February 17, 2019 by Church of the Divine Child

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

F E B RUA R Y 17, 20 19

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019 8:00am People of the Divine Child Parish MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 6:30am Myrna del Rosario, by Family 8:30am Karl Meffert, by Family TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019 6:30am Albert Boyd, by Mark & Theresa Hatty 8:30am Kevin Wood, by Karen & Ed Niemyiski WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 6:30am (Spec. Int.) Rachel & Dan Miller, by Mindy 8:30am William Urban, by Thomas & Marilyn O’Brien THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 6:30am Peter Abrash, by Family 8:30am Joe DeMaria, by The Dean Family FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019 6:30am Richard Jewell, by The D’Arcangelo Family 8:30am Robert Cinzori, by Douglas & RoseAnn Mullen SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019 8:30am Henry Peters, by Amy Peters 1:00pm Wedding - John D’Aguanno & Katelyn DeRoche 4:30pm Vocations to the Priesthood SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 10:00am People of the Divine Child Parish 1:45pm Baptisms MASSES TO THE MISSIONS Feb 17: Poor Souls in Purgatory, by A Friend Feb 18: (Spec. Int.) Megan Gonyeau, by Mindy Feb 18: (Spec. Int.) James Bird, by Parishioners for Priests Feb 20: (Spec. Int.) Msgr. Todd Lajiness, by Parishioners for Priests Feb 20: (Spec. Int.) Zaid Chabaan, by Parishioners for Priests Feb 21: (Spec. Int.) Rebecca Bridgnanan, by Mindy Feb 22: (Spec. Int.) Brad Berhorst, by The DeWitts Feb 22: (Spec. Int.) Chris Squiers, by Parishioners for Priests

Please Pray For Our Sick

Sister of Jose Casillas Pat Szegedi Rest in Peace

Deno Taddei Congressman John Dingell

EMHC/Reader Schedule

Monday, Feb. 18 - 8:30am S. Succurro & C. Soraghan Tuesday, Feb. 19 - 8:30am N. Keyser & L. Miramontes Wednesday, Feb. 20 - 8:30am A. Toloday & M. Van Antwerp Sunday, February 24 Thursday, Feb. 21 - 8:30am 8:00am D. Dean, J. Lesinski, S. Gibb, T. Ceccarelli & B. Corak M. Liniger, C. Brookins, J. Pierce, Friday, Feb. 22 - 8:30am D. Gruska, A. Senatore B. Corak & J. Dickens Readers: K. & E. Miazgowicz Saturday, February 23 8:30am S. Slusser & 10:00am K. Crombie, P. Szpytman, C. Soraghan J. Szpytman, B. Kramer, M. Johnson, 4:30pm L. Taylor, T. Pudelek, J. Gigliotti, J. Sadler, B. Sadler R. Mitchell, L. Miramontes Readers: N. Bialy & E. Bridgnanan Sunday, February 24 12:30pm A. Bailon, L. O’Brien, 8:00 am C. White, J. White, S. Camardo, A. Fitzgerald, C. Cruz, L. Bergeron, L. Bergeron A. Cruz, J. Supric, K. Torres Readers: M. Manchell & L. Lundblad 10:00 am J. Moore, P. Moore, P. Ciarelli, S. Ciarelli 12:30 pm A. Cruz, J. Pyzik, G. Johnson, A. Joganic Saturday, February 23 4:30pm B. Singer, L. Singer, F. Bova, A. Ketten, T. Murray, K. Matusz, J. Condon, M. McCoy Readers: K. Golombek & M. Lemire

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!

Please visit the Lighthouse Catholic Media Stand located in the Gathering Room. Here's how it works: The stand with the CDs and books is in the Gathering Room of the church. The cost is $3 each audio CD and $5 each book ~ depositing this fee in the stand helps keep this program going. Many Religious CDs and books are available to choose from and for a minimal fee. Check it out!

