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St. Joseph Parish The Vigil October 14th, 2018 ROONEY TUNES: GATHER THEM HOME: There are many reasons why a person or a family is reluctant to part with the ashes of a loved one. The thought of giving up the mortal remains of the loved, one who has died, can itself be a separaon too much for some to bear. I suspect that most of us have a tendency to cling. During the funeral liturgy, the Church aempts to address that tendency. When blessing the final resng place of the deceased the priest/deacon reminds us that: ‘the grave cannot break the bonds of friendship which have been forged during the course of this life…” Death has been conquered in the death and Resurrecon of Jesus Christ! Death has been robbed of its sng! Death no longer rules with a reign of terror! Another reason some people hold on to the ashes is financial. The Archdiocese of Detroit Cemeteries is seeking to address this parcular difficulty. “Gather Them Home” is a no-cost mission of the Archdiocese to properly lay to rest the cre- mains of all loved ones who have gone before us. For more informaon and to reserve a spot for your loved one go to www.gatherthemhome.org or call 734.285.2155. There will be three sites where Mass and Commial Services will be celebrated on All Souls Day (2nd November): Holy Sepulchre, Southfield, Our Lady of Hope, Brownstown and St. Joseph’s, Monroe. If you have cremains at home, please give thought to properly laying your loved one to rest. MONTH OF REMEMBERANCE: Tradionally, November is the month the Church’s liturgy gives parcular focus to praying for our dead. Many parishes have a rite for remembering those who have died over the past year. My own thinking is ‘why just the past year?’ My hope is that our parish will spend this November remembering our dead, no maer how long ago they may have died. I’m asking you, for this November to bring a photograph of your deceased loved ones to church. Throughout November the photographs will be displayed on the altar of the Blessed Sacrament. When you bring the photo, please make sure to have your name and contact informaon on the back of it. If you have any quesons, please call the parish office: 734.676.9082. PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: For the last couple of weeks the parish staff has been asking us to sign up to have our photo taken for the parish pictorial directory. I’ve menoned it myself a couple of mes. That directory is a great tool in helping the pastor and pastoral staff to get to know you! Some folks just won’t do it! If you don’t have a major objecon to having your photo in the directory, please take the me to sign up. The company will begin taking photos this week. TRUNK OR TREAT: Next Friday 26th October at 6:30pm, the parish will again host a Trunk or Treat evening for the children in the parish center parking lot.. The Lord alone knows what kind of weather we’ll be having! Hope you’ll take the me to bring the kids for an evening of fun. Hope to see you there! I’m thinking that the altar servers are geng the hang of my quirks at Mass. They are doing a great job at ancipang my every move! They’ll even tell you which hand gestures indi- cate the ‘epiclesis’ and what that word means - if that doesn’t impress you, I’m not sure what will! Have a blessed week. Stephen Rooney.

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St. Joseph Parish The Vigil October 14th, 2018

ROONEY TUNES: GATHER THEM HOME: There are many reasons why a person or a family is reluctant to part with the ashes of a loved one. The thought of giving up the mortal remains of the loved, one who has died, can itself be a separation too much for some to bear. I suspect that most of us have a tendency to cling. During the funeral liturgy, the Church attempts to address that tendency. When blessing the final resting place of the deceased the priest/deacon reminds us that: ‘the grave cannot break the bonds of friendship which have been forged during the course of this life…” Death has been conquered in the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ! Death has been robbed of its sting! Death no longer rules with a reign of terror! Another reason some people hold on to the ashes is financial. The Archdiocese of Detroit Cemeteries is seeking to address this particular difficulty. “Gather Them Home” is a no-cost mission of the Archdiocese to properly lay to rest the cre-mains of all loved ones who have gone before us. For more information and to reserve a spot for your loved one go to www.gatherthemhome.org or call 734.285.2155. There will be three sites where Mass and Committal Services will be celebrated on All Souls Day (2nd November): Holy Sepulchre, Southfield, Our Lady of Hope, Brownstown and St. Joseph’s, Monroe. If you have cremains at home, please give thought to properly laying your loved one to rest. MONTH OF REMEMBERANCE: Traditionally, November is the month the Church’s liturgy gives particular focus to praying for our dead. Many parishes have a rite for remembering those who have died over the past year. My own thinking is ‘why just the past year?’ My

