1055 NORTH SILVERY LANE • DEARBORN, MI 48128 • (313) 277-3110 • FAX (313) 277-3211 • www.churchofthedivinechild.org
PASTOR
Rev. James Bilot
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Matthew Hood
IN RESIDENCE Rev. Thomas Urban
TRANSITIONAL DEACON Rev. Mr. Matt Wagner
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekday: 6:30 and 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM Holy Day: 6:30, 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM and after the 4:30 PM Mass until all are heard
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs & Fri Closed for lunch from 12 - 1 PM
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
The Church is the work of God initiated by Christ and held together by the Holy Spirit. The Divine Child Parish is entrusted with the responsibility of bringing people to the Lord and answering the call to holiness.
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Mass Intentions SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019 12:30pm People of the Divine Child Parish MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019 6:30am Bob Cairns, by Family 8:30am Gabby Keeley, by The D’Arcangelo Family TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 6:30am Deceased Members of the Micale & Zavistowski Family, by Connie & Don Zavistowski 8:30am Roy O’Connor, by The Hermann Family WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 6:30am (Spec. Int.) Tim & Kathy Bailey, by Meredith & Sean Farkas 8:30am Joseph Bova, by Connie Hansen THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 6:30am John Wilson, by Connie Hansen 8:30am Ronald Kraska, by Roylene Hermann & Mary Jo Lindback FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 6:30am Jean Zalewski, by Debbie & Pat Mical 8:30am Gene Wloch, by Family SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019 8:30am Joseph Prevost, by The Marcyan Family 4:30pm People of the Divine Child Parish SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019 1:45pm Baptisms MASSES TO THE MISSIONS Feb 03: Poor Souls in Purgatory, by A Friend Feb 03: Daniel Medellin, by His Mother Feb 03: (Spec. Int.) Fr. Matt Hood, by Parishioners for Priests Feb 05: Poor Souls in Purgatory, by A.G.W. Feb 06: Daniel Medellin, by Mom Feb 06: (Spec. Int.) Msgr. Todd Lajiness, by Parishioners for Priests Feb 07: (Spec. Int.) Fr. Tom Urban, by Parishioners for Priests
Please Pray For Our Sick
Linda Ferenczi Rest in Peace
Scott McKay Father of Malinda Yesh
Baptisms - January 27, 2019 Jack Donald Sandison Son of Jonathan & Megan (Korpal) Sandison Giorgia Lily Haase Daughter of Eric & Maria (Paolini) Haase
Monthly Canned Food Collection
Remember this is the weekend for canned food for the less fortunate. Please leave your donations in the Gathering Room or any entrance to the church. God bless you for your generosity!
EMHC/Reader Schedule Saturday, February 9 4:30pm F. Bova, T. Murray, J. Condon, M. McCoy, A. Ketten, D. Gruska, P. Deegan, M. Hughes Readers: M. Webster & J. Condon Sunday, February 10 8:00am S. Gibb, C. Brookins, M. Liniger, J. Lesinski, K. Miazgowicz, E. Miazgowicz, D. Dean, J. Pierce Readers: M. Grawburg & M. Chmura 10:00am C. Buchanan, R. Succurro, K. Ritchie, A. Lapshan, M. Tomilo, A. Cruz, C. Cruz, A. Fitzgerald Readers: J. Vihtelic & M. Szalay 12:30pm K. Torres, J. Supric, B. Sadler, J. Sadler, S. Camardo, K. Matusz, L. O’Brien, J. Gigliotti Readers: L. Camardo & L. O’Brien
Altar Server Schedule Monday, Feb. 4 - 8:30am I. Soi & L. Taylor Tuesday, Feb. 5 - 8:30am P. Wild & V. Wright Wednesday, Feb. 6 - 8:30am R. Paolini & T. Pudelek Thursday, Feb. 7 - 8:30am R. Read & M. Rugiero Friday, Feb 8 - 8:30am A. Toloday & M. Van Antwerp Saturday, February 9 8:30am E. McCormick & A. Haas 4:30pm J. Stratton, L. Giroux, A. Senerpida, S. O’Donnell Sunday, February 10 8:00 am J. Diez, L. Celani, P. Celani, A. Lakey 10:00 am J. Balash, J. Balash, M. Balash, S. Balash 12:30 pm C. Scalf, E. Gawlik, D. Boccarossa, N. Marcyan Please remember to get a sub if you are not able to serve your assigned Mass. Thank you! The Altar Server schedule is available under the ministries tab at www.churchofthedivinechild.org.
Devotions at Divine Child Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Tuesdays at 7pm in the church. Please join us as we pray for Mary’s intercession. It takes about 20-30 minutes for this beautiful devotion. Spanish Prayer Group Every Wednesday at 6pm in the Divine Child Elementary School Library. Contact Maria at 313-2291058 if you are interested. Weekly Holy Hour of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Every Friday at 3pm in the Adoration Chapel. Contact Tim at 313-363-7124 or email tabailey@mac.com. Please join us! Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue has been in the parish since the 1970s. If you would like to request a visit from the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, please contact Laurie Lundblad at 313-320-3127 or Llundbl@aol.com.
