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
FIFTH SUNDAY OF
LENT APRIL 7, 2019
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
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT The Church is the work of God initiated by Christ and held together by the Holy Spirit. Divine Child is a Catholic Parish entrusted with the responsibility of bringing people to the Lord and answering the call to holiness.
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Mass Intentions
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019 (Fifth Sunday of Lent) 8:00am People of the Divine Child Parish 1:45pm Baptisms 8:00pm Night Prayer MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019 6:30am Charles Karrer, by The Bustamante Family 8:30am (1st Anniv.) Sharon Fitzgerald, by Daughters, Kelly, Tracy, Shari & Kathlynn TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019 6:30am Delphine Urban, by Family 8:30am Joseph Bova, by Eric & Ann Marie Champa WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019 6:30am (Spec. Int.) The O’Brien Family, by A Friend 8:30am Mary Murray, by Family THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 6:30am Travis Pawlusiak, by Uncle 8:30am Claudina Mimo, by Claudio & Mary Kay Polo FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 6:30am Richard Zawaski, by Mindy 8:30am Lloyd Ternes, by Wife 7:00pm Stations of the Cross SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019 8:30am Edward Szalay, by Family SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019 (Palm Sunday) 8:00am People of the Divine Child Parish 8:00pm Night Prayer MASSES TO THE MISSIONS Apr 07: (Spec. Int.) Fr. Tom Urban, by Parishioners for Priests Apr 07: Sharon Fitzgerald, by Daughters Kelly, Tracy, Shari and Kathlynn Apr 07: Del & Jerry Hagerman, by The Nowaks Apr 07: Riziero & Rose DeLuca, by Graziano Canini Apr 08: (Spec. Int.) George Jacob, by Rita & Florence Apr 09: Zig & Lorraine Orzech, by The Nowaks Apr 09: (10th Anniv.) Mark Edmunds, by Wife Apr 10: Riziero & Rose DeLuca, by Graziano Canini Apr 10: (Spec. Int.) Msgr. Todd Lajiness, by Parishioners for Priests Apr 10: Theresa Dobry, by Rita & Florence Apr 11: Mary Sobczak, by Family Apr 12: Rose, Stan & Anthony Plecha, by The Nowaks Apr 12: Chuck & Jean Dobry, by Rita & Florence Apr 12: Riziero & Rose DeLuca, by Graziano Canini Apr 13: (Spec. Int.) Chris DeWitt, by Mindy Apr 13: Patricia Shaffer, by The O’Brien Family
Baptism - March 31, 2019 Harper Rae Ellul Daughter of Mark & Sarah (Zimmer) Ellul
Please Pray For Our Sick Ed Sperry Rest in Peace
Mother of Mark Depowski Janet Vendittelli Grandmother of Jodi Ann Micallef 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
Altar Server Schedule
Monday, April 8 - 8:30am S. Slusser & C. Soraghan Tuesday, April 9 - 8:30am A. Joganic & M. Keyser Wednesday, April 10 - 8:30am R. Paolini & T. Pudelek Thursday, April 11 - 8:30am R. Read & M. Rugiero Sunday, April 14 8:00am M. Redmon, D. Dean, S. Gibb Friday, April 12 - 8:30am M. Van Antwerp & B. Castillo M. Liniger, J. Lesinski, B. Singer, Stations of the Cross - 7:00pm T. Bailey, K. Bailey V. Wright, E. McCormick, Readers: D. Rivard, K. Miazgowicz, J. Dickens E. Miazgowicz Saturday, April 13 10:00am C. Buchanan, L. Seitz, 8:30am E. McCormick & K. Crombie, K. Ritchie, M. Tomilo, R. Paolini B. Sadler, J. Sadler, A. Fitzgerald 4:30pm A. Senerpida, E. Hoxha, Readers: E. Bridgnanan, J. Hughes, G. Johnson, A. Joganic C. Buchanan Sunday, April 14 12:30pm A. Martin, E. Walker, J. Supric, A. Cruz, C. Cruz, S. Camardo 8:00 am J. Moore, J. Moore, P. Moore, N. Marcyan L. O’Brien, J. Gigloitti 10:00 am M. Meehan, R. Meehan Readers: L. Camardo, A. DiMaggio, J. Veach, J. Stratton L. O’Brien 12:30 pm T. Pudelek, R. Read, Nursing Home Ministry Schedule L. Miramontes, M. Rugiero APRIL 13 – (HEARTLAND EASTER MASS) FR. M. HOOD Please remember to get a sub if TEAM 4 - Captain– Amy McMichael you are not able to serve your Debbie May, Barbara Kubicek assigned Mass. Thank you! Saturday, April 13 4:30pm M. Stawarz, S. Stawarz, F. Bova, T. Murray, J. Condon, M. McCoy, A. Ketten, D. Gruska Readers: M. Webster, K. Golombek, D. Czeski
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 We are now in the home stretch of Lent. Today, we celebrate the 5th Sunday of Lent, and we now embark on the last week and a half until we enter into the Triduum of Holy Week. The Triduum is comprised of our gathering for the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Thursday evening, with Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 11:45, followed by Night Prayer. On Good Friday, we celebrate with Stations of the Cross at noon, followed by the singing of the Lamentations, and concluding with the most important aspect, The Passion of the Lord. During Christ’s Passion, we listen to the sad and somber reality of Jesus condemned, crucified and dying on the Cross. Then, we pray the Solemn Intercessions, followed by Veneration of the Cross, and reception of the Holy Eucharist. Of all the aspects of Good Friday, the Passion of the Lord, which begins at 1:30 PM, is most important. After the Service, we wait in silence, stillness and sadness, as we commemorate Our Lord lying in the grave. Only when we celebrate the Easter Vigil do we stop our Lenten fast and rejoice in the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. I am writing about this now because we tend to