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Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2017

CHRIST THE

REDEEMER

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Free Blood pressure and

stroke screenings

will be offered in the Bethany room following all Masses this

weekend, May 20/21, by our Faith Community Nurses. Please stop in!

Joseph Michael Baran Luke Bechtell

Eden Marie Boes Olivia Rose Bowden

Jenna Brown Edwin Edgar Castaneda Alyse Charlotte Cross

Jack Donovan Cummins Katelyn Nicole Darbyshire Gabrielle Lane Dinges

Patrick Edward Clare Dobies Morgan Angeline Dolan Austin Joseph Dolland Griffin Scott Dolland

Kaitlin Dolland Mitchell Duffy

Brett Aaron Earnest Olivia Nicole Earnest

Ethan Estrada Mikayla Joy Finneran

Nicholas William Fischer Sabrina Eleanore Fitzgerald

Joshua Thomas Foley Natalie Megan Freeman

Carlos Gamez Lopez Samantha Garcia-Saucedo

Kiley Marie Grund Grant Robert Gustin

Mackenzie Ellen Hanigan Christopher Alex Hege Sean Michael Holland Cullen James Houlihan Erin Marie Humes

Griffin Edward Jacques Hannah Beverly Jenkins Brianna Bridget Kreft Henry Harrison Kusz Jack Lyndon Lasceski Abigail Helen Locke Kate Ellen Luby Matt J. McLain

Maria Fernanda Martinez Neil Manubhai Mascarenhas Nicholas William Navarre Destin Joseph Nordyke

Nicholas Kevin Nowakowski Caitlin Shannon Paquette Andrew Timothy Philippart

Abigail Eileen Proksch Sean Raymond Quilliams Zachary Martin Robertson Allison Kate Romanski Matia Angeli Rourke Kamryn Grace Royster Adam Edward Schroeder Megan Elizabeth Singer

Erica Lina Smith Rochelle Marie Smith Bennett Jacob Smolek Liam Kenneth Stanyer Jennifer Maria Starnes

Samuel Christopher Staruch Olivia Taylor Styma

Gavin Robert Ordiz Vandekerkhove Andrew Paul Vella

Andrea Nicole Waidner Elizabeth Grace Wehner Catherine Daria Westbrook Blaise John Paul Wilcenski Caroline Anne Williamson Lauren Grace Woelmer

Congratulations to our Newly Confirmed

Saturday, May 13 at the 5 pm Mass

Bishop Walter Hurley

BLOOD DRIVE at christ the redeemer Sunday, June 11, 8:30am-2:30 pm � �

Our teens will be volunteering at this blood drive. In return Michigan Blood will donate $10.00 to our Youth Ministry for each blood donation!

Because this is a Sunday drive, we have opportunities to donate before or after Masses. If you’re healthy, 17 or older (16 with parent/guardian permission), and weigh 110 pounds or more, you may be eligible to give blood. Each pint of blood donated can help as many as three people! If you’d like to donate, sign up after weekend Masses or at www.miblood.org Questions, contact Lisa Sherman, lasherm8@comcast.net or 248-421-3244

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In today’s gospel Jesus tells his disciples that the spirit is an “advocate,” sometimes translated “comforter,” or “counselor.” Sometimes the Greek is not translated, but simply called Paraklete. The Holy Spirit is notoriously difficult to name.

Recently, a group of European scholars attempted to translate the New Tes-tament into the Karre language, a small, isolated tribe in equatorial Africa. There were no words in the Karre language for “advocate,” “comforter,” or “counselor.” So they came up with a unique solution. They noticed that in the life of the tribe, it was common that when a group would go out for a journey in the bush, each member of the group would carry a bundle of provisions on his head. Everyone would have a bundle to carry except for one person who carried noth-ing. The person who carried nothing had a particular job. If any member of the group fell down with exhaustion, this person would fall down next to him, and take up their burden and carry it. In the Karre language this person was called “the one who falls down beside us.” The scholars decided to use this word to name the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the “one who falls down beside us,” to take up the burdens we no longer can carry on our own.

This sounds like a perfect image of a Stephen Minister. Our Stephen Minis-

ters are a flesh and blood stand in for the Advocate that Jesus promised. A Ste-phen Minister meets confidentially with his or her care receiver for about an hour a week to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care and support. Stephen Minis-ters care for people inside and outside the congregation, including those experi-encing grief, divorce, job loss, terminal illness, loneliness, spiritual crisis, hospitali-zation, relocation, and other life difficulties.