Altar Server Schedule

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 It’s hard to believe that we are now over halfway through the month of February! Now, there’s only a little over a month until spring! I always remember around this time of year, Fr. Kucyk would be counting the days until spring so that he could go outside and start playing in the flower beds. Thus, if you are getting weary of the cold, wind, snow and freezing temperatures, don't despair - spring is almost here! It has been awhile since I gave you an update on the field house building construction. The new building is located at the south end of the home bleachers. It is part of the DC Alumni Association athletic complex, and the funds were raised during the Investing in Excellence Capital Campaign (held a couple of years ago). Contractors are working on the interior of the building: painting, installing doors, flooring, lighting, and sound system, etc. In the spring, we will be installing two beautiful medallions of the Holy Family (re-productions from the main stained glass window in the church) at the peak of the roof on both sides of the building. It will be back-lit, and I believe it will be stunning at night! Another visible way of evangelizing and bringing holiness to our campus and community! This project has taken much longer than expected. The building will house locker rooms for the sports teams, a coach's conference room, storage for sporting equipment, a maintenance area and a large meeting room for athletic practices (like cheer, pom, wrestling) and for parish meetings, as well. It will be a well-utilized and very functional building for the whole parish. We hope to have this facility blessed in May! Lent is a little over three weeks away. This year, we are going to have a Lenten series entitled, "No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion." You can register for the series now, and we will host afternoon and evening sessions. This Lent, I would like to focus on Christ's Passion and his extraordinary zeal for reconciliation. Please take some time to pray and reflect about joining us. We need to get out of our spiritual comfort zone and allow the Lord to help us to grow closer to him, through understanding our own passion/suffering and our need for reconciliation. Blessings, Fr. Jim Bilot

Capuchin Rope Bakers will be in the Gathering Space this weekend selling their delicious baked goods. Please stop by and support this worthwhile cause.

Reserve your spot for the 28th annual Divine Child Catholic Schools Auction! Join us on Saturday, March 2, for our schools’ largest fundraiser of the year. This elegant evening of fundraising and fun with the Falcon family will take place at The Henry Autograph Collection in Dearborn. Members of the Auction Committee will be in the Gathering Space before and after all Masses, this weekend, to take event reservations before the early-bird discount ends. Plus, purchase raffle tickets for the $10,000 Cash Raffle and the $25 Choose Your Destination Raffle. You need not be present to win either!

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Sacred Silence Fr. Stephen Burr, the Vice Rector at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, and a former Associate Pastor here at Divine Child, is working on his thesis for his doctorate on the topic of sacred silence during Mass. Here is an article that he shared with the priests of the Archdiocese on how we might incorporate silence into our celebration of Mass: Are there times that you’re exhausted from the noise of the day? Did your phone just ring? Is that commercial louder than before? Do you ever get a moment of silence to collect yourself before God? If you do, it’s probably brief. In the liturgical reflection guidebook, Meditations Before Mass, Fr. Romano Guardini states that Jesus Christ “can only be recognized from silence…The constant talker will never, or at least rarely, grasp the truth.” Thus, if we miss pausing in the busyness of a day, we could easily miss the Truth (Jesus Christ) while only experiencing noise and worldly realities. Did you know that Mass is designed to have moments of silent prayer? Not prolonged awkward moments of silence, but times for the assembled community to relate to God in silence. Silence is often lost to more easily perceived active prayer at Mass, yet silence is a full, active and conscious participation, as stated in the Second Vatican Council, to engage the mysteries of the Mass. There are spiritual benefits of utilizing silence at Mass. Without silent moments, when would the graces of the Mass be realized? If the Mass is filled with only actions and absent of silent contemplation, an individual may miss an opportunity to relate to God. Pope Benedict XVI states in Dei Verbum, “Only in silence can the word of God find a home in us, as it did in Mary, woman of the word and, inseparably, woman of silence.” There will always be some uncontrollable noise at Mass. Some noise cannot be avoided. However, moments for silent prayer can be activated. So, what are we to do? An easy approach is to attempt to pray in silence at three times: 1. Penitential Act- when we call to mind our sins at the beginning of Mass, consider God’s gift of mercy in silence; 2. Liturgy of the Word- after the homily, reflect upon a phrase from scripture or idea from the homily in silence; 3. Liturgy of the Eucharist- following Communion, meditate on being in God’s presence or with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist in silence. It will take some effort from all of us to become accustomed to these moments for silent prayer. It will be a time of communal silent prayer to be still with God. Together at Mass, we can have a respite from the noisy world and times of silence to be with God. Fr. Matthew Hood

Church of the Divine Child EMHC Training & Refresher Monday, February 25 at 7:00pm On Monday, February 25 at 7pm we will be having an EMHC training and retraining session in the church for all ministers. Fr. Jim Bilot will be speaking and reviewing specific details pertinent to the Mass and our ministry. We are asking all members of the EMHC ministry to attend this session. If you know of anyone who would like to join our ministry, please bring them along. This is your opportunity to participate and Unleash the Gospel to family members or a friend. Everyone who is interested in becoming a part of this ministry is welcome to attend. Please email Michele Schroeder at mishaschro@yahoo.com with any questions.