regard Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday as "days off" or a time for preparation for a family gathering. The days off and the family gatherings only make sense and are celebrated properly if we have entered into these sacred liturgies during Holy Week. Please make a concerted effort to make the holy days truly holy by your presence and your desire to grow closer to the Lord. I, too, enjoy the treats of Easter - the chocolate bunnies, the jelly beans, the marshmallow eggs. I get excited to see people dressed nicely and smartly for the Easter Mass because it speaks of an importance - a reverence for Jesus risen from the dead! However, if we have not spiritually prepared ourselves by entering into the mystery of Christ's Passion, then Easter will be flat. It may be exciting and fun, but it will lack true joy, which is born of love given to us by the Risen Lord. Take some time to reflect on what you really want to do during Holy Week, and then ask the Lord what He needs you to do. I know what we need you to do -- come and celebrate this sacred time as a parish community! When you enter Church next weekend, it will be Palm Sunday. Take a palm and a missalette so you can enter into the holiest week of the year. Palm Sunday and Good Friday are the only two times when you can participate in the recitation of the Passion. It is powerful and deep. Participation makes all the difference. In prayer, Fr. Jim Bilot
To the Divine Child Community, I can’t thank you all enough for your incredible hospitality, generosity, and friendship over the past several months. Though my time here has been brief, it has been a very blessed time since I arrived in August. A special thank you and word of gratitude to Fr. Jim for giving me this opportunity, and to Fr. Matt and Fr. Tom for their support and encouragement as well. In my countless interactions with the priests, staff, teachers, coaches, and so many parishioners of Divine Child, I’ve encountered a generous and welcoming community that is dedicated to the work of Christ and His Church. I’m truly grateful to have experienced firsthand that love and witness to Christ. Keep striving to bring Christ to all that enter through the doors of Divine Child! Following Easter, I will graduate from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in late April and return to Minnesota. On June 28 of this year, I will be ordained a Priest of Jesus Christ in Winona, MN on the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Please pray for me as the date approaches, and know that I will keep you all in prayer as you prepare to welcome Fr. Bob McCabe in early July. Thank you once again for the blessing that you have been in my life throughout this year, and may God bless you all. -Deacon Matt Wagner
STATIONS OF THE CROSS EVERY FRIDAY AT 7PM IN THE CHURCH NIGHT PRAYER EVERY SUNDAY AT 8PM IN THE CHURCH
EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE: Articles for the Easter bulletin are due at noon on Wednesday, April 10. If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn O’Brien at 313-2773110 or marilyn@divinechild.org.
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Searching for and Maintaining Peace One my favorite spiritual authors is Fr. Jacques Philippe, who is known for his short yet profound writings which encapsulate time treasured spiritual truth in ways that are accessible and tremendously helpful. The spiritual principle of his book Searching for and Maintaining Peace is that God is the one who gives peace to our souls and God desires for our souls always to be at peace. This principle is one that has been profoundly helpful in my life and can be helpful for all of us to recognize during this season of Lent. Here are some quotes from his book that I encourage you to read over and bring to prayer to let God’s peace become more deeply rooted in your hearts during this season of conversion and greater trust in God’s providence. “The more our soul is peaceful and tranquil, the more God is reflected in it, the more His image expresses itself in us, the more His grace acts through us.” “Often, we cause ourselves to become agitated and disturbed by trying to resolve everything by ourselves, when it would be more efficacious to remain peacefully before the gaze of God and to allow Him to act and work in us with His wisdom and power, which are infinitely superior to ours.” “’Acquire interior peace and a multitude will find its salvation through you,’ said Saint Seraphim of Sarov.” “Acquiring and maintaining interior peace, which is impossible without prayer, should consequently be considered a priority for everybody, above all for those who claim to want to do good for their neighbor. Otherwise, more often than not they would simply be communicating their own restlessness and distress.” “Dom Lorenzo Scupoli, one of the great spiritual masters of the 16th century, … said “The devil does his utmost to banish peace from one’s heart, because he knows that God abides in peace and it is in peace that He accomplishes great things.’” “The first goal of spiritual combat, that toward which our efforts must above all else be directed, is not to always obtain a victory (over our temptations, our weaknesses, etc.), rather it is to learn to maintain peace of heart under all circumstances, even in the case of defeat.” “All the reasons that cause us to lose our sense of peace are bad reasons.”