Roger Buches is the current Stephen Ministry Leader, the sixth team leader

in our 25 years of Stephen Ministry. If you, or someone you know might be inter-ested in becoming a Stephen Minister, we would be happy to have someone get in touch with you to talk about it. If you might benefit from having a Stephen Minster, please give Roger or myself a call.

One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People. Stephen Ministers are there: . . . after the phone call you hoped you’d never get. . . . after the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls out of your life. . . . after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you’ve held at

bay come crashing in on you. . . . after the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but there’s nothing more we can do.” . . . after the nursing home director shakes your hand and says, “Welcome to

your new home.” . . . after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away—and the

house suddenly seems empty. . . . after the gavel goes down, the handcuffs go on, and your loved one is led

away. . . . after the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you ever dreamed

possible. . . . after you find a pink slip with your final paycheck. . . . after your family and friends have heard your story one too many times,

but you still need to talk it out. Stephen Ministers are the “After People.” They are ready to come alongside

you—or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives—and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed.

Fr. Joe

Altar Server Training All boys and girls, 4th grade and

older, are invited to join the Altar Server Ministry. A training will take place on Monday, May 22 from 7-8:15pm in the church. We will re-view all parts of the Mass and you will leave feeling confident in serving. Servers are expected to be able to serve about once a month at the Mass their family usually attends. Please sign up after Mass or email pkoczak@sbcglobal.net Questions, contact Pam Koczak 248-227-2372

Looking for a Book Club?

The Tuesday morning book group will resume on June 6, at 10 am. Diane Zande will be leading the discussion on the book " The Call to Discernment in Troubled Times" by Dean Brackley. Books are available at the parish office($10). For more information please contact Karen Brewster, kpb753@netzero.net

Looking for Help Laundering Altar

server robes We are looking for a few people

to launder altar server robes. The robes are washed approximately eve-ry 2 months and always before and after special liturgical holidays, like Christmas and Easter. It’s a simple process, wash and dry, that’s it. Please contact the parish office, 248-391-1621, if interested.

Baptism preparation class

Families or individuals wishing baptism for their child are asked to attend a baptism prep class. Our next class is scheduled for Thursday, June 8 at 7:00 pm in the parish library.

Please call Sue in the parish office to register, 248-391-1621.

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"No-Shush" Prayer Service

CTR’s 20-minute "No-Shush" prayer service is held on the 2nd Sun-day of each month at 1pm in the Chapel. This service is designed es-pecially for families who have a child with special needs. All are welcome! Questions, contact Shannon Carlson at carlsonshannon1234@yahoo.com

Sacraments celebrated at Christ the redeemer First Eucharist

On Sunday, May 14, Ethan Carr, Addison Dunn, Lillian Fishtahler and Ella Schupp were welcomed to the Lord’s table.

How was the book discussion on The Spiritual Child by

Dr. Lisa Miller last week? In a word…excellent! Those who attended would like to gather again, and so would I. Please see next week’s bulletin when I will (hopefully) have our next

meeting date nailed down and my bulletin article will be about the “Seven Right Things” that Dr. Miller says parents can do to support their child’s spiritual growth. But, for now, our discussion on the second to last chapter entitled “Parenthood: the spiritual awakening”�reminded me of this story I once heard and would like to share…a little delayed “Happy Mother’s Day” if you will.

“We are sitting at lunch when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of starting a family. "We're taking a survey," she says, half-joking. "Do you think I should have a baby?" "It will change your life," I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral. "I know," she says, "no more sleeping in on weekends, no more spontaneous vacations...."

But that is not what I meant at all. I look at my daughter, trying to decide what to tell her. I want her to know what she will never learn in childbirth clas-ses. I want to tell her that the physical wounds of childbearing will heal, but that becoming a mother will leave her with an emotional wound so raw that she will forever be vulnerable.

I consider warning her that she will never again read a newspaper without asking "What if that had been MY child?" That every plane crash, every house fire will haunt her. That when she sees pictures of starving children, she will wonder if anything could be worse than watching your child die and feel a kind of fear she could never have even imagined before becoming a mother. I feel I should warn her that no matter how many years she has invested in her career, she will be professionally derailed by motherhood. She might arrange for child care, but one day she will be going into an important business meeting and she will think of her baby's sweet smell. She will have to use every ounce of her discipline to keep from running home, just to make sure her baby is all right. I want to assure her that eventually she will shed the pounds of pregnancy, but she will never feel the same about herself. That her life, now so important, will be of less value to her once she has a child. That she would give it up in a moment to save her offspring, but will also begin to hope for more years….not to accomplish her own dreams, but to watch her child accomplish theirs. I wish my daughter could sense the bond she will feel with women through-out history who have tried to stop war, prejudice and drunk driving. I want to describe to my daughter the exhilaration of seeing your child learn to ride a bike. I want to capture for her the belly laugh of a baby who is touching the soft fur of a dog or a cat for the first time. I want her to taste the joy that is so real, it actual-ly hurts.

