JUNE 28, 2020 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OUR MISSION STATEMENT We continue the work of Jesus Christ, to Unleash the Gospel and help everyone seek

and experience the love and mercy of God.

Rev. Bogdan Milosz, Pastor

14025 E. Twelve Mile Road Warren, MI 48088

586-772-2720 • FAX: 586-772-5576 EMAIL: stfaustina@comcast.net

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Established July 1, 2013

My friends, Due to the Coronavirus I had to cancel my vacation and I am sure that many of you had to do the same. But I am not complaining. With adjusting to our new situation, I thought about how important vacations are not only for those who are working but for seniors and students also. Each one of you should take an annual vacation. Being alone or with family members at home can be stressful. Going to work or school every day can be stressful too. We know that stress can cause heart, stomach and brain disease. Jesus was and is concerned about our mental and physical well-being, when he said in the Gospel of Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give rest”. There are many benefits of an annual vacation. But this year travelling would not be possible, so make some other pleasurable way to enjoy an annual vacation time. Be creative. How about the idea of attending daily Masses at St. Faustina Church or visiting a beautiful Grotto of the blessed Virgin Mary in the courtyard and meditating on the life of the Mother of Jesus. This week we will observe the First Friday of the month with Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Many Catholics in the world are observing the Nine First Fridays’ Devotion to obtain the excessive mercy from Jesus’ Heart, His love and grace of final repentance before death. This is how you have to complete the First Fridays’ Devotions:

1) Receive Holy Communion on each First Friday 2) The nine Fridays must be consecutive 3) They must be made in honor and in reparation to Jesus’ Sacred Heart

In our parish we have Marian Devotions on the First Saturday of the month to our Lady of Fatima to obtain all the graces necessary for Heaven. It is the Five First Saturdays’ Devotion that includes: Confession, rosary, meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and the Holy Mass. Many people from outside of our parish like this devotion. These two devotions are great for vacation time and for the enhancement of spiritual life. The observance of Independence Day is also a good time for vacation and appreciation of our country, that has its own beautiful history. There is a new tendency to reframe the history of America. Traditionally the history of America began in 1776 where 13 colonies claimed their independence from England and this event led to the formation of the United States. The second trend is the “1619 Project”, according to which America came to existence in August 1619 when 20 slaves were brought from Africa and they and their ancestors built the history of our country. I believe that it is God who is the author of all creation and of all history. On this day let us enjoy freedom, prosperity and pray for unity.

God Bless,

Fr. Bogdan

Father Bogdan’s Corner

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At this time, our Daily Mass schedule has changed. This is due to the need for the church to be sanitized after each Mass or service.

There may be certain areas designated for the morning Masses.

Readings for the week of June 28, 2020:

Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 [2a]/Rom 6: 3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42 Monday: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12/Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8 [9a]/Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Ps 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 16bc-17 [23b]/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10cd]/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 20:24-29 Saturday: Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 9b]/Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 [cf. 1]/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 Observances for the week of June 28, 2020:

Sunday: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles Tuesday: The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Wednesday: St. Junípero Serra, Priest Friday: St. Thomas, Apostle Saturday: Independence Day Next Sunday: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time ©LPi

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1ST 9:00 A.M.

No Mass FRIDAY, JULY 3RD 9:00 A.M.

First Friday Mass

wEmily & George Kaspar and their Family SATURDAY, JULY 4TH, 11:30 A.M.

wIn reparation for the sins against the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Monday, June 29th

9:00 a.m. - No Mass

Tuesday, June 30th

9:00 a.m. - No Mass

Wednesday, July 1st

9:00 a.m. - No Mass

Thursday, July 2nd

9:00 a.m.– No Mass

Friday, July 3rd

9:00 a.m.– Mass (First Friday)

Saturday, July 4th

10:45 a.m. - Confession 11:00 a.m. - Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 11:30 a.m. - Mass

3:00 p.m. - Confession 4:00 p.m. - Mass

Sunday, July 5th

8:30 a.m. - Mass 11:00 a.m. - Mass

Mass / Presider

Saturday, July 4th

4:00 p.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz

Sunday, July 5th

8:30 a.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz 11:00 a.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz

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St. Vincent de Paul

PANTRY UPDATE

We hope and pray that all parishioners are staying safe and healthy during this pandemic. While our office has been closed during this pandemic, St. Vincent de Paul has been delivering food along with gas cards to families in need. As we look forward to starting up shortly, we need the following: canned tuna, canned chicken, canned soups, peanut butter- 16 oz. ( please no large ones), jam, rice sides, toothpaste, laundry detergent, hand soap, deodorant, and toilet tissue. When we are able to reopen our office, food distribution will be by appointment only. Also, the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift stores are now open. Thank you for your continued support and pray for peace in our country.