hope is that our parish will spend this November remembering our dead, no matter how long ago they may have died. I’m asking you, for this November to bring a photograph of your deceased loved ones to church. Throughout November the photographs will be displayed on the altar of the Blessed Sacrament. When you bring the photo, please make sure to have your name and contact information on the back of it. If you have any questions, please call the parish office: 734.676.9082. PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: For the last couple of weeks the parish staff has been asking us to sign up to have our photo taken for the parish pictorial directory. I’ve mentioned it myself a couple of times. That directory is a great tool in helping the pastor and pastoral staff to get to know you! Some folks just won’t do it! If you don’t have a major objection to having your photo in the directory, please take the time to sign up. The company will begin taking photos this week. TRUNK OR TREAT: Next Friday 26th October at 6:30pm, the parish will again host a Trunk or Treat evening for the children in the parish center parking lot.. The Lord alone knows what kind of weather we’ll be having! Hope you’ll take the time to bring the kids for an evening of fun. Hope to see you there! I’m thinking that the altar servers are getting the hang of my quirks at Mass. They are doing a great job at anticipating my every move! They’ll even tell you which hand gestures indi-cate the ‘epiclesis’ and what that word means - if that doesn’t impress you, I’m not sure what will! Have a blessed week. Stephen Rooney.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 2 TRENTON, MICHIGAN

Our Sanctuary Lamp

Burns this week for the Intention of:

Robert and Irene Stepanski,

Requested by Family

Recently Added To Our Prayers: John Biedenbach

Recently Deceased:

George Granger, Leonard Rozdoske, Sr, Laurence

Szubeczak, & Armand Gravina

Mass Intentions

Saturday, October 13th 4:30pm Paul Henninger, req by the Henninger Family Sunday, October 14th 8:00am People of the Parish 10:00am Violet Gorno, req by Family 12:00pm Deagen, Veretta, & Richmond, req by Jeanine Pitrone Monday, October 15th 8:30am Mass at St. Timothy Tuesday, October 16th 8:30am Eileen Gurisko, req by Bernie Waskiewicz Wednesday, October 17th 8:30am Mass at St. Timothy Thursday, October 18th 8:30am Mass at St. Timothy Friday, October 19th 8:30am Nora Martin Saturday, October 20th 4:30pm Edwin Grzesik, req by Family Sunday, October 21st 8:00am Jeanette Gogola, req by Family 10:00am People of the Parish 12:00pm Deceased members of the Dolce Family, req by Anita Kane & Family

Schedule of Ministers ~ Saturday October 20th & Sunday October 21st 4:30 P.M 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.