My daughter's quizzical look makes me realize that tears have formed in my eyes. "You'll never regret it," I finally say. Then I reach across the table, squeeze my daughter's hand and offer a silent prayer for her, and for me, and for all of the mere mortal women who stumble their way into this most wonderful of call-ings. This blessed gift from God . . .that of being a Mother.” (written by Dale Hanson Bourke.

Send your Crazy Catholic Questions to Lisa Brown at dre@ctredeemer.org.

Crazy Catholic Question #103

Middle School Faith Formation

Registration Is On! Registration has started for Mid-

dle School Faith Formation and will continue through August 1. Late reg-istration will be based on availability and a fee of $30 per child will be as-sessed. Class times are as follows:

•6th Grade – Alternating Mondays 7 :00 to 8:30 pm

•7th Grade – Alternating Mondays 7:00 to 8:30 pm

•8th Grade – Alternating Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:30pm

Please prayerfully consider being part of our catechist team. We supply training, lesson plans and support.

For registration form, class dates and fee information visit our website at http://www.ctredeemer.org/we-form/education/middle-school/ or stop by the parish office during office hours.

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Do you love to work with chil-dren and share your faith? We are in need of youth volunteers (Grades 6-12) to assist with our Summer Faith Formation program! Youth may choose to volunteer with crafts, mu-sic or in the classroom.

DATES: July 24-27 & July 31- Aug 3 (from 9-12 noon)

More opportunities will be avail-able in the fall to assist in our Atrium and with Sunday Faith For-mation. Please visit the CTR website (www.ctredeemer.org) to complete a youth volunteer form by June 15 or e m a i l G a b r i e l a a t e d u -admin@ctredeemer.org.

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May is stroke awareness month In the U.S., stroke is a leading

cause of death and a leading cause of long-term adult disability. A stroke is a brain attack, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. What can you do to reduce stroke risk? • Know your blood pressure. • Find out if you have atrial fibril-

lation (an abnormal heartbeat). • Stop smoking. • Find out if you have high choles-

terol. • If you are diabetic, follow in-

structions and keep it under con-trol.

• Include exercise in your daily routine.

• Eat a lower salt, lower fat diet. • Ask your doctor if you have cir-

culation problems. • Act FAST. Use the FAST test to remember

warning signs of stroke: F = FACE Ask a person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A = ARMS Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S = SPEECH Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does the speech sound slurred or strange? T = TIME If you observe any of these signs, call 911 immediately. Source: www.stroke.org

The month of April, Christ the Redeemer Church donated $6,920.22 to the following appeals:

Catholic Relief Services Bakhita Charities Kiva Microfunds Doctors Without Borders Hands Together American Refugee Committee Baldwin Center Hope, Hospitality Warming Center, Inc. Catholic Charities-Hispanic Outreach Catholic Community Response

Team Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan USCCB-Catholic Campaign for

Human Development Community Foundation of

Greater Flint South Oakland Shelter Covenant House Michigan Power Company Kids Club Homeless Action Network of

Detroit Focus Hope Gary Burnstein Community

Health Clinic Monthly Mission Families in Crisis Love INC

To whom do we tithe! Vista Maria

Vista Maria located in Dearborn was founded 130 years ago as an or-phanage by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. The Sisters’ legacy of rescu-ing and restoring women and children provides the foundation for the agen-cy’s mission today: to deliver innova-tive care, support, treatment and edu-cation so that vulnerable youth heal, believe in their worth and build the skills needed to succeed.

Filled with compassion and a sense of responsibility to care for women and girls who are homeless, or caught in abusive, destructive and dan-gerous situations, the Sisters devote their lives to helping women and girls regain their self-worth, dignity and become self-sufficient. Over the years, the agency continued to grow to meet the ever-changing needs of children and their families from our communi-ties. Today, the agency offers an array of community-based programs that include: education through two on-campus charter schools; general and treatment foster care; youth assistance programming; independent living; transition services; and after-school programming.

