1055 NORTH SILVERY LANE • DEARBORN, MI 48128 • (313) 277-3110 • FAX (313) 277-3211 • www.churchofthedivinechild.org
PASTOR
Rev. James Bilot
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Matthew Hood
IN RESIDENCE Rev. Thomas Urban
TRANSITIONAL DEACON Rev. Mr. Matt Wagner
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekday: 6:30 and 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM Holy Day: 6:30, 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM and after the 4:30 PM Mass until all are heard
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs & Fri Closed for lunch from 12 - 1 PM
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
The Church is the work of God initiated by Christ and held together by the Holy Spirit. The Divine Child Parish is entrusted with the responsibility of bringing people to the Lord and answering the call to holiness.
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Mass Intentions SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019 4:30pm People of the Divine Child Parish SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019 (Baptism of the Lord) 1:45pm Baptisms MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019 6:30am DC Parish Priests, by A Parishioner 8:30am Michael Gallagher, by Wife TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 6:30am Gabby Keeley, by Mary Margaret & Ken Rahamut 8:30am Stephen Steffes, by Mr. & Mrs. Julio DiStefano WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 6:30am Jerry Judge, by Patrick & Terrie Murray 8:30am Florence, Otto & Barbara Dobry, by Family THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019 6:30am Adrian Bochenek, by Daughter, Lori Varlesi 8:30am Anna M. Wood, by Rose & Mark Baker FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 6:30am Joseph Bova, by Eric & Ann Marie Champa 8:30am Mary Murray, by The Salmonson Family SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 8:30am Frank Gasparella, by Roylene Hermann SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019 8:00am People of the Divine Child Parish 1:45pm Baptisms MASSES TO THE MISSIONS Jan 13: John Wilson, by Bernadette Daly Jan 13: Poor Souls in Purgatory, by A Friend Jan 13: Bob Cairns, Tom & Mary Muscat Jan 13: (Spec. Int.) Cindy & Michel Gauvin, by Mindy Jan 13: (Spec. Int.) Vicky Lezotte, by Mindy Jan 13: Don Emilio Arzilli, by Graziano Canini Jan 15: (Spec. Int.) Fr. Jim Bilot, by Parishioners For Priests Jan 15: Don Emilio Arzilli, by Graziano Canini Jan 16: (Spec. Int.) Msgr. Todd Lajiness, by Parishioners for Priests Jan 17: Don Emilio Arzilli, by Graziano Canini Jan 19: Don Emilio Arzilli, by Graziano Canini
Please Pray For Our Sick Angela Gorski
Rest in Peace Rich Wehmeister John Janiec
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17
Baptisms - December 30, 2018 Sadie Noelle Contreras Daughter of Antonio & Deanna (Gorman) Contreras Avni Leela Plaza Daughter of Stephen & Sharul (Gupta) Plaza
EMHC/Reader Schedule Saturday, January 19 4:30pm A. Ketten, K. Sarb, S. Ossy, K. Stupakis, M. Schroeder, M. Hughes, F. Misewicz, K. Matusz Readers: M. Lemire & A. Lybik
Sunday, January 20 8:00am D. Dean, T. Bailey, K. Bailey J. Pierce, Y. Kertesz, J. Lesinski, M. Redmon, D. Gruska Readers: K. & E. Miazgowicz 10:00am M. Garcia, A. Blaha, W. Grysko, P. Micallef, J. Sadler, B. Sadler, L. Seitz, V. Micallef Readers: C. Buchanan & V. Cassar 12:30pm A. Bailon, M. O’Brien, M. Manchell, C. Ballnik, J. Supric, M. Ebert, B. Franchina, S. Franchina Readers: M. Manchell & L. Lundblad Nursing Home Ministry Schedule JANUARY 19– MASS – FR. M. HOOD TEAM 3 Captain – Kathleen Stupakis Noreen Kern Amy Peters
Altar Server Schedule Monday, Jan. 14 - 8:30am P. Wild & V. Wright Tuesday, Jan. 15 - 8:30am J. Moore & S. O’Donnell Wednesday, Jan. 16 - 8:30am G. Paolini & S. Slusser Thursday, Jan. 17 - 8:30am C. Soraghan & S. Succurro Friday, Jan. 18 - 8:30am I. Soi & A. Toloday Saturday, January 19 8:30am R. Read & M. Rugiero 4:30pm P. Ciarelli, S. Ciarelli, K. Charnley, M. Charnley Sunday, January 20 8:00 am A. Bustamante, T. Van Buhler, A. Bustamante, P. Bustamante 10:00 am M. Dougherty, C. Dougherty, C. Dougherty, L. Dougherty 12:30 pm C. White, J. White, J. Stratton, D. Boccarossa Please remember to get a sub if you are not able to serve your assigned Mass. Thank you! The Altar Server schedule is available under the ministries tab at www.churchofthedivinechild.org.
Devotions at Divine Child Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Tuesdays at 7pm in the church. Please join us as we pray for Mary’s intercession. It takes about 20-30 minutes for this beautiful devotion. Spanish Prayer Group Every Wednesday at 6pm in the Divine Child Elementary School Library. Contact Maria at 313-2291058 if you are interested. Weekly Holy Hour of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Every Friday at 3pm in the Adoration Chapel. Contact Tim at 313-363-7124 or email tabailey@mac.com. Please join us! Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue has been in the parish since the 1970s. If you would like to request a visit from the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, please contact Laurie Lundblad at 313-320-3127 or Llundbl@aol.com.