Coordinators Marcella Miklos Jan Bradybaugh

Pam Livernois Nancy Ditzhazy

Cindy Towe

Lectors Mary Beth Revesz Ed Revesz

Rebecca Dioso Bill Jasman

Laurie Gilbert Don Ciofani

Maire Corless Lisa Glines

Eucharistic Ministers

Chris Mathews Bernie Waskiewicz

Frank Toth Dian Carmichael

Patricia Migiel

Kyle Stack Ken Livernois Melanie Orr Tom Neckel

Kathy Harvey

Michelle Karl Sharon Raspbury

Mike Flattery Nancy Ditzhazy Barb Bainbridge

Tricia Mohr HELP NEEDED

Sue Clinton Mary Marquardt Tom Neubecker Fran Christopher HELP NEEDED

Altar Servers Theodore Campbell HELP NEEDED

Will Taylor Brooklynn Taylor

Nino Dioso

Sydney Czopek Abby Loger

Reece Francisco

Alysa Vassar Bella Chiles

Robbie Chiles

Christ Cleaners October 15th

TEAM 3

Tom and Pat Wollney, Don Ciofani, Mike

Plackowski, Maggie Tucker, Larry & Michele

Furnier, Jane Pollock

Linen Cleaners Oct14th~Cathy Gilbert Oct 21st~Sandy Burczyk Oct28th~Dora McLeish

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 3 TRENTON, MICHIGAN

Reverence Every Person

Today, October 14th at the Vatican, Pope Francis will be celebrating the canonization of a new saint, Oscar Romero. If you know anything about his life, then you know that Oscar Romero underwent a dra-matic transformation that was deeply personal and spiritual. He had been a bookish quiet man. Yet, after being appointed Archbishop of El Salvador he became a champion of the poor and oppressed. In our Gospel reading today, Jesus challenges the “rich young man” to give up all he owns so that no ob-stacle will prevent him from follow-ing Jesus. Money and material pos-sessions are not the only obstacles which prevent people from being able to follow Jesus. For Archbishop Oscar Romero, an entire transfor-mation of his ministry, personality, comfort level, and approach would need to happen for him to really follow where Jesus was leading him. Like the rich young man, Romero felt Jesus challenging him to be-friend the poor and helpless; where the rich young man could not mus-ter the strength to make such a change in his life, the shy and soft spoken archbishop jumped into the terrible problems faced by his coun-trymen. His country was sliding into a hor-

rific violent civil war when Romero became archbishop, which made him the highest ranking Church leader in their nation. He wanted to promote order and calm, in cooper-ation with the government, but the government was unofficially con-ducting a reign of terror that target-ed innocent villagers along with stu-dent protesters, and the militaristic rebel forces. At one point Romero gave an account of how, over a three year period, 50 priests had been attacked and 6 priests killed, many nuns were persecuted, hun-dreds of thousands of ordinary Catholics were arrested or mur-dered, Catholic schools, radio sta-tions, and institutions were targeted or bombed. The archbishop was speaking difficult truths at a time when the government was hiding behind deceptions and denials. A showdown was brewing between the government of El Salvador and Archbishop Oscar Romero. It seemed like a script out of a Holly-wood movie, one man with nothing but the cross and his faith against an empire of money, guns, soldiers, prisons, and bureaucracy, …but this time not a movie, instead real life. And, he did not back down. Romero had been profoundly affected by the murder of his friend and fellow priest which occurred just a few short weeks after he be-came archbishop. Romero realized what the government was doing and that someone had to stand up and speak out against the govern-ment repression, on behalf of all those imprisoned, killed, abducted, tortured, and silenced. His ministry and homilies focused on stopping the poverty, injustice, assassina-tions, and torture of thousands of ordinary people. His radio program

had the largest listening audience in the entire country. That’s when the government knew it had to kill him. Sadly, we people of the United States are part of this story. Archbishop Romero wrote a letter asking President Jimmy Carter not to send any more guns to the El Sal-vador government but he ignored this request. A United States mili-tary facility here in our country (formerly called The School of the Americas) trained paramilitary groups from the El Salvador govern-ment on how to torture, destabilize, and terrorize the El Salvador popu-lation. This was our tax dollars at work. Oscar Romero had gone from a frag-ile quiet pastor to a fearless out-spoken social activist and now to saint. He was shot and killed in 1980 while celebrating Mass. Many Latin American people (and some others around the world) immedi-ately considered him a saint. But, certain Vatican officials and bishops who had their eyes more on politics than religion decided to stall and smother the process of a sainthood cause for Romero. Pope John Paul II decided not to intervene, and there-by allowed the sainthood cause to simply drift. Then Pope Francis, a man who came from South America where Romero was well known, re-ignited the process and now Oscar Romero is becoming a canonized saint of the Catholic Church. I very highly recommend seeing the 1989 movie called Romero which details many of the events during his time as archbishop. ..continued on page 4

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Faith Formation Corner

October is upon us as evidenced in the beautiful change in the scenery around us. It’s easy to get caught up in the challenges that face each of us on a daily basis. We find ourselves back in the routine of school, sports, and other obligations that can take away from our rest and relaxation. Remember to take time with God, for yourself and family. The beautiful weather that October brings can help us with that reconnection!