With a strong foundation and core values firmly in place, the Sisters’ mis-sion of caring for the whole person—physically, emotionally and spiritual-ly—will continue to guide the agency’s efforts to help our vulnerable children and families end the multi-generational cycle of poverty and achieve self-sufficiency.

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Refugee Resettlement Mission Christ the Redeemer in collaboration with 5 vicariate churches, St. Joe's, St. Ireneus, St. John Fish-er, and St. Mary of the Hills will all co-sponsor a refuge family in late summer or early fall of this year. We have been working with Samaritas who is one of the largest resettlement agencies with vast experience in successfully helping these families assimilate and transition into our society. There will be many volunteer opportunities available for this project. Please join us on Monday, June 5 at 7:00 pm for an informational meeting. Training for anyone interested will take place at St. John Fisher on Wednesday, June 21 at 5:30pm. Please call Lisa or Karen in the parish office with any questions you may have.

�Wojo’s and Love INC Fundraiser

Thursday, May 25 Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) is a Christian or-ganization that enables churches and ministries in a com-munity to pool their resources to assist those in need. Be sure to mention Love INC during check-out and 10% of your total sales will be donated to Love INC. Gift cards not included.

Urban Farming’s Wide Range of Benefits-

Continued ��������������Economic Growth

The economic benefits realized through urban farming are localized, thus keeping dollars circulating through the community. These urban farms also have a fantastic return on investment, with every 41 invested in a community garden, generate $6 worth of vegetables.

These community food enterpris-es are actually competitive with big box retailers. As one report puts it:

“ In r e c en t y e a r s CFE ’ s (Community Farming Enterprises), have discovered that they actually have unique advantages over bigger compa-nies. They have a deeper awareness of local tastes and markets, they can ob-tain consumer feedback more quickly, and they can tweak their business models more swiftly. They can deliver goods and services faster, with shorter distribution links and smaller invento-ries. They can rely on word of mouth advertising that costs nothing.”

These projects can be structured in unique ways to encourage greater economic impacts in communities. For example: “Food from the Hood” turned an abandoned football field into a 2 acre farm, with 25 percent of the proceeds going to a scholarship fund for local youth in South Central Los Angeles. To date, $250,000 has gone to sending youth to community college.

Furthermore, in low income com-munities, where food costs can be as much as 30-60 percent of income, localizing food can stabilize food costs. Stay tuned ………… Save the date….…... Saturday, August 19, CTR’s 1st Annual St. Francis Garden Project

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Syrian refugees: starting over At an Interfaith Symposium hosted by Christ Church Cranbrook, members

of our Pontiac Area Vicariate heard from a panel of six how refugee families are resettled. Below are some of the things that we learned: •Each resettlement agency accepts new cases based on their organization’s ca-pacity (e.g. caseload, budget). •Refugee families are sent all over the U.S. by the resettlement agency, not by the government. Each case is reviewed based on a number of factors (e.g., fam-ily ties, language skills, employment, etc.) •Michigan has resettled 335 Syrian refugees since the Syrian Civil War began in 2011 (Detroit News). •The goal is help the families achieve personal independence and economic self-sufficiency in 90 days. This goal is very challenging! Refugee families start out with nothing and their needs are great. They must learn a new language, a new culture, integrate into a new community, find transportation, learn new job skills, training/employment and enroll their children in school. They need the documents/clearances that allow them to do so. •One panelist explained that local organizations have 1-3 weeks to prepare to receive a family. This includes all preparations such as rental housing and do-nated furniture and household supplies. •Another panelist, a psychologist, reminded us that most of these families were victims of terrorism. She helps families to heal from the ongoing effects of liv-ing in an environment of fear and violence. •All of these resettlement organizations have limited staff and funds and rely on volunteers. More volunteers are needed. (Sylvia Graham) •See the listing of agencies below: 1. Catholic Relief Services, Doctors Without Borders, and UNICEF are in-

volved in providing for the basic needs of refugees in the resettlement camps. These organizations are in great need of financial aid. Check their web sites for contact information.

2. U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI-Detroit) help fami-lies resettling in Detroit set up new lives. Many new and used household items are needed. If interested in donating, contact Zeina Hamade 313-581-4420 or zhamade@uscri-detroit.org

3. Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan www.ccsem.org or 586-416-1113. 4. Samaritas (formerly Lutheran Social Services of Michigan) largest resettle-

ment agency in Michigan. Donations, mentors and volunteers are needed. 2566 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, 248-402-0071.

