1055 North Silvery laNe • DearborN, Mi 48128 • (313) 277-3110 • Fax (313) 277-3211 • www.churchofthedivinechild.org
Pastor
Say to the faint of heart: Be strong and do not fear. Behold, our God will come, and he will save us. Isaiah 35:4
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
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs & Fri Closed for lunch from 12 - 1 PM
December 16, 2018
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, DECEMBER 15, 2018 4:30pm People of the Divine Child Parish SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018 (Gaudete Sunday) 8:00pm Night Prayer MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018 6:30am Mary Murray, by Jack & Jennifer Benitez 8:30am Gloria Gheesling, by Maria Farrugia TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 6:30am Gabby Keeley, by Frank, Geri & Ryan Neal 8:30am Anna Wood, by Betty Baldwin WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018 6:30am Joseph Bova, by Freda & Family 8:30am Sharon Fitzgerald, by Gail Krasity THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 6:30am Chris & Mary Murray, by Rosemary Gallagher 8:30am Gloria Gheesling, by DC Altar Care Ladies FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 6:30am William Fuhrman, by Family 8:30am Joey Prevost, by The Eaton Family SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 8:30am Paul N. DiMarco, by Uncle Serge & Aunt Freda 1:00pm Wedding - Kyle Scott and Maureen Schmenk 4:30pm Vocations to the Priesthood SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018 (4th Sunday of Advent) 8:00am People of the Divine Child Parish 8:00pm Night Prayer MASSES TO THE MISSIONS Dec 16: Poor Souls in Purgatory, by A Friend Dec 16: Mr. & Mrs. James Coleman, by Toni Medellin Dec 17: Alexandra Swenskowski, by Family Dec 17: Theresa Nawrot, by Family Dec 17: Frank Lazzarino, by Graziano Canini Dec 19: (Spec. Int.) Msgr. Todd Lajiness, by Parishioners for Priests Dec 19: Frank Lazzarino, by Graziano Canini Dec 15: (Spec. Int.) Zaid Chabaan, by Parishioners for Priests Dec 22: Frank Lazzarino, by Graziano Canini
Please Pray For Our Sick Robert Augustine Brother of Lori Varlesi
Rest in Peace Brother of Cathy Frys Roland Jesse, father of Romeo Jesse
No Spanish Prayer Group on December 19 and 26.
PLEASE NOTE: No Novena, Eucharistic Adoration or Intercessory Prayer Team on Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 1.
EMHC/Reader Schedule Saturday, December 22 4:30pm M. Redmon, F. Misewicz, J. Condon, K. Sarb, F. Bova, D. Gruska K. Stupakis, A. Ketten Readers: A. Lybik & M. Webster Sunday, December 23 8:00am D. Dean, J. Pierce, Y. Kertesz, T. Bailey, K. Bailey, M. Hayward, J. Reed, J. Lesinski Readers: M. Grawburg & M. Chmura 10:00am M. Tomilo, R. Succurro, L. Seitz, J. Sadler, B. Sadler, K. Ritchie K. Crombie, A. Lapshan Readers: F. Neal & M. Szalay 12:30pm M. Ebert, K. Torres, J. Supric B. Franchina, S. Franchina, K. Matusz, A. DiMaggio, C. Matthewson Readers: L. Lundblad & A. DiMaggio
Altar Server Schedule Monday, Dec. 17 - 8:30am L. Hansen & D. Harrison Tuesday, Dec. 18 - 8:30am S. Slusser & C. Soraghan Wednesday, Dec. 19 - 8:30am S. Succurro & L. Taylor Thursday, Dec. 20 - 8:30am P. Wild & V. Wright Friday, Dec. 21 - 8:30am R. Paolini & T. Pudelek Saturday, December 22 8:30am L. Wild & P. Wild 4:30pm C. Soraghan, S. Succurro A. Sulak, L. Taylor Sunday, December 23 8:00 am R. Paolini, V. Paolini, C. Scalf, G. Paolini 10:00 am W. Lentz, J. Pyzik, A. Senerpida, E. Gawlik 12:30 pm G. Johnson, A. Haas, L. Miramontes, A. Joganic 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. Join us! 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! Spanish Prayer Group Every Wednesday at 6pm in the Divine Child Elementary School Library. Contact Maria at 313-2291058 if you are interested. 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 As we embrace this third week of Advent, the Church exclaims, "Gaudete" - to rejoice. Why rejoice? Because our Savior, Jesus Christ, is near at hand. Christmas, the celebration of Jesus' birth, is a little over a week away! As faithful Catholics who walk through the doors of the Church each week, we are blessed to listen to God speak to us through the Scriptures, to encounter Jesus in the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist, and to have the opportunity to freely worship with other members of the parish, allowing us to grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus. We truly are blessed and humbled to believe that encountering the Lord at Mass is "shining" our souls and helping us to be more like Jesus in our daily lives. And, how we wish we were better disciples of Jesus. The beauty that is Jesus understands our human frailty. If we continue to try, especially in receiving the Sacraments with purity, praying daily and following the Commandments, even when we fall, God will bless our faithfulness by making us holy! As we rejoice in the beauty of this Advent time, soon to encounter the baby Jesus in the manger, we have much to do in the next week. Oh, I am not talking about shopping, baking, cooking, wrapping and decorating, though these are exciting and beautiful elements of celebrating Jesus' birth. We have two big tasks ahead of us. First, how are we doing in making time to encounter Jesus in our daily lives? Are we taking time for prayer? Are we preparing our hearts by going to Confession? Are