SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • JANUARY 20, 2019

In Historic Romeo

We of St. Clement of Rome Parish, with the Power of the Spirit, welcome, embrace and unite all the many faces of

Christ who worship with us. As a family, we deepen our faith and seek God in the community,

through prayer and good works.

Praying the Rosary

On the 3rd Saturday and

Sunday of every month in

the Chapel starting at 4:30 p.m. on

Saturday and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30

a.m. on Sunday.

Friday, February 8, 2019

Women’s Night Out-Dinner, Wine

and Movie (I Can Only Imagine)

R.S.V.P. to Debbie Knoblock

752-6591

From the Parish Office:

If you have been issued

envelopes from the parish

office, please use these

envelopes. It helps when

posting contribution amounts to

your account.

MCREST Guests Arrive Today

Even though the guests arrive on Sunday, the MCREST team can still

use your help. You can go to the St. Clement webpage, look for the

MCREST 2019 button and sign up for the spots that are open or you can

contact Jeanne at 586-219-1150 or Rhonda at 586-651-8959.

Any cash, check or gift card donations should be brought to the church

office and will be greatly appreciated. Checks should be made payable

to St. Clement MCREST.

Please pray for the MCREST guests and for our volunteers - that we

have a safe, compassionate, joyful and loving week.

Dear God, watch over your children, especially those with no homes to

return to at the end of long and weary days. For the volunteers who give

their time, talent and compassion. Protect them from all harm and keep

them from despair. Open the hearts and eyes of those of us with blessings to

share. Unite our voices in a call for justice: So that no man need ever lay

down for the night on a wooden park bench because he has no home; So

that no woman need ever tuck her children into the backseat of her car

because she has no home; So that no child need ever wonder, “Where will I

feel safe?” because he has no home; So that all those who wander and all

who are in need, find shelter this week at St. Clement and the peace they

seek. Amen

Thank You from SS. John and Paul Parish

I am writing on

behalf of SS. John

and Paul Parish to

thank St. Clement

Parish for donating

the fried chicken

dinner during our MCREST week.

Your donation of the dinner, which

was delicious, was enjoyed by eve-

ryone, and assisted us greatly in

serving our guests. It is through

the generosity of churches in our

community, like yours, that

allowed us to host MCREST and

serve our guests. The fried

chicken dinner is always a hit.

Thank you again for your

donation. I call and you always

come through and we appreciate

your support. Wishing you the

very best in 2019.

~ MCREST Dinner Team

Gym closed through Sunday, Jan. 27

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Religious Education Office Hours

Monday - Wednesday

9:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Thursday - 9:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday - closed

The office is closed daily from 12:00

noon - 1:00 p.m. for lunch

A Family Perspective

At Cana we get a

good insight into

Mary’s parenting style.

She did not plead,

argue, demand or manipulate. She

merely pointed out the situation and

trusted her son would make the best

decision. ~ Bud Ozar

When Romeo Community Schools

are closed, Religious Education

classes are cancelled for that day.

Jan. 20-27 – St. Clement hosts

MCREST

Jan. 27 – No Preschool classes

Jan. 28, 29, 30 – Classes held

Feb. 2 – Confirmation Reflection

Day

Feb. 3 – Preschool class held

Christian Service Needs Gift Basket Items for

St. Baldrick Fundraiser

Christian Service is in

need of several items to

make gift baskets for an

upcoming raffle available

to our parishioners.

Please place your donation in the

box located in the gathering area

labeled “basket raffle”.

These baskets will raise money

for the St. Baldrick's fundraiser

hosted in our home community of

Romeo. This is a new project for

our parish, so we are really in need

of everyone’s support. Once these

items are collected we will be in

need of volunteers to help assemble

the baskets and to sell tickets after

Masses in February. Please contact

Christian Service at 586-651-0734

to volunteer your time and talents.

Confirmation Happening Confirmation Reflection Day

Half Day Confirmation

Reflection Day

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Meet in the Social Hall

9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Students that came in the

Summer Class

2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Students that attend class in the

school year (Candidates Only)

St. Clement Hosting “HIS Table”

Volunteers Needed

St. Clement will be hosting “HIS

Table” at the Romeo United

Methodist church TWO times in

February. We are looking for

volunteers to cook, set-up, serve

and clean up. So mark your

calendar for February 19 and/

or February 26. Please contact

Denise @586-651-0734 to sign up.