“It is not the exterior circumstances that must change; it is above all our hearts that must change.” “Saint John of the Cross says that ‘it is very often the case that just when the soul believes itself lost that it gains and profits most.’” “God acts in the peace of one’s soul. It is not by our own efforts that we succeed in liberating ourselves from sin; it is only the grace of God which attains this end. Rather than troubling ourselves, it is more efficacious to regain our peace and let God act.”
“Our confidence in God must go at least (so) far: to believe that He is good enough and powerful enough to draw good from everything, including our faults and our infidelities.” “The sign of spiritual progress is not so much never falling as it is being able to lift oneself up quickly after one falls.” “There is an important illusion that must be exposed: we would like to present ourselves before the Lord only when we are presentable, well-groomed and content with ourselves! But there is a lot of presumptuousness in that attitude! In effect, we would like to bypass the need for mercy.” “We will be saints the day when our inabilities and our nothingness will no longer be for us a subject of sadness and anxiety, but a subject of peace and joy.” May the peace of the Lord abide in your hearts this Lent! Fr. Matthew Hood
AMERICAN RED CROSS DIVINE CHILD PARISH BLOOD DRIVE SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019 Do something positive to help another person this LENTEN Season. Every two seconds someone in the US needs a blood transfusion and it can ONLY COME FROM HUMAN DONORS. Help save up to three lives!!!!!!!! Where else will 100% of your donation go to exactly the purpose for which it was intended. Christ gave to His disciples a specific mandate: ‘Heal the sick.’ For your convenience we will be taking appointments after each of the Masses this weekend in the Gathering Space, or you can call 313 303-2544. Please note that although appointment times are very flexible, the Red Cross is counting on your commitment to donate.
WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!! Time: 8:30 – 2:15 Place: HS Cafeteria
“DO NOT WITHHOLD GOOD FROM THOSE TO WHOM IT IS DUE, WHEN IT IS IN YOUR POWER TO DO IT”
Greeters Ministry
We are looking for Greeters for Easter morning Mass, especially at the 8am and 12:30pm Masses. Greeting is a simple and rewarding way to serve others as we welcome guests to the Church of the Divine Child to celebrate Mass. If you or your family can assist us, please contact me, Jacquie Ferracciolo, at divinechildgreetersministry@gmail.com or (734) 765-0774 for more information and to sign up. We appreciate your willingness to serve! May God bless you!
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P r a y e r, F a s ti n g & A l m sg i v i n g .
Challenge yourself this year, and go beyond the usual practice of "giving up" something. Divine Child offers many opportunities to grow in your spiritual journey during Lent.
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion April 14 Special Collection for Easter Flowers Masses at 4:30 PM Saturday; 8 AM, 10 AM and 12:30 PM Sunday Night Prayer at 8:00 PM Monday, April 15 Masses at 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM Private Confessions 11:30 AM - Noon and 7:00 PM until all are heard Tuesday, April 16 Masses at 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM Eucharist Adoration from 9 AM - 7 PM Novena at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 17 Masses at 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
Holy Thursday, April 18 NO morning Masses Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 PM Eucharist Adoration from 8:30 PM - 11:45 PM Night Prayer at 11:45 PM
Good Friday, April 19 (Day of Fast/Abstinence) NO morning Masses Tre Ore: Stations of the Cross - Noon Lamentations - 12:45 PM Celebration of the Lord's Passion - 1:30 PM
FASTING
Holy Saturday, April 20 NO 8:30 AM Mass, Confessions, or 4:30 PM Mass Blessing of Food Baskets - 1:00 PM Easter Vigil - 7:30 PM
Easter Sunday, APRIL 21 Masses at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM
PRAYER Stations of the Cross 7:00pm - Every Friday in the church Night Prayer 8:00pm - Every Sunday in the church Confessions: Saturdays, 3pm - 3:45pm & 5:30pm Tuesday, April 9: 6:30pm-6:55pm Monday, April 15: 11:30am - Noon and 7pm Eucharistic Adoration - Every Tuesday, 9am - 7pm in the church Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena - Every Tuesday, 7:00pm in the church
Every person 14 years of age or older must abstain from meat (and items made with meat) on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and every Friday during Lent. Every person between the age of 18 and 59 (beginning of 60th year) must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal, according to Canon law & the U.S. Bishops.
ALMSGIVING
Donate to Divine Child’s annual Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) collection. Volunteer your time at a local soup kitchen or other charitable organization. Give to the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box located on the back wall of the church.
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Organ Recital Thursday, April 11 7:30pm ASS FR PEPE WITH SPECIA EEDS & THEIR CAREGIVERS
Today, Sunday, April 7th 12:30 pm Mass Church of the Divine Child
SVDP SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE Next Weekend April 13 & 14
The Men’s Club will be sponsoring a clothing drive on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. There will be a pod in the west parking lot of the Elementary School for your clothing donations. Drop-off times for Saturday are 4pm-6pm and Sunday 8am-1:30pm.
