally, our tithing committee will donate to this collection. Financial Stewardship February 2015 Sunday Contributions: Received $59,140 Budgeted 63,462 (Under) Budget ($ 4,322) 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] Keep informed on parish events via a weekly email. To receive a weekly updates, fill out the information on the main page of the website, ctredeemer.org. Hungering for Peace We journey with CRS Rice Bowl to Lebanon to be present to a people who themselves are on a journey. Here we meet a family of Syrian refugees, a family perhaps not so unlike our own. We are challenged through our almsgiving this week to reach out to those who are forced to flee their homes, who are seeking shelter in a land of peace. Page 8 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 Paul Brimo Jodi Dempsey Martin Laurie O’Meara Robert Kurzyniec Tony Gibbs Jane Beckwith Fred Lennox Stan Kowalski Carey Chappell Karen Rawski Ellen Higgins 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 Therese Wisnewski whose aunt Isabella Powierski died. For Loved Ones Who Are Ill Dave Berube father of Elizabeth Delano Don Kern uncle of JoAnn Yops Rolando Garcia Torres father of Gabriela Mendez Cameron Ruby John Kielich brother of Theresa Bieser Hannah Campbell toddler friend of Jessica Hallmark Shari Morgan friend of Therese Wisnewski Stephanie Shim friend of Therese Wisnewski Hilton Muntz father of Carol Daprai Janice Klink niece of Bev Gall Sister Bea Keller the sister of Mike Eyl Kris Leith friend of Martha and John Cooper Muriel friend of Martha and John Cooper Frank Grepke and Ernie Pearson brother in laws of Carol Lamb Richard Welch father of Theresa Myer Lauren Hughes Jerry Taylor nephew of Barb & Steve Burr John Bigger Evelyn Winterfield sister of Mary Elizabeth Murray Patty Bianchi daughter of Stella Slimko Cameron Collins nephew of Susan Arends CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH 2700 Waldon Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48360 Fr. Joe Dailey, Pastor e-mail: [email protected] PARISH OFFICE 248.391.1621, (Fax) 248.391.3412 Administrative: Sue Enjaian, ext. 10 e-mail: [email protected] Administrative: Dawn Cejka, ext. 11 [email protected] Finance: Christi Spencer, ext. 12 [email protected] Christian Service: Karen Swietlik, ext. 17 [email protected] and Lisa Pratt, ext. 17 [email protected] Stephen Ministry: Roger Buches, 248.444.5750 Music Ministry: Mari Reyes, 248-674-4493 [email protected] Hours: 9 am to 4 pm, Monday thru Thursday 9 am to 12:00 Noon, Friday Website Address: www.ctredeemer.org Pontiac Vicariate Website: www.pontiacareavicariate.org OFFICE OF FAMILY MINISTRY 248.391.4074 Lisa Brown, Director, ext. 20 [email protected] Karen Jbara and Michele Pinelli, Pre-K, Elementary Coordinators, ext. 19 [email protected] Maryalice Tomei, Administrative, ext. 14 [email protected] Deb Kiefer, Mid School, ext. 18 [email protected] Lisa Andridge, Youth Minister, ext. 33 [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am & 11:00 am Daily - Check weekly bulletin SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION BY APPOINTMENT COUNCIL AND COMMISSIONS Parish Council (Meets 4th Tuesday) Chair: Joanne Evola, 248.391.-0113 (Commissions meet 2nd Tuesday) Education Chair: David Zande, 248.891.6950 Parish Finance Council Chair: Jason Drake, 248.236.8102 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: We are a welcoming Christian community sharing in the mission of Jesus to proclaim the Kingdom of God. We strive to "make a difference" within our local community and the world in which we live. Through our gatherings for prayer, sacraments and sharing the Word of God, we are forming a growing community. Recognizing the importance of each individual member, we call forth the varieties of gifts, talents and ministries of all. We seek to join with others who share in this mission. (7/23/03) Service Chair: Kate Schueren, 248.393.2014 Stewardship Chair: Bob Emick, 248.393.1901 Worship Chair: Dominic Drohan, 248.693.4590
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