5. Syrian American Rescue Network (SARN) provides aid to refugees as they come into Michigan. Donations and volunteers needed. 3525 Starr Road, Royal Oak, www.sarn-us.org/

6. Justice for Immigrants Network, Catholic Campaign for Immigration Re-form. Advocacy work under the auspices of the U.S. Conference of Catho-lic bishops. jfi@usccb.org or www.justiceforimmigrants.org

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Upcoming Events Saturday, June 3 – Graduation Mass and Dinner Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14 – Summer Mission Work Week Friday, July 14 – Sunday, July 16 – Summer Mission Camping

Summer Mission 2017 For the past 17 years or so, the teens of our parish have

spent one week in the summer volunteering with the Motor City Blight Busters in the Old Redford district of Detroit. We begin our day with a social gathering and prayer at CTR and then car pool to the city to be Christ’s hands and feed in action. After a day filled with new adventures, we return home dirty, sweaty and tired and ready to dive into another day. Our days are filled with a variety of activities and include painting murals, cleaning trash, clearing home sites, spreading mulch and gravel and even weeding and sweeping the streets. There is no job too big or too small for a heart that walks with Jesus. If you have a teen in grades 9-12 and would like more information about Summer Mission, please contact Lisa Andridge in the Youth Ministry Office. We have a parent meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 8 and a teen orientation scheduled for Tuesday, June 20.

Because we are traveling off-site, all teens must register for this event. Paperwork for Summer Mission is available on the website and in the Youth Ministry office.

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to his followers. Jesus won’t leave them alone and he promises that the Spirit will be with them always. Through the Spirit, they will know that Jesus is still with them and they will have his constant support and guidance.

For the early church, it was really important to Je-sus’ followers that they knew they were not being aban-doned. Think about it. They were used to being in his presence and couldn’t even imagine life without him there each day. Jesus was their constant mentor and friend. The thought of going on without him must have been overwhelming. Jesus reassures them that they won’t be left as “orphans”. They are all passionate followers but young in their faith.

Today’s followers have not had the experience of walking and talking with Jesus in person so the Holy Spirit is just as imperative to our faith life. They (and we) still need Jesus’ watchful eye and counsel to do the work expected of us.

Reread John’s advice. Take another look at Jesus’ commandments to his followers and you will see that Jesus will also remain with you. If you ever feel or-phaned, you’ll find Jesus with you when you do what he did – pray, read the Scriptures, celebrate Mass, and reach out to other faith-filled people. You’ll also find him close by and helping you when you step out of your comfort zone to serve others.

Remember, we are intended to live and worship in community. If you ever feel you are left on your own, you have believers around you to offer support and wisdom. In that same way, you can be available to someone else who is going through a difficult time. We are here for one another in all things and, through the Holy Spirit, Jesus will always be with us, showing the way.

Lisa Andridge

reflection From the youth minister,

John 14:15-21

Partnering with Parents With the end of the school year drawing ever closer and the

stress of AP exams and finals, I thought I would share some-thing to lighten the mood for parents and teens alike.

23rd Psalm for Students The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not flunk He keepeth me from lying down when I should be studying He leadeth me beside the water cooler for a study break He restores my faith in study guides He leads me to better study habits For my grades sake, Yea, though I walk through the valley of borderline grades I will not have a nervous breakdown For thou art with me My prayers and my friends, they comfort me Thou givest me the answer in moments of blankness Thou annointest my head with understanding My test paper runneth over with questions I recognize. Surely passing grades and flying colours shall follow me All the days of my examinations And I shall not have to dwell in this exam hall forever. ---Author Unknown

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May 20 & 21 • 5:00 pm For Ted Swietlik, 2nd

Anniversary, req. by family. • 9:00 am For the people of the

parish. • 11:00 am For the people of the

parish.

May 27 & 28 • For Raymond Kevnick req. by

the Mark Kevnick family. • 9:00 am For Sally Tierney req. by

the Lord family. • 11:00 am For Andrew Kovalesky

req. by Stella Slimko For the people of the parish.