Lost and Found Item Display February 23 4PM - 5:30PM February 24 8AM - 12PM DC Gathering Space The DC Ushers’ Ministry will be displaying all Lost and Found items found in the Chur ch these last few months on tables in the Gathering Room February 23 & 24. We have accumulated quite a few adult’s and children's items. Unclaimed items will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul. As always, all Lost and Found items are kept in the Ushers’ Room located in the Gathering Room and can be viewed any time before or after the weekend Masses.

Next Homebound Training Sessions:

Wednesday, February 27 and March 27 6:45pm at the Rectory Office. Please call the Rectory to register. There will not be another training session until the fall.

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What will I learn from this Lenten series?

In No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion from Ascension Press, you will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophesies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death.

How will this make a difference to me?

With these insights, Catholics can come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love – drawing closer to Jesus than ever before!

Who is this Lenten series intended for?

No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion series is for teens and adults.

What can I expect at each session?

A 30-minute video filmed in the Holy Land featuring Edward Sri, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Curtis Martin, Teresa Tomeo, and other Catholic teachers. The video is followed by a short discussion period to help us recall and absorb the content of the video presentation.

What are some specific questions that will be answered?  What was Jesus going through at each moment?  How did the Old Testament foretell of Jesus’ death?  Why did Christ die for us? What did it accomplish?  What was the meaning behind the tearing of the temple veil, the crowning with thorns, and the other events of Christ’s passion?  What do the cryptic last words of Jesus mean?

What’s the cost for the series material?

A $ 25 material fee provides you with the No Greater Love Study Pack which includes: a 213-page paperback book titled, No Greater Love, plus a full color illustrated workbook with session overviews, talk notes for the 5-weeks of video teaching presentations, plus an online access code to view the videos at home.

Can my friend and I share the materials pack?

Yes, you may purchase 1 set of study materials (listed above) to share with your spouse or friend. However, to help us plan for seating, please note both names on the registration form.

Is pre-registration necessary?

We ask that you preregister by Monday February 25 th at noon to assure delivery of the participant materials. After that date, you’re still welcome to register to save a spot to view the video series at Divine Child, but you’ll need order your material directly from Ascension Press.

I can’t attend every week. Can I still participate?

Yes! Come to as many of the weekly lessons as possible. The materials fee provides online access to all the videos, so you can keep up with the series. Is this series only for Divine Child parishioners? Everyone is welcome! In fact, we hope that you tell a friend (or two) about this Lenten series.

Registration options through noon February 25th

1) Registration & pay online: www.churchofthedivinechild.org ($2 service charge will be applied to online registration) OR 2) Complete form below and return with payment to parish office or Sunday collection. 1 set of study materials: $25 materials fee (cash or check payable to Church of the Divine Child)

Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________________________ Email or phone number: ____________________________________________________________________________ Session attending (choose one): _______ Five Mondays, March 11 – April 8, 1:30 – 2:45 pm _______ Five Wednesdays, March 13 – April 10, 7:00 – 8:15 pm Sessions will be held in the Gathering Space of the Divine Child church _____ I’m willing to serve as a small group table facilitator for the series

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Greeters Ministry “Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God” Romans 15:7

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We are looking for a variety of ages, male, female, singles, couples, or families, those who have been longtime parishioners and those who are relatively new to serve in this important ministry! Our goal is to provide each person who enters and leaves the church the experience of a warm Christ-like welcome and a fond farewell with the invitation to come back and celebrate Mass with us again the next week. Greeters will be scheduled for specific Masses throughout the year, particularly those attended by many new visitors or those with many people returning to the church like Easter, Jubilarian Mass, Mass of Remembrance, Christmas, etc.

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Greeters will be able to select the Masses and times at which they will serve.

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Greeters will arrive about 30 minutes before Mass and stay for about 15 minutes after Mass.

If you are interested in serving in this new ministry, please contact Jacquie Ferracciolo at divinechildgreetersministry@gmail.com or (734) 765-0774 for more information! I look forward to serving with you!

NEXT BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION:

SIGNS of LIFE by Dr. Scott Hahn

This thorough and yet approachable guide to Catholic practices unveils the deep Biblical roots of our faith to help us better understand and cherish our Catholic identity. The 20 Catholic customs include: Holy Water, Sign of the Cross, The Mass, Novenas, Guardian Angels, Confession, indulgences, the Rosary, scapulars & medals, & many more! Whether you bring questions, a latent faith, or a lifelong commitment, you are sure to be inspired and educated.

This book is available for only $2 while supplies last

from the Lighthouse stand located in the Divine Child church gathering space.