ADORATION CHAPEL
Please visit our Lord in the Adoration Chapel! It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or come to Tuesday Exposition in the church from 9am to 7pm. For inquiries or to sign up for a time slot, please call 313-277-3110. JESUS IS WAITING FOR YOU!
PRAISE & WORSHIP AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER Tuesdays, 7:30pm - 8:30pm in the Church, following Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena You are invited to Praise and Worship and Intercessory Prayer with our Prayer Team. Experience the power of the Holy Spirit through this vital form of prayer. What is intercession? Most simply put, it is praying for others. Please pray about joining this wonderful ministry or just come try it out on a Tuesday evening. Most intercessors experience great joy, peace and intimacy with the Lord.
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Things Above from Fr. Bilot In reflecting more on the graced time here at Divine Child with the relic of Blessed Fr. Solanus Casey, I was humbled by the amount of people who came to venerate the relic and just take time to be in church. It made me realize again how much we all need to stop from the ordinary routine and come to church and pray. For Blessed Father Solanus Casey, I am sure that he would prefer we came to church to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament (in the Tabernacle or in the monstrance) than to venerate his bones. Blessed Father Solanus Casey was instilled with the devotion of praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament when he was a boy. Bl. Solanus considered his grandfather, James Casey, "a martyr of the Blessed Sacrament." His grandfather was in Church, praying in front of the Holy Eucharist, when he was killed by the Orangemen, a Protestant group who were celebrating the Invasion of Oliver Cromwell. This event impacted Bl. Solanus’ life and allowed him to grow in holiness - sainthood. Another time, when Bl. Solanus was stationed at a monastery in New York, the late Fr. Benedict Groeschel, a novice at the time of this event, walked into the chapel in the middle of the night to pray. He turned on the flood lights that illuminated the sanctuary. Benedict saw Bl. Solanus kneeling in the sanctuary with his arms outstretched in deep contemplation. The intensity of the lights should have startled Bl. Solanus, but he did not flinch. Benedict believed that Bl. Solanus didn't even know he was there or that the lights were turned on. Benedict shut the lights off and left. Bl. Solanus was known to spend many nights in adoration and serenaded the Lord by playing his violin (though he was not a good violinist). I believe that Bl. Solanus would want all of us to spend time in the church/chapel praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Our church is open all day and locked when it gets dark. The chapel (located at the south entrance to the church) is open 24/7. I strongly encourage everyone to make time in their schedule to come and pray before the Lord. In particular, on Tuesdays, we have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. When the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, people must be present. Can you find an hour each Tuesday to come and pray before the Lord? If you are interested in signing up for a Tuesday time, please call the Rectory Office. (The other days of the week do not require a time slot). Last Sunday, we had our Open House for both schools. It was an afternoon to welcome potential future Falcons to check out the schools! Thanks for all who helped make the day an exciting event. That same afternoon, it was brought to my attention that we had a water main break in front of the rectory on Herbert Weier. I had flashbacks of the water main break in the Pearly Gates (behind the church) that shut the water off for three days. Gratefully, the break was
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across the street, and the City of Dearborn was able to repair it that evening. It was a cold night, but the men braved the elements to fix it! They were wonderful! Finally, the Education Commission is hosting a Warming Our Hearts evening for couples. Please see Fr. Matt's column for more details or page 5 of the bulletin. Blessings, Fr. Jim Bilot
USHERS’ NOTICE
1st Annual Ushers’ Ministry Winter Pot Luck Dinner High School All-Purpose Room Monday, February 11 at 6pm. The flyer & sign-up sheets for the dinner are in the Ushers’ room. Contact Heather for questions/comments at 734-796-0060. Hope to see you all there! God bless! Remember, ushers bring people together! -Anonymous
Capuchin Rope Bakers On February 16 & 17, "On the Rise Bakery" will be here in the Gathering Space selling their delicious baked goods. The bakers are men in the R.O.P.E. program (Reaching Our Potential Everyday) which is sponsored by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. The men have come from prison or long term addiction programs to restart their lives. Although the men have a bakery on Gratiot and McClellan Ave., they can't make it without the help of the parishes. They thank Divine Child for allowing them to be part of our community and ask that you hold them in your prayers.
