Most loving Virgin , Mother of Our Lord and

Queen of Heaven, through your holy prayers,

confirm within our souls the strength of your

Divine Son that we may bear with patience the

uneasiness, the disquiets, the difficulties that we

today face.

Direct us in our prayers before your Divine Son

for the health and well-being of our families and

friends..

Prayers for all of those wh7 ef jo have fallen into

sickness..

For the healing of their bodies, souls and spirits.

We place our trust in your intercession, in your

guidance.

Pray that your Son may shelter us in His Divine

and Holy Love now and always and forever and

ever. AMEN

With holy anticipation and grateful joy,

Old St. Mary’s will resume public Masses

on Tuesday, March 19, 2020.

Please see a letter on page 3 from

Archbishop Vigneron

Old St. Mary’s, now in its 185th year of faith and service to God’s people, and served by the Holy Ghost Fathers since 1893, extends a warm welcome to all!

In his First Letter, St. Peter proclaims to the faithful: Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence. In St. John’s Gospel, Jesus professes to His followers that He will ask the Father, Who will give them an Advocate to strengthen their faith — a Spirit of Truth, Whom the world cannot accept. The Scripture passage from the Acts of the Apostles demonstrates the power of the Holy Spirit released to believers in Christ. The Holy Spirit moves faith-filled stewards to profess Truth in support of Catholic teaching against all attacks on life, marriage, and other moral issues embraced by today’s secular society. Learn more about these Truths through Michigan Right to Life at www.rtl.org, the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) at www.ewtn.com, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

OLD ST. MARY’S CHURCH PAGE 2 DETROIT, MICHIGAN

A PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Creator of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and join us in thanking you for all of your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.

Members of our Parish Family… Ruby Ashley, Nickole Bazger, Jackie Brown, Gerry Conover, Brian Dean, Jean-Claude Elie, Fr. Wayne Epperley, Teresa Galea, Peggy Graf, Dan Jones, Shirley Krol, Sharon Lesnau, Fred Lewis, John McCabe, Brian McCafferty, James Santo, Kathleen Sullivan, Bernadine Teipel, Valerie Wise

Friends and Family of Parishioners… Alexandra Bateau, Mary Beagan, Eli Beard, Mary Breeding, Chuck Callawaert, Anthony Cairo, Barbara Cella, Stella Chalanick, Robert Chapman, Daniel Cleary, Joe Cottone, Matthew Czerniak, Barry Ellerholz, Justine Fisher, Susan Gallagher, Tom Grossman, Tanya Hardike, Gerald Hodges, Marie Jarbo, Suham Jarbo, Colleen Jidov, Lucas Stanley Koch, Gerard Kostanecki, Kuriakose Mani, Mark McCubbin, Verna Meinershagen, Kimberley MiCallef, Mel Morabito, Jim Navin, Jamison Paling, Joanne Popelka, Patricia Ramirez, Cathy Roach, Nazar & Elsie Sadik, Katherine Samaha, Larry Schott, Charles Schultz, Anthony Skeltis, Tommy Slayton, Suzy Stockmann, Carmen Tabone, Christy Thomas, Nancy Thornton, Tom VanArsdale, Susan Vessle, Courtney Walker,

Sunday, May 17: Sixth Sunday of Easter

Tony Shaughnessy by Jack & Peg Shaughnessy

Stanley Majka by Ron Majka

Intentions of Patrick Zelenak by

Michelle Pierron

Lisa Maria Porstman-van Gils by Mom & Dad

Monday, May 18: St. John I, Pope and Martyr

52nd Ann of Ordination for

Fr. Lee Moreeuw, CPPS

7th Ann of Ordination for Fr. Patrick Gonyeau

Tuesday, May 19: Easter Weekday

12:15 Birthday Blessings for Joseph Heimiller by

Kathy Heimiller

Wednesday, May 20: St. Bernadine of Siena, Priest

12:15 Glenda Crites by Dick Miller

Thursday, May 21: St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest,

and Companions, Martyrs

12:15 Gerald Wojtala by the Woodside Family

For the Church & all Priests by Maggie Nohra

Friday, May 22: St. Rita of Cascia, Religious

12:15 Gloria Williams by Kathy & Dick Miller

Saturday, May 23: Easter Weekday

12:15 Irene Mylenek by Paul Mylenek

5:30 Intentions of our Parishioners

Sunday, May 24: The Ascension of the Lord

8:30

6th Wedding Anniversary for Gregory & Julie

Jones by Michelle Pierron

Poor Souls in Purgatory by a Gibson

10:00 Frank and Margaret Roche by the Family

12:00

Lisa Maria Porstman-van Gils by Mom & Dad

All Mass intentions will be prayed for during

private Masses offered by our priests.