All are welcome to gather for light, yet thoughtful discussions on this book: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 7:00 – 8:30 pm Divine Child Elementary School Multi-purpose Room (enter through east entrance door # 3)

"Yes, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit help prepare students to be productive members of our society. Yet they are truly fueled by a grander vision, a deeper purpose: forming disciples of Jesus Christ."

Archbishop Allen Vigneron February 1, 2019

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MARCH 2, 2019 THE HENRY AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION DEARBORN, MICHIGAN Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

HONORARY CHAIRS: The Murray Family

In Memory of Chris & Mary EVENT INCLUDES live auction • silent auction • raffles • mobile bidding • hors d’oeuvres • dinner • cocktails entertainment • dancing 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.

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DC Men’s Retreat SAVE THE DATE! March 22-24, 2019 How about taking a short, wellneeded weekend retreat away from your sometimes crazy and stressful life? Relax and form a closer spiritual relationship with Jesus by joining fellow Divine Child men and others for a two-night stay (in your own room) at this year’s Divine Child Men’s Retreat at St. Paul of the Cr oss Retr eat & Conference Center (on Schoolcraft Road just east of Telegraph Road). All men, young, old, and in-between, are welcome to attend. The DC Men’s Retreat starts with registration from 4:30PM to 6:30PM on Friday, March 22, and concludes after the Sunday morning Mass on March 24, 2019. Preregistration is required, along with a $30 deposit; this confir ms your r eser vation at the retreat. Last year’s retreat was at full capacity; walk-in registrations may not be available. Please register by contacting St. Paul of the Cross at 313-535-9563 or register online at https:// www.stpaulretreat.org/ (under “Retreats”). St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center 23333 Schoolcraft Detroit, MI 48223 For further information on the men’s retreat, please feel free to call Jim Dominiak at 313-4024230. 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: February 20; March 6 & 20; April 3; May 1, 15 & 29; June 12 & 26

Right to Life LIFESPAN Baby Shower

To benefit the AAA Pregnancy Resource Center

Drop-off weekends: March 2-3 and March 9-10

Bins will be in the Gathering Space for your gift items. Gift suggestions: Sleepers, Onesies, socks, receiving blankets, crib sheets, wash cloths, towels, pacifiers, bottles, bibs, size 1-4 diapers, baby personal hygiene items and gift cards. Cash and checks can be brought to the Rectory Office. Checks made out to: AAA Pregnancy Resource Center Please help provide support to mothers and babies who are less fortunate. God bless you for your generosity!

Pick of the Week Februar y 17: Feast Day of Saints Jacinta & Francisco Marto Watch • The Day the Sun Danced, the true story of Fatima Read • Fatima for Today Listen • Living the Message Registration is Free to all Divine Child Parishioners! 1. Go to www.divinechild.formed.org 2. Click “register” 3. You’re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED

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Alumni News

This Little Piggy went Wee Wee Wee, All the Way Home DC Alumna Nicole Arcy, DVM, MPH is scheduled to appear in her debut episode on the Veterinarian reality series, "The Incredible Dr. Pol", on Saturday, February 23, at 9:00 p.m. on the network, National Geographic Wild (Nat Geo Wild). Dr. Nicole Arcy works in a mixed animal practice and shows that she is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get her hands dirty while helping God's animals. Nicole is a 2009 graduate of and had attended Divine Child Catholic Schools for 12 years.

Smiling is infectious You catch it like the flu When someone smiled at me today I started smiling too I walked around the corner And someone saw me grin When he smiled I realized I had passed it on to him I thought about the smile And then realized its worth A single smile like mine Could travel round the earth So if you feel a smile begin Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave it undetected Start an epidemic And get the world infected

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A ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER CELEBRATING

LIFE! Hosted By DEARBORN AREA RIGHT TO LIFE

Enjoy a Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, Cash Bar, Irish Entertainment Guest Speaker: Genevieve Marnon

THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH

DOORS OPEN AT 6:15PM, DINNER AT 7PM

NEW LOCATION!!

WARREN VALLEY GOLF BANQUET CENTER 26116 Warren St., Dearborn Heights 48127

TICKETS: $35 Per Person or $240/Table of 8 $15 FOR STUDENTS, 5 YEARS AND UNDER FREE FOR TICKETS OR MORE INFORMATION:

Susan at 313-516-7522 stesorero@gmail.com

PLEASE RESERVE MY PLACE Please return the completed reservation form with payment by MARCH 4, 2019 to: DEARBORN AREA RIGHT TO LIFE 508 Centralia Street, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 INFORMATION: Name:______________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________ City:_______________________ State:_______ Zip:_______ Phone:_____________________________________________ E-mail:____________________________________________ DONATION: I am unable to attend. Enclosed is my contribution of $_________________ RESERVATIONS: ________ $15 Student reservation(s) ________ $35 Individual reservation(s) ________ $240 Table reservation(s) 8/TABLE Enclosed please find my check in the amount of $ ________________ payable to DEARBORN AREA RTL Reservations are not tax-deductible. Reservations will be confirmed via e-mail.