we taking time to read the Gospel reflecting on Mary and Joseph's journey and the birth of Jesus in a manger? I am praying that you and I are growing more excited about Christ's love for us. And, in this coming week, are we ready to witness being in love with the Lord and willing to share the love with those who have lost their way? While we are in conversation with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and, yes, even the stranger, I would like you to ask them what they are doing to celebrate Christmas. Specifically, I want you to listen. If they do not say they are attending Mass, I want you to invite them. Give them the business cards we had printed with our Mass times. Carry the cards in your purse, wallet, pocket or with your phone. Just hand them the card and say, “I would love if you would come and celebrate with us!� We need to get Christ back into people's celebration of Christmas. Remember, Christmas means, "Mass of Christ." If we believe in the power of Jesus Christ and his presence in our lives, then we need to be bold enough, like Mary and Joseph, and do what God wants us to do: invite people to encounter the baby Jesus, our Savior. What is the worst that could happen? No matter the outcome, our inviting others to Mass will bring glory and honor to God!
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Secondly, on Christmas, we will be excited to rejoice. Our spirits might be dampened, however, when our "pew" is being occupied by a "stranger." It is up to us to smile, slide in next to them or find another pew. In Unleash the Gospel, Archbishop Vigneron's Pastoral Letter exhorts us to show "unusually gracious hospitality." If we are hospitable and welcoming, then hopefully, they will feel that they were meant to be here. Our ultimate prayer and hope is that they will return to the Church or perhaps become Catholic. It is up to you and me to make the change. The culture isn't going to listen. People aren't listening to the Lord. But we are, and we must act. So, please take this week to be gutsy and ask people what they are doing for Christmas. Invite them to our church or one in their area. There is an Archdiocesan website, massfinder.org, that lists all the Catholic Churches and their Mass schedules. My brothers and sisters, it is a time to rejoice! We are going to change the world by inviting people and welcoming people into the Catholic Church for Christmas: the Mass of Christ. In courage and hopefulness, we rejoice! Fr. Jim Bilot
The Rectory Office will be closing at noon on Thursday, December 20 and reopen on Friday, December 21 at 9am.
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The Invitation “What are your plans for Christmas?” I am sure for most of us that will be the big question of conversation as we get together with neighbors, co-workers, friends and family leading up to Christmas. When this question comes up, make sure to mention your plan to make Christmas Mass part of your own celebration. An essential part of our goal of having a radically mission-oriented Christmas is for each of us to invite those that we know or encounter over the next few days to join us for Christmas Mass. We can remind everyone that the name Christmas comes from “Christ-Mass,” the special Mass of the year when we celebrate the incarnation of Jesus Christ. We are asking every parishioner to invite at least three people to Christmas Mass. Here are some helpful rules provided by the Archdiocese of Detroit: 5 Simple INVITATION Rules 1. 2. 3.
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Pray for those you will meet on Christmas Make a personal connection – a direct invitation Give him a reason to attend A. It will be fun B. It will be interesting C. It answers the questions a lot of people have It is an invitation to become part of a community: “I would love for you to join me/us at Divine Child.” Hand them a reminder (card, bulletin) or get in contact and follow up (text, email, social media, phone call).
After Mass today, we have invitation cards available for you to hand out to invite people to join us for Mass on Christmas. If you are reading this at home, stop by the office to pick up some invitation cards during the week. Personal invitations are powerful. Your invitation could be what someone is waiting for to help them encounter the Lord this Christmas. Fr. Matthew Hood
Prayer For Christmas Guests Dear Lord, As we prepare for your coming, let us reflect on the Journey Mary and Joseph took on their way to Bethlehem. They were tired and alone, and there was no room for them at the inn. Help us to open the doors of our hearts and our parish as we welcome guests this Christmas.
We pray that those who come will feel welcomed and experience your great love and peace through each of us. Help us to see with your eyes, serve with your hands, and to embrace those who will come into our midst. Amen.
EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES: Articles for the December 30 bulletin are due Dec 19 Articles for the January 6 bulletin are due Dec 26
Church of the Divine Child Parish will be hosting a first-class relic of Blessed Solanus Casey Thurs, January 10 - Tues, 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. Please check www.churchofthedivinechild.org for the schedule of prayer services, veneration and exhibit times. 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.”