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit

of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.

Amen.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 3 MAY 17, 2020

First Friday of the Month Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Every Friday is a remembrance of the death of our Lord on the cross. Catholics are strongly encouraged to remember this saving action by doing some kind of penance or outward expression of prayer every Friday of our life. In our parish, the First Friday of the month is observed with Holy Mass at 12:15 and concludes with a 7 pm High Mass in the Extraordinary (Tridentine) form. The Most Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the Altar after the 12:15 Mass, when the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is recited and moments of silence is observed. Adoration of Jesus concludes with Benediction at 2:30. The next First Friday is June 5, 2020 Please join us!

May 12, 2020 Dear brothers and sisters, I write today to share some measure of hope during this difficult time of pandemic and social distancing. In recent weeks, we have watched with relief as our State of Michigan gradually opened to select businesses and activities, with prudent precautions firmly in place to prevent a severe “second wave” of the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with this gradual reopening of our society, it is necessary that we make similar arrangements within our local Church to allow once again for the communal celebration of Holy Mass, which at its core is the most “essential” activity known to our world. In these liturgical directives you will see details for the return to public Mass on May 19, 2020. The most important category of individuals to participate at Mass at this time should be those preparing to enter the Catholic Church in the weeks ahead. These directives will need strict adherence for all public liturgies, including weddings, funerals, and baptisms. The Mass you may attend in the weeks ahead will look and feel quite different from the Mass you remember from two months ago. It will be imperative for all of us – pastors, parish staff, volunteers, and all the faithful – to work together during these times. The pandemic is not over and safety precautions must be followed in order to promote the continued health and safety of everyone in our community. Additionally I am sharing with you updated liturgical guidelines, which have been assembled by the COVID-19 Liturgical Committee. These guidelines have taken into account expert advice from the medical community, liturgical experts, and public health leaders. They are meant to assist pastors and the faithful in safely participating in Holy Mass while maintaining the sound health precautions counseled by health and government officials. Through it all, we must remember that this virus does not discriminate between gatherings; a group gathered for sacred worship is not immune by the merits of its gathering. It is only through our careful observance of these precautions that we make it possible to resume public Mass. For more information about all these guidelines and other resources, please visit www.aod.org/emergencyresponse. When this pandemic began, I directed priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit to suspend all public Masses as we assessed the situation and explored a safe way to bring Christ to the people, both through the Word of God and the Sacraments. This was an unfortunate but necessary decision in light of the severity of the pandemic and the number of unknowns associated with this new and deadly virus. Know that I have prayed during this time for you, the faithful of southeast Michigan, especially during my private and live streamed Masses. I pray you have felt the loving comfort of Christ as you awaited the day you could return to his Real Presence in the Eucharist. And I rejoice with you and thank God today as we move toward the gradual reopening of our parish communities. Asking the continued intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes, I remain, Sincerely yours in Christ, The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron Archbishop of Detroit

Old St. Mary’s Served since 1893 by the Holy Spirit Fathers (Spiritans)

646 Monroe Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226-2935

(313) 961-8711

FAX (313) 961-4994

Email: rectory@oldstmarysdetroit.com

Our website is www.oldstmarysdetroit.com

Rev. Wayne Epperley, C.S.Sp. Pastor

Rev. LeRoy Moreeuw, C.PP.S. (In residence)

Randy Bowers, Operations Manager

Patricia Gonyeau, Administrative Assistant

Ken Marchetti, Bookkeeper

Knights of Columbus Council 305, Grand Knight Andy Assenmacher

Finance Council Members:

Gerald Conover, Martin Critchell, Neil Barnes, Gerald Gruska

Pastoral Council President: Dr. Michelle Pierron Pastoral Council Members:

Andrew Assenmacher, Micki Czerniak, Beth Dziekan, Seema Erskine, Gerald Gruska, Dick Miller,

Garrett O’Donohue, Patrick Zelenak

ORDER OF SERVICES

Sunday Masses: Vigil Mass 5:30 p.m. (Saturday),

8:30 a.m., 10:00 (Latin), & 12:00 noon

Holy Day Masses: (except Christmas & Easter)

12:15 p.m. & as announced

Daily Masses: Monday through Saturday; 12:15 p.m.