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Easter Candy for Capuchin Kids April 13 & 14 Collection Next weekend, we will be collecting candy for Easter treats for the Capuchin kids at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Bins will be in the Gathering Space for your bags of candy donations. God bless you for your generosity! Blessings, Jim Quinn
St. Vincent de Paul Core Memorial Contribuons
Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference wishes to express our “thanks” and gratitude to the family and friends of the late David Core who issued memorial contributions to our mission. These donations mounted considerably and will help ease the plight of the poor. Your kindness and compassion will be abundantly rewarded in the form of blessings. ~Mindy Delano, Treasurer of SVdP
Students from the University of Michigan Organ Department will present a recital on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 PM. The performance will feature Joe Moss (DCHS ’14), Allison Barone, Samuel Ronning, and Sarah Simko performing works of Ritter, Bach, Miller, and Dupré. This concert supports an exciting new project entitled “Understanding How the Brain Processes Music Through the Bach Trio Sonatas.” This project is a collaboration between the Departments of Mathematics and Organ at the University of Michigan. A freewill offering will be taken to support student study trips abroad.
St. Vincent de Paul
12th Annual Chili Cha Cha: Another Success! The recent 12th Annual Chili Cha Cha was wildly successful, making $29,714.00. Donations were continual, even after the event, especially with the recent “Dress Down Day” at the Sacred Heart Elementary School. After payment to terrific Chef Alison Costello of the Capuchins, for the cost of the food supplies, the 50/50 split with the Capuchin Soup Kitchen was $14,607.00. This year’s profit increased by $8,000 over last year’s! All of our SVdP Conference is over the moon with high fives and a huge shoutout of “thank you” going to the Silver Spoon Sponsors, the Good Samaritans, guests, the Swing City Big Band, volunteers, Chef Alison, and Chair Fran Helner and the Chili Cha Cha Committee. “Love the big band music,” “it’s awesome,” “great background music,” and “it’s been so great and the food was delicious,” were said over and over again by guests. Silent Auction, Mystery Bags of Wine, and the Vintage glassware from the Fair Lane Estate were popular items snagged up. The chili, for take-out, was so popular that the containers were completely sold out! The gift of delicious, different wines from Joe and Nicole Charnley, through “Carmella” was enjoyed by everyone. Dearborn Brewery assisted a contributor in the sale of craft beers. Art Hughes, of Dearborn Farm Market, donated a lovely array of fruits, cheeses, and crackers at the appetizer table. And the 50/50 raffle was won by Dr. Jim Sunstrum who, in turn, donated his 50% back to the cause! On Friday, March 8th, the presentation of the checks by Chair Fran Helner, took place at the Sacred Heart Church office. Representing the Capuchin Soup Kitchen was Brother Jerry Johnson, and President of the Sacred Heart/Divine Child SVdP, Pamela Szpytman. “I just can’t believe how far we have come with Chili Cha Cha! I’m so grateful for everyone making this so successful.” said Szpytman. ~Mindy Delano
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Please join us for our next
ROSARY RALLY Saturday, April 13 12:00 noon Divine Child Marian Shrine
Join us as we explore ways to prepare for Easter Wednesday, April 17, 2019 10am - 11:30am Divine Child Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room
(in front of the high school) Please join us as we all come together and pray the Rosary in public to honor Mary, our Blessed Mother. Rain or shine! If you have questions, please contact Virginia May at 734-748-4442 or Linda Wielkopolan at 313-563-2427. Winter Rosary Rallies will be held based on weather conditions for that day. If the roads are too bad to travel, the rally will be cancelled. If the weather is questionable, please call Virginia or Linda for verification.
Enter through the visitor entrance door off Herbert Weier Drive. This event is geared towards kids ages 2-5.Siblings are welcome! Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to dcmomsgroup@gmail.com or 313-779-0864 by Monday, April 15.
Upcoming Rosary Rallies: May 11, June 15, July 13 and August 10
Jubilarian Mass Celebration What a beautiful day to say the Rosary! About twenty people rallied together at the Marian Shrine to recite the Rosary on a chilly March morning. Please join us next Saturday, April 13!
“Lent is a favorable time in which to rediscover faith in God as the foundation of our lives and of the Church’s life.” Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Sunday, May 5 - 10:00 am Mass th
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Our Jubilarian Mass for couples celebrating their 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th (and every year thereafter) Wedding Anniversary in 2019
Please fill in the form below, PRINTING clearly, and deposit in a Sunday collection basket or drop off at the Rectory Office. DEADLINE IS APRIL 24, 2019. Thank You!!! Last Name___________________________________________ Husband’s Name______________________________________ Wife’s Name_________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________
City_________________________________Zip Code________ FORMED - Pick of the Week:
Phone Number________________________________________
Listen: Three Days That Changed the World Read: The Power of Silence Watch: Prayer, A Surge of the Heart
What year anniversary are you celebrating?_________________
Registration is Free to all Divine Child Parishioners! Enjoy so many Catholic movies, books, podcasts and much more. Visit www.churchofthedivinechild.org to register for free!