JESUS IS THE GREATEST GIFT
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Night Prayer - 8:00 PM
Sunday: December 16 & 23
Private Confessions Schedule
Christmas Gifts & Food Collection for the Needy Saturday & Sunday December 15 & 16
Daily Mass at 8:30 AM only (No 6:30 AM Mass) December 26 - 28 No Adoration, Novena or Prayer Team on Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 1
Saturday: December 15 & 22 3:00 - 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM until all are heard Tuesday: December 18 11:30 AM - Noon and 6:30 - 7:30 PM
RECTORY HOLIDAY HOURS
Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 4:00 PM, 9:30 PM and Midnight Mass Christmas carols begin at 11:30 PM
Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25
Dec. 17 - 19 9 AM - 5 PM Dec. 20 9 AM - Noon Dec. 21 9 AM - 5 PM Dec. 24 - 26 CLOSED Dec. 27 - 28 9 AM - Noon Dec. 31 - Jan 1 CLOSED
9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
Advent Ponderings Are we ready to receive Him? Before the birth of Jesus, His parents asked for a simple dwelling place, but there was none. If Mary and Joseph were looking for a home for Jesus, would they choose ‌ your heart, and all it holds? Let us pray that we shall be able to welcome Jesus at Christmas... St. Teresa of Calcutta
Advent Family Night 3rd Sunday of Advent December 16 6:30 PM Gathering Space
Liturgy Assistants Needed for Christmas Eve Mass - 4:00pm Singles, families, youth and couples are all welcome to help distribute liturgy aids at the Christmas Eve 4:00pm Mass. Please contact Betsy Kolderman at 313-565-5206 or bkolderman@sbcglobal.net to offer your assistance.
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DECEMBER 15 & 16 At all the Masses on the weekend of December 15 & 16, our parish will be collecting food for our annual Christmas boxes for needy families.
As a GUIDE: if your last name begins with: A-F Breakfast items: cereal, pancake mix, syrup, canned juice, tea, coffee, sugar.
G-L Lunch items: soup, crackers, canned fruits, peanut butter, jelly, canned meats such as ham, chicken, and chili. M-R Dinner items: canned vegetables, including tomatoes and potatoes, pasta, canned tuna, salmon, rice, tomato sauce, and spaghetti sauce. S-Z Miscellaneous: flour, vegetable oil, Crisco, cake mix, salt, Jell-O, pudding, ketchup, mustard, candy, cookies. Parishioners are encouraged to call Connie at 313-561-4288 with names of people they want to sponsor for a basket. Recipients do not need to be parishioners. Sponsor or recipients must pick up the baskets on December 16.
“Blessed is the man who gives lavishly. His generosity shall endure forever.”
Thank you, Christian Service Commission
CHRISTMAS GIFT COLLECTION FOR THOSE IN NEED - THIS WEEKEND Christmas is a time for giving and we at Divine Child are asking our generous parishioners to donate a gift or two for our less fortunate children and senior citizens. These gifts will be distributed and taken to the following inner-city parishes, which might be the only gift they receive this Christmas: Nativity of Our Lord Parish Holy Redeemer Parish Ste. Anne Parish St. Christine’s Outreach Center St. Francis D’Assisi/St. Hedwig St. Charles Lwanga Parish St. Aloysius Outreach Center On December 15 & 16, we ask you to bring your wrapped gift with a tag indicating if it is for a boy or girl, age and/or size. If it is for a senior, please indicate male or female and size. You are asked to bring your gifts to the Altar at the offertory of all the Masses on the weekend of December 15 & 16, 2018. Thank you again for caring and sharing with our less fortunate friends.
God bless you for your generosity!
Anyone wishing to help sort and/or pack food next weekend, December 15 and 16, please call Mary at 313-278-2503. Junior high and high school students are encouraged and welcomed, and can earn Christian Service Hours!!!
Sturdy boxes are needed for the food collection next weekend. Please place them in the Gathering Space behind the bench on north side. God bless you and thank you!
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DSO Chamber Recital
Dvorak String Quintet Monday, December 17, 2018 7:00 pm Church of the Divine Child Come to Dearborn for a performance of Dvorak's String Quartet in G in the reverberant sanctuary of the Church of the Divine Child.
Artists Sheryl Hwangbo, violin Sujin Lim, violin Hang Su, viola David LeDoux, cello Chris Hamlen, bass
Victory for Victor! Hello, We are the Wisniewski family. Mark, Belinda and our children Sophia, Leona, and Victor. For those of you that don’t know, back in late May our son Victor, then 9, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Since diagnosis Victor has gone through a series of chemotherapy treatments, scans, blood draws, tests and hospital stays. As of his last scans in October we are overjoyed to report that Victor, now 10, is cancer free. He will continue to have testing and scans monthly but is now trying to return to the normal life of a 4th grader. We are humbled and awed at the response of this, our Divine Child Church and School community. You have stepped up and offered the kindest of words and intentions in many forms. A conversation, a card, many meals, gift cards, donations, gifts for Victor, and transportation and companionship for the girls when we were with Victor. Some even made hospital visits and assisted with some of his medical procedures. Most of all you offered all your prayers and support. Whatever role you played we cannot express our gratitude enough. At the most trying time in our lives, when everything seemed dark, this community lifted us up and in many ways restored a sense of humanity and compassion in a world that many times seems to lack these qualities. You truly exemplified the teachings of our Christ. We cannot thank you enough and pray for good health for you and your loved ones. Without your kindness and support we don’t know how we would have gotten through this. It helped immensely to know you were behind us.