Over the past few weeks our 9th graders have attended their Confirmation Retreat. It’s was a time for reflection as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Hurley will preside at their celebration of Confirmation on October 27 at the 4:30pm Mass. Please pray for them as they enter this last leg of their formal religious education. A First Reconciliation/Communion Parent Meeting will be held in the Church on October 15 at 6:30pm or October 16 at 5:30pm. A Parent and Student meeting for 8th Grade Confirmation will be held in the Church on October 22 at 6:30pm or October 23 at 5:30pm. Both meetings are for both the School and Faith Formation program. School Families are welcome to attend either nights meeting. Dennae Petrlich, Director of Faith Formation [email protected]

It is powerful, disturbing, inspiring, and shows exactly why he truly deserved the title of saint. This movie is rated R and contains scenes of violence that may be difficult to watch. Still, the passion of Oscar Romero mirrors the salvific suffering of Jesus Himself.

Peace and Blessings, Scott Anastasia

**Reminder- baked goods and all desserts which are donated for use at the All Saints soup kitchen must be store bought or must be “cooked” in a certified kitchen and labeled as such. Also, health department requirements demand that any additions to the meal prepared by our certified cook are approved by her before they arrive at the soup kitchen. If you would like to bake cookies, cakes, or other desserts in our certified St. Joseph kitchen with a group of others please call our cook, Jillian Shimko at 734-692-8801. Likewise, if you want to add any edible item to our prepared meal please call Jillian before the soup

kitchen date. Our next trip is OCT 24. **Reminder- if you would like to join the kind and generous ladies who wash the sacred linens for our celebration of the Mass please call and give your name to Rosemary Scafidi at 734-379-9048. And if you would like to be put on the list to receive a phone call or email reminder to donate bread, milk, or dessert whenever we serve a meal at the soup kitchen, then also please call and give your name to Rosemary Scafidi.

Reverence Every Person Continued...

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 5 TRENTON, MICHIGAN

Trunk or Treat

Unleash the Gospel

The Word Made Flesh By the Holy Spirit's descent upon the Blessed Virgin Mary, the eternal Word has taken on flesh: the invisible God is now able to be seen with our eyes, heard with our ears, even touched with our hands (cf. 1 Jn 1:1). So in this age of the new covenant the Creator communicates himself to us through the created means he himself has chosen. In our efforts to unleash the Gospel, we proceed with the firm conviction that the Holy Spirit brings about life-changing encounters with the Lord Jesus in his Mystical Body the Church, particularly in fellowship with one another, in Sacred Scripture, in the Sacrament of Recon-ciliation, and most especially in the Holy Eucharist. This section has a rich explanation of the beautiful ways that the Lord provides for us to experience a deep relationship with Him. Please take some time to read this section of the document. It can be found at https://www.unleashthegospel.org/unleash-the-gospel.html#wordmadeflesh Reflective Question: How do I respond to God's invitation to a deeper relationship ?

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Join us on October 26th at the parish office parking lot at 6:30pm for our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat! If you would like to decorate your vehicle and hand out can-dy for this fun event, please email either: [email protected] or [email protected] and let us know what type of vehicle you have. Also, we are accepting donations of candy for us to hand out during the event.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 6 TRENTON, MICHIGAN

St Joseph Sports

St Joseph School

The regular season ended last weekend for Cardinal volleyball and all three teams played very exciting matches. Varsity had a very tough match with Cabrini, losing in two sets. The following day, the Cardinals hosted Sacred Heart and won the match 2-0. The Varsity's record stands at 8-5 overall and are looking forward to the CYO playoffs.