ADORATION CHAPEL
Please visit our Lord in the Adoration Chapel! It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or come to Tuesday Exposition in the church from 9am to 7pm. For inquiries or to sign up for a time slot, please call 313-277-3110. JESUS IS WAITING FOR YOU!
PRAISE & WORSHIP AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER Tuesdays, 7:30pm - 8:30pm in the Church, following Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena You are invited to Praise and Worship and Intercessory Prayer with our Prayer Team. Experience the power of the Holy Spirit through this vital form of prayer. What is intercession? Most simply put, it is praying for others. Please pray about joining this wonderful ministry or just come try it out on a Tuesday evening. Most intercessors experience great joy, peace and intimacy with the Lord.
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Things Above from Fr. Bilot I hope that you have taken, or will take, the opportunity to venerate the relic of Blessed Solanus Casey that is here at Divine Child. The relic will be returned to the Monastery on Tuesday morning. Veneration means to regard someone or something with great respect. The Church honored the work Blessed Casey did in the name of Jesus Christ. The Church also recognizes, after pain-staking research and documentation, that through the intercession of Fr. Solanus Casey, miracles occurred. Thus, having his relic here at Divine Child is a great and holy honor. A relic is a part of a deceased holy person's body or belongings kept as an object of reverence. In our case, the relic is part of a finger of his right hand. Venerating the relic gives one a unique opportunity to pray for healing, guidance and support from one of the members in the Communion of Saints. See the Infant or the parish website for details. Next weekend, Jan 19 & 20, we are holding a Ministry Fair. In the last two months, we've joined others in the Archdiocese of Detroit to learn about our call to mission - to “Unleash the Gospel” in our families and communities. How do we grow in our response to the mission entrusted to us? After the Masses next weekend, fellow parishioners representing the various ministries in the parish will be available to explain their ministry and answer any questions you may have. Many of the ministries do not require a large time commitment. In fact, some are built right into the Mass. For example, being an usher, a greeter, or a Minister of Holy Communion are vital to worship and you’re already at Mass! If we all take time to share our gifts - our time, talent and treasure - we can see the power of the Holy Spirit moving our parish to be a stronger and vital force in the community. Please begin by asking the Holy Spirit how YOU are being called (yes, we are all being called) to serve. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you speak to the volunteers at the different ministry stations in the Gathering Space. I truly appreciate your willingness to volunteer and use your gifts and talents for the Glory and Honor of God -- we need you! Finally, during the announcements last weekend, we introduced a wonderful website entitled FORMED. It is a wonderful resource to find movies, videos, theology, spirituality, prayer and catechesis...all pertinent and relevant to the Catholic faith. I strongly recommend you and your family join. There is information on how to sign up in this edition of the Infant. You will find the website extremely helpful and exciting in learning more about the faith and continuing to “Unleash the Gospel” here at Divine Child and in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Know of my prayers. Fr. Jim Bilot
Fr. Jim & Foley Knights after Mass with the Holy Family Icon
Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for:
Monday, January 14 at 7 PM in the High School All Purpose Room. We will have some very important matters to discuss, including the Ministry Fair and Annual Installation Dinner normally scheduled for February.
Start Date: January 15th
End Date: January 23rd
Individual Daily Prayer ending with Communal Rosary & Prayer Service Wednesday, January 23rd - 7:00pm in Church
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God’s Most Beautiful Gift Baptism is God's most beautiful and magnificent gift....We call it gift, grace, anointing, enlightenment, garment of immortality, bath of rebirth, seal, and most precious gift. It is called gift because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own; grace since it is given even to the guilty; Baptism because sin is buried in the water; anointing for it is priestly and royal as are those who are anointed; enlightenment because it radiates light; clothing since it veils our shame; bath because it washes; and seal as it is our guard and the sign of God's Lordship. St. Gregory of Nazianzus On the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, it is important to take the time to reflect on our own baptism and what St. Gregory of Nazianzus calls “God’s most beautiful and magnificent gift.” Our own baptism should be considered the most important day of our life. It is the moment that we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of the Father, we are configured to Jesus Christ and His passion, death and resurrection, and we are filled with the anointing of the Holy Spirit. We are welcomed into God’s family, the Church, and forgiven of all our sins. There is an important tradition of remembering the date of your baptism and celebrating it in a special way each year. If you do not know the date of your baptism, you can easily contact your parish of baptism to request a new baptismal certificate. The Church offers the ability to receive a plenary indulgence on the anniversary of our baptism if we renew our baptismal promises on that day. A plenary indulgence is the full remission of the temporal punishments of sin, essentially time in purgatory. To receive a plenary indulgence on the anniversary of our baptism, you will need to fulfill the regular requirements for a plenary indulgence which include receiving communion, sacramental confession, and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father. You can fulfill these requirements before, during or after the anniversary date. Then, on the day of your baptism, in thanksgiving to God for the beautiful gift that has been given, you can renew your baptismal promises. Here is a copy of the renewal of baptismal promises that you could use: V. Do you reject sin, so as to live in the freedom of God’s children? R. I do. V. Do you reject the glamor of evil and refuse to be mastered by sin? R. I do. V. Do you reject Satan, father of sin and prince of darkness? R. I do. V. Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth? R. I do. V. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? R. I do.
V. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? R. I do. V. This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our Lord. R. Amen. Fr. Matthew Hood
Homebound Ministry Training
Wednesday, January 16 at 7:00pm Rectory Conference Room. If you have questions, please call the parish office at 313-277-3110.
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January 14 The Baptism of the Lord
Watch - The Wild Goose, Segment 7 (video) Read - The Sacraments in Scripture (book) Listen - Changed Forever (audio)
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Divine Child Parish will be hosting a First-Class Relic of Blessed Solanus Casey January 10 - January 15, 2019 We invite you to come to Divine Child parish during these days to learn about the life and works of Blessed Solanus and pray for his intercession. Fr. Solanus Casey served at St. Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit. He became known as the doorkeeper who would provide soup for the hungry, a healing touch to the ill, and wise and compassionate counsel to the troubled. He spent his life in service to people, whether Catholic, non-Catholic, nonChristian or atheist, and encouraged everyone to “foster confidence in God and thank Him ahead of time.”
Blessed Solanus Casey Relic Schedule for Church of the Divine Child January 10 - 15, 2019 Thursday, January 10 10:00 am Relic arrives 1:00 pm Rite of Reception, church 2:00 – 5:00 pm private veneration, Adoration chapel 7:00 – 8:00 pm Evening Prayer, church Friday, January 11 9:15 am – 1:30 pm private veneration, Adoration chapel 3:00 – 7:00 pm private veneration, church 7:00 - 8:30 pm “Opening Doors: Night of Adoration with Bl. Solanus,” church
Saturday, January 12 9:00 am – 1:00 pm private veneration, church 1:00 pm Healing Service, church 2:00-4:30 pm private veneration, church 4:30 pm Mass, Blessing with Relic Sunday, January 13 8 am, 10 am and 12:30 pm Mass, Blessing with Relic Private veneration between Mass times concluding 12:30 pm Monday, January 14 9:15 - 11:00 am private veneration - Adoration chapel 3:15- 6:30 pm Midday prayer followed by private veneration, church Tuesday, January 15 6:30 am and 8:30 am Mass 9:30 am closing with prayer, church Please check www.churchofthedivinechild.org for updates to this schedule.
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Exodus 90 is a challenging 90-day period of prayer and asceticism, supported by a fraternity of 5-7 likeminded men that will begin this January here at Divine Child. The journey of Exodus 90 is centered around 4 Pillars.
90 DAYS The 90-day benchmark is not an arbitrary number; it is essential for freedom. That’s the period it takes to re-learn the joy and satisfaction of selfmastery and freedom. Most men consider the 90-day period of purification a manly challenge, something that may have been missing in their lives for a long time. In addition, researchers have found that it takes about 90 days – the length of many rehabilitation models, including AA – for the brain to “reset” itself. Interestingly enough, people in recovery have known this saying forever “90 meetings in 90 days” because when the brain is engaged in a habit for 90 days it becomes easier to do. After Exodus 90, what was once difficult and a challenge, becomes a new way of life.
PRAYER Men will adopt the discipline of daily prayer – taking on the story of the Israelites journeying from the slavery of sin into the freedom of the promised land. With a daily passage from the book of Exodus and a corresponding, written meditation, as well as communal prayer with other men from Divine Child. ASCETICISM Learning to deny themselves, Exodus 90 men take up their cross, and learn to offer up cold showers, fasting from all alcohol, sweets, eating between meals, television and movies, televised sports, and more. In emptying themselves of modern comfort, noise and vice, men dispose themselves greatly to the voice and presence of God in their lives.
FRATERNITY Men band together, in groups of four or more, for encouragement and accountability as well as to share difficulties and challenges through the 90 days. Weekly fraternity meetings provide the context for a virtuous brotherhood, serving to foster greater communion and friendship within, and after, the 90 days.
Join the men of Divine Child in persevering through 90 days of prayer for our families, our Church, and for our own relationship with the Lord. Men will be separated into age groups (17+) and will meet once a week in the Divine Child Gathering Space. Materials can be purchased at exodus90.com.
An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 15th @ 8 pm in the Divine Child gathering space. If interested in joining, please email: dcmen90@gmail.com Please provide your name, age and phone number.
Co-Sponsored by the Foley Knights of Columbus
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Ministry Fair Next Weekend!