Please know that you are all in our prayers and we will NEVER forget. May God bless each and every one of you! Love, The Wisniewski Family
General Admission tickets are $15 ($10 for students) Tickets are available at www.churchofthedivinechild.org or www.dso.org and there is an additional processing fee of $10. Or you can pay at the door.
1055 N. Silvery Lane - Dearborn, MI 48128
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: December 19; January 9 & 23; February 6 & 20
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Busyness. It’s an epidemic of sorts. Busy schedules can quickly consume us and leave us feeling burned out and empty. With so many things competing for our attention, sometimes it’s hard to give time to God. Yet, when we put God first in our lives, life becomes more ordered and we are clearer about how to spend our time. God wants to unburden us and fill us with His peace. If you’d like to reconnect with God or deepen your faith, we are here to help! Whether you want to grow spiritually, have questions about the Catholic faith, desire to return to the Church, or just need someone to talk to, our faith community welcomes you and we’d love to connect with you.
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Justin Dunne and Rebecca DeBoer celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage with Fr. Matthew Hood on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Church of the Divine Child.
CONGRATULATIONS MR. & MRS. DUNNE! 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.
PROUD TO BE CATHOLIC!
Please visit page 5 of this bulletin for our Advent and Christmas schedule. You can also contact the Rectory Office at 313-277-3110, for more information, or visit www.churchofthedivinechild.org. We are here for you!
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained Angels. Hebrews 13:2
We received $1,174.18, from your Kroger Community Rewards (Kroger Plus Card) the period of August 1 - October 31, 2018. Total Households donating to Divine Child Parish are 232.
Thank you for choosing DC as your Non-Profit charity on your Kroger Plus Card. Not signed up? Please visit the link below and use the DC organization number NS553 and link it to your Kroger Plus Card. www.kroger.com/account enrollCommunityRewardsNow/ If you have any questions, please contact the Rectory Office at 313-277-3110.
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THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS On Wednesday, November 21, a Thanksgiving Prayer Service was held in church for the Elementary School. They gathered as a school and gave thanks for all their blessings, prayed for all in need, and collected non-perishable food items for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen Thanksgiving Dinner. What a beautiful way of showing gracious hospitality to those in need. May the dear Lord bless our elementary school families! Photos and article courtesy of DCES
St. Vincent de Paul
In early years, the star became the traditional tree topper. Its symbolism, of course, is related to the birth of Jesus Christ, an awesome story which bears repeating as we hold this event near and dear to our hearts. One wintry evening, a special new star took its place among the ordinary stars in the sky. It was considered special for a number of reasons. The new star was easily identified because of its great radiance. It shone upon the gray hills and made them light as day. The shepherds observed it and became frightened, but an angel appeared to them and said, “Do not be afraid; the star has come to bring you good tidings of great joy, and to show you the place where a little babe is born, a little babe whose name is Jesus, and who will give peace and joy to the whole world.” When the angels had gone back to Heaven, the shepherds said, “Let us go and see this child.” So they left their flocks sleeping, took their “crooks” in their hands, and followed the star. It led them to the little stable in Bethlehem where Baby Jesus was cradled in a manger. Then, the star moved on to the location of the good, wise men. They, too, observed the bright light, and its motion of moving on and on, as if showing them the way to go. So, they, too, followed the star till it rested above the birthplace of Jesus. The star watched over them, casting a peaceful light over all. At dawn, the star returned to Heaven, to tell the other stars the story of the “Christmas” day. The Christmas star symbolizes high hopes and high ideals—hope for good fortune, and more, importantly, the hope for reaching above oneself. In this beautiful advent season, please “reach above oneself” and support the SVdP Tree of Lights. You can place your offering with the form into an envelope marked “tree of lights” into the collection basket. The form requests $10 for each name of loved one, living or deceased, and your name, address, and whether you want an ornament. Together, we can make a difference. God Bless. ~ Mindy Delano
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Foley’s Forum Bishop Foley Council 2660 serving Dearborn since 1927
GAUDETE SUNDAY…we’re almost there! The Family Fully Alive booklet in the Building Domestic Church Kiosk appropriately assigns the month of December the theme of JOY! During this season of anticipation, Gaudete Sunday is the 3rd Sunday of Advent when we celebrate that the semipenitential season is more than half over. Are you ready for Christmas? Not the presents and parties, but the Incarnation of our Lord and the meaning of a God who so loved us that he became Man to experience human love, joy, trust, sadness, fear, anger and betrayal. The readings and psalm this week exude JOY. The first three lines in Zephaniah’s first reading are “Shout for joy…Sing joyfully…Be glad and exult with all your heart.” The psalm calls us to “Cry out with joy and gladness” and St. Paul himself tells us to “Rejoice, in the Lord always.” So we ask ourselves, what is there to be so happy about? In this hustle and bustle world we live in where we see people tear each other apart with words and deed, what is it that we should find solace in? In Luke’s Gospel we learn what is important. The people are filled with expectation, searching for answers and looking for hope look to John the Baptist as their redeemer. John answers them, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” He gives them something to hang onto – something that will change their lives. What do we take from this? These people two thousand years ago did not yet know of Jesus. They did not yet know of His crucifixion, resurrection and the redemption He would bring. But yet they were told by John the Baptist to wait! Each year the Church gives us the season of Advent to remind us, that we are called to WAIT and PREPARE as the people two thousand years ago were asked to do. But today, we have the advantage of knowing Jesus as God and the sacrifice He made for us. We have a responsibility to answer the call that God asks of us, because we know that the reward is much greater than a wrapped present under a Christmas tree.