JV#1 was very active with a home and home series with Cabrini. At Cabrini, the Cardinals lost the first set, and came back to take the second. The third set was close and Cabrini came away with the win. The home match was a mirror image of the away match. Cardinals got down big early in the first set and trailed Cabrini going to the second. The sec-ond set was all Cardinals setting up a third deciding set which was close all the way through. But in the end Cabrini won the third set by a slim two points. The following day the Cardinals won all three sets against Sacred Heart to end the year on a high note. JV1 finishes with a league record of 4-2 and an overall record of 9-4 with 3 of the 4 losses to Cabrini. Congratulates to Chelsie Gore and her team for a great season. The girls showed alot of heart all year and got better each week.

JV#2 had the best weekend of the season, playing back to back days, away and home against St. Anthony. The girls won their first and second games of the season and played great. JV2 finishes the year on a high note with an overall record of 2-10. But they always came to each game with enthusiasm and celebrated when their teammates got their first serve in play or had a great return. Congratulations to coaches Gretchen Rensi and Emily Campbell for helping this team get better each week.

Cardinal soccer lost their only game of the week to Holy Trinity, 3-0. The Cardinals enter the Monroe CYO post season tournament this week. Tim Mullahy St. Joseph Trenton Athletic Director 734-507-0521

We can’t believe the end of the first semester is almost here! Last week we finished IOWA testing, so this week we are settling back into our normal daily routine. We are busy reading Tuck Everlasting, learning about forces in motion, and sacramentals – signs of God’s love.

In science the students are learning how forces and motion are part of our everyday life. We are learning about velocity, force, equilibrium, inertia, and acceleration. They have had to learn several formulas for their science test and are quickly learning that math is a big part of science. I am very proud of what they have learned so far! In religion the students are learning about sacramentals and how they help us become closer to God. These sacramentals include blessings, sacred objects, and sacred actions. What are some things that remind you of God, your Catholic faith, or the Church?

Blessings, Mrs. Searls Grade 5

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 7 TRENTON, MICHIGAN

Daily Readings and Reflections

October 14th TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME A modest proposal

Jonathan Swift set his 18th-century readers on fire when he “modestly”

suggested that poverty in Ireland could be ended if the Irish would but resolve to eat their children. This gro-tesque recommendation was neither

serious nor a joke, but something else: a wake-up call to the plight of the des-perate. When Jesus offers his modest proposal of total renunciation of our property, we’re left in the same boat as Swift’s audience. Is Jesus serious or

kidding? What is he saying about what’s most vital for life? Can’t we

follow him—and drag all our cool stuff along?

Today's readings: Wisdom 7:7-11; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 (143).

“Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor . . . then come, follow me.”

October 15th

MEMORIAL OF TERESA OF JESUS, VIR-GIN, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

Be bold in prayer A sampling from Saint Teresa of Ávila’s

autobiography (completed in 1565) reveals her bold, brilliant, and utterly endearing approach to prayer: “I had

quite lost trust in myself and was plac-ing all my confidence in God. I believe I

told Him then that I would not rise from that spot until He had granted

me what I was beseeching. I feel sure that this did me good, for from that

time onward I began to improve.” Te-resa was fearless in her demand for

God’s attention as she worked her way toward divine union. Be brave today

and let the Holy Spirit with Teresa’s aid teach you what to say as you pray.

Today's readings: Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1;

Luke 11:29-32 (467). “At the preaching of Jonah they re-

pented, and there is something great-er than Jonah here.”

October 16th

MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE, VIR-GIN

Set your heart on fire Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque had a deep and abiding devotion to the Sa-cred Heart of Jesus, which is often de-picted as a heart on fire and pierced

with a crown of thorns. For Margaret Mary, this image was a reminder of the very real suffering and sacrifices Jesus made out of unending love for us. Call to mind the Sacred Heart the

next time you are having a difficult day and need a reminder of the intensity

of God’s love for you. There is nothing that can keep you from receiving

God’s healing embrace except your own will to do so. Today's readings:

Galatians 5:1-6; Luke 11:37-41 (468). “Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are

filled with plunder and evil.”

