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STAFF�

Rev. Terrence D. Kerner, Pastor�

Rev. Gary Morelli, Weekend

Associate�

Rev. Mr. Thomas Leonard, Deacon�

Grace Lakatos, Faith Director�

Kevin Jakubowicƶ, Organist�

Office Staff�

Mary Masley, Ellie Sajewski�

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DIRECTORY�

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ADORATION �

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DEVOTIONS�

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MARCH 24, 2019 � � � 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT�

St. Kateri

St. Kateri�

CATHOLIC CHURCH�

16101 Rotunda Dr.�

Dearborn, MI�

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK By Fr. Terry Kerner

This past week our Catholic community received the sad news that St. Se-

bastian School will be closing in June of this year. The decision was not made

without considerable discussion, study, and prayerful deliberation. Dwindling en-

rollment and financial challenges, despite substantial Archdiocesan and private

benefactor assistance including that of St. Kateri, contributed to the painful deci-

sion. Saint Sebastian Parish and School are making every effort to help place both

students and faculty in nearby Catholic schools. Additionally St. Sebastian is of-

fering $500 tuition scholarships to students who will be attending a Catholic

school next year.

St. Sebastian School, since its founding in 1952 has touched the lives of

thousands thanks to no small part to the sacrifice and dedication of the Francis-

can Sisters of St. Joseph who inspired scores of laity to participate in the educa-

tion ministry of the Church. Please keep all the Sisters, lay teachers, parents and

especially all the students who through the years have been blessed by their St.

Sebastian experience.

This past Wednesday St. Kateri Church was honored by the Dearborn

Goodfellows for supporting their goal of ensuring that every child has a Christ-

mas. For several years now the parish has provided a central meeting place for

volunteers to bring their donations and have a hot lunch during some very cold

and damp days. We are proud to be a part of the annual effort with so many of our

kind and generous fellow citizens.

This Sunday beginning at Noon, a presentation and celebration of the life of

recently canonized Archbishop Oscar Romero will take place in the St. Francis

room (parish hall). You are invited! Free food and beverage will be available for

you and your guests. Think about coming and enjoying a Lenten Sunday right

after the 11:00 AM Mass!

Whether Irish or not, you had to have enjoyed the Irish Stew Supper and

entertainment last Saturday. We can all be grateful for the many volunteers who

decorated and served the meal. More than 125 folks enjoyed the stew donated by

Park Place Caterers. If you see Gary Kuhlman, give him your thanks!

Have a good week and keep up your Lenten resolutions.

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Tuesday, March 26h

6:40 PM

†Joe Camilleri

(by Lina Herring)

†Vera Sader

(by Rose Crowley)

Wednesday, March 27th

9:00 AM

†Pauline Katarsky

(by Family)

Thursday, March 28th

9:00 AM

-Pina Gabbeart– Birthday

(by Laurie & Malcolm

Wessing)

Friday, March 29th

9:00 AM

†Edwin Milner

(by Doina)

Stations of the Cross 1 PM & 7 PM

Saturday, March 30th

4:00 PM

†Marilyn Carleton

(by Vera & Phil Ciavaglia)

†John D. Dingell

(by Lutz & Roland Families)

†Mary Alice Cooney

(by Fr. Kerner & Parishioners)

†Jamie Walters

(by Fr. Kerner & Parishioners)

Sunday, March 31st

9:00 AM

†Living & Deceased

members of the Schneider

Family (by Ev Schneider)

†Marilyn Carleton

(by Amy & Mark Catallo)

-Rocco J. Roland—Birthday

(by Family)

11:00 AM

-Rochelle Poli– Birthday

(by Laura & Bob Shea)

†John D. Dingell

(by Nizio Family)

†Stanley Kruz

(by Family)

.

FAITH FORMATION by Grace Lakatos

On Satur-

day, March 9th, I

had the privilege

and honor to pre-

sent to Bishop

Fisher three gen-

tlemen from the

parish of St. Kateri

for the Rite of Elec-

tion. These men

and their sponsors

have been prepar-

ing to enter the

Catholic Church

since September,

2018, and will

complete their ini-

tiation at the East-

er Vigil in April. This beautiful moving Rite was celebrated five times over

the course of two days and was packed to capacity each time. What a won-

derful happening in the Catholic Church. Please continue to pray for Ben,

Zachary and Richard as they continue on the journey of faith.