No Bystanders: How to live as a JOYFUL MISSIONARY DISCIPLE! In the last two months, we’ve joined others in the Archdioceses of Detroit to learn about our call to mission: to Unleash the Gospel in our family and community. Every baptized person, according to their gifts and state in life, is essential for this mission to be fulfilled. There can be no bystanders. How do you get started or grow more fully in this mission? One way is to participate in the life of the Church by serving in parish ministry. After each Mass January 19 & 20, we will hold a Divine Child Ministry Fair. Your fellow parishioners, who represent various ministries, will be available to explain their ministry and answer your questions. Some of the ministries include: Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion, Readers, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Sacristans, Fiber Arts Ministry, Ushers, Music Ministry, New Parishioner Welcome Ministry, Knights of Columbus. Begin by asking the Holy Spirit how you are being called to serve. To assist in your discernment, please pray with the readings from this Sunday’s Mass, and consider the reflection below. January 13, 2019 The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 / Acts 10:34-38 / Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 Today's first reading from Isaiah clearly speaks of the coming of Jesus Christ, but take a moment to consider another possibility. What if this passage was referring to YOU? What if the Lord God said, "Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased," and he was talking about YOU?! Are you living and giving in a way that is worthy of that description? Do you believe that you are valued that much by your Creator? In today's Gospel, we see the Baptism of Jesus -- the beginning of his public ministry. You, too, are called into that public ministry by virtue of your own baptism. How are you, as a steward of God's gifts, serving God and one another? Are you intentional in your discipleship as a missionary? Do you anticipate and meet the needs of others? Do you make a point to share the Gospel through your words and actions? Strive to live a life that will cause God to say, "You are my beloved Son/Daughter; with you I am well pleased." Catholic Diocese of Wichita
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Churchof ofthe the Divine Divine Child, Child, Dearborn, Church Dearborn,Michigan Michigan All are welcome to gather for light, yet thoughtful discussions on this book:
Arise from Darkness
Wednesday January 30, 2019 7:00 – 8:30 pm Divine Child Elementary School Multipurpose Room (enter through east entrance door # 3)
MARCH 2, 2019 THE HENRY AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION DEARBORN, MICHIGAN Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
HONORARY CHAIRS: The Murray Family
This book is available for only $5 while supplies last!!
In Memory of Chris & Mary
Located in the Divine Child Lighthouse stand in the church gathering space.
EVENT INCLUDES live auction • silent auction • raffles • mobile bidding • hors d’oeuvres • dinner • cocktails • entertainment • dancing
Well-known author, psychologist and priest Fr. Benedict Groeschel recalls some of our most frequently encountered sorrows and griefs: the failure of friends, financial and personal insecurity, the failure of some in the Church, out own inconsistent behaviors and weaknesses, and the death of loved ones.
ADMISSION: $90 per person by February 16 $100 per person after February 16 LEARN MORE: Visit www.DivineChildHighSchool.org/ Giving/Auction to learn more about admission, auction and raffle items and registering your credit card.
Arise from Darkness examines these painful experiences and shows that we can find solutions in the Gospel and in the lives of saints, heroes, and very brave ordinary people.
ROSARY RALLY Saturday, February 9 12:00 noon Divine Child Marian Shrine
All fiber art enthusiasts are welcome to join us normally on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month Next Session: Thurs, January 17 7:00 PM High School APR For questions, please contact Anne Parisot at agp13261@gmail.com or 313-274-4237or Barbara Lucas at blucas531@aol.com or 313-277-1935.
(in front of the high school)
Please join us as we all come together and pray the Rosary in public to honor Mary, our Blessed Mother. Rain or shine! If you have questions, please contact Virginia May at 734-748-4442 or Linda Wielkopolan at 313-563-2427. Winter Rosary Rallies will be held based on the weather conditions for that day. If the roads are bad, the rally will be cancelled.
Job Networking Group Are you an individual looking for a job or exploring opportunities? Are you unsure of how to start? Do you need help writing your résumé? Let us help you! If you are a potential employer or a person looking for employment, please email any questions or requests for information to Katrinagrant44@gmail.com or call Bob Jensen at 313-600-7609. Group meetings are on Wednesdays from 7pm - 9pm in the High School All-Purpose Room
UPCOMING MEETING DATES: January 23; February 6 & 20; March 6 & 20; April 3
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Alumni News Calling all DCHS Alumni Hockey Players! We are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Divine Child hockey program on Saturday, February 9. Alumni game at 4:00 followed by a reception. Stay and cheer on the Varsity hockey team as they face Dearborn Unified at 7:00 at Taylor Sportsplex. Interested in playing, please contact Aubri McNamara at amcnamara@divinechild.org. Stay tuned for more details!
Sponsored by DC Boy Scout Troop 1151 When: Saturday, January 19 Doors open at 7pm Play starts at 7:30pm Where: O’Kelly K of C Hall 23663 Park Street, Dearborn Details: $10/team member pay at entry Team sizes of 4-10 Cash prize to winning team Drinks & Snacks sold by scouts (no outside food/drinks) To register your team: Contact Traci Ciarelli 313-359-1886 (home) 313-622-6243 (cell/text) tciarelli@netzero.net
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Thank you, Divine Child parishioners!!! We were able to help 41 individual families with food baskets this year. The food just multiplied and we were able to give the excess to the inner-city parishes that come to pick up the gifts that were also donated by our generous parishioners! It is so heartwarming to be involved with such a generous parish family. You make the Christian Service Projects very fulfilling. I am sure God is well-pleased. Mary Tomilo - Christian Service Commission “The blessing of the Lord be upon you”
Congratulations to Gabriella Ann Boyle who received the Sacrament of Baptism on December 2, 2018. Gabriella is the daughter of Andrew Boyle ‘07 and Marie (Stawasz) Boyle ‘07. Her Godparents are Bethany Stawasz ‘04 and Daniel Boyle ‘05. God bless the Boyle Family! If you have a photo you would like to share with our Divine Child Parish celebrating a Sacrament, i.e. Baptism, Wedding, 1st Holy Communion, Confirmation, we would love to hear from you. Please email it to: marilyn@divinechild.org.