October 17th MEMORIAL OF IGNATIUS OF ANTI-

OCH, BISHOP, MARTYR Everyone is welcome

If it weren’t for Saint Ignatius of Anti-och (c. 50-107), who way back in the

first century used the word catholic in his description of the early church,

what might our church be called to-day? Catholic works because it speaks to the unity and the diversity that con-

tinues to make the church universal for all people of all times and all plac-

es. That ours is the church of the apos-tles and those who followed them, like

Ignatius, is both reassuring and chal-lenging. Today savor the richness of

our universal church. Today's readings:

Galatians 5:18-25; Luke 11:42-46 (469).

“You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift

one finger to touch them."

October 18th FEAST OF LUKE, EVANGELIST

Shared meals are doubly blessed We probably think of the Last Supper as the moment when Jesus made all meals sacred. But, according to Saint

Luke, whose feast we celebrate today, nearly every meal Jesus ate was a radi-cal act of love. He sat down with any-one and everyone: saints and sinners,

Pharisees and prostitutes. Dorothy Day understood Jesus’ actions this way:

“We cannot love God unless we love each other, and to love each other we must know each other in the breaking of the bread. . . . Heaven is a banquet and life is a banquet, too, even with a crust, where there is companionship.

Love comes with community.”

Today's readings: 2 Timothy 4:10-17b; Luke 10:1-9 (661). "Remain in the same house, eating and

drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves to be paid.”

October 19th

MEMORIAL OF JOHN DE BRÉBEUF AND ISAAC JOGUES, PRIESTS, AND

COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Give your all

The Jesuit Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues came to North America

largely to convert as many members of the Huron tribe to the Catholic faith as possible. The story of the encounter of these men with the indigenous people had consequences for both sides. But

their lives and deaths watered the seeds of faith, as the blood of martyrs often does, and helped bring Catholi-

cism to this continent. Remember their courage and perseverance the

next time you are called upon to make a sacrifice.

Today's readings: Ephesians 1:11-14; Luke 12:1-7 (471). “Even the hairs of your head have all

been counted. Do not be afraid.”

October20th MEMORIAL OF PAUL OF THE CROSS,

PRIEST Wait for your answer

While a young man, Saint Paul of the Cross was unsure which direction his

life should take—a military or business career? Marriage? Then one day he

was listening to a homily on the suffer-ings of Jesus, and it all made sense to

him: He would redirect his life to bring others the message of God’s love ex-

pressed in Christ’s Passion. He desired to form a community of the like-

minded to pursue this mission, but he had to wait more than two decades—years he spent as a hospital chaplain and traveling preacher—before the

church officially gave him permission to found a religious order, the Passion-ists. It can take time to find one’s call-

ing and be confirmed in it. But the satisfaction is worth the wait.

Today's readings: Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 12:8-12 (472). “The Holy Spirit will teach you at that

moment what you should say."

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For Our Military Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for their selfless acts they perform. Pray for us in our time of need. Amen.