Left to Right: Matt Little, sponsor & Ben Golen, elect: Zachary Hay,

elect & Eric Pohl, sponsor: Richard Neveu, elect & Kathy Nevue, spon-

sor: Grace Lakatos (RCIA Coordinator)

PARISH NEWS

TOWEL SUNDAY

Towel Sunday beings this weekend! Our annual collection will once

again be donated to Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Freedom House, and Day

House. Consider donating any of the following new or gently used items:

Towels and washcloths (bath), Sheets and blankets, Pillows (new only), Toi-

letries, Feminine hygiene products, Incontinence items, Hooded baby towels

and washcloths, Crib sheets and Diapers.

Our collection continues until April 7th. Volunteers will be needed on

April 8th to sort, package, and deliver our donations. Please contact the par-

ish office for any questions or to volunteer.

ST. KATERI TO HOST SEDER MEAL

You are invited to a Seder Meal on Wednesday, April 17th at

5:45 PM in the Parish Hall. The evening consists of a re-telling of the story

of the Passover, based upon the Book of Exodus, and a complete lamb din-

ner. If you wish beverages other than coffee or a soft drink, please bring you

own. The cost is $8.00 per person, $35 maximum per family. Make your

checks out to “Community of God’s Mercy Prayer Group” and they will be

accepted at the door. Individuals and families with school age children (5 &

up) are welcome. Please reserve your spot by calling the parish office at 313-

336-3227 by April 8th. No reservations will be accepted after this date.

FLOWER DONATIONS FOR EASTER

We thank everyone who has taken the time to hand in your Easter

Flower Donation. However, many envelopes have been returned with no

names listed. Remember that you must print their names under “In Honor

Of’” or “In Memory Of”. If you have forgotten to print their name, please call

the parish office and ask for Ellie, who will be happy to add their names.

Deadline for names to be included in the Easter Bulletin is Mar 31st.

(Continued on page 3)

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MARCH PRAYER REQUESTS

Ernie Adams

Sue Alexander

Virginia Alfano

Leonora Anasco

Deloris Antko

Tonie Basileo

Julia Bernardo

Lea Berta

Virginia Blow

Katie Buffone

Rosemary Dantzer

Cindy Delorey

Josephine Demps

Josephine Erdody

Ben Golen

Gary Golen

Heather Glover

Peggy Hengesbaugh

Dolores Hnot

Angeline Kolenda

Kenneth Kruse

Frannie La Macchia

Stanley Lane

Sue Lang

Maria Lemus

Phyllis Marek

Patricia Mazzola

Dell Moore

James F. Moran

Patrica C. Nasarzewski

Jack O’Neill

Carol Piasecki

Larry Pytleski

Fr. Richard Rakoczy

Jane Roberts

Leonard Schabath

Ed Schuler

Rose Sica

Maryann Sullivan

Nellie Taylor

Robert Toth

Madeline Wesol

John Witalec, OFS

Bernice Ziaja

Ann Zombeck

If you wish to add or re-add a name,

please fill out the form below or call

the office. Thank you.

�������������������

Form for the Sick List

Name ________________________

Month _______________________

Requested by _________________

Note that the name will be re-

moved from the sick list at the end

of the month unless a request is re-

submitted.

(Continued from page 2)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHURCH CLEANING

April 11th—Join Mary B and others as we prepare for the joy of Easter.

Volunteers are needed and wanted to clean the church April 11th after the

9 AM Mass. Bring your smiles and hard working hands around 9:30 AM. All

are welcome!

April 17th– Want the candles to shine brightly at Easter? Join Mary B

for the cleaning of the candle holders at NOON. Your labors will add sparkle

to the church. If you have any questions, call Mary at 313.565.6524.

BULLETIN DEADLINES

Early publication has us sending in our articles early. Please note the

deadline for the April 14th bulletin is Friday, April 5th.

The deadline for the Easter bulletin, April 21st, is Thursday, April

11th. Thank you for your cooperation.

JPII GIFT AND BOOK SHOP NEWS

Just a reminder that the Gift Shop will be open on Fridays during Lent

between 12:30 PM and 7 PM. This gives a chance for all who are unable to vis-

it us during the weekends. It’s also a chance to participate in the Stations of

the Cross and Adoration on Fridays. Deepen your Lenten experience by partic-

ipating in special Lenten Services such as these or doing some extra spiritual

reading or prayers. The shop carries many books and sacramentals that can be

of benefit. Tell your family and friends.