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Warming Our Hearts
Saint Blaise
When I meet with engaged couples here at the parish who are preparing for marriage, it is always a joy for me to see their excitement as they prepare to celebrate the Sacrament. When we talk about the different expectations that are required as part of the marriage prep process, sometimes the couple’s eyes get big when they realize all that it entails. There is a usual 6-month prep period which includes a series of classes, meetings with both a priest and a counselor and a relationship compatibility inventory. However, I usually remind couples that this really isn’t very much prep for a lifelong vocation. For me, my preparation for my vocation took eight years! The point is, there is so much that the Church can offer to couples to help their marriages to thrive and be a living witness to the love of Christ in the world. Often, though, continued formation is not something that married couples think about. This year, we will be hosting what has become an annual event called “Warming Our Hearts,” which is meant to be a time for couples to come together and continue the important ongoing formation that is helpful for every marriage. The event will take place on Friday, February 15 at 7 PM in the Gathering Space of the church. The evening can be thought of as a date night for couples to come and meet other couples, enjoy wine and cheese, and watch a video on the Sacrament of Marriage. The video that we will be presenting this year is called Marriage: God’s Plan for Life and Love. Here is a description of the video:
Father of mercy and God of all consolation, graciously look upon me and impart to me the blessing which flows from this holy Sacrament. Overshadow me with Your loving kindness, and let this divine Mystery bear fruit in me.
From the dawn of human history, mankind has understood the value of a lifelong, faithful, procreative union of one man and one woman in marriage. This natural bond, which was raised to a Sacrament by Our Lord Jesus Christ, has been the foundation of Christian civilization for over two thousand years. This powerful film presents the enduring Catholic vision and understanding of marriage and the natural law, including the beauty and meaning of human sexuality, family, and the gift of children. This film also addresses the challenges in marriage and family life that we face in our world today. With presentations by Cardinal Raymond Burke, Bishop Mark Davies, Fr. Marcus Holden, Fr. Andrew Pinsent, Louise Kirk, Fiona Mansford and Edmund Adamus, this documentary is an essential resource for every Catholic parish, school, and home. Please consider joining us for this important event. To register, please see the flyer on page 5 of this bulletin. Fr. Matthew Hood
Saint Blaise is the Patron Saint of sufferers from throat diseases.
Get FORMED Now! It’s EASY and FREE to Register! 1. Go to www.divinechild.formed.org 2. Click “Register” and enter your name, email address, and desired password 3. You’re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED
Pick of the Week Februar y 3: Watch • Mary of Nazareth Read • Cradle of Redeeming Love Listen • Holiness Is Always in Season
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Warming Our Hearts:
An Evening for Couples (ages 21 and over)
Marriage: God’s Plan for Life and Love Friday, February 15, 2019 7:00 PM Church of the Divine Child Gathering Space Wine & Cheese Reception Freewill Donations accepted Please register at DC.FFN1@gmail.com or call Tess at 313-730-0449 by February 11.
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DC Men’s Retreat SAVE THE DATE! March 15-17, 2019 How about taking a short, well-needed 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 Cross Retreat & 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 15, and concludes after the Sunday morning Mass on March 17, 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.
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 March 20, 2019 7:00 – 8:30 pm Divine Child Elementary School Multi-purpose Room
(enter through east entrance door # 3) Please join us for our next ROSARY RALLY Saturday, February 9 12:00 noon at the Divine Child Marian Shrine (in front of the high school)
Please join us as we all come together and pray the Rosary in public to honor Mary, our Blessed Mother. Rain or shine! Winter Rosary Rallies will be held based on the weather conditions for that day. If the roads are bad, the rally will be cancelled. If you have questions, please contact Virginia May at 734-748-4442 or Linda Wielkopolan at 313-563-2427.
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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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All fiber art enthusiasts are welcome to join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month. Next Session: Thurs., February 7 & 21 7:00 PM High School APR 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.
Job Networking Group Are you an individual looking for a job or exploring
Girl Scout Troop Cookie Sale Scout Troops will be selling cookies in the Gathering Room after all the Masses the weekend of February 9 & 10. We also carry gluten-free & S’Mores cookies! They are $4.00 - $5.50 per box, so stop by and purchase your favorites!
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 6 & 20; March 6 & 20; April 3; May 1, 15 & 29; June 12 & 26
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Inspiration to Share for Game Day As excitement builds for the Super Bowl, share the inspiring story of Knights who had careers in the NFL. Below we offer stirring words from Matt Birk, who played 227 games during his 15 years in professional football. He received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2011 and, in the final game of his career, helped the Baltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII. A father of six, Birk is a member of Father Lucien Galtier Council 4184 in West St. Paul, Minnesota. Find Your “Hall of Fame Catholics” “I had four guys in my life who helped get me back into my faith. I would call them ‘hall of fame Catholics.’ Each one made me say to myself, ‘Whoa. I want to be like him. Everything about him, I want to be like that guy. What’s he about?’ For them, it started with being Catholic.” Start on Your Knees “One of the greatest phrases I ever heard was an old coach talking about football. He said, ‘This game and the NFL, it’s a brutal business. It will bring you to your knees, so why not start there every day?’” Be Intentional “When you retire, people really don’t care about you as a football player anymore. No matter how good you were, it doesn’t matter. And you know what? That’s great; that’s how it should be. Football isn’t who I am or who I was. But being a father, that’s the part of my legacy that I actually care about. ... If you’re not intentional about it, you fall off the track. Every day, I pray for wisdom and endurance and try to raise them the right way.”