Fr. Matt enjoying the Chili Cha Cha with parishioners Richard & Amy Moore.

St. Vincent de Paul Top Hats Overflow with Hearts Top Hat at Sacred Heart Church happened to coincide with Mother Nature’s official first snowstorm dumping six inches of snow, with patches of freezing rain on the weekend of January 19-20. Top Hat jump-started SVdP/Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s 12th Annual Chili Cha Cha. It represents a significant and vital income when added to the coffers of the fund-raiser. Despite low attendance during that weekend, parishioners managed to show spirit and brave the snowstorm by attending church. Lucky for SVdP, parishioners hit the ball out of the ballpark, when they stopped and dropped cash into Top Hats. The collection clobbered all of the prior year’s collections. In a few words, Divine Intervention played a role, without a doubt. But, why did the Top Hats overflow with hearts? It’s because everyone gave from their hearts. Translated to dollars, Sacred Heart gave $2,398.13. Amazing! Well done! Divine Child’s Top Hat, scheduled on the prior weekend, had good weather while they collected a successful Top Hat filled with hearts that translated to $1,496.39. Excellent! Top Hat, the prior year, netted $3,500. This recent Top Hat netted $3,894.52! Definitely, a solid $394 more than the prior year! Our SVdP Conference warmly appreciates your donations which positively impacted our Chili Cha Cha. We pray for blessings upon our contributors. You truly have our utmost gratitude. More final financial data will be forthcoming soon, after Sacred Heart’s Elementary school St. Valentine’s Day school collection headed up by Principal Yee. This is our first year for the Chili Cha Cha’s collection at the school and everyone is excited for their participation. It teaches children to be compassionate to the poor and we are truly blessed by Principal Yee’s forward thinking. As always, God Bless. ~~Mindy Delano, Treasurer of SVdP

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MOMS AND TOTS

January 19, 2019

Church of the Divine Child 1055 North Silvery Lane Dearborn, MI 48128 To whom it may concern, We are writing to extend our sincere thank you for your generous gifting of clothing and toys this past Christmas. Surprisingly, each year we have “just enough,” and this year was no different. Because of your generosity, we were able to serve over forty families from our neighborhood and several more families from The Head Start Program on our premises. We wish we could record for you the smiles and expressions of gratitude on the faces of the recipients of the gifts. A testimony of our call to evangelize.

We realize that there is a great deal of planning and collaboration that goes on in the implementation of this annual program and we marvel and thank God for you for your faithfulness to our conference. Please contact us if there is anything we can do to assist you in the planning.

Next Session: Thurs., February 21 7:00 PM High School APR

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

For questions, please contact Anne Parisot at agp13261@gmail.com or 313-274-4237 or Barbara Lucas at blucas531@aol.com or 313-277-1935.

-Abraham Lincoln

All fiber art enthusiasts are welcome to join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month.

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This is an excellent opportunity to meet fellow moms and their toddlerage children for a variety of scheduled events yearround. Events range from playgroup rotations to field trips to local parks and museums, including seasonal activities such as hayrides and meeting Santa. Gatherings are typically on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Additional facets of the group are Mom’s Night Out along with opportunities to give back to the community. There are no fees or obligations to join this wonderful longstanding group. Contact Andrea Swierlik (313) 7790864 or Kathryn Peacock (313) 590-2093 or email dcmomsgroup@gmail.com.

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Foley’s Forum Bishop Foley Council 2660 serving Dearborn since 1927

FOLEY HOSTS 2nd ANNUAL FREE-THROW CONTEST AT DIVINE CHILD Last Sunday, the elementary school buzzed with twenty-two kids and their parents as they competed against each other in the second annual Foley Free-Throw Contest. Individual councils are invited to host a Free-Throw Competition with the winner competing in the District Competition, Regional, State and National if their skill allows. Since Bishop Foley Council was the only council in District 5 to host a contest, the winners from the Foley Free Throw will automatically advance to the Regional (South Detroit Diocese) Competition.

Above: Some Foley Knights before starting the fun!