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
**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 - 313-467-0932 or fdpaolini@gmail.com
Join the Knights of Columbus for a 5th Sunday Rosary for the intention of: All Families (as we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family) WHEN: Sunday, December 30th WHERE: Church of the Divine Child – in front of the Nativity. (meditate together on the miracle of the Incarnation as we gaze on the beautiful Nativity displayed in our church). TIME: 11:30 am (stay after 10:00 Mass or come early to 12:30 Mass).
Save the Dates
Please remember to join us this 3rd Sunday of Advent for an evening of crafts, snacks and a movie for families of all ages before Night Prayer in the Church. It is a great way to take time away from the secular Christmas business and reflect on what it is we are waiting for. (see notice in bulletin)
TODAY Sunday, December 16th – 3rd Sunday of Advent Movie Night (see page 7 of the bulletin) Church Gathering Space – Night Prayer to Follow – Contact Dave Rich
Have you been thinking of becoming a FOLEY KNIGHT? Our next major degree will not be until February 17th! This will give you the opportunity to learn on your own about the works of the Knights of Columbus. I encourage you to visit www.KofC.org to explore all the programs and benefits that being a Knight offers. There are many videos of Knights working together to do good as well as testimonials of men whose lives have been changed. After you visit the website, call our Membership Director Steve Lentz at 313-949-5162 - DO NOT SIGN UP TO BE A KNIGHT ONLINE! We can answer your questions in a council-specific way, so you have a better idea how our council fits with the Supreme plan. You can always talk to any Foley Knight about joining our council.
Sunday, December 30th – 5th Sunday Rosary Meet near the Nativity in Church – Contact Kurt Schreiber
Weekend Masses December 29th & 30th Consecration to the Holy Family Consecration Prayer said during Mass
Tuesday, January 15th – Beginning of Novena for Life Weekend Masses, January 19th & 20th – Membership Drive Ministry Fair in Gathering Space – See a Knight Wednesday, January 23rd – 7:00pm Conclusion of Novena for Life - Rosary in the Church Saturday, January 26th – ALL DAY – Chess Tournament DCHS Cafeteria & APR Rooms Sunday, February 10th – 2-4:00pm Foley Free Throw Competition DCES Cafeteria & GYM - Look for upcoming flyer - Contact Frank Paolini
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. MA3 Sean Abraham MA3 Sean Abraham PFC Keith Bizek PFC Keith Bizek LCpl Luke Boudreau, USMC LCpl Luke Boudreau, USMC Staff Sgt Sgt David Brash Staff David Brash PVTPVT Nick Calvas, Army Nick Calvas, Army SPC Alexander Collins SPC Alexander Collins PFC Connor Danaher, USMC PFC Connor Danaher, USMC PVT Michael Dawson PVT Michael Dawson SO2 Ryan Desjarlais SO2 RyanJ.Desjarlais Major Kevin Dobzyniak Kevin J. Dobzyniak IT1 Major Perry W. Edgell V, USN IT1 Perry W. Sgt Aaron Fryer Edgell V, USN Sgt Haskell, Aaron Fryer Lt Ted USN Lt Ted Haskell, USNNational Guard Bradley Anthony Hura, Bradley Anthony Hura, National Guard Major Joseph Johnson Captain MajorStephen Joseph Kerr Johnson Major Natalie Ann Korona Captain Stephen Kerr Airman First ClassAnn Jamison R. Kucinski Major Natalie Korona Lieutenant Kuriluk Airman Daniel First Class Jamison R. Kucinski Captain Matthew Kuriluk Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk Commander Ron Kuzdak Captain Matthew Kuriluk Staff Sgt. Lauren LaCaprara Commander Ron Kuzdak PO3 Carmen LaForest Airman 1st ClassJ.Lauren LaCaprara Airman Christopher (Seraceno) Lapinski PO3Ian Carmen LaForest Private W. Laskey Airman J. (Seraceno) Lapinski Major AdamChristopher J. Lytle, D.D.S. Private W. Brittany Laskey Mack Airman 1st Ian Class Major Adam J. Lytle, D.D.S. Airman 1st Class Brittany Mack