Keep the Fundamentals Close “Always keep the fundamentals close. I’m talking about the fundamentals of our faith: Sunday Mass, Confession, prayer, study. That’s our best chance to become the men that god wants us to be.” “And as Knights, we can draw a lot of strength from being part of a community. We’re almost 2 million strong worldwide. We can draw a lot of strength from that. As Proverbs 27:17 says, ‘Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.’ As Catholic men, we need to spend time with other Catholic men who will help us grow.” Adapted from “God at the Center” by Sam Patet, published in Columbia magazine, February 2015. Find the full issue archived at kofc.org/columbia. www.kofc.org/chaplains
February 8: International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the International Union of Superiors General has designated February 8 as an annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. February 8 is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once Josephine was freed, she became a Canossian nun and St. Josephine Bakhita dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering. She was declared a Saint in 2000. On February 8, Catholics all over the world are encouraged to host or attend prayer services to create greater awareness about this phenomenon. Through prayer, we not only reflect on the experiences of those who have suffered through this affront to human dignity, but also comfort, strengthen, and help empower survivors.
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Alumni News Calling all DCHS Alumni Hockey Players! We are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Divine Child’s Hockey program on Saturday, February 9. Alumni game at 4:00 followed by a reception. Stay and cheer on the Varsity hockey team as they face Dearborn Unified at 7:00 at Taylor Sportsplex. Interested in playing, please contact Aubri McNamara at amcnamara@divinechild.org. Stay tuned for more details! A blue sky of hope shines over the Supreme Court Building as Pro-Life Marchers demonstrate peacefully.
Photos left to right: DCHS Pro-Life Club in Washington, DC. Foley Knight Don Welker with his daughter HS Senior Elena Welker
St. Vincent de Paul
Cliff Hanger…
The recent Chili Cha Cha was such a HUGE success, thanks to you, that we are still buttoning up details and tying our shoelaces! Details will be forthcoming soon as we still have pending donations coming in, then finalizing our data and financials. Lovely pictures will accompany our “Wrap-Up” as many parishioners were kind enough to forward them to me! “Thanks” to you shutterbugs out there! Keep watching! As always, God Bless. ~~Mindy Delano, Treasurer of SVdP
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It is our pleasure to inform you that the following students, recorded as registered Divine Child parishioners, have earned Honors status for their first semester academic work at Divine Child High School for the 2018– 2019 school year. Earning honors indicates a student’s commitment to academic rigor and requires a minimum of a 3.5 GPA. Brian Afonso Sam Anders Elizabeth Andreu Marina Armelagos John Paul Arriola Justin Michael Arriola Regina Marie Arriola Matthew Balash Emma Baran Devin Barr Jonathan Bartley Margaret Behnke Christina Bertucci Anna Bidolli Jessica Bingham Quinn Brick Alistair Broekman Lachlan Broekman Alexander Bustamante Andrew Bustamante Jessica Bustamante Maria Bustamante Jennifer Busuito Lauren Busuito Therese Cerdan Madelyne Charnley Peter Ciarelli Sarah Collins Claire Corcoran Jake Coury McKenna Coury Evan Crandall Sidney Croskey Trevor Delaney Jasmin DeRamos Gabriella Dias Casper Dickey Liam Donelson Eva Droin Keara Duffany Natalie Duffy Cara Dunn
Isabel Dziadzio Natalie Dziadzio Jillian Ebert Paige Edgell Ivy Eifert Alyssa Ferracciolo Joel Ferrick Erin Flory Nicholas Forrest Rachel Foss Carmen Foster Nicklas Fudala Nathan Garay Edward Gawlik Jillian Gencarelli Megan Gencarelli Eric Glodich Robert Grasinski Lauren Grawburg Joseph Grenn Annmarie Guarino Ella Hall Anthony Hancock Michael Hancock Lauren Hartwig Marisa Hartwig Emma Horgan Andrew Iaquaniello Lily Iaquaniello Marina Johnson Leah Jones Simon Jones Jodi Joven Elisabeth Kay Colin Kelly Amanda Kiefer Brayden Kielb Michael Koss Adam Kuczajda Emily Kuczajda Ava Kuczmarski Kristen Kukla
Mia LaMontagne Aleena LaPerriere Ethan Laszlo Lydia Lawson Katelynn Lechleitner Julia Maloney Jacob Marchywka Clare Marcyan Celine Matta Leina Matta Brianna McCormick Shea McCormick Shannon McHenry Liam McKeever Jacob McMichael Elia McNorton Brianna Mejia-Hans Adeline Meyers Allison Meyers Victoria Mithen Ava Moschet Katelyn Mulka Joseph Neumann Sarah Norton Erik Norwood Kyle O'Connor Madison Ollar Uchenna Osuamadi Shannon Pavlak Kristina Persichetti David Pettinaro Brendan Puckett Julia Pyzik Nicholas Rachwal John Rankin Ava Rea Kaitlyn Read Henry Rich Quinn Richards Sydney Ringwelski Sophie Rockwell Jonathan Sadler
Rebecca Saladin Ryan Saladin Breanna Santos Steven Sargent Alaina Schlaf Alessandra Senatore Anton Senerpida Arabella Sibi Molly Soraghan Madelyn Stack Morgan Stack Sabrina Sugg Julia Sweikowsky Justin Tancinco Kari Toloday Julianna Tomasi Amina Torres Yazmin Torres Cameron Urbanick Thomas VanBuhler Magdalen VanBuhler Rachael Voss Erin Wade Nicole Waldenmeyer Luke Walewski Emily Walker Mark Waszkiewicz Lucas Watson Nicholas Welch Elena Welker Clare White Kathryn Williams Emily Witten Abigail Witten Chad Wnuk Kathryn Wolney Gisele Wright Owen Wright Adam Yost Makenna Yost Hanah Zuk
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Foley’s Forum Bishop Foley Council 2660 serving Dearborn since 1927
FOLEY SUPPORTS LIFE!