Foley Community Director Frank Paolini again chaired this year’s event at Divine Child. The event was well organized; there were three baskets set up for the competition. One hoop was designated for Boys 12-14, one for Girls 12-14 and one for the combined Boys & Girls 9-11. The contestants had the opportunity for 3 warm up shots and then took 15 consecutive shots from the free-throw line for the contest. The Boys/Girls 9-11 Winner was Alexis Hansen. Alexis made 12 of her 15 attempts at the basket. The Girls 12-14 Winner was Lilliana Ammar, making 11 of her 15 shots. The Boys 12 -14 group became a little more competitive with last year’s champion David Gladd, Ryan Mitchell and Sean O’Donnell tying by making 8 of their 15 baskets. The three boys went to a shoot-off where they had five more attempts at the basket. In the end, Ryan Mitchell was crowned the 12-14 Boy’s Champion with 3 of his 5 shots being good. Congratulations to these winners who will advance to the Regional Competition held at St. John Neumann on March 3rd. The baskets were manned by four volunteer Knights and their families, two judges, a score keeper and a rebounder. Thanks to ALL the Foley Knights, their wives and families who came out to lend a hand and make this another successful event. The event took less than two hours to complete. We had hoped to see more interest from the fine CYO Basketball Community at Divine Child; if you weren’t able to join the fun this year, start practicing those shots for next year! STAY TUNED TO THIS SECTION TO FIND OUT WHO OUR NEWEST FOLEY KNIGHTS ARE! Today is our Major Degree, but don’t worry! If you missed the boat, there will be another opportunity coming up soon. Although our last opportunity to join has come and gone, we are looking forward to another Major Degree coming up in June. Call our Membership Director Steve Lentz at 313-9495162 for more information – or talk to any Foley Knight about joining our council. Are you a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus that would like to join the Patriotic 4th Degree? A 4th Degree Exemplification is coming up on March 2nd. To get your paperwork in and get more information, contact GK Dominic Raona – 734-604-8204.

Above: Some of the 9-11 contestants taking their shots. Right: Boys/Girls 9-11 winner Alexis Hansen with Foley GK Dominic Raona and Frank Paolini.

Left: Girls 12-14 winner, Lilliana Ammar, with Foley GK Dominic Raona & event Chairman Frank Paolini. Bottom: Boys 12-14 winner Ryan Mitchell with Foley GK Dominic Raona and event Chairman Frank Paolini.

Churchofofthe theDivine Divine Child, Child, Dearborn, Church Dearborn,Michigan Michigan PLEASE PRAY FOROUR OUR LOVED LOVED ONES IN IN THE MILITARY PLEASE PRAY FOR ONES THE MILITARY

“Heavenly Father, protectFather, these members of ourmembers Armed Forces. Be theirForces. constant companion “Heavenly protect these of our Armed and their strengthcompanion in battle, their in every adversity. them, in Lord, so adversity. that they Be their constant andrefuge their strength in battle, Guide their refuge every maysoreturn homemay safely.” Guide them, Lord, that they returnAmen. home safely.” Amen.