Gospel Reflection on the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

(Adapted from Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families by Karen O’Malley)

Hearing the Word (Matthew 10:37-42): Jesus said to his apostles: “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is righteous will receive a righteous man’s reward. And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple - amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.” Reflecting on the Word: Jesus is very clear. We must love God more than we love our families, more than we love our own lives. This means putting God before all else: family obligations, work, leisure. It means focusing on God at all times instead of confining our love for God to convenient moments. When we love God best, our capacity for love expands. We love everyone better; we lavish our family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors with God’s love - a limitless, patient, unconditional love. What does love mean to you? What does it mean for you to love God more than your family or yourself? How do you show that love? How has God taught you how to love others? God sees all of us differently than we see ourselves. What does it mean to you to have “God’s eyes” when we look at others? How does seeing with God’s eyes change your view of other people? How does seeing with God’s eyes change your view of yourself? Is there something that you need to change in your own life?

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I would like to share some encouragement and prayers written by Steve Givens who wrote a devotional called In the Light of Hope that was inspired by the words of Pope Francis. It spoke to me while experiencing the pandemic that has changed our world. Like the ancient Israelites wandering in the desert, we are a people lost in darkness and searching for a new life. We try to get by on our own devices, but we cannot, no matter how hard we try. So we admit that we need our all-loving God. We recognize the saving grace bestowed upon us by the sacrifice of Jesus, our Savior. Our journey as Christians is a journey of transformation. And the only way to get where we want to go is to know where we begin. We begin in darkness. But there is a light straight ahead. The Light of the World provides us with the “Light of Hope,” and there is a hand to hold that will lead us into it. God of peace, when I watch the news, it’s easy to begin to lose hope. It seems too much to bear, the problems too big to fix. Help me to see your way. Give me the strength and the courage to reach out and do what I can, to offer love and compassion to those I can reach. Amen. God of my hopeful prayers, I often struggle to find you in the commotion of our world. Even in my moments of quiet prayer and worship, I struggle to hear your voice or understand your will. But here’s what I have learned over the years: You are always present when I call out to you, always trying to find me. Instill hope in me, I pray. Allow me to know that you are always there, waiting for me to turn toward you. Amen. God of my vision, I see with eyes of faith because I know no other way. There is nothing else that gives me hope beyond my daily life and struggles. With eyes of faith, I see beyond a tough day and into the possibility of the next. With eyes of faith, I can look beyond everything that’s happening in my life and into the faithful hearts of those who persevere and those who work for change in the world. I choose how I see the world. I choose whether or not I live in hope. And so I choose hope and faith. I choose you, Lord. Amen. God Bless, Sandy Acord Growing Faith ...Engaging Hearts

COVID-19: A Prayer of Solidarity

For all who have contracted the Coronavirus; we pray for care and healing.

For those who are particularly vulnerable; we pray for safety and protection.

For all who experience fear or anxiety; we pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety; we pray for policies that recognize their plight.

For those who do not have adequate health insurance; we pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status; we pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.

For our brothers and sisters around the world; we pray for shared solidarity.

For public officials and decision makers; we pray for wisdom and guidance.

Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing. Be with us, Lord. Amen.