Thanks to all the volunteers that helped with the sorting, packing and loading of all the food we received. This included junior high and high school students and many parishioners. This endeavor would not be possible without all of you. Also thanks to the grade school class that made cards to add to the baskets. They gave it a personal touch. And a very special thank you to Marc Wolney from our Operations Department, who set-up and cleaned-up for all of us. We also received 40 turkeys from Wolverine Packing Co. They are with us every year. Thank you and God bless you all! Christian Service Commission
Liturgy Aid Assistants
Many thanks to the following who volunteered to welcome parishioners and guests to our 4:00pm Christmas Eve liturgy. I appreciate you taking the time to come one hour before Mass to help distribute liturgy aids and/or help collect them after Mass. Thank you for your warm smiles and helpfulness. They were greatly appreciated.
PROUD TO BE CATHOLIC!
Pam Phillips Connie Zavistowski Rita Oduah Once again, as always, I appreciate all the assistance the ushers give me every year! And to those unnamed parishioners who step up to collect the aids at the end of Mass and help put our church back in order, I thank you! With sincere gratitude, Betsy Kolderman photos courtesy of Shannon Schroeder and Fr. Jim Bilot
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Top Hat is This Weekend!
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Christmas Mass and Celebration at Heartland Healthcare
Top Hat is here! It’s considered a major portion of fund-raising for our Annual Chili Cha Cha. Proceeds are split 50/50 with the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, so it is doubly important to beef up our coffers. We have lofty goals…we are trying to surpass last year’s results which were $3500. You would roll your eyes if you knew our goal. So, instead, at the end of our campaign, we will certainly let you know the results, compared to last year. You might be interested, however, on how we arrived at our goal. Of course, we didn’t base it on actuarial science. That would be silly. We based it on “a wing and a prayer.” Give from your heart. You can’t take it with you… SVdP prays for blessings upon our contributors. Thank you for your continued loyalty to our cause and God Bless. ~ Mindy Delano
Father Ken Chase of Sacred Heart Parish and President of SVdP, Pamela Szpytman, pleads to parishioners to make this the best Top Hat collection on record!
On behalf of our D.C Nursing Home Ministry, and the
Catholic residents of Heartland Healthcare, we extend special thanks to Fr. Matt Hood who generously offered
St. Vincent de Paul Tree of Lights Thank you to all who have graciously donated to the Tree of Lights to help our neighbors in need through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Below are the names of those honored or memorialized by donors from Divine Child. Jerry & Pat Sarb Bliss & Dottie Ayres Sister Mary Stephen Kelly Amy Marie C. Riley Amy M. Riley Mr. & Mrs. Leo L. Syjut Dave Schramm Bernard Pieper The Kraska Family The Lezotte Family Captain Chase McNarik, USMC
Joseph A. Bova The Micale Family The Bova Family William Cassidy Carmen & Augustine Zahra Dominic Zahra Paul Zahra Joseph Orris Kathy Borgeson Jennifer Lesinski
a Christmas Mass and blessings on December 15, 2018. This celebration was followed by Christmas songs and passing of gift bags consisting of Rosaries, New Evangelization Prayers, etc. The residents and staff were delighted with the Christmas Mass, as well as the celebration of the many Masses offered throughout the year. For many of the residents, our DC Nursing Home Ministry provides the spiritual guidance and friendship that they enjoy and look forward to. These beautiful Masses, blessings and communion services, are
gratefully appreciated by our Catholic friends at Heartland Healthcare. God bless you Fr. Matt for all you do for our DC Nursing Home Ministry!
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Foley’s Forum Bishop Foley Council 2660 serving Dearborn since 1927
FAITH IN ACTION! CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY
It seems so long ago! Last year before school let out for Christmas Vacation, Foley Family Community Director Frank Paolini presented three DCES students with a cash prize of $50 for their winning essays. The Knights of Columbus sponsors an essay contest each year. Council winners progress to state competition and then to international competition. The theme for this year’s essay was “How does your family keep its Catholic Faith in Action.” Over 120 students from DCES grades 6-8 submitted essays. Thanks to Frank Paolini and his committee of Foley Knights, Jim Bell, Larry Laliberte, Mike Oleski, Giorgio Bertucci, Dan Czeski and Foley Wives Angela Paolini and Donna Czeski who spent hour s objectively gr ading all of the essays. Frank presented the certificates and cash prize to 6th Grader Brian Pieknik, 7th Grader Jillian Oleski and 8th Grader Stephen Balash. It was so promising to read all of the entries and how families are working to put their Faith in Action through the work they do in their everyday lives. These Faith in Action Programs that the Knights sponsor parallel beautifully with the Archdiocese’s Unleash the Gospel initiative to spread our faith among others by example! Thank you to all the parishioners of Divine Child who unknowingly helped the Knights of Columbus with another Faith in Action program. A couple weeks ago Divine Child families recited a prayer of Consecration to the Holy Family during weekend Masses. It was a beautiful reminder to mothers, fathers, grandparents and children of all ages that we need the help and guidance of the Holy Family as we go thru life surrounded by secular influences every day. Together we pray that parishioners can find peace, joy and love within their own families, within our Divine Child community and beyond.