Captain Matthew J. Malinowski Captain Matthew J. Malinowski Sgt Mitchel G. Malinowski Sgt Mitchel G. Malinowski Christian Minnick Cpt. Cpt. Christian Minnick Sergeant Christopher W. Owen StaffStaff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen Lt Catherine (Walker) ParisParis Lt Catherine (Walker) Lt Casey ParisParis Lt Casey BM2BM2 Claudio D. Polo Claudio D. Polo BM1BM1 Samantha PoloPolo Samantha Airman Courtney Porter Airman Courtney Porter CodyCody S. Pratt S. Pratt Sr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAF Sr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAF Lt Andrew Roscoe Andrew RoscoeArmy MajorLtGreg Schaefer, Greg Schaefer, Army 1st LtMajor Joshua Schultz Lt Joshua Schultz TSgt1st Jeffrey M. Selonke TSgtJannel JeffreySkiver M. Selonke 3rd CPO CPO Jannel Skiver LCpl3rd Brendan Springer, USMC LCpl Brendan USMC AR Casey Springer,Springer, USN PFC AR Garrett Storr Casey Springer, USN Warrant PFCOfficer GarrettKevin StorrP. Sullivan StaffWarrant Sgt Matthew Taylor Officer Kevin P. Sullivan Seaman S. TorresTaylor StaffAngel Sgt Matthew PFC Seaman Juan Vargas Angel S. Torres PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas PFC Juan Vargas Major Leah Voelker PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas Sergeant Anthony Watkins Major Leah Voelker Master Sergeant Randy Williams Sergeant Anthony Watkins Master Sergeant Randy Williams
Please let us know if you have a loved one who is serving in the military Please let us know if you have a loved one who is serving in the military and we will acknowledge them in our and we will acknowledge them in our weekly column. weekly column. Please share the good news with us when one of the above soldiers returns home! Please share the good news with us when one of the above soldiers returns home!
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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 Charlene Friest 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 Matt Gumbel Nicole Zapinski Mercedes Lucas Yvonne Jacyk Lee Anne Cooper Mary Muscat Jim Blicharz Carol Jobagnasco Alessandro Martin Pat Gorski David Bayer
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 pray for these young women & men who are discerning God’s call to the religious life. Colleen Bailey, a 2007 Edsel Ford HS graduate and a parishioner, is in formation for the Miles Christi Religious order in Northville, MI. James Bird, a 2016 DCHS graduate, is in formation for the priesthood at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Matthew Bradley, a 1996 DCHS graduate, is in formation at the Conventual Franciscans order in Chicago. Christian Squiers, a Divine Child parishioner, is in formation at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Please also keep in your prayers seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary: Kevin Symonds, Samuel Waldron, Larry Wells.
Right to Life – LIFESPAN
Lights for Life!
Honor your loved ones! In keeping with the Christmas spirit of caring and sharing, LIFESPAN invites you to help illuminate our “Lights for Life” Tree. The holidays are a perfect time to remember those you love! Donate a “light” in honor or memory of your loved ones. Contributions are used to benefit projects like Wee Care, a LIFESPAN outreach for moms and their babies. All names sent in for “Lights for Life” will be printed in the January and February/ March LIFESPAN Newsletters. Our “Lights for Life” will be lit throughout the season on the grounds of Weingartz, Lawn and Snow Removal Equipment, 39050 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills. For more info: LIFESPAN 734.422.6230 www.miLIFESPAN.org.