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Act of Spiritual Communion

It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion means uniting one’s self in prayer with Christ’s sacrifice and worshipping Him in His Body and Blood. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen

Updating Parish Records

We have found, during this time of the pandemic, that our parish records need to be updated. Even though many of you may have belonged to St. Edmund or St. Sylvester for many years prior to the opening of St. Faustina your record may be missing vital information. Many calls were made during this time to update you with information. If you did not receive a phone call from a team of our parishioners or a robo call from Fr. Bogdan, then we do not have a current phone number for you. Many of you now only have cell phones and no longer have a home phone. Please take a few minutes and fill out the form below. We are also asking for an email address. We have no plans at this time to use it, however, we never know what tomorrow will bring. Our robo calls are sent out using the parish phone number. Hopefully, we will never encounter a situation like we have for the past several months again. Thank you for your time. Name:_______________________________ Address:______________________________ City: ________________________________ Zip Code: _____________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Email:________________________________ Please write legibly. This form can be mailed, dropped in the collection or returned to the office when we reopen or if you would like send us an email at stfaustina@comcast.net

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Please pray for those in our parish family in prolonged sickness:

Norma Angeleri Samantha Beattie Carl Diegel Ray Dominic Dorothy Gietzen Norm Laprise Jim Lewis Chris Liebetreu Francine Lorentz Kerry Markiewicz Patrick Martin Ellen Nawrocki Ray Nawrocki Luciana Purtill Ed Ryntz Mary Ryntz Gloria Sadocha Mary Stefko Cyndy Vitale Fred Walny Magdalen Webster Gary Whyte Dolores Zrepskey

ST. FAUSTINA CHURCH

14025 TWELVE MILE ROAD WARREN, MI 48088

OFFICE: 586-772-2720 FAX: 586-772-5576

Email: stfaustina@comcast.net Website: stfaustinawarren.org submit bulletin articles to:

bulletin.stfaustina@comcast.net

PARISH STAFF

Pastor………………………..…Rev. Bogdan Milosz Office Mgr/Secretary…..Linda Reiterman

Director of Music Matthew Zinser

mzinsermusicdir@gmail.com Phone: 772-2720 Ext. 106

Director of Religious Education and

Confirmation Coordinator Sandy Acord

sandyjacord@gmail.com Phone: 773-9220 Ext. 111

MASSES

Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Holy Days: 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION by appointment

Registration

Parishioners may register in person, by phone, or online.

Baptism

At least one parent needs to be registered, active and a practicing Catholic for at least six months. Baptisms are the second Sunday of the month. A Baptismal Preparation Class is required for both parents and godparents. The church requires that at least one of the godparents be an active and practicing Catholic. For more information call the Parish Office.

Marriages

Arrange at least six months in advance.

Communion Calls

Pastoral Staff members visit the sick in the hospital when possible and take Communion to the sick and homebound regularly. Names of the sick should be reported to the Parish Office.

Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson……………………. Gary Zilli (586) 675-0073

Vice Chairperson………………..Pat Fredlund (586) 219-5040 Recording Sec…………...………Vacant

Members-at-Large Sandra Schramm……(586) 776-4092 Edward Ryntz…….....(586) 573-3849 George Eichorn……..(586) 596-1282 Renee Warrick……….(586) 939-4746 Christian Service Chairs Joannie Matiyow (586) 293-9273 Education Chair Open Worship Chair Roberto Rossi (586) 558-7167 Non-Voting Representatives Vicariate Representatives Reverend Bogdan Milosz Linda Reiterman Evangelization Chair Open

Finance Council Jim McKnight- Chairperson (586) 663-7081 Joe Kozlo - Vice Chairperson (586) 754-6138 Wayne Cupolo Mary Lou Krzyminski Richard Rosati Hon. Kathy Tocco Parish Organizations & Ministers (St. Faustina) Knights of Columbus...Dave Ziskie...(586) 601-4931 Seniors……..………...Norma Rea…(586) 285-1428 Ushers…….…..Charles Gietzen, Jr. .(586) 775-1729 Counseling…….…...…..Gary Zilli…(586) 675-0073 St. Vincent de Paul…Joan Theisen…(586) 773-9231

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Sandy Acord at (586) 773-9220 or send an email to sandyjacord@gmail.com. St. Faustina is extending a personal invitation to you so that we can help with your spiritual needs. If you have been baptized and have made your First Holy Communion, please contact Sandy to inquire about Confirmation.

Report Abuse

The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages individuals to report clergy sexual abuse of minors and others - no matter when the abuse occurred. Individuals may contact local law enforcement authorities and/or they may report to the Archdiocese of Detroit by calling the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (866) 343-8055 or by emailing vac@aod.org. In addition, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office can be contacted at its toll-free reporting hotline at (844) 324-3374 or by email at aginvestigations@michigan.gov.

More information about the Archdiocese’s efforts to address abuse may be found at protect.aod.org.

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