This form will appear in future issues of the “Infant.” If you have any questions, please contact: the Rectory at (313) 277-3110.
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Thank You to Our Guest Readers, Fr. Jim and Fr. Matt! Fr. Jim and Fr. Matt set aside some time to come and be guest readers for our Junior High and Elementary School Students. They were excited to have them read to them and to celebrate March Reading Month. Thank you again, Fr. Jim and Fr. Matt, we are so grateful!
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FISH DINNERS Fridays 4-7pm April 5 &12 BAKED & FRIED FISH
Baked & Fried Potatoes Cole Slaw, Salad or Apple Sauce Cheese Pizza, Mac & Cheese available for the kids. DESSERTS AVAILABLE Coffee –Hot Tea included: Soda and Drinks extra $1.00 Coke Products, Lemonade, Ice Tea.
$8.75 ADULTS, $10.75 for Fresh Salmon $7.75 SENIORS, $9.75 for Fresh Salmon $5.00, 5-12yrs old Child’s Portion Under 5 free Extra Piece: Fried $1.50 Extra Piece: Baked $5.00
HELP WANTED - DCHS FISH DINNERS We are looking for workers to help out with food and/or cashier experience. This a paid position. We are also looking for volunteers for general help during the fish dinners 4pm - 7pm. To apply, please call Paul Nelson at 313-562-1990, ext. 219 or email nelson@divinechildhighschool.org.
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: May 1, 15 & 29; June 12 & 26
"A very simple part of our Lenten experience is to ask myself everyday, 'do I put Christ first?' What do I need to leave behind in order to grow closer to Christ?" -Archbishop Allen Vigneron Are you keeping your Lenten promises to Christ? It is never too late to restart your Lenten resolve NOW and make it the BEST LENT EVER!
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On March 16, kids from our junior high school and religious education programs joined with other parishes to participate in Kids Against Hunger. They measured and packaged ingredients for 14,000 meals that will go to people struggling with natural disasters or hunger! They also put together over 1,800 packets of condiments for Crossroads of Michigan, which provides meals to those in the local community who are hungry.
Congratulations to the Divine Child Elementary and Junior High cheerleaders and coaching staff! The teams competed at the CYO Winter Final Competition on Friday, March 8 at 7:00 PM at St. Catherine of Siena.
Both teams achieved Division 1 Runner-up titles, and the JV team earned the sportsmanship trophy, as well.
Great job, athletes and coaches! Tryouts for the 2019-2020 DCES/DCJH teams are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of May 20. Check the "Falcon Flutter" and the Bulletin for more information.
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Alumni News
Traveling Falcons in 2019
For the past four years, alumni and teachers have been traveling to instate University campuses to engage with our young alums as they transition from high school to college. This is a fun, social and networking event and we love having all alumni attend, especially when we visit your college Alma Mater. Plus, dinner’s on us! Your attendance isn’t limited to one location, please attend an event that works best with your schedule. Grab your classmates and see you there! Any questions, please contact Aubri (Marchetti) McNamara `97 at amcnamara@divinechild. org. Michigan State University Wednesday, April 10 Pizza House, 479 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing at 6:00pm University of Michigan/ Eastern Michigan University Thursday, April 11 The Original Cottage Inn, 512 E. William St., Ann Arbor at 6:00pm
“SEVEN-PEAT STATE CHAMPIONS!” DCHS FORENSICS TEAM All parishioners and their families and friends, and all DCES and DCHS students are invited to attend this very unique and highly enjoyable evening. On Wed. April 10, members of our award-winning DC team will individually present speeches and literature interpretations in categories such as: drama, children’s storytelling, impromptu topics, poetry, informative, sales, broadcasting, duo, and more.