FOLEY FREETHROW COMPETITION! Sunday, February 10, 2019 2:00 pm Divine Child Elementary Gym …enter thru CYO doors – west parking lot
Three Different Competitions
• Boys & Girls Combined – Age 9, 10 & 11 • Boys – Age 12, 13 & 14 • Girls – Age 12, 13 & 14 Winners in each category will receive a plaque from the KofC and then move on to the next level of competition - TBA …look for information coming from your school and your basketball coaches... *****Participation is FREE and open to ALL Divine Child Parishioners & Students***** Contestants are only eligible to compete in only one KofC Council competition! Pre-Registration is Appreciated Register on Sign-Up Genius Bishop Foley 2nd Annual Free Throw Contest www.signupgenius.com/go/409044dacaf23aaff2-bishop for more information call or email Frank Paolini at 313-467-0932 or fdpaolini@gmail.com. ….come out and have some fun!
Left: 6th Grade Winner Brian Pieknik Below: 8th Grade Winner Stephen Balash
That weekend, members of Foley Council were asked to wear their Bishop Foley polo shirts to the Mass they attended. We wanted to show our parish community who among us are Foley Knights of Columbus. You may have seen us in the pews, up in the choir loft, serving as Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist or as an usher. These Foley men wore their shirts proudly, we are happy to serve our parish! We hope it may have inspired you to think about becoming a Foley Knight. Let us help you become a stronger Catholic man, a better husband, father and son by working together to put our Faith in Action. Are you a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus that would like to join the Patriotic 4th Degree? th There is a 4 Degree Exemplification coming up on March 2nd. To get your paperwork in and get more information contact GK Dominic Raona at 313-212-1835. IF YOU ARE NOT YET A FOLEY KNIGHT – WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Knights will be available after all weekend Masses January 19 th and 20th for the Parish Ministry Fair. We are looking for a few good Catholic men who want to be a part of our mission. There is a Major Degree (1ST, 2ND & 3RD) scheduled for February 17th. If you are a 1st Degree Knight and want to get your 2nd & 3rd Degree now is the time. Don’t put off talking to a Knight about joining our order. You can always call our Membership Director Steve Lentz at 313-949-5162 – or talk to any Foley Knight about joining our council.
SAVE THE DATES
After Weekend Masses, Jan 12 & 13 Prayer for Life Card Distributions Members pick up Holy Cards before your Mass to hand out at the exit doors Monday, January 14 District 5 Winter Meeting – Fr. Saylor Hall Doors open @ 6 with light meal/meeting at 7pm Foley Leadership SHOULD attend! Tuesday, January 15 - Beginning of Novena for Life Weekend Masses, January 19th & 20th Membership Drive Ministry Fair in Gathering Space – See a Knight
Churchofofthe theDivine Divine Child, Child, Dearborn, Church Dearborn,Michigan Michigan PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY
PLEASE PRAY OUR LOVED ONES THE MILITARY “Heavenly Father, protectFOR these members of our Armed Forces.IN Be their constant companion “Heavenly Father, protect these members of our Armed Forces. and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, Lord, so that they Be their constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. maysoreturn homemay safely.” Guide them, Lord, that they returnAmen. home safely.” Amen.
Captain Matthew J. Malinowski MA3 Sean Abraham MA3 Sean Abraham Captain Matthew J. Malinowski Sgt Mitchel G. Malinowski PFC Keith Bizek PFC Keith Bizek Sgt Mitchel G. Malinowski LCpl Luke Boudreau, USMC Christian Minnick LCpl Luke Boudreau, USMC Cpt. Cpt. Christian Minnick Staff Sgt Sgt David Brash Sergeant Christopher W. Owen StaffStaff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen Staff David Brash PVTPVT Nick Calvas, Army Lt Catherine (Walker) ParisParis Lt Catherine (Walker) Nick Calvas, Army SPC Alexander Collins Lt Casey ParisParis Lt Casey SPC Alexander Collins PFC Connor Danaher, USMC BM2BM2 Claudio D. Polo Claudio D. Polo PFC Connor Danaher, USMC PVT Michael Dawson BM1BM1 Samantha PoloPolo Samantha PVT Michael Dawson SO2 Ryan Desjarlais Airman Courtney Porter Airman Courtney Porter SO2 RyanJ.Desjarlais Major Kevin Dobzyniak CodyCody S. Pratt S. Pratt Kevin J. Dobzyniak IT1 Major Perry W. Edgell V, USN Sr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAF Sr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAF IT1 Perry W. Edgell V, USN Sgt Aaron Fryer Lt Andrew Roscoe Andrew RoscoeArmy Sgt Haskell, Aaron Fryer Lt Ted USN MajorLtGreg Schaefer, Greg Schaefer, Army Lt Ted Haskell, USNNational Guard Bradley Anthony Hura, 1st LtMajor Joshua Schultz Lt Joshua Schultz Major Joseph Johnson Bradley Anthony Hura, National Guard TSgt1st Jeffrey M. Selonke Captain TSgtJannel JeffreySkiver M. Selonke MajorStephen Joseph Kerr Johnson 3rd CPO Major Natalie Ann Korona CPO Jannel Skiver Captain Stephen Kerr LCpl3rd Brendan Springer, USMC Airman First ClassAnn Jamison R. Kucinski LCpl Brendan USMC AR Casey Springer,Springer, USN Major Natalie Korona Lieutenant Kuriluk PFC AR Garrett Storr Casey Springer, USN Airman Daniel First Class Jamison R. Kucinski Captain Matthew Kuriluk Warrant PFCOfficer GarrettKevin StorrP. Sullivan Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk Commander Ron Kuzdak StaffWarrant Sgt Matthew Taylor Officer Kevin P. Sullivan Captain Matthew Kuriluk Staff Sgt. Lauren LaCaprara Seaman S. TorresTaylor StaffAngel Sgt Matthew Commander Ron Kuzdak PO3 Carmen LaForest PFC Seaman Juan Vargas Angel S. Torres Airman 1st ClassJ.Lauren LaCaprara Airman Christopher (Seraceno) Lapinski PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas PFC Juan Vargas PO3Ian Carmen LaForest Private W. Laskey Major Leah Voelker PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas Airman J. (Seraceno) Lapinski Major AdamChristopher J. Lytle, D.D.S. Sergeant Anthony Watkins Major Leah Voelker Private W. Brittany Laskey Mack Airman 1st Ian Class Master Sergeant Randy Williams Sergeant Anthony Watkins Major Adam J. Lytle, D.D.S. Master Sergeant Randy Williams Airman 1st Class Brittany Mack Please let us know iflet you a loved one have who isaserving the who military and we will them in our Please ushave know if you loved in one is serving in acknowledge the military weekly column. Pleaseand sharewe thewill goodacknowledge news with us when oneinofour the above soldiers returns home! them weekly column. Please share the good news with us when one of the above soldiers returns home!