Mass Intentions Schedule of Events, May 21-June 3

Sunday, May 21 Blood Pressure and Stroke Screen-ing after Masses 9:00 am Mass-Group Eucharist 11:00 am Mass-Group Eucharist Monday, May 22 7:00 pm Altar Server Training 7:00 pm Sunday Scripture Tuesday, May 23 7:00 pm Coffee House 7:00 pm Mass Wednesday, May 24 9:30 am Scripture Study 5:00 pm Youth Vocal & Instrument. 6:50 pm Adult Choir & Instrument. 7:45 pm AA & Alanon Thursday, May 25 10:00 am 55+ Exercise Class 10:30 am MOMS 7:00 pm Sacrament of First Reconcili-ation 7:30 pm Contemporary Worship Group Friday, May 26 9:00 am Mass Saturday, May 27 9:45 am Yoga 5:00 pm Vigil Mass

Sunday, May 28 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Tuesday, May 30 7:00 pm Mass 7:00 pm Coffee House Wednesday, May 31 5:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal 7:45 pm AA/Alanon Thursday, June 1 9:30 am Warm Up America 10:00 am 55+ Exercise Class 7:00 pm RCIA Friday, June 2 9:00 am Mass 4:30 pm Powers-Joosten Wedding Saturday, June 3 9:45 am Yoga 5:00 pm Graduation Mass & Dinner 5:00 pm Vigil Mass This year’s Graduation Mass

and Dinner is scheduled for Satur-day, June 3 at 5 pm. We encourage all of our graduates to join us as we celebrate this major milestone. Invita-tions have been mailed. If you have a student graduating from high school or college and did not receive an invi-tation, please contact Lisa Andridge in the Youth Ministry Office and we will get you all the information. We are looking forward to celebrating you!

JOIN FR. JOE ON A 10-DAY PILGRIMAGE TO SPAIN OCTOBER 9 – 18, 2017

Join Fr. Joe on a journey of a lifetime as he leads a pilgrimage to Spain, vis-iting Barcelona, Montserrat, Zaragoza, Avila, Segovia, Toledo and Madrid! This exciting pilgrimage includes roundtrip airfare from Detroit to Barcelona, return-ing from Madrid. Celebrate Mass at unique and historic churches. Learn about the history, art, architecture and Spanish culture from professional, European-Catholic tour guides and escorts. Be inspired by majestic sightseeing tours, in-cluding La Sagrada Familia, Alcazar Castle, the Prado Museum, a wine-tasting lunch, and so much more! Space is limited. Call Corporate Travel Service at 313-565-8888 x 121 for more details or reservations. �

Lost and found We are spring cleaning. Are you missing a piece of jewelry? dish/bowl? a

pair of glasses? umbrella? Please check the lost and found in the vestibule and claim your items. All items not claimed by the weekend of May 27/28 will be donated to Love INC.

Nametags are ready for pick up

Those individuals that ordered CTR nametags can pick them up in the vestibule outside the parish office.

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Safe Disposal of Prescriptions

The Oakland County Prescrip-tion Drug Abuse Partnership has launched a new website that uses an interactive map to identify sites throughout the county where it is safe to drop off old prescription medica-tions for disposal, OakGov.com/PrescriptionDrugs,

“The opioid epidemic is one of our most pressing, current public health issues. Ninety-one Americans die every day from an opioid over-dose,” Patterson said. “The Oakland County Prescription Drug Abuse Partnership is working diligently to address this issue at a countywide level and collaborate with those working on the front line of this epi-demic every day.”

Disposal locations include Oak-land County Sheriff’s Operation Medicine Cabinet, local police and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administra-tion (DEA) locations, as well as phar-macies throughout Oakland County. The map will be updated continuous-ly as new programs are implemented.

“The Sheriff’s Office is commit-ted to educating and participating in programming which combats pre-scription drug abuse,” said Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard. “We launched Operation Medicine Cabinet in 2009 and as of today, offer 36 drop-off locations around the county where residents can safely dispose of un-wanted or unused prescription medi-cations. This ensures these drugs are not getting into our waterways and drinking water, but also keeps pre-scription medications out of the hands of any one who may be bat-tling addiction.”

The website also hosts educa-tional materials about how to moni-tor, dispose, and secure prescription medications to prevent prescription drug abuse. Medical professionals can also use the site to find online train-ings for continuing medical education credits and community resources for patients.

A Summer Opportunity Planned for You Three internationally-known speakers will be in our area this August for a

conference, “An Era of Change or a Change of Era?” Pope Francis has challenged us: "One could say that today we are not living

an era of change but a change of era.” The three speakers (Richard Gaillardetz, Ph.D., Margaret Nutting Ralph,

Pd.D. and Fr. Howard Gray, SJ, Ph.D.) – each from their own reflection and ex-perience – will help us to explore this reality that Pope Francis has presented to us. • The daytime offerings (August 7-9) will take place at St. Isidore Parish, Ma-comb. For the full schedule and registration information, go to www.wearethechurchconferences.com. • Two evening opportunities (free will offering) will also take place: “Wrestling with the Faith: The Demands of Mature Discipleship in a Secular Age” with Richard Gaillardetz, Ph.D. at St. Isidore Parish, Macomb on Monday, August 7 (7:00 pm)

Mature Christian belief has never been more difficult than it is today. This presentation will reflect on the need to find a middle way between facile obedience and casual regard for the received faith of the church.