Thank you to all the parishioners and council members who helped Bishop Foley Council’s Life Programs. By participating in the Novena for Life last month, we were able to bring more focus on the need for prayer to support life issues that have gone so awry in most recent times. To conclude the nine-day Novena for Life, we held a Prayer Service and Rosary in the church on the evening of the tenth day. The service was supported by the parish Right to Life Committee and High School Pro-Life Club. A small group of 15-20 gathered to listen to a Reading from Jeremiah, proclaim a Psalmody, pray intentions for all life and listen to short reflection from Marc Sierra the Campus Minister at the High School and Moderator of the Pro-Life Club. Mr. Sierra was fresh back from the March for Life in Washington and shared the successes that the pro-life movement is making. The evening ended with a Rosary. Although the short 35-minute service was sparsely attended, we are sure our prayers were heard by God and our hearts opened more deeply to the respect for life. We need to work on getting the word out better next year to promote the Novena and Service. Foley Council sponsored the DCHS Pro-Life Club’s trip to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life again this year. Brother Knight Don Welker represented the council on the trip and helped chaperone the high schoolers who marched. Fr. Matt relayed to me what a great presence the Knights of Columbus had on the march and how much the Knights do to support this annual demonstration. The Knights of Columbus have actively supported the march since its inception in 1974. The Knights are true defenders of life. Nationally, councils have supported the “KofC Ultrasound Initiative” and with the help of the Supreme Council, have celebrated the 1,000th ultrasound machine that was blessed and installed in a Pregnancy Center in Virginia. Just think how many lives have been saved by an undecided mother who sees her developing baby on a screen and decides to choose life over abortion. This program was started in the State of Michigan before the Supreme Council decided to introduce the initiative order-wide. Michigan Knights can be proud of the 53 ultrasound machines placed in Pregnancy Centers around the state and countless lives we have saved. Foley Council will be working with the parish Right to Life group to raise money for yet another ultrasound machine sponsored by diocesan councils. If local councils can raise $20k collectively, the Supreme council matches the amount to purchase a machine for a Pregnancy Center in the state. It has been proven that once a baby is viewed on a screen, the mother will most likely reconsider her decision to end its life. With today’s technology and the improved 3D imaging, these pictures are undoubtedly exhibiting LIFE! It may seem that the Pro-Life Movement is not making strides, especially with the latest legislation and celebration of its passing in the state of New York. As stomach-churning as the thought of ondemand abortion is up to the time of delivery should be to all of us, we must look to our youth. Yes, believe it or not, the number of youth attending the March for Life and their true respect for Life is truly inspiring. The further the anti-life movement moves with celebrating these types of legislation, the more we will see people who have been on the fence about life issues begin to say, “enough is enough, this is just WRONG!”
IF YOU ARE A CATHOLIC MAN THAT IS NOT A KNIGHT, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Become part of the nearly 2-million man brotherhood! There is a Major Degree (1ST, 2ND & 3RD) scheduled for February 17th. If you are a 1st Degree Knight and want to get your 2nd & 3rd Degree, now is the time. Don’t put off talking to a Knight about joining our order. You can always call our Membership Director Steve Lentz at 313-9495162 – 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 coming up on March 2nd. To get your paperwork in and get more information, contact GK Dominic Raona – 734-604-8204.