MA3 Sean Abraham Airman 1st Class Brittany Mack MA3 Sean Abraham Airman 1st Class Brittany Mack PFC Keith Bizek Major Matthew J. Malinowski PFC Keith Bizek Major Matthew J. Malinowski LCpl Luke Boudreau, USMC Christian Minnick LCpl Luke Boudreau, USMC Cpt. Cpt. Christian Minnick Staff David Brash Staff SgtSgt David Brash Sergeant Christopher W. Owen StaffStaff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen PVTPVT Nick Calvas, Army Nick Calvas, Army Lt Catherine (Walker) Lt Catherine (Walker) ParisParis SPC Alexander Collins SPC Alexander Collins Lt Casey ParisParis Lt Casey PFC Connor Danaher, USMC BM2BM2 Claudio D. Polo PFC Connor Danaher, USMC Claudio D. Polo PVTPVT Michael Dawson BM1BM1 Samantha PoloPolo Michael Dawson Samantha SO2 Ryan Desjarlais Airman Courtney Porter SO2 Ryan Desjarlais Airman Courtney Porter Major Kevin J. Dobzyniak Cody S. Pratt Kevin J. Dobzyniak Cody S. Pratt Raona, USAF IT1 Major Perry W. Edgell V, USN Sr. Airman Angelo Perry W. Edgell V, USN Sr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAF SgtIT1 Aaron Fryer Lt Andrew Roscoe Sgt Haskell, Aaron Fryer Lt Ted USN LtGreg Andrew RoscoeArmy Major Schaefer, Lt Ted Haskell,Hura, USNNational Guard Bradley Anthony Greg Schaefer, Army 1st LtMajor Joshua Schultz Major Joseph Johnson Bradley Anthony Hura, National Guard TSgt1st Jeffrey M. Selonke Lt Joshua Schultz Captain 3rd CPO MajorStephen Joseph Kerr Johnson TSgt Jannel JeffreySkiver M. Selonke Major Natalie Ann Korona LCpl3rd Brendan Springer, USMC Captain Stephen Kerr CPO Jannel Skiver Airman First ClassAnn Jamison R. Kucinski AR Casey Springer,Springer, USN Major Natalie Korona LCpl Brendan USMC Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk PFC Garrett Storr Airman First Class Jamison R. Kucinski AR Casey Springer, USN Captain Matthew Kuriluk Staff Sgt Matthew Taylor LieutenantRon Daniel Kuriluk PFC Angel Garrett Commander Kuzdak Seaman S.Storr Torres Captain Matthew Kuriluk Matthew Taylor Staff Sgt. Lauren LaCaprara PFCStaff JuanSgt Vargas Commander Ron Kuzdak PO3 Carmen LaForest Angel S. Torres PFCSeaman Samantha Velazques-Vargas Airman Christopher (Seraceno) Lapinski Airman 1st ClassJ.Lauren LaCaprara Major Leah Voelker PFC Juan Vargas Private W. Laskey PO3Ian Carmen LaForest Sergeant Anthony Watkins PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas Major AdamChristopher J. Lytle, D.D.S. Master Sergeant Randy Williams Airman J. (Seraceno) Lapinski Major Leah Voelker Private Ian W. Laskey Sergeant Anthony Watkins Major Adam J. Lytle, D.D.S. Master Sergeant Randy Williams Please let us know if you have a loved one who is serving in the military and we will acknowledge them in our Please let us know if you have a loved one who is serving in the military weekly column. Please share the good news with us when one of the above soldiers returns home! and we will acknowledge them in our weekly column. 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 Bill McCallion Kellen Weakley Fr. Robert Crossmyer Andrea Metcalf John Van Auker Richard Chmiel Virginia Bonfiglio Nick Bonfiglio Michelle DeGuzman Augustus French Mercedes Lucas

Ed Van Elslander Janet Van Elslander Nicole Zapinski Jim Blicharz Carol Jobagnasco Bernice Stevens Carol Lienhardt Jacob Wells David Bayer Amanda Boyer Larry Zahra Vickie Zahra Linda Ferenczi Marlene Birch Tom Garchow Luann Garchow Matt Gumbel

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. 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: Jacob Knepper, Jacob Thomas, Adam Worm

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

Right to Life – LIFESPAN

Defunding Abortion

Did you know? Congresswomen Virginia F ox of North Carolina has filed legislation that would revoke Planned Parenthood’s taxpayer funding via the Title to Family Planning Program. The bill is H.R. 296, and the Defunding of Planned Parenthood Act of 2019 respectively. It is clear, abortion is not family planning. Title X grants to family planning entities, not abortion providers. The Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act will keep it this way. The bill would codify President Trump’s Protect Life Rule that excludes abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, from receiving Title X funding. This legislation would ban taxpayer funding. For more info: LIFESPAN 734.422.6230

www.miLIFESPAN.org

“ As you grow older - you will discover that you have two hands one for helping yourself - the other for helping others. ” ~Quote by Audrey Hepburn

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 your 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 AOD YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVAL

2/17 Sunday Capuchin Bake Sale Auction Info. & Ticket Sales 2/18 Monday 7:00 PM Parish Council Mtg. - Parish Conf. Rm. 2/19 Tuesday 9:00 AM Eucharist Adoration - Church 3:00 PM ES Liturgical Choir - ES MPR 6:00 PM AOD Ofc./Cath. Schools Meeting - HS Auditorium 7:00 PM Novena - Church 7:00 PM RCIA - ES MPR 7:30 PM DC Prayer Team - Church 1:20 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

2/20 Wednesday HS Dismissal ES Liturgical Choir - Choir Loft Spanish Prayer Group - ES Library Job Networking Group - APR Adult Choir - Choir Loft

9:15 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

2/21 Thursday “Living the Gospel” Faith Sharing - Gath. Space ES Liturgical Choir - ES MPR Fiber Arts Ministry - APR Adult Choir - Choir Loft 2/22 Friday HS & ES Winter Break - No Classes

2/23 Saturday Lost & Found Display Lenten Series Registration 3:00 PM Confessions - Church 5:30 PM Confessions - Church