“Be Not Afraid: I Am With You Always” With Margaret Nutting Ralph, Ph.D. at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, St. Clair Shores on Tuesday, August 8 (7:00 pm)

An unwillingness to embrace change is often caused by fear. In this session we will learn how to dispel fear by exploring the many ways in which the risen Christ remains in our midst.

For complete information, see www.wearethechurchconferences.com. Registration is required for the daytime sessions; the evening sessions are

walk-in with free-will offerings.

Prayer service for

healing Join us at a Prayer Service for

Healing on Friday, June 9 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel. Come if you would like to pray for a loved one, yourself, or if you would like to support others who are in need. Whether you have the gift of great faith, or your faith has been challenged by illness, loss, or painful life transitions, you’ll have the opportunity to lift up your hearts to God within a safe and supportive circle. We’ll complete the evening by sharing refreshments and conversa-tion in the Bethany Room. If you would like to request individual heal-ing prayer at the end of the service, p l e a s e c o n t a c t m u -sic@ctredeemer.org

You Don’t Have to Face Life’s Challenges Alone!

If you or someone you love is going through a difficult time, Ste-phen Ministers are available to help you. A Stephen Minister is an objec-tive person who can meet with you and offer confidential , non-judgmental support. They are caring and compassionate men and women that want to help.

Stephen Ministers receive special training to prepare them to be good listeners and offer quality support for people experiencing any of life’s chal-lenges such as job loss, divorce, sepa-ration, loss of a loved one, illness, depression, and many other stresses of life.

If you would like more infor-mation about Stephen Ministry or in need of a Stephen Minister, contact Roger Buches at 248-444-5750.

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Parish Leadership For even the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve...Mark 10:45 Please take the time to pray, reflect and nominate yourself for a leadership role in any one of the below list of commis-

sions/committees. Nomination deadline is Friday, May 26. Ballots are available on-line or in the vestibule. Questions call the parish office.

����������� �Parish Pastoral Council takes the key leadership role in developing and driving the vision and mission of our Church

Community. The Parish Council continuously provides input and information on both parish and vicariate matters to all the commissions and other groups in the parish.

������������������� �The Parish Finance Council is responsible for the planning an implementation of actions that best utilize the parish’s

financial resources as well as monitor the building facilities and maintenance needs.

�����������������Our Education Commission takes the lead in advancing the teaching mission of the Church by cooperatively develop-

ing, evaluating and promoting programs for total lifelong educational formation.

�����������������Service Commission identifies areas of need in the local community and develops responses through programs or ac-

tions that aim to serve humanity and promote justice.

���������������������The Stewardship Commission assists the members of our parish to discern their individual and unique gifts and talents

and calls them to use those gifts in service to the Church, our community, and the world.

����������������Our Worship Commission serves to further enhance our liturgical and ecumenical experiences. The group takes a lead-

ership role in liturgical development through education, planning and evaluation and is responsible for coordinating the litur-gical seasons of the year along with its supporting ministries.

�����������������The Tithing Committee is the group responsible for allocating the 10% of funds we donate from our Sunday collec-

tions. Money is allocated according to the guidelines developed.

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dresses issues for all parishes in the Pontiac Vicariate.

Lansing update MCC: Senate E-Cigarette Bill does Not Do

Enough To Protect children For years, the Michigan Legislature has been discussing the best way to regu-

late e-cigarettes and prohibit their sale to minors. This year, legislation sponsored by Senator Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) regulates e-cigarettes as vapor products, not tobacco products. Although Senate Bill 37 does prohibit the sale of these products to minors, which is laudable, MCC opposes the bill because this type of regulation does not do enough to protect children. In January 2015, Governor Snyder vetoed a similar bill, echoing similar concerns. During testimony in the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee this week, MCC joined with a number of other groups, including the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association, the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, and the Michigan State Medical Society, in writing a letter to the committee explaining concerns with the legislation. Lawmakers on the committee voted to move the bill forward to the full Senate for further consideration.