SAVE THE DATES
Sunday, February 10th – 2:00-4:00 Foley FreeThrow Competition DCES Cafeteria & GYM – See information below Contact Frank Paolini Wednesday, February 13th – Membership Meeting 7:00 pm – Teresa of Avila Room – Chef Steve Lentz Sunday, February 17th – Major Degree 8:00 Mass @ OLA - breakfast following at Fr. Saylor Hall and First Degree at 10:00 (2nd & 3rd Degree to follow) Saturday, Feb. 23rd – Fr. Saylor Anniversary Dinner 6:00-11:00pm - $20/person Dinner & Open Bar Contact GK Dominic Saturday, March 2nd – 4th Degree Exemplification DeCarlo’s Banquet Center – Contact GK Dominic
FOLEY FREE-THROW COMPETITION! Sunday, February 10, 2019 2:00 pm Divine Child Elementary Gym …enter thru CYO doors – west parking lot
Three Different Competitions
• Boys & Girls Combined – Age 9, 10 & 11 • Boys – Age 12, 13 & 14 • Girls – Age 12, 13 & 14 Winners in each category will receive a plaque from the KofC and then move on to the next level of competition - TBA …look for information coming from your school and your basketball coaches... *****Participation is FREE and open to ALL Divine Child Parishioners & Students***** Contestants are only eligible to compete in one KofC Council competition! Preregistration is Appreciated Register on Sign-Up Genius Bishop Foley 2nd Annual Free-Throw Contest www.signupgenius.com/go/409044dacaf23aaff2-bishop For more information, call or email Frank Paolini at 313-467-0932 or fdpaolini@gmail.com. ….come out and have some fun!
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Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan PLEASE PRAY FOROUR OUR LOVED LOVED ONES ININ 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 Be their constant andrefuge their strength in battle, their every and their strengthcompanion in battle, their in every adversity. Guiderefuge them, in Lord, so adversity. that they Guide them, Lord, that they returnAmen. home safely.” Amen. maysoreturn homemay safely.”
Airman 1st Class Brittany Mack MA3 Sean Abraham MA3 Sean Abraham Airman 1st Matthew Class Brittany Mack Major J. Malinowski PFC Keith Bizek PFC Keith Bizek Major Matthew J. Malinowski Cpt. Christian Minnick LCpl Luke Boudreau, USMC LCpl Luke Boudreau, USMC Cpt. Christian Minnick Staff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen Staff David Brash Staff SgtSgt David Brash Staff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen Lt Catherine (Walker) PVT Nick Calvas, Army PVT Nick Calvas, Army Lt Catherine (Walker) ParisParis Lt Casey SPC Alexander Collins SPC Alexander Collins Lt Casey ParisParis PFC Connor Danaher, USMC Claudio D. Polo PFC Connor Danaher, USMC BM2BM2 Claudio D. Polo PVT Michael Dawson Samantha BM1BM1 Samantha PoloPolo PVT Michael Dawson SO2 Ryan Desjarlais Airman Courtney Porter Airman Courtney Porter SO2 Ryan Desjarlais Major Kevin J. Dobzyniak CodyCody S. Pratt S. Pratt Major Kevin J. Dobzyniak IT1 Perry W. Edgell V, USN Sr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAF Sr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAF IT1 Perry W. Edgell V, USN Sgt Aaron Fryer Lt Andrew Roscoe Lt Andrew Roscoe Sgt Aaron Fryer Lt Ted Haskell, USN Major Greg Schaefer, Army Major Greg Schaefer, Army Lt Ted Haskell,Hura, USNNational Guard Bradley Anthony 1st Lt Joshua Schultz Lt Joshua Schultz Bradley Anthony Hura, National Guard Major Joseph Johnson TSgt1st Jeffrey M. Selonke TSgt Jannel JeffreySkiver M. Selonke Captain MajorStephen Joseph Kerr Johnson 3rd CPO Major Natalie Ann Korona CPO Jannel Skiver Captain Stephen Kerr LCpl3rd Brendan Springer, USMC Airman First ClassAnn Jamison R. Kucinski AR Casey Springer, USN USMC LCpl Brendan Springer, Major Natalie Korona Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk PFCAR Garrett Storr Casey Springer, USN Airman First Class Jamison R. Kucinski Captain Matthew Kuriluk StaffPFC Sgt Garrett MatthewStorr Taylor Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk Commander Ron Kuzdak Seaman S. Torres StaffAngel Sgt Matthew Taylor Captain Matthew Kuriluk Staff Sgt. Lauren LaCaprara PFC Juan Vargas Seaman Angel S. Torres Commander Ron Kuzdak PO3 Carmen LaForest PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas PFC Juan Vargas Airman 1st ClassJ.Lauren LaCaprara Airman Christopher (Seraceno) Lapinski Major Leah Voelker PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas PO3 Ian Carmen LaForest Private W. Laskey Sergeant Anthony Watkins Major AdamChristopher J. Lytle, D.D.S. Major Leah Voelker Airman J. (Seraceno) Lapinski Master Sergeant Randy Williams Sergeant Anthony Watkins Private Ian W. Laskey Master Sergeant Randy Williams Major Adam J. Lytle, D.D.S. 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 oneofwho is serving the military weekly column. Please share the good newshave with ausloved when one the above soldiersinreturns 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!