Admission is $3.00 per person Children 10 and under - Free
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Youth Baseball Clinic
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Foley’s Forum Bishop Foley Council 2660 serving Dearborn since 1927
A HISTORY OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS and FOLEY COUNCIL Last week, on March 29th the Knights of Columbus celebrated Founder’s Day. It was on that date in 1882 that our founder Father Michael J. McGivney, curate at St. Mary’s parish in New Haven, Conn., and a small group of Catholic laymen started the Order. The organization received its charter from the state of Connecticut on March 29, 1882. In forming the organization, Father McGivney hoped to help Catholic men remain steadfast in their faith through mutual encouragement while establishing an elementary system of insurance so that the widows and children of members in the group who might die would not find themselves in dire financial straits. The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic lay organization in the world with nearly 2 million members throughout the world. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to any man, over the age of 18, who is a practical Catholic in union with the Holy See. Forty-five years later in 1927, parishioners of St. Alphonsus and the ushers of the church realized the need for a local Knights of Columbus Council. Under the direction of Father John Klich, they began to organize and commence the procedures for chartering a council. After a successful membership drive, on November 27, 1927, Knights of Columbus State Deputy Frank O’Hara of Port Huron proclaimed the establishment of FORDSON COUNCIL 2660. In 1936, the name of the Council was changed to BISHOP FOLEY COUNCIL in honor of Bishop John S. Foley who served the Diocese of Detroit from 1881 to 1918. Meetings were originally held in the St. Alphonsus Auditorium. The location was moved to a rented furniture store on Maple, but in 1949, after an extensive fund raising campaign, the BISHOP FOLEY COUNCIL entered its own permanent clubhouse at 15800 Michigan Avenue. Starting in the late 1980’s, fraternal organizations began taking a hit on membership as family life was changing. There were less stay-at-home moms, so men were called to take on more responsibilities at home and organized sports of all-kinds became the new family activity. As the membership fell and the aging building became the focus of all Council activity, it was decided the best form of action was to sell the building. In 2000, the Council got out of the hall rental and lounge business and became a parish based council of St. Clement Parish in east Dearborn. Without the expenses of maintaining a building, BISHOP FOLEY COUNCIL was able to concentrate on the mission of the Knights of Columbus. The Council continued to shrink in membership as the demographics of the area changed. When the Archdiocese decided to close St. Clement Parish in 2016, the Council was forced to find another home. The Council rented facilities at Our Savior PNCC in Dearborn Heights until a permanent arrangement could be made. In early 2017, BISHOP FOLEY leaders began working with Church of the Divine Child Pastor Father Jim Bilot to facilitate a small office and meeting space for our members. It was announced in April of 2017 that BISHOP FOLEY COUNCIL would again become a parish-based council of the Knights of Columbus, based out of Divine Child Parish. Since finding a home at Divine Child, the Council continues to grow in membership and programs. The refocusing of the Council as well as the Order as a whole, has afforded the Council to align more closely with the mission of the Knights of Columbus and the needs of our parish. As the Council nears its one-hundred years of existence, its membership is growing and its reputation remains strong as a valued organization within the Dearborn Community. If you have been thinking about joining Foley Council, call Steve Lentz our Foley Membership Director at 313-949-5162. We are hoping to have another Major Degree in late Spring. Remember you must be at least a 1 st Degree member to attend meetings.
MICHIGAN DISTRICT 5 CLERGY APPRECIATION DINNER BISHOP FOLEY COUNCIL 2660 along with: Msgr. Champion Council 2819, Robert Jones Council 3078 & Fr. Saylor Council 3774 You are invited to attend an evening celebrating our area clergy for their dedication and devotion to all of us. Non-members are welcome! MONDAY, APRIL 29TH Doors Open at 6:00 pm – Dinner at 7:00 pm GUEST SPEAKER – Fr. Paul Ballien, Detroit Diocesan Chaplain
FOLEY FAMILY of the YEAR FOLEY KNIGHT of the YEAR
PARK PLACE BANQUET CENTER 23400 Park Street, Dearborn
(South of Michigan Avenue just West of Outer Drive)
Tickets just $20 per person for dinner and open bar. Complimentary tickets for Priests and Religious. See your GK or call 313-212-1835 for more information
Churchof ofthe the Divine Divine Child, Child, Dearborn, Church Dearborn,Michigan Michigan PLEASE PRAY FOROUR OUR LOVED LOVED ONES ININ THE MILITARY PLEASE PRAY FOR ONES THE MILITARY