Card crafter workshop

Christ the Redeemer Card Craft-ers will gather on thee third Wednes-day of each month in the Mark class-room at 10 am. Our next gathering will be June 21. Card crafters contin-ue to create cards to send to members of our community. Don’t let your lack of crafting experience stop you from joining the fun! We have all levels or projects to complete. Ques-tions, contact Sheila Mansfield, pocashe@att.net 586-201-5326. Men-tion Cards in your title.

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We are a welcoming Christian community sharing in the mission of Jesus to proclaim the Kingdom of God. We strive to "make a difference" within our local community and the world in which we live.

Through our gatherings for prayer, sacraments and sharing the Word of God, we are form-ing a growing community. Recognizing the importance of each individual member, we call forth the varieties of gifts, talents and ministries of all. We seek to join with others who share in this mission. (7/23/03)

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The following is the entire prayer list of Christ the Redeemer Church. If you would like someone added to

the prayers please call the parish office.

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…..please remember in your prayers the family of our parishioner Robert Kurzyniec who died; the fami-ly of our parishioner Leo Perazza who died; the family of Jeanne Har-mon whose mother Lorraine Butler died; the family of Matt Miller whose mother Marie Miller die.

For the Deceased

For Our Parishioners

Lorraine Capitan Jean Beaupre Joe McCarthy Alice Polcyn Cody Baert Lee King

Suzanne Gozdor Tom Rogers Greg Fischer

Christine Zimmerman Denise Bastien Dennis Backhus

Pat Nolf Kim Trombley Judy Skretta Shirley Eyl

Steve Wicklund Sarah Jablonowski Peter Pletsch Carol Lamb Bev Gall

Stan Kowalski Donna Olson

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…..our country’s military per-sonnel especially those connected to our parish.

For the Military

Gary Sabin uncle of Michael Sabin

Frank Pagel friend of Luisa Jimeno Stephen Witmer

son of Pat & Dennis Witmer Craig Henderson

friend of Brandon Woelmer Granddaughter of Diane Heslip

Paula Cariuty mother of Tony Cariuty

Jordan Cariuty nephew of Tony Cariuty

Francis Charles Shertemaro great nephew of Kathy Needham

Peggy Penny Friend of Marcia Nannarone

Viola Allemon Friend of Marcia Nannarone

Walter Rawski father of Tom Rawski

Tom Jeszke brother-in-law of Tom Rawski

Linda Picio friend of Lisa Brown Sister Marian Harvey

Magggie Slybe sister-in-law of Mary Ellen Soroka

\Ron Doll friend of Lisa Brown Carolyn Sarton

daughter of Larry & MaryAnn Beer Carol Elmo

mother of Lisa Andridge Marc Manoulian

son-in-law of Tom Rawski

For Loved Ones Who Are Ill

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•Parish Council (Meets 4th Tuesday) Randy Gower

Commissions meet 2nd Tuesday •Education, Chair: David Zande, 891.6950

•Parish Finance Council, Chair: Adam Kirklin , 506-5933

•Service, Chair: Julie Gillette, 693-3524 •Stewardship, Chair: Joe Buzzitta, 650-4118

•Worship, Chair: Paul Daprai, 830-8987

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Director, Lisa Brown, ext. 20 dre@ctredeemer.org

Pre-K, Elementary Coordinators Karen Jbara and Michele Pinelli, ext. 19

childrensministry@ctredeemer.org Administrative, Gabriela Mendez, ext. 14

eduadmin@ctredeemer.org Middle School, Ann Blizzard and

Suzy Rhadigan, ext. 18 middleschool@ctredeemer.org

Youth Minister, Lisa Andridge, ext. 33 highschool@ctredeemer.org

������������ �Hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm, Mon.-Thursday

9 am to 12:00 Noon, Friday Website Address: www.ctredeemer.org

248.391.1621, (Fax) 248.391.3412 Administrative: Sue Enjaian, ext. 10 e-mail: officemgr@ctredeemer.org

Administrative: Dawn Cejka, ext. 11 secretary@ctredemer.org

Finance: Christi Spencer, ext. 12 finance@ctredeemer.org

Christian Service: Karen Swietlik, ext. 17 service@ctredeemer.org and

Lisa Pratt, ext. 17 outreach@ctredeemer.org Stephen Ministry: Roger Buches,

248.444.5750 Music Ministry: Mari Reyes, 674-4493

music@ctredeemer.org

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2700 Waldon Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48360 Fr. Joe Dailey, Pastor

e-mail: pastor@ctredeemer.org

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Sunday - 9:00 am & 11:00 am Daily - Check weekly bulletin

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Pontiac Vicariate Website: www.pontiacareavicariate.org