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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Archdiocesan News 12/16 Gaudete Sunday Christmas Food & Gift Collection 6:00 PM Advent Family Night - Gath. Room 8:00 PM Night Prayer - Church 12/17 Monday Rectory Office Hours 9AM - 5PM 6:00 PM Gr. 1-8 Religious Ed. - Elementary School 7:00 PM DSO Chamber Recital - Church 12/18 Tuesday Rectory Office Hours 9AM - 5PM 9:00 AM Eucharist Adoration - Church 11:30 AM Parish Confessions - Church 3:00 PM ES Liturgical Choir - ES MPR 6:30 PM Parish Confessions - Church 7:00 PM Novena - Church 7:00 PM RCIA - ES MPR 7:30 PM DC Prayer Team - Church
3:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
12/19 Wednesday Rectory Office Hours 9AM - 5PM ES Liturgical Choir - Choir Loft ES Christmas Pageant - HS Auditorium Job Networking Group - HS APR Adult Choir - Choir Loft DC Book Group - ES MPR
12/20 Thursday Rectory Office Hours 9AM - Noon Entire DC Complex Closing at Noon 9:15 AM “Living the Gospel” Faith Sharing - Gath. Rm. 7:00 PM Adult Choir - Choir Loft 12/21 Friday HS & ES - No Classes Rectory Office Reopens 9AM 12/22 Saturday 3:00 PM Confessions - Church 5:30 PM Confessions - Church
Readings for December 16, 2018 Sun: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18 Mon: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:3-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tue: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wed: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thur: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Fri: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sat: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Next Sun: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
Detroit Catholic Young Adult Event Rosary for Life Monday, December 17 | 6:30-8:30pm | St. Aidan | Livonia Join pastor, Fr. Kevin Thomas, and Director of Faith Formation, David Conrad, to pray a Rosary for Life on in the weekday chapel. Benefit from an exhortation to renewed action in its defense, pray the Rosary, and enjoy a light reception following where we will hear of practical ways in which our faith and goodwill can be brought to bear. St. Aidan Catholic Church,17500 Farmington Road in Livonia.
2018 Natural Family Planning Support & Education Series: Deeper Reflections December 18 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary – Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love We find ourselves at the end of the calendar year and the beginning of the Liturgical year once again! During Advent, we focus on the hope, peace, joy and love. NFP can bring all of this to our marriages and more. Let’s reflect on the ways NFP has nurtured these gifts in our lives. RSVP to nfp@aod.org and visit www.aod.org/nfp for upcoming dates and more information!
YOU ARE INVITED Upcoming Events To Encounter Your Faith
St. Anne Detroit
January 11, 2019
7:00pm - 9:00pm
St. Mary Monroe
January 25, 2019
7:00pm - 9:00pm
St. Hugo of the Hills February 8, 2019
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St. Thecla
February 15, 2019
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
February 22, 2019
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Jolly Pumpkin Royal Oak
February 6, 13, 20 and 27
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Sacred Heart Dearborn
January 28 February 4, 11, 18
7:00pm - 8:30pm
National Shrine of the Little Flower
January 22, 29, February 5, 12
7:00pm - 8:30pm Spanish
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Community News Fr. Patrick O’Kelley Knights of Columbus Council #3860 Knights Knotes
Annual Children’s Christmas Party Sunday, December 16 from 2pm-4pm Lunch provided, visit with Santa Claus and Christmas craft stations. O’Kelly Banquet Hall 23663 Park Street, Dearborn, MI 48124 Pay at the door or at the O’Kelly Lounge.
Spiritual Health for the New Year: Saturday, January 26, 9:30-3:00. St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center: Janene Ternes—Presenter. 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. $50 per person includes a delicious hot lunch. Register online or by phone 313.286.2800 or visit www.stpaulretreat.org.
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Eucharistic Healing Love Service St. Albert the Great Church presents a Eucharistic Healing Love Service. Please join us in asking the Lord for His love to heal our bodies, minds and spirits. Includes: Hymns, Adoration, Scripture and individual Eucharistic Blessing. Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 6pm. 4855 Parker Street in Dearborn Heights. 734-522-4788. www.stalberts.org.
2018 Tree of Lights Advent Project Sponsored by Sacred Heart-Divine Child St. Vincent de Paul Conference 100% of all monies directly help our “needy neighbors.” Please pray for the poor. The Tree of Lights project is an opportunity for parishioners at both parishes to honor special people, living or deceased. For a $10 donation per name, lights shine on a Sacred Heart Parish evergreen throughout the holidays, beginning the 4th Sunday of Advent through the Feast of Baptism of the Lord. The Tree of Lights evergreen is located near the outdoor gathering space behind the church (Military side). If requested, we will provide you with an ornament as a remembrance, or to present in honor of your donation. Enclose the bottom of this flyer, along with cash or check written to SVdP Sacred Heart/Divine Child into an envelope marked “Tree of Lights.” For convenience, place envelope in the collection basket, or deliver your envelope to the Sacred Heart Parish Office, or mail to: Sacred Heart Parish Office, Tree of Lights, 912 S. Military, Dearborn, MI 48124
( ) In Honor ( ) In Memory of __________________________________________________________________________________ ( ) Send me an acknowledgment & ornament ( ) In Honor ( ) In Memory of __________________________________________________________________________________
( ) Send me an acknowledgment & ornament ______________________________________________________________________________________ Your Name and Phone Number _______________________________________________________________________________________ Your address
$___________________My check/cash is enclosed Reminder: Deadline is Tuesday, December 18th to ensure that you receive your ornament before Christmas! Others may submit through entire Advent season. Complete address ONLY if you wish an acknowledgement/ornament mailed to you. Additional names can be added….providing a second sheet of names.