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: Tyler Arens, Br. Javier Ebertowski, SOLT, Christian Flagstadt
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PRAY FOR THOSE IN NEED:
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He show His face to you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look upon you with kindness and give you peace. ~ Blessing of St. Francis Jolanda Karson Janina Jayme Jeanette Reitmeyer Matthew Parrott Ken Shaffer Genny Ostrowski John Schroeder Bill McCallion Kellen Weakley Fr. Robert Crossmyer Andrea Metcalf John Van Auker Richard Chmiel Virginia Bonfiglio Nick Bonfiglio Michelle DeGuzman Augustus French Patricia Long Ed Van Elslander Janet Van Elslander Nicole Zapinski
Mercedes Lucas Jim Blicharz Carol Jobagnasco Alessandro Martin Pat Gorski Bernice Stevens Roseann Bihun Carol Lienhardt Virgil Duncan Linda Pagano-Veltri Joe Veltri Genevieve Skazalski Jacob Wells David Bayer Susan Prajzner Thomas O’Brien Amanda Boyer Larry Zahra Vickie Zahra Linda Ferenczi Marlene Birch
In order to keep this list current, names will be kept on the list for one month only. Please call 313-277-3110 to keep a loved one on the list. Thank you.
Please Consider a Gift to Divine Child As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace. -1 Peter 4:10
By Mail: Church of the Divine Child Advancement Office, 1055 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, MI 48128 Donate Online: Visit www.faithdirect.net
Right to Life - LIFESPAN
March for Life, Movement in Motion Did you know? The Mar ch for Life was Fr iday, J anuar y 18 th this year? LIFESPAN sent 8 buses! They left for Washington, D.C. on Thursday, January 17th at 6pm and returned on Sunday, January 19 th around 6am. Groups who participated in LIFESPAN’s Movement in Motion were: Mercy High School, Brother Rice High School, U of D Jesuit High School, Austin Academy, Saint Catherine of Siena Academy, Our Lady of the Lakes High School, Our Lady of Good Counsel Jr. High School, St. Mary Monroe/Catholic Central High School, Regina High School, FISH, and Saints Cyril and Methodius parish. Take a look at our social media platforms to see some of our coverage of the March for Life! For more info: LIFESPAN 734.422.6230 www.miLIFESPAN.org
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
CSA Minute Evangelization
Those looking for answers to big questions, such as what God’s plan is for their life and how they can be fulfilled, are invited to Kerygma Nights. This four-part series will share the core of what the Gospel reveals through short talks, discussion, and Q & A with others asking these same questions. Attendees may go to one or all of the Kerygma Nights, which began in January and are being held on different days at three locations in the Archdiocese: Mondays at Sacred Heart Parish in Dearborn (February 4, 11, and 18 remaining), Tuesdays (in Spanish) at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak (February 5 and 12 remaining), and Wednesdays at Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant and Tap House in Royal Oak (February 6, 13, 20, and 27). Each event is from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Kerygma Nights are a program of the archdiocesan Office of Evangelization. Your CSA gifts support the office’s work of helping people encounter God in a new way. For information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, go to aod.org.
Saint Agatha - Feb 5 As in the case of Agnes, another virgin-martyr of the early Church, almost nothing is historically certain about this saint except that she was martyred in Sicily during the persecution of Emperor Decius in 251. Legend has it that Agatha, like Agnes, was arrested as a Christian, tortured, and sent to a house of prostitution to be mistreated. She was preserved from being violated, and was later put to death. She is claimed to be the patroness of Sicily. The year after her death, the stilling of an eruption of Mt. Etna was attributed to her intercession. As a result, apparently, people continued to ask her prayers for protection against fire.
Readings for February 3, 2019 Monday, February 4 – Weekday Heb 11:32-40; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday, February 5 – St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr Heb 12:1-4; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday, February 6 – St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday, February 7 – Weekday Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Mk 6:7-13 Friday, February 8 – Weekday Heb 13:1-8; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday, February 9 – Weekday Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday, February 10 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 1 Cor 15:3-8, 11; Lk 5:1-11
Praise and Worship for Youth Please join us at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Thursday, May 09, 2019 at 7:00pm or Friday, May 10 at 10:00am. The event is "Praise & Worship for Youth" especially for all Parochial and Religious Ed students. In addition, everyone in the Archdiocese is welcome. Each session will include Eucharistic Adoration along with Praise & Worship music. In addition, Father J.J. Mech, rector of the Cathedral, will speak about God's personal love for each one of us and how that reality is celebrated in the beauty of our Cathedral. Music by Theandric and Friends. Register on the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament Facebook page.