Sunday, February 16th Jer 17:5-8; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26

Readings Monday, February 18th Gn 4:1-15, 25; Mk 8:11-13

for February 17, 2019

Tuesday, February 19th Gn 6:5-8, 7:1-5, 10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday, February 20th Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday, February 21st Gn 9:1-13; Mk 8:27-33 Friday, February 22nd 1 Pt 5:1-4; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday, February 23rd Heb 11:1-7; Mk 9:2-13

Monday, March 25, 2019 The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Archdiocesan Academy of Sacred Music invites your youth choirs, grades 3 -8, to participate in the annual Youth Choral Festival on March 25th, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. Please visit aod.org/music for logistics and registration deadlines. Participating choirs are expected to arrive having prepared the required repertoire, most of which can be downloaded. The day of musical and spiritual enrichment, led by Susan Lindquist and Joseph Balistreri, will culminate with the Solemnity Mass at 2:00 p.m.

Christian Service Christian service coordinators from parishes throughout our Archdiocese gathered at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit last week for Parish Engagement with the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. Professionals from CCSEM spoke about the process of being a licensed foster care family through the organization, and the social stigma behind mental health issues and combatting the causes so people in need of treatment will seek it. Sessions like these, presented by the archdiocesan Office of Christian Service and Health Care Ministries, are supported through your CSA gifts. For information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, go to aod.org.

Join the Catholic Lawyers Society of Detroit We are a group of Catholic judges and lawyers who seek to live our faith and enjoy fellowship with one another. Next events: Feb. 19, 7:30 a.m. Breakfast, National Coney Island, Mack & Moross; March 27, 12:15 p.m. Mass/Lenten Reflection, Old St. Mary’s, Greektown; April 14, 5 p.m. Meet & Greet, Whiskey Six, Grosse Pointe; May 11, 9 a.m. Focus Hope Service Day, Detroit. Dues $10 for new members, $35 for continuing members, law students free. Visit catholiclawyerssociety.org or contact gzrs1001@gmail.com.

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Community News

HUMAN LIFE AND DIGNITY

“Society...must respect, defend and promote the dignity of every human person.” Each individual has worth, as St. John Paul II said, “at every moment and in every condition.” The value does not come from age, education, income, or productivity, but is inherent. MCC supports:  Policies that recognize the value of every person’s life.  State initiatives that provide and expand alternatives to abortion and assistance to pregnant women, including adoption.  Measures to limit abortion and promote the safety of women.  Regulations on research policies which violate the dignity of the human person and the sanctity of human life.  Policies that seek to reduce violence in society, including the reduction of gun violence.  Upholding the constitutional ban on the death penalty and the statutory ban on assisted suicide.  Policies that expand and improve end-oflife care through a person’s natural death.  Policies that support the nature of the human person.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

“As the family goes, so goes the nation, and so goes the whole world in which we live.” The family, beginning with one man and one woman in marriage, is the cornerstone of society. Supporting healthy marriages and families, as well as protecting against violence, abuse, and other challenges, produces strong communities. MCC supports:  Promoting the traditional definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman.  Tax policies that protect and promote the stability of marriage and the institution of the family.  Policies that strengthen the long-standing relationship between the State of Michigan and nonprofit agencies in the provision of child placement services.  Amending Michigan’s no-fault divorce laws.  Policies that combat human tracking, domestic violence, and abuse of vulnerable persons.

IGNITE The Spirit’s Flame in You! Set the Church on Fire! The Downriver Directors of Religious Education proudly invite our Youth to Ignite your Faith with an evening of Praise & Worship, Adoration, Guest Speakers and Fellowship with your peers. Sunday, February 24 at St. Frances Cabrini in Allen Park, 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Come encounter Christ in a moving night of music and prayer! Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services Pre-Planning Lunch & Learn Monday, February 18 at 12:30pm, Stella’s Trackside (former Station 885), 885 Starkweather Street in Plymouth. Please RSVP one week prior to the event to (734) 285-2155. Family Members are welcome.

Help Wanted: Comfort Keepers of Plymouth is hiring honest, compassionate, caring individuals to take care of seniors in the area, including Plymouth, Canton, Westland, Garden City, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Livonia and Redford. Companionship, meal preparation, personal care and help with errands are just a few of the services we provide to the elderly. Schedules are flexible, with full or part-time shifts. Experience with in-home care is preferred. Please call (734) 397-1111 or submit your resume to: caregiversck404@gmail.com.

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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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25636 Ford Road Dearborn Heights, MI 48127. Each Office independently owned and operated

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