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Churchof ofthe the Divine Divine Child, Child, Dearborn, Church Dearborn,Michigan Michigan Pastor Rev. James Bilot Associate Pastor Rev. Matthew Hood Priest in Residence Rev. Tom Urban Church/Rectory Address 1055 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn, MI 48128 (313) 277-3110 ~~ Fax (313) 277-3211 Rectory Office Hours 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs & Fri Closed for lunch daily from 12 - 1 PM Parish Website www.churchofthedivinechild.org Parish Facebook Page @DivineChildParish
“Infant” Editor Marilyn O’Brien ~~ marilyn@divinechild.org Bulletin articles are due by noon on Friday, or nine days before you want them to appear in the bulletin. Mass Schedule Weekday: 6:30 & 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM only Sunday Vigil Mass: Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM Holy Day: 6:30 & 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM Reconciliation Schedule Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM & after the 4:30 PM Mass until all are heard Parish Registration To become a registered parishioner at Divine Child, please call Vicky in the Rectory Office during the office hours listed above - (313) 277-3110.
PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTORY OFFICE WITH UPDATES TO YOUR STREET ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS! **Please consider including Church of the Divine Child in your estate planning to ensure the preservation of our parish and schools for future generations!**
(Area codes are 313 unless otherwise indicated) Elementary School 562-1090 Sr. Cecilia Bondy, OSF, Principal High School 562-1990 Eric Haley, Principal Convent 561-5455 Music Ministry 277-3110 Matthew Simpson, Director RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) 277-3110 x 222 Jodi Ann Micallef, Coordinator jamicallef@divinechild.org Advancement Office 216-0891 Colleen Johnson, Director of Advancement Mackenzie Brewis, Marketing Coordinator Connie DiMarco, Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator Marie (Stawasz) Boyle, Director of Marketing/Communications Aubri McNamara, Alumni Coordinator Matthew Saxer, Director of Admissions Religious Education Office 562-8667 Dawn Dwyer Parish Pastoral Council Ernie Bridgnanan, President 717-9558 Christian Service Commission Beth Stawasz Donovan (734) 421-8967 Worship Commission Jodi Ann Micallef 240-4168 Education Commission Marti Biscaro 561-2728 Tess Noonan 529-4598 Services Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week. For info, call 313-277-3110. On Tuesday, Exposition is in the Church from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Mother of Perpetual Help Novena - Tuesday at 7:00 PM. First Friday devotion prayers are from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the Adoration Chapel. First Saturday devotions are at 7:45 AM. Anointing of the Sick Please call the Rectory Office to request this Sacrament. In emergency situations when the office is closed, the emergency line attendant will relay the information to one of our priests. Marriages Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance and couple must be active, registered members at a Catholic Church. Potential wedding date is not confirmed until couple meets with a Divine Child priest. Officiant at the ceremony will be a priest from Divine Child unless the couple has someone close to them who is a Catholic priest. Music for the liturgy must be coordinated with our Director of Music Ministry, Mr. Matthew Simpson. Funerals Arrangements are made in conjunction with the funeral home. Eulogies must be given at the funeral home or at the funeral luncheon; no eulogies at the funeral Mass, please. Memorial Masses are scheduled Monday-Friday only. Baptisms Baptisms may be requested on either the second or fourth Sunday of the month, pending approval. Arrangements must be made in advance and parents must attend a baptism class prior to the baptism. The Church requires that at least one of the parents and one of the godparents/sponsors be practicing Catholics; that is, they attend Mass each weekend. Parent Baptism Classes 1st Monday in August, October, December, February, April & June at 7:00 PM Roylene Hermann, Coordinator (313) 278-3537
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Kevin J. Schilbe
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McGLINCH HOME IMPROVEMENTS
EST. 1917
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Established 1917 Specializing In:
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313-299-9711
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CUCINA ITALIANA
A Family Tradition Since 1964
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26356 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights
Attorney at Law, Specializing in Litigation and Business Law
In the Heights Center
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“Great Employment Opportunities!”
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Home Health Care
24502 W. Warren • Dearborn Heights
313-563-0226 All levels of care - from drop-in to 24 hours service
Tim Sarb
EST. 1978
HOME Parish Member REPAIR
CONTRACTING CORP.
COMPLETE REMODELING KITCHENS • BATHROOMS BASEMENTS • ADDITIONS AGING IN PLACE LICENSED & INSURED GENERAL CONTRACTOR
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Parish Members
Call for Estimate Office: (313) 359-2689 • Cell: (313) 550-0709 Curran & Oberski
Andrea Fitzgerald, REALTOR
313.283.1729
Andrea.FitzgeraldC21@gmail *2019 President – Dearborn Area Board of Realtors *2018 Realtor of the Year – Dearborn Area Board of Realtors *Proud Parent of 2 DCES students * Alumni
Sports Bar & Grill
313-562-3309
Kitchens Baths Attics Additions Dormers Basements Commercial
*Parishioner
UNCLE
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Each office independently owned and operated. CK Franchising, Inc.
(313) 278-6000
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