Walking with Purpose Live Event Shining a Light in the Darkness God has promised us that light shines in darkness, and that darkness will never overcome it. This means that we can live triumphantly even when shadows fall on our hearts, families and communities. Join Lisa Brenninkmeyer, founder and chief purpose officer of Walking with Purpose for WWP Live and explore how to win the battle in your mind, stand firm in the face of struggle, and live out your true identity in Christ.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church February 11, 2019 - 7 PM February 12, 2019 - 10 AM Register at olgcparish.net/wwp Questions? Email wwp@olgcparish.net
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Community News Fr. Patrick O’Kelley Knights of Columbus Council #3860 Knights Knotes to support the 2019 Seminarians of Sacred Heart Major Seminary on their pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours St. Valentine’s Dinner Monday, February 11, 2019 from 6pm-10pm E. G. Nick's, 500 Forest Ave, Plymouth, MI 48170. $90.00 per person Please join the Society as we celebrate St. Valentine's Day with a specially-prepared four-course dinner, featuring a different wine with each course! All proceeds go to benefit needy families in our area. Checks made out to SNDDBS, and sent to SNDDBS, 200 S. Wing Street #5234, Northville, MI 48167. Please RSVP to NDDBS@YAHOO.COM Questions? Call us @ 734-446-5588
Come and meet over 20 future priests of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Detroit
Athletic AQDay: Saturday, Feb 9 Student-athletes interested in any of our 24 collegiate level sports (including men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, hockey, bowling and more) are invited to visit Aquinas on Feb 9. Chat with coaches, explore scholarship opportunities, and tour our beautiful 117-acre campus. Please visit aquinas.edu/ath-aqday to register.
All Downriver Desert Meal
When: Sunday, February 17, 2019 Where: Crystal Gardens 16703 Fort St., in Southgate Time:
3:00pm
Cost:
$15.00 per person
Includes: Full Meal and Dessert with Cash Bar. Sponsored by all the Knights of Columbus Councils in Dearborn and Downriver. To register, call, text or email Jim Vihtelic at 313-618-8811 or jwvpc@wowway.com. Hope to see you there!
St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity You are invited to visit the Secular Franciscans, an Order for married, single or widowed men and women, established by St. Francis more than 800 years ago. Come and see who we are and what we do. Learn what we can offer you. Moreover, is the Secular Franciscan Order for you? We meet at St. Linus Parish, the third Sunday of each month, at the convent across the road from the church. 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Phone June McRae at 313-278-7613 for further information.
Chicago Pilgrimage of Historic Churches On February 18-20, for three days and two nights, you are welcome to join Prayer Pilgrimages in Chicago as we plan to tour & visit the National Shrines of Marytown, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, & Christ the King Sovereign Priest, Evening Vespers at the Monastery of the Holy Cross with the Benedictine Monks, Our Lady of Sorrows & St. Hyacinth Basilicas, St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. John Cantius, St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig, Holy Trinity, & St. Peter's in the Loop Churches. Daily Holy Mass & Downtown free time included. Lodging at established quality chain hotel. Deluxe motorcoach pickups Monday morning & returns Wednesday evening from Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish Center in Sterling Heights and Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Plymouth. Total cost per person (round trip transportation & hotel lodging): $270 (single); $210 (double); $190 (triple); $175 (quad). To reserve and/or more information: Michael Semaan at (248) 250-6005 and/or visit www.prayerpilgrimages.com.
Dinner Date with Your Spouse: Will You Be My Valentine? Sunday, February 10, from 4-8:30pm Capuchin Retreat, 62460 Mt. Vernon, Washington, Michigan 48094 Reserve this date and come to the beautiful Capuchin Retreat with your spouse. This program is specifically designed to help you become more emotionally connected to your partner in a very loving and caring manner. Come to this loving evening and be renewed in your relationship with each other. $60 per couple which includes refreshments and dinner. Call now to make your reservation 248.651.4826 or register online at: www.capretreat.org. Fred Cavaiani LLP, LMFT Psychologist, Marriage Counselor, Spiritual Director and staff member at Capuchin Retreat will facilitate this program.
“When You Feel Like You Are Drowning In Life, Don’t Worry-Your Lifeguard Walks On Water!” Dir ected by Fr . Cornelius Okeke. March 1-3, 2019 We all struggle in life. It’s part of our journey. Some people struggle more than others. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations we don’t know how we got there, or maybe we just don’t want to take responsibility for our actions. Maybe the situation was so painful (loss of a loved one, divorce, abortion, adultery, feeling unloved, sickness, abused), we buried it deep down inside us that we can no longer function. When we find ourselves in that deep dark place within our lives remember your LIFEGUARD WALKS ON WATER! Fr. Cornelius is presently ministering in Ecorse in the Archdiocese of Detroit, where he is known for his captivating preaching. His past experience includes teaching in a diocesan seminary and preaching retreats in Nigeria. He has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Gregorian University in Rome and is the author of five books and is involved in the training of formators for the African Continent. For more information or to register for the retreat, please call either Dee Woolley* at 313-999-9386, Lauren Howling at 313-3778602 or Lia Maloney at 313-299-2992.
2019 Eucharistic Healing Love Service - February 17 at 6pm 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. St. Albert the Great is located at: 4855 Parker, Dearborn Hts., 48125 734-522-4788 www.stalberts.org
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Churchofofthe theDivine 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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