Please pray for these young women & men who are discerning God’s call to the religious life. Colleen Bailey, a 2007 Edsel For d HS gr aduate and a parishioner, is in formation for the Miles Christi Religious order in Northville, MI. James Bird, a 2016 DCHS gr aduate, is in for mation for the priesthood at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Matthew Bradley, a 1996 DCHS gr aduate, is in for mation at the Conventual Franciscans order in Chicago. Christian Squiers, a Divine Child par ishioner , is in for mation at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Please also keep in your prayers seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary: Shea Kettner, Michael Klein and Jack Pfeiffer.
Right to Life – LIFESPAN
Shout Out Your Adoption
Your voice and action is needed! Many social media sites are encouraging women to “shout out” their positive feelings they have about an abortion decision. They want to make abortion the “in” thing, the “cool” thing. There is something that can have an even louder voice than theirs---we propose that you SHOUT OUT YOUR ADOPTION! Each of us know someone who has adopted, been adopted, is waiting to adopt or is longing to adopt. The joy that comes from adoption should be shouted from the roof top! Use your voice on social media to let the world know that Adoption Is The Loving Option by using the hashtags #shoutyouradoption, #milifespan, and #generationtruth! For more info: LIFESPAN 734.422.6230
www.miLIFESPAN.org
Luminaries to honor the nearly 60 million lives lost to abortion since the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, are available! Find them in your church or come to our office!!!
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PRAY FOR THOSE IN NEED:
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He show His face to you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look upon you with kindness and give you peace. ~ Blessing of St. Francis Jolanda Karson Janina Jayme Jeanette Reitmeyer Matthew Parrott Ken Shaffer Genny Ostrowski John Schroeder Bill McCallion Kellen Weakley Fr. Robert Crossmyer Andrea Metcalf John Van Auker Richard Chmiel Virginia Bonfiglio Nick Bonfiglio Michelle DeGuzman Augustus French Patricia Long Ed Van Elslander Janet Van Elslander Matt Gumbel
Nicole Zapinski Mercedes Lucas Yvonne Jacyk Lee Anne Cooper Mary Muscat Jim Blicharz Carol Jobagnasco Alessandro Martin Pat Gorski Bernice Stevens Roseann Bihun Carol Lienhardt Virgil Duncan Linda Pagano-Veltri Joe Veltri Genevieve Skazalski Jacob Wells David Bayer Susan Prajzner Thomas O’Brien
In order to keep this list current, names will be kept on the list for one month only. Please call 313-277-3110 to keep a loved one on the list. Thank you.
Please Consider a Gift to Divine Child As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace. -1 Peter 4:10
By Mail: Church of the Divine Child Advancement Office, 1055 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, MI 48128 Donate Online: Visit www.faithdirect.net Include Divine Child in your Estate Planning: -Make a bequest to Divine Child in your will -Create a charitable gift annuity -Make a gift of life insurance -Donate retirement assets
Make a Donation of Stock Matching Gifts: Double or triple your gift by having you and/or your spouse’s company match your contribution. For more information, contact Colleen Johnson at the Advancement Office at 313.216.0893.
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Churchof ofthe the Divine Divine Child, Child, Dearborn, Church Dearborn,Michigan Michigan PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED!
Divine Child Parish is choosing to use email more often as a method of parish communication. We understand that not everyone has email. However, if you have recently had a change of address, phone, email or marital status, or if you have not previously submitted your email address to us, please let us know as soon as possible so we may keep you "in the loop!" Also, if you are currently attending DC but have not officially registered, please fill out the form below and place it in the collection basket or email Vicky@divinechild.com. We will call you! NAME ________________________________ ADDRESS ______________________________ PHONE ________________________________ EMAIL ________________________________ New Address New Phone New Email Would like to join the parish Other
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Rectory Phone 313-277-3110.