Feeding the Homeless PB& J

Sandwiches Thank you to all who

have helped so far

making Peanut Butter

and Jelly sandwiches

f o r f eed ing the

homeless at Trinity

Lutheran in Utica.

The next opportunity

to help will be Sunday,

February 17 at noon

in the kitchen.

Please contact Denise

if you will be able to

help, 586-651-0734.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Phone Reassurance Program

RSVP’s Phone Reassurance Program is a lifeline for

older members of the community who would like the

comfort of a friendly phone call. Trained volunteers provide social

connection and ensure the well-being of isolated and vulnerable older

adults through consistent phone calls at predetermined times. Calls may

be made solely to check on a participant’s safety, for the purpose of

socializing, or both! For more information on how to enroll, please call 248

-537-3300 ext. 3957 or email RSVP@ccsem.org.

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Please Pray

for the Sick

Eternal rest grant unto

them, O Lord, and let

perpetual light shine upon

them. May the souls of all

the faithful departed, through the

mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

For Those Who Have

Died....

Robert Woodlan

Life has changed, not

ended......

Bob Agius

Mary Agius

MaryAnn B

Eric Babe

Minnie Bacon

Florence Bauer

Gary Bianchi

Jerry Bode

Richard Borowski

Jonathan Braun

Larry Briskey

Rozanne

Buhagiar

Georgina Campbell

Giuseppi Cavaliere

Scott Chevalier

Adam Cole

Elexie Delaney

Maurice D’Hondt

Rosanna

DiMaggio

Jake Flint

Thomas Gamrat

Christine Gamrat

Jacob Gordon

Martha Gutowski

Joachim Hagedorn

Jerry Hawker

Jeff High

Vic Hosfeld

Gregory Knoche

Roger Komlen

Sharon Koralewski

Karen Krumbach

Bob Krumbach

Betty Lara

Thersa LaSollette

Dorothy LePage

Nancy Lukowski

Lawrence Mahaffy

Domenico Maletti

Margaret McIntyre

Bob Mickelson

Ashleigh

Motoligin

Ellen Myers

Bruce Northey

Diane O

Rocky O’Berry

Andre Platevoet

Judy Polakowski

Tom Radzitowski

David Reed

Mason Rich

Glenda Roberts

Richard Rock

Glenn Rounding

Claudio Selva

Shannon Shaieb

Raymond Smith

Mark Smogor

Marlene

Springstube

Patricia Stacer

Laura Staller

Jason Stys

Robert Szuba

Sam West

Bubba Dan Wirick

Dana Wynn

Luke Vires

Christine Yonkos

Cheryl Zuehlk

And those who

care for them...

Join Book Club... Our next

meeting is Tuesday, February 5 at

10:00 a.m. in Rel. Ed. Room 3. We

are reading a book called, “Thrift

Store Saints...Meeting Jesus 25

cents at a Time”. If you are inter-

ested, please contact Debbie Knob-

lock at 586-752-6592 or dknob-

lock@stclementromeo.com.

Tips for Preventing the Flu

1. Wash Your Hands - Think of all

the things your hands touch over

the course of the day: A grocery

cart, the handle on the door, that

$10 bill in your wallet. It’s

important to wash your hands regularly to prevent the spread of dis-

ease. If you are unable to use soap and water, use an alcohol-based

hand sanitizer. Proper handwashing is one of the best things you can

do to protect yourself and others from illness.

2. Rest up, Eat Healthy - A good night’s rest can allow your body to

build up its natural defenses against disease. And your body is fueled

by the food that you eat, so quality nutrition can help you fight off the

flu virus.

3. Sick? Stay Home! -Your body is telling you to stay home in bed, so

why not listen? Staying home and resting is preferable to struggling

through the daily routine, as it helps you recover and prevents the

spread of the disease to your coworkers and their families.

4. Cover up Coughs and Sneezes - The flu is a droplet-borne illness, so

those coughs and sneezes spread diseases. Cough into a sleeve, elbow,

or tissue that you throw away immediately, rather than into your

hands.

5. Clean Frequently Touched Surfaces - Sanitizing surfaces like

doorknobs, desktops, keyboards, and other often-touched items can

prevent them from becoming vectors of disease.