Confessions: Weekdays, before the 12:15 Mass

Saturday, 5:10 to 5:30 and Sunday, 15 minutes before each Mass

MATRIMONY

Marriage Inquires: rbowers@oldstmarysdetroit.com

The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

The First Sorrowful Mystery– The Agony in the Garden

Jesus comes with his disciples to Gethsemani: “Stay here, while I go yonder and pray.” Entering the garden with Peter, James, and John, Jesus prays, “My soul is sorrowful unto death.” Jesus sees the sins of all mankind, whose guilt He has taken upon Himself. He sees the wrath of the Father which His sufferings must appease. So great is his anguish that His sweat becomes as drops of blood falling to the ground. An angel appears to Him from heaven to strengthen Him. “Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet, not My will but Yours be done.” Finding the disciples asleep: “Could you not watch one hour with me?” Jesus is betrayed by Judas, cruelly bound and led away. Father, by the merits of the agony of Jesus in the Garden, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Spiritual Fruit: God’s Will Be Done

The Second Sorrowful Mystery– The Scourging at the Pillar

Jesus is taken before the High Priest where He is falsely accused, buffeted and insulted. The Jewish leaders take Jesus before Pilate, for only he can impose the death penalty. The robber, Barabbas, is preferred to Jesus. Pilate can “find no cause in Him”, yet to appease the Jews, he orders Jesus to be scourged. The scourge is made of leather thongs to which are attached small sharp bones. Jesus is bound to a pillar and cruelly scourged until His whole body is covered with deep wounds. The Lamb of God offers His suffering for the sins of mankind. Jesus suffers so much in His sacred flesh to satisfy, especially, for sins of the flesh. The prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: “He was wounded for our iniquities, He was bruised for our sins.” Father, by the merits of Jesus in this painful scourging, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Spiritual Fruit: Purity

The Third Sorrowful Mystery– The Crowning with Thorns

Pilate asks, “Are You a king?” Jesus answers: “I am a King, but My kingdom is not of this world.” In the praetorium, the soldiers place an old purple robe on Jesus in mockery of His claim to be a king. They fashion a crown out of thorns, and forcefully press it down upon His head. In His bound hands they place a reed, as a sceptre, in mockery of His kingship. Kneeling before Him in derision, they spit on Him, and cry out: “Hail, King of the Jews!” Taking the reed from His hand they strike Him on the head, driving the thorns more deeply into His scalp. Pilate brings Jesus before the people, hoping His pitiful sight will soften them: “Behold the man!” Their response: “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” Our Blessed Lord submitted to this terrible humiliation to make reparation for our pride. Father, by the merits of this painful humiliation, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Spiritual Fruit: Reign of Christ in Our Hearts

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery– Jesus Carrying of the Cross One condemned to death by crucifixion is forced to carry the cross to the place of execution.

The suffering of Jesus is intense as the cross is laid on His bruised and wounded back and shoulders. Weak and exhausted from loss of blood, lack of food and rest, Jesus falls three times under the cross. Jesus meets His afflicted Mother causing untold anguish in the Hearts of Son and Mother. The countenance of Jesus is disfigured with blood and sweat, with dust and spittle. Veronica wipes His face, leaving on her towel the image of His countenance. Fearing that Jesus might die on the way, the soldiers force Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross behind Jesus. Jesus speaks to weeping women: “Weep not for Me, but for yourselves and your children.” “If anyone is to be My disciple, let him take up his cross and follow Me.” Father, by the merits of this painful journey to Calvary, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Spiritual Fruit: Patient Bearing of Trials The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery– the Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

The hands and feet of Jesus are nailed to the cross in the presence of His afflicted Mother. “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” “This day you will be with Me in paradise.” “Woman, behold your son. Son, behold your Mother.” “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” “I thirst.” “It is finished.” “Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit.” The side of Jesus is pierced with a lance. His body is taken down and placed in the arms of His Mother. Father, by the merits of the crucifixion and death of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Spiritual Fruit: Pardoning of Injuries