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MA3 Sean Abraham Airman 1st Class Brittany MA3 Sean Abraham Airman 1st Class Brittany MackMack PFC Keith Bizek Major Matthew J. Malinowski PFC Keith Bizek Major Matthew J. Malinowski LCpl Luke Boudreau, USMC LCpl Luke Boudreau, USMC Christian Minnick Cpt. Cpt. Christian Minnick Staff SgtSgt David Brash Staff David Brash StaffStaff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen Sergeant Christopher W. Owen PVT Nick Calvas, Army PVT Nick Calvas, Army Lt Catherine (Walker) ParisParis Lt Catherine (Walker) SPC Alexander Collins Lt Casey ParisParis SPC Alexander Collins Lt Casey PFC Connor Danaher, USMC BM2BM2 Claudio D. Polo PFC Connor Danaher, USMC Claudio D. Polo PVT Michael Dawson BM1 Samantha Polo PVT Michael Dawson BM1 Samantha Polo SO2 Ryan Desjarlais Airman Courtney Porter SO2 RyanJ.Desjarlais Courtney Porter Major Kevin Dobzyniak CodyAirman S. Pratt J. Dobzyniak Cody S.Angelo Pratt Raona, USAF IT1Major Perry Kevin W. Edgell V, USN Sr. Airman Perry W. Edgell V, USN SgtIT1 Aaron Fryer Sr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAF Lt Andrew Roscoe Sgt Haskell, Aaron Fryer Lt Ted USN LtGreg Andrew RoscoeArmy Major Schaefer, Bradley Lt TedAnthony Haskell,Hura, USNNational Guard 1st Lt Joshua Schultz Major Greg Schaefer, Army Major Joseph Johnson TSgt1st Jeffrey M. Selonke Bradley Anthony Hura, National Guard 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 Class Jamison R. Kucinski AR Casey Springer, USN Major Natalie Ann Korona LCpl Brendan Springer, USMC Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk PFC Garrett Storr Airman First Class Jamison R. Kucinski Springer, Captain Matthew Kuriluk StaffAR SgtCasey Matthew TaylorUSN LieutenantRon Daniel Kuriluk PFC Angel Garrett Commander Kuzdak Seaman S.Storr Torres Captain Matthew Kuriluk Staff Sgt. Lauren LaCaprara Matthew Taylor PFCStaff JuanSgt Vargas PO3 Carmen LaForest Commander Ron Kuzdak PFCSeaman Samantha Velazques-Vargas Angel S. Torres Airman Christopher (Seraceno) Lapinski Airman 1st ClassJ. Lauren LaCaprara Major Leah Voelker PFC Juan Vargas Private W. Laskey Sergeant Anthony Watkins PO3 Ian Carmen LaForest PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas Major Adam J. Lytle, D.D.S. Master Sergeant Randy Williams Airman Christopher J. (Seraceno) Lapinski Major Leah Voelker Private Ian W. Laskey Sergeant Anthony Watkins Major Adam J. Lytle, D.D.S. Williams Please let us know if you have a loved one who is serving in the Master military Sergeant and we willRandy acknowledge them in our Please let us know if you have oneofwho is serving the military weekly column. Please share the good news 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: Andrew Mabee, Thomas Merkel, David Pellican
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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 Virginia Bonfiglio Nick Bonfiglio Michelle DeGuzman Augustus French Mercedes Lucas Alessandro Martin Teresa Peruchietti Allan Phillips Marcy Kwilos Ed Sperry
Ed Van Elslander Janet Van Elslander Nicole Zapinski Jim Blicharz Carol Jobagnasco Carol Lienhardt David Bayer Amanda Boyer Larry Zahra Vickie Zahra Marlene Birch Luann Garchow Matt Gumbel Roxie Johnson Gerry Borg Phyllis Marek Vincent Pizzo Andrew Flynn Brian Currie Charlotte Amaya Gerald Pitts
In order to keep this list current, names will be kept on the list for one month only. Please call 313-277-3110 to keep a loved one on the list. Thank you.
Please Consider a Gift to Divine Child As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace. -1 Peter 4:10 By Mail: Church of the Divine Child Advancement Office, 1055 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, MI 48128 Donate Online: Visit www.faithdirect.net Include Divine Child in your Estate Planning: -Make a bequest to Divine Child in your will -Create a charitable gift annuity -Make a gift of life insurance -Donate retirement assets Make a Donation of Stock Matching Gifts: Double or triple your gift by having 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 4/7 Fifth Sunday of Lent Parish Blood Drive Sign Ups 10:00 AM RCIA Scrutiny 12:30 PM Mass for People with Special Needs & their Caregivers 2:30 PM 42nd Street Musical - HS Auditorium 8:00 PM Night Prayer - Church 4/8 Monday Lenten Series: “Biblical Walk/Passion” - Gath.
1:30 PM Space 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Gr. 1-8 Religious Ed. - ES Classrooms Gr. 8 Rel. Ed. Confessions - Church Ushers Ministry Mtg. - APR PSO Meeting - HS Learning Center
9:00 AM 3:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM
4/9 Tuesday Eucharist Adoration - Church ES Liturgical Choir - ES MPR Parish Confessions - Church Novena - Church RCIA - Church DC Prayer Team - Church
FOR WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN Ladies Breakfast at Connor’s Restaurant RSVP by April 10th Monday, April 15th at 9:00 am: Widowed men and women are invited to meet for friendship, conversation and coffee at Connor’s Restaurant, 15356 N. Haggerty & 5 Mile in Northville. MUST RSVP by April 10th to Car ol at 313-562-3080. Sponsored by Widowed Friends, a “peer” support group in the Archdiocese of Detroit. For further information about Widowed Friends, come visit our website at www.widowedfriends.org.
Reporting sexual abuse
3:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Space 7:00 PM
Adult Choir - Choir Loft
Making a Report of Sexual Abuse To inform the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding the sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons and other Church personnel and/or to speak to the Victim Assistance Coordinator, contact: (866) 343-8055. A caller will be requested to provide his or her name and telephone number. All calls regarding complaints of sexual abuse will be returned in a timely manner. This toll-free number has been established as part of an effort by the Detroit archdiocese to protect children, young people and other vulnerable people in our schools, parishes and ministries. This line is for reporting suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse within archdiocesan institutions and ministries only. Persons with such complaints are also encouraged to directly contact law enforcement authorities.