Readings for January 13, 2019
Sunday, January 13, 2019 – The Baptism of the Lord January 13,21-22 2019 Is 40:1-5, 9-11;Readings Ti 2:11-14; for 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, Monday, January 14 – Weekday Heb 1:1-6; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday, January 15 – Weekday Heb 2:5-12; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday, January 16 – Weekday Heb 2:14-18; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday, January 17 – St. Anthony, Abbot Heb 3:7-14; Mk 1:40-45 Friday, January 18 – Weekday Heb 4:1-5, 11; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday, January 19 – Weekday Heb 4:12-16; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday, January 20 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 62:1-5; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11
Archdiocesan News
Love vs. Lust: Fulfilling Our Desires – Theology on Tap Monday, January 14 | 7-8:30pm | Royal Oak Taphouse in Royal Oak. We long for intimacy, to love and be loved by another completely. The great Pope St. John Paul II left us a beautiful understanding of the Church’s teaching on our bodies, sexuality and love in his Theology of the Body. Join us for this Theology on Tap as Michelle Piccolo explores this teaching to understand even better the great difference between the experience of lust that wounds us, and the beautiful experience of love and intimacy God has planned for us. God has a perfect, fulfilling plan for you. Come learn about it.
Unleash the Gospel is now on social media, making it easier for you to join the movement to renew our world, our region, and our Church. Remember, you have a vital role to play in the missionary transformation of our Church! Follow @UTGDetroit on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for stories, inspiration, and encouragement as we work to Unleash the Gospel in bold and creative ways. A new logo for Unleash the Gospel features an open door — a symbol of our call to imitate Blessed Solanus Casey and live out radical hospitality in our parishes and families. Your CSA gifts support the innovative initiatives for Archbishop Allen Vigneron’s pastoral letter, Unleash the Gospel. For more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to aod.org.
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Community News Fr. Patrick O’Kelley Knights of Columbus Council #3860 Knights Knotes Career Opportunity: The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a career opportunity representing their insurance program. We offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact Jack Jerzewski, General Agent, at 313.334.6396 or Jack.Jerzewski@Kofc.org.
Spiritual Health for the New Year Sat, Jan 26, 2019 from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, 23333 Schoolcraft, Detroit, MI 48223 As we begin the New Year, we often make resolutions for improving our physical health. The state of our spirit is even more important to our health and well-being, but we fail to think about ways to strengthen it. Join us to participate in a variety of prayer experiences designed to refresh your spirit and provide tools to enrich your spiritual journey throughout the coming year. Basic movements will be taught which can be done by anyone, regardless of age, experience, or physical limitation. Cost is $50. Register at https://www.stpaulretreat.org/ event/spiritual-health-for-the-new-year-2019/ or by phone at 313-286-2800. For more information, contact Janene Ternes at PrayerInMotionLLC@gmail.com.
Reporting sexual abuse Making a Report of Sexual Abuse To inform the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding the sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons and other Church personnel and/or to speak to the Victim Assistance Coordinator contact: (866) 343-8055. A caller will be requested to provide his or her name and telephone number. All calls regarding complaints of sexual abuse will be returned in a timely manner. This tollfree number has been established as part of an effort by the Detroit archdiocese to protect children, young people and other vulnerable people in our schools, parishes and ministries. This line is for reporting suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse within archdiocesan institutions and ministries only. Persons with such complaints are also encouraged to directly contact law enforcement authorities.
Retrouvaille for troubled marriages: Retrouvaille is a Christian peer ministry designed to help heal troubled marriages. This quite possibly could be the best Christmas gift you could ever give yourself, your spouse, your children, your family and your friends!! The next Retrouvaille program begins Friday, January 18, in Romulus, Michigan. For confidential information or to register call 800-470-2230 or visit our website at HelpOurMarriage.org.
1st Corinthians 13 (A Christmas Version)
Pilgrimage to Vietnam with Fr. John Vandenaker CC (May 15-28th, 2019). Discover the natural beauty, culture, and faith of this exotic land and her many Catholic saints and martyrs. An Information meeting with Fr. John will take place on Sun. Jan. 27th at 12:00 noon in the hall of St. Maurice church in Ottawa. To view the Pilgrimage Brochure please go online at https://www.companionscross.org/ upcoming-events.
If I work at the soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home and give all that I have to charity, but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.
If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another cook.
If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir's cantata but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point. Love stops the cooking to hug the child. Love sets aside the decorating to kiss your spouse. Love is kind, though harried and tired. Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens.
Kerygma Nights: Does your life feel, well, messy? Come learn what the Gospel reveals - that you don't have to walk it alone. God really does have big plans for you, ...that despite sin and struggle in our lives... we can be fulfilled. Join us for a night of answers to some of the big questions we all have, as we share the core of what the Gospel reveals through short talks, discussion and Q&A with others who are asking the same questions as you are. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Jolly Pumpkin - Royal Oak 7:00 - 8:30 (Wed.) Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18 Sacred Heart - Dearborn 7:00 - 8:30 (Mon.) Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 Shrine of the Little Flower 7:00 - 8:30 (Tues.) Spanish
Love doesn't yell at the kids to get out of the way, but is thankful they are there to be in the way. Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return, but rejoices in giving to those who can't. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust... But giving the gift of love will endure.
Council of Catholic Women Meeting will be held on Sat. Jan. 19, 2019 at St. Albert the Great Parish in Dearborn Hts. Sign-in begins at 9:30. Speaker from the Parishioners 4 Priests ministry. For further information, contact Bernadine at 313-846-8605.
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