6. Take Your Antiviral Meds - If your doctor has determined that you

could benefit from these medications, take them as directed. They can

both shorten the duration of your illness and prevent serious

complications from the flu.

7. Get a Seasonal Flu Shot - A flu shot can offer excellent protection

from illness. It’s the best way to avoid or minimize the severity of the

flu.

Annual Mass for World Day of the Sick

Sunday, February 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed

Sacrament there will be a Mass for the Sick.

Join Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron in the Mass especially for the sick,

their loved ones, caregivers and healthcare professions. An anointing of

the sick will be provided. There will be a special blessing for caregivers

and healthcare ministers. Secure onsite parking and handicap accessible.

Additional information contact hyttinenj@ccsem.org or 586-416-2300 ext.

4032.

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Vigil Lights Special Intentions

~ Michigan and Utah

~ Prayers for Good Health &

Happiness in 2019

~ 1st Communicants & MMM

~ All needs related to Chris Kent

~ Healing and Freedom from fear

Did you know… that Liturgical Ministries, like Communion

Ministers, are open to anyone who has been confirmed regardless of their

age. For more information contact Russ Morgan at 752-6984.

Macomb Food Program Elimination Raffle

The Macomb Food Program will

be holding an Elimination Raffle at

Zuccaro Banquet and Catering in

Cheste r f i e ld Townsh ip on

Thursday, March 14. Doors open

at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $160 each

that admits 2. Social mixer and

buffet dinner included in price of

ticket. Only 199 tickets will be

sold. Need not be present to win.

Please call 586-469-6004 ext. 1 to

order tickets or for more

information.

The Hospital Window: A Short Story by Unknown Author

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same

hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in

his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain

the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the

room’s only window. The other man had to spend

all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families,

their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where

they had been on vacation.

Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he

would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could

see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where

his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of

the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans

played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers

walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city

skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man

on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this pictur-

esque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing

by. Although the other man could not hear the band — he could see it in

his mind’s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descrip-

tive words.

Days, weeks and months passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to

bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the

window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called

the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be

moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and

after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first

look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the

window besides the bed. It faced a blank wall.

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased

roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.

The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the

wall.

She said, “Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.”

Epilogue: There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite

our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when

shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you

have that money can’t buy. “Today is a gift, that is why it is called The

Present .”

Civil Rights Day

In Catholic social tra-

dition, "rights" corre-

spond to the treatment

every person deserves not because

of background or individual merit,

but by virtue of being created in

the image and likeness of God. As

followers of Christ, we are called to

a concern for our brothers and sis-

ters. This means that, in acknowl-

edging rights, we also acknowledge

responsibilities.

St. John Paul II writes, "every

man is his 'brother's keeper', be-

cause God entrusts us to one an-

other" (“Evangelium Vitae,” 19). In

our complicated world, it can be

easy to get overwhelmed by public

policy. However, we are not ex-

empt from engaging in public life.

Today, we remember that we are

all called to work to ensure that

social structures uphold human

dignity and support true human

flourishing.

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WEEKLY EVENTS FOR January 21 - 27

Monday, January 21

Gym Closed

7:00 p.m. - Our Lady of the

Rosary Prayer Group - church

7:00 p.m. - RCIA - Adult Ed.

Center

Tuesday, January 22

Gym Closed

9:00 a.m. - Communion Service

9:30 a.m. - Rosary

10:00 a.m. - Adoration

Wednesday, January 23

Gym Closed

9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Arline

Monache req by family

9:30 a.m. - Rosary

12:00 noon - Threshold Bible

Study

3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy - church

5:30 p.m. - Diabetes Prevention

Class - social hall

Thursday, January 24

Gym Closed

9:00 a.m. MASS - Int. Al Fliger

req by his friend

9:30 a.m. - Rosary

Friday, January 25

Gym Closed

9:00 a.m. - MASS - Sp. Int. Larry

Ulick req by his daughter

9:30 a.m. - Rosary

Saturday, January 26

Gym Closed

3:30 p.m. - Confessions

5:00 p.m. - MASS - Int. Clarence

D’Hondt req by his family

Sunday, January 27

MCREST Guests leave

Gym Closed

7:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Agnes &

Michael Dolecki req by family

9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Richard

Pfeil req by Margaret McIntyre

11:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. John

Mignone req by the MI

Parole Board

Int. Kenneth Kadlitz req by

Denise Kehren

7:00 p.m. - MASS (Spanish) - Int.