9:15 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM
4/11 Thursday “Gospel Reflections” Faith Sharing - Gath. Rm. ES Liturgical Choir - ES MPR Adult Choir - TBD U of M Organ Recital - Church
The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Psalm 126
4/10 Wednesday ES Liturgical Choir - Choir Loft Spanish Prayer Group - ES Library Bp. Foley K of C Meeting - Elem. School Forensics Showcase - High School Lenten Series: “Biblical Walk/Passion” - Gath.
4/12 Friday Day of Abstinence 11:45 AM HS Stations of the Cross - Church 4:00 PM Lenten Fish Dinner - HS Cafeteria 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross - Church 4/13 Saturday K of C Tootsie Roll Drive SVdP Clothing Drive - West Parking Lot 12:00 PM Rosary Rally - Marian Shrine 3:00 PM Confessions - Church 5:30 PM Confessions - Church
Readings for March 31, 2019
Readings April 7, 2019 Sunday, April for 7 – Fifth Sunday of Lent – Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 Monday, April 8 – Lenten Weekday – Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or Dn 13:41c-62; Jn 8:12-20 Tuesday, April 9 – Lenten Weekday – Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday, April 10 – Lenten Weekday – Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday, April 11 – Lenten Weekday – Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday, April 12 – Lenten Weekday – Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday, April 13 – Lenten Weekday – Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday, April 14 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Lk 19:28-40; Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22: 14–23:56 or Lk 23:1-49
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Community News Easter Friday Pilgrimage of Eight Detroit Historic Churches On April 26th, you are welcome to join Prayer Pilgrimages as we are scheduled to visit, with private prayer time: St. John the Baptist Ukrainian, St. Hedwig, St. Francis, Ste. Anne de Detroit, Most Holy Redeemer, St. Florian, Sweetest Heart of Mary, & St. Joseph Oratory with closing 7 PM High Mass. All of these churches will be specially decorated for Easter. Lunch on your own in Mexicantown. Scheduled deluxe motorcoach local departures from St. Patrick Church in Brighton, Oakland Mall in Troy, Levagood Park in Dearborn, Orchard 14 Lot in Farmington Hills. Total cost per person is $50 (includes donations to visiting churches). To reserve and/or more information: Michael Semaan at (248) 250-6005 or www.prayerpilgrimages.com. Career Opportunity The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a career opportunity representing their insurance program. We offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact, Jack Jerzewski, General Agent, at 313-334-6396 or Jack.Jerzewski@Kofc.org.
Travel with Fr. Jim Bilot, and parishioners from other Catholic parishes, to the Grand Hotel! Since 1887, the Grand Hotel beckons guests to a bygone era of old-world hospitality and charm. Incredible group price offered for this allinclusive excursion. Highest category of rooms reserved especially for our group. September 10 -13, 2019 $890.00 per person (dbl. occ.) Highlights: 3 nights accommodation at the Grand Hotel All transportation needs to/from/on the Island Full breakfast & Five-Course Dinner daily at the Grand Complimentary private Cocktail Hour on the East Front Porch Mass at Indian River’s Cross in the Woods and at the Hotel Full brochure in parish office or in back of Church. Limited space...don’t wait to sign up! Questions (Fr. Tim Birney): tbirney@cabriniparish.com or 313-3815601, ext.1048.
Grieving with Great Hope Wednesday Evenings - April 24 through May 22 (7pm - 9pm). St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Livonia. $20 Fee. Grieving with Great Hope is a five-week support workshop that offers a prayerful, practical and personal approach for anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one. If you have lost a spouse, a child (including pregnancy loss), a grandchild, a parent, another family member or friend, you are encouraged to attend. Visit www.goodmourningministry.net for registration details or contact 734-261-1455.
SS. Peter & Paul Polish Heritage Night Saturday, May 11, 2019 Holy Mass at 4:30pm Dinner by Halina immediately after the Mass in the lower church hall. Golabki, Meatballs with Gravy, City Chicken, Kapusta with Kielbasa and Pierogi. Sweet table, soft drinks, coffee, tea and water. Music by the Polish Dukes. 300 tickets to be sold on a first-come/first-served basis. Secure parking. Raffle hosted by the Altar Society. $20 per ticket. No tickets sold at the door. Contact Susan Franco at 248797-8189 or sfranco@gswins.com.
The Lennon Center Annual Banquet: Friday, April 12, 2019 at 6:00pm The Inn at St. John’s 44045 Five Mile Road in Plymouth
$100 Ticket price. Reservations required. Contact the LPC at 313-277-5637. The Center depends on this event to generate nearly half of its program expenses for the year. An opportunity will be available to further support The Center. Thank you in advance for understanding our financial needs and for your generosity.
Celebrating our 49th anniversary P.R.U.C.A TATRY DANCERS Traditional Polish Dance Recital on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 3:00PM at Lincoln Park Public School. Located at 1650 Champaign in Lincoln Park. $8.00 in Advance or $10.00 at the Door For information regarding our dance group or scheduling a performance, contact Rose Ann Lackey at (313)274-0183 or Tatrydancers-roseann@yahoo.com or TatrySecretary@outlook.com.
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.
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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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750 N. Beech Daly Rd., Dearborn Heights
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(313) 565-4500
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