NEED STUFF?

One of our parishioners will be moving and has asked that we give you a

chance to get on some wonderful bargains before anyone else can. She has

available a kitchen table and 4 chairs, a sewing machine, computer desk, vacu-

um cleaner and a dehumidifier. If you are interested call 274-7254 to find out

more and to make arrangements.

THANK YOU, AGAIN FROM THE ST. SEBASTIAN FOOD PANTRY

Once again the fine people of St. Kateri parish have come through for us

at the pantry. We were in need of a freezer and we received a call from a won-

derful lady from St. Kateri who offered us a large donation for us to purchase a

new freezer. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We now have a large

chest freezer. I personally had goose bumps when she informed me of her in-

tentions and thankfully she called back and answered my question, “From

what parish are you?” Her answer, “St. Kateri”. Who else would come through

for us? God bless you, my dear, and your husband and may our dear Lord con-

tinue to bless the fine people of your parish.

AROUND THE VICARIATE

Adult Confirmation Preparation is a six session program for practicing

Catholics 18 years or older who have not yet celebrated the Sacrament of Con-

firmation. Following the six 2-hour sessions once a week here at St.

Kateri, adults from all over the Archdiocese of Detroit will come together to

celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Classes begin on Thursday, May

2nd from 7-9 PM. The cost is $10 per candidate. Please call the parish office

for more information.

SS. Simon & Jude

Trivia Night: Saturday, March 30th at 7 PM. $25/$30 per team depending

on pizza choice. $35 at door if room is available. For information/registration:

stsimonandjude.com

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Readings for the week of

March 24, 2019

Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/

Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11

[8a]/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk

13:1-9

Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps

40:7-8, 8b-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/

Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps

25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9

[6a]/Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps

147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20

[12a]/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps

95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Lk 11:14

-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps

81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14

and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk

12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3

-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos

6:6]/Lk 18:9-14

Next Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-

12/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [9a]/2

Cor 5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3, 11-

32

MARCH

FOOD PANTRY ITEMS

Hamburger Helper

Ketchup and Mustard

Paper Towels

Toilet Paper

Instant Mashed Potatoes

(Continued from page 3)

VICARIATE NEWS CONTINUED

Michigan Flute Orchestra Concert: Sunday, March 31st at 3 PM. Freewill offer-

ing.

Spring Tea at Sacred Heart

Enjoy an afternoon of Lenten reflection, warm hospitality and a delicious lunch

on Sunday, April 7th at Sacred Heart as you partake of “Falling Before Jesus”

Gather with the women of the West Wayne Vicariate and enjoy an afternoon of Lenten

reflection, warm hospitality and a delicious lunch at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Con-

tact Donna Stachulski, St. Linus DRE, at 313-274-5778 for tickets.

Divine Child

Please join us as we all come together and pray the Rosary in public to honor

Mary, our Blessed Mother. Winter Rosary Rallies will be held based on weather condi-

tions for that day. If the roads are too bad to travel, the rally will be cancelled. If the

weather is questionable, call Virginia at 734-748-4442.

SACRED HEART PARISH TO DISCUSS A BI-RELIGIOUS OUTLOOK OF JE-

SUS AND MARY

There will be a program to discuss Jesus and Mary from both the Catholic and

the Muslim perspectives. It will be held in Sacred Heart Parish Hall on Sunday,

March 24th from 4 until 5:30 PM. Dr. Robert Fastiggi, professor of theology from Sa-

cred Heart Seminary and Imam Mohamed Elahi from the Islamic House of Wisdom

will make presentations followed by a question and answer period. Light refreshments

will be served.

If you have any questions or comments, please call 313.724.8203 to speak to L.

Glenn O’Kray.

AROUND TOWN

CLEVELAND PILGRIMAGE OF HISTORIC CHURCHES

On March 28-29, for two full days, you are welcome to join Prayer Pilgrimages

in Cleveland as we plan to tour and visit the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist,

Conversion of St. Paul Shrine, and 11 other significant Catholic Churches known for

their architectural beauty and historic significance. Guided tours and daily Holy Mass

included. One night lodging at Days Inn near downtown. Deluxe motor coach pickups

Thursday early morning and returns Friday evening from Our Lady of Good Counsel

Church in Plymouth. Total cost per person including hotel lodging is $210 ( single):

$180 (double). Call 248-250-6005 for more information.

WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN

Widowed men and women are invited to meet for dinner, support and games at

Corsi’s Italian Restaurant, 27910 W. Seven Mile in Livonia on Wednesday, April 10th

at 5:30 PM. The cost is $16 per person which includes buffet, beverage, dessert, tax

and tip. Cash only at the door. No Walk-Ins. RSVP by April 6th to Cookie at 248-357-

2183.

SS. PETER AND PAUL POLISH HERITAGE NIGHT

Join us Saturday, May 11th for the 4:30 Mass followed by Dinner immediately

after Mass in the Lower Church Hall. The menu is Golabki, Meatballs with Gravy,

City Chicken, Kapusta with Kielbasa and Pierogi, a Sweet Table, Soft drinks, Coffee,

Tea, and Water. Music by “The Polish Dukes” Three hundred tickets will be sold on

the first come/ first serve bases through May 4th. Order forms may be found at

ssppdetroit.net. Secure parking. Raffle hosted by the Altar Society to benefit the needs

of the parish. $20 donation per ticket for dinner. Ticket admits one. No refunds. No

tickets will be sold at the door. Contact Susan Franco 248-797-8189 with questions.

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March 17, 2019 Week 38

Current Year to Date

Budget $ 7,200.00 $ 273,600.00

Current $ 6,179.00 $ 262,296.00

Variance $ (1,021.00 ) $ (11,304.00)

Eastern Europe Churches $ 1,459.00

No matter what your present status

in the Catholic Church:

No matter what your current

family or marital situation:

No matter what your personal

history, age background, race, or color:

No matter what your self-image or

esteem:

You are invited,

welcomed,

accepted,

loved and

respected

at

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church

If you would like to become a member of

St. Kateri please drop this completed

form in the offertory basket.

Name(s)_________________________

Address________________________

City & Zip__________________________

Phone Number____________________

AA -Sunday 2 PM, Tuesday 7 PM and

Friday 8 PM

Adoration -Tuesdays 4 PM

Biblical School- Thursdays 7 PM

Charismatic Prayer Mtg. - Fridays

6:30 PM

Dn. Tom’s Class - Every other Monday

7 PM

Faith Formation - First 3 Saturdays of

the month 4 PM

Nicholas Black Elk Kateri Cir.

2nd Wed. of the month 7 PM

Seniors -Thursdays 11 AM

Stations of the Cross Fridays

1 PM & 7 PM

CHURCH EVENTS

-

Anthony P. Alfano-

U. S. Marines

Mark E. Baran-

U. S. Air Force

Louis J. Bardel-

U.S. Marines

Lukas Boudreau-

U. S. Marines

Brendan Burns-

U. S. Navy

Conor Burns-

U. S. Navy

Nick Calvas-

U.S. Army

Kari Crawford-

U.S. Army

Connor Danaher-

U. S. Marines

James R. Donahue-

U.S. Navy

Perry W. Edgell V.-

U.S. Navy

Dalton Evans-

U.S. Army

Mitchell Kaczmarek-

U.S. Marines

Diamond Knight-

U. S. Air Force

Kathleen Lyons-

U.S. Air Force

Teresa Lyons-

U.S. Air Force

Timothy Lyons-

U.S. Air Force

Raymond J. Pawlowski-

U.S. Air Force

Connor Plate-

U.S. Air Force

Adam Schneider-

U.S. Army

Christopher Shiner-

U.S. Navy

Haley Valentine-

U.S. Marines

Joseph R. Walker

U.S. Marines

STEWARDSHIP

LITURGY SCHEDULE MARCH 30TH & 31ST

4:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Celebrant Fr. Kerner Fr. Morelli Fr. Morelli

Reader Frank De Milde Helen Jakubowicz Nina Cataldo

Ciborium

1-Betty De Milde

2-Lina Herring

1-Kay Perry

2-Mary Below

1-Carmen Rodriguez

2-Sarah Renshaw

Altar Servers

Sacristan

Isabel V.

Diego V.

Rick Urquhart

Tyler H.

Amy Catallo

Mark Catallo

Sara J.

Paul J.

Ron Landelius

Cup 1-Bob Bryer

2-Therese Terns

1-Rachele Karteczka

2-Janeen Bodary

1-Barbara Hartman

2-Margaret Skora

We joyfully welcome

into our

parish community

ERICA SCHNEIDER

We are happy to have you

join us in

Prayer and Service.

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