Aaron Ames Rachel Tarbuton-Ames

Fred Arugi Evan Arturi

Scott Bennett Joe Biedenbach

Dale Brewer Veronica Davis Mitch Farnum David Giltner

Colton Henninger Patrick Lynch Andrew Maki

Jonathan Martin Brad Molnar Cody Pratt

Michael Rich David Seymour Luke Sanders Chris Sepine

Christopher Shiner Cody Smith Steve Stites

Blade Weedon David M. Wolfe

For Those Requesting Prayers

Leon Abbott Micah Arquette Michael Bacha

Carol Baker Edna Banick

John Biedenbach Jackie Blackwood

Rose Bono Richard Bradybaugh

Adalyn Bratcher Mike Bratcher Addi Bressler

Gary Buffa Patrick Day

Jackie Deschaw Mike DiMaggio

Stephanie Direzze Kenneth Duke

Katie Eckenrode Bob Erdman Mary Evans

Elvira Ferrante Michelle Ferrante

Michael Fleszar John Fleszar

Donald Franzen Brian Gambino Kelly Gaynier

George Ghindia Janet Gogo

Frank Gorski Carole Hagerman Kevin Henninger Andrew Hilliard

Danielle Holt

Gabriella Holt Jeanne Howey

Gloria Jean Jubenville Alicia Kelley Ed Kolacki

MaryLou Kropik Emily Linench Joan Sue Legel Raymond Legel

Vito Leone Ana Magee

Katie Manning Hugh McLeish

Vivian McMahon Dick Metric

Fran Metzger Bentley Micallef Frank Miklaski Kathy Moore Ann Moody Joe Muscat

Chris Neubecker Betty Pasola

Nancy Patrias Dianne Pavlov Larry Pytleski

Danny Prueitt-Saucier Brad Rauchfuss

Shirley Ann Reinhard Tom Reno

Gideon Rhodes Basil Rodansky

Mary Lou Romano Phil Rozewicz

Brandon Russo

Jessica Saiter Pamela Saldana David Saldana

Pat Samons Mike Simone Carole Sokel

Special Intention Special Intention Special Intention Special Intention Special Intention

Chad Sullivan Owen Taylor

Mary Taurence David Thomas

Jackie Thompson Max Tomon

Geraldine Torolski Joseph Vassar Dennis Weber

Bill Wegher Joey Wegher

Glen Yank Nancy Zakar

If you have a loved one in need of prayers, please call the parish office at 676-9082 .

For Our Friends and Family

Calling all 7th and 8th grade students! Join us on Friday, October 26 for our annual Pioneer Exploration Day. Pioneer Exploration is a free event for students who are interested in learning more about academics and extra-curriculars at GR, as well as opportunities to grow their faith. The day includes workshops and mini-classes and ends with a pep rally. Lunch and a souvenir t-shirt are provided to all who attend.

Registration is required; to register visit gabrielrichard.org/pioneer-exploration-day. For more information, please call our admissions office at (734) 284-3636 or email [email protected].

It’s a great day to be a Pioneer!

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 9 TRENTON, MICHIGAN

In and Around Our Parish At A Glance

Parish Offertory Collection September 29th & 30th Offertory: $9,584.85 Total offertory budgeted: $10,009 Difference: -$424.15 Sept Faith Direct: $12,119.04 Faith Direct Budget: $11,505 Difference: +$614.04 Thank you to all who support our Church!

WOMEN OF THE PARISH Time is running out to register for our once a year retreat at St. Paul of the Cross on October 19th-21st The theme of this retreat is “Rejoice in the Lord Always: Again, I Say Rejoice!” To make a reservation or request information call Peggy Henegar @ 734-671-8242 or go on line to www.stpaulretreat.org to make your reservation.

Saturday, October 13th ...................................................................................... 9:00am Junior Basketball .................................................... …..GYM 3:30pm Reconciliation ............................................................…..CH 4:30pm Mass .............................................................................. CH Sunday, October 14th 8:00am Mass............................................................................... CH 10:00am Mass............................................................................... CH 12:00pm Mass............................................................................... CH 1:30pm Volleyball Games ........................................................ GYM Monday, October 15th 8:30am Mass at St. Timothy ............................................................ 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet .................................................... CH 4:00pm Volleyball ............................................................... …..GYM 6:30pm Faith Formation ........................................................ …..SC 6:30pm First Reconcilation/Eucharist Parent Mtg ..................... CH 6:30pm SDVP Mtg ...................................................... CH basement Tuesday, October 16th 8:30am Mass............................................................................... CH 4:00pm Volleyball ............................................................... …..GYM 5:30pm Faith Formation ........................................................ …..SC 6:30pm First Reconcilation/Eucharist Parent Mtg ..................... CH Wednesday, October 17th 8:30am Mass at St Timothy ............................................................. 10:00am Book Club ...................................................................... SFR 4:00pm Volleyball……………………….………………………….…….……..GYM 7:00pm Choir ..........................................................................…..CH Thursday, October 18th 8:30am Mass at St. Timothy ............................................................ 4:00pm Volleyball ............................................................... …..GYM Friday, October 19th 8:30am Mass .............................................................................. CH 4:00pm Volleyball ............................................................... …..GYM Saturday, October 20th ...................................................................................... 9:00am Junior Basketball .................................................... …..GYM 10:00am 7th grade Solanus Casey Trip .......................... Off Campus 3:30pm Reconciliation ............................................................…..CH 4:30pm Mass .............................................................................. CH Sunday, October 21st 8:00am Mass............................................................................... CH 10:00am Mass............................................................................... CH 12:00pm Mass............................................................................... CH

EXCITING NEWS! Universal Church Directories will be here October 15th through October 20th for our parish pictorial directory! To schedule your appointment online: Go to the Universal Church Directories website (www.ucdir.com) Click on the box on the right side of the homepage entitled “click here to schedule your photography session” Enter the church code mi1190 Enter your church password, which is: photos

For our bulletin: if you are interested in wanting to have an article in the bulletin, please submit article at least 1 week in advance. Bulletins are submitted on Mondays!

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 10 TRENTON, MICHIGAN

Weekend Masses Saturday ....................................................................... 4:30pm Sunday ...................................... 8:00am, 10:00am,12:00 noon

Weekday Masses Tuesday & Friday ......................................................... 8:30 am

Church Hours Weekdays .............................................................. 7am to 3pm Saturday ..................................... 3pm until after 4:30pm Mass

St. Timothy Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday .............................. 8:30 am

Holy Day Masses To be determined - watch the bulletin.

Reconciliation Saturday .......................................................... 3:30 to 4:00 pm

Baptisms Must attend a Baptismal Preparation Evening. For dates and details call Scott Anastasia at the Parish Office.

Marriages Make arrangements at least 9 months in advance. Contact Fr. Rooney at the Parish Office.

Mass Times St. Joseph Parish 2565 Third St.

Trenton, MI 48183 Parish Office: 734-676-9082 Parish Office: 734-676-6255

Parish Center Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 3:30pm, Friday: 9:00am - Noon

St Joseph School 2675 Third Street

Trenton, MI 48183 School Office: 734-676-2565

www.stjosephtrenton.com www.stjosephschooltrenton.com

www.downrivervicariate.org Smart phone App: myparishapp

Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church Trenton www.aod.org

Mark Stewart ........................... Maintenance Director 734-676-9082 Sally Bersot ..................... Bookkeeping/Business Mgr. ext. 25 ......................... [email protected] Mary Aluia ............................ Administrative Assistant ext. 10 .......................... [email protected] Lea Charron ...................................... School Secretary [email protected] Dennae Cataldo……………Religious Formation Director ext. 22 ...................... [email protected] Christen Langton…………………………………………Principal [email protected] Scott Anastasia ........ Pastoral Associate/Christian Svc. ext. 20 .................... [email protected] Jaime Calvin .............. Admin Assistant/Bulletin Editor ext. 16 ........................... [email protected] Fr. Stephen Rooney ........................................... Pastor ext. 15 .......................... [email protected] Mary Lazuka…………………..………….Assistant to the DRE ext. 21 ....................... [email protected] Lori Waling………………………….FACTS Tuition Manager [email protected] Laurie Weber ........................ Administrative Assistant ext. 24 .......................... [email protected] Sean Calvin ........................................... Music Director ext. 19 ............... [email protected] Tim Mullahy ...................................... Athletic Director 734-507-0521 [email protected]

Websites

St Joseph Parish Council Members SteveBeck Kathy Neimann Maryann Hoying Matt Hatty Nancy Chirillo Jerry Welsch Marie Corless Parish Council Email: [email protected]

LOST AND FOUND Located in the hallway next to the music area in the Church!