St. Clement Parishioners

St. Clement of Rome 343 S. Main Street

Romeo, Michigan 48065 Phone: 586-752-9611

Fax 586-752-1601 Website: www.stclementromeo.org

PASTOR Rev. Stephen C. Reckker

Weekend Assistant Fr. Jim Andres, OFM CAP

Fr. Jerry Slowinski Fr. Art Baranowski

Fr. Biju Fr. Binoy

Deacon Rev. Mr. Kurt J. Godfryd

Mass in Spanish

Rev. Jerry Kessel, OFM CAP

Vicariate Hispanic Pastoral Minister

(North Macomb Vicariate) Sr. Valerie Knoche, I.H.M.

Adult Education Coordinator

Mr. Russ Morgan 752-6984

Building Manager

Mr. Peter Bernadich 752-9611

Minister of Music

Mr. Bert Lord 752-9611

Religious Education Director

Mrs. Debbie Knoblock 752-6591

Middle School Youth Group 752-9611

Gabriel Project

Carol 752-9611

Agape Center 336-6842

Pregnancy, Counseling and Adoption

Catholic Family Services 416-2300

Knights of Columbus

Joe Suminski 586-337-5776

Weekend Masses

Saturday - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Spanish - 7:00 p.m.

Holyday and Weekday Masses

As announced

Reconciliation (Confession)

Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

Baptism: Prior arrangements must be made.

Call the parish office.

Marriage: Arrangements must be made at

least six months in advance of the marriage

date.

Care of the Sick: Call the parish office at

any time to make arrangements for

Anointing, Communion calls or Visitations.

Funeral Luncheon Ministry: Please call

the parish office.

Registrations: New parishioners should

register at the parish office. Those moving

should notify the parish office.

Parish Council

Administration Commission

Charles Anglewicz... . . . . . . . . . . . ...752-9435

Christian Service Commission

Denise Kehren. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 752-9611

Social Commission

Dorothy Kida ……………………….752-9611

Rev. 2-05-18

St. Clement will have the

Stations of the Cross during Lent

on the following days:

Friday March 8 - Family Stations

of the Cross - 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 15 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 29 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 5 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 12 - 7:00 p.m.

Reverence Home Health and Hospice Needs Volunteers

Reverence Home Health and

Hospice is looking for volunteers

who want to make a difference in

the lives of adults and children

with life-limiting illnesses. We are

currently looking for direct support

volunteers. Direct support volun-

teers provide companionship and

emotional and practical support to

the patient and their caregivers in

their home. Training will be

provided prior to placement. If you

are interested, please contact

Sarah Hemenway at 586-464-4865

or sarah.hemenway@ahah.net.

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Liturgical Appointments for January 26/27

Sat.

5:00 p.m.

Sun.

7:00 a.m.

Sun.

9:00 a.m.

Sun.

11:00 a.m.

Lector/

Comm.

Jean Obrecht Henry Malburg Fred Kowalke Roz Mischley

Altar

Servers

Joe & Katie

Pollzzie

Cameron & Nate

Joseph

Gwen, Gabby & Abram

Pogodzinski

Choir Adult Choir Children’s Choir

Liturgical Appointment for February 2/3

Sat.

5:00 p.m.

Sun.

7:00 a.m.

Sun.

9:00 a.m.

Sun.

11:00 a.m.

Lector/

Comm.

Rosemarie

Stewart Steve Pytleski Ed Glowicki Tom Offer

Altar

Servers

Joe & Anthony

Lomakoski

Natalie & Andrea

Frederick

Joey & John

Greenlee

Choir Adult Choir

AGAPE Pantry Needs

Cereal

Oatmeal

Pasta sauce

Canned vegetables

Canned fruit

Laundry detergent

Dish soap

All purpose cleaner

Windex

Toilet bowl cleaner

Please place your donation in the

baskets located near the entry

doors of the church. Thank you

and God’s Blessings!

Northern Air Heating & Cooling

586-291-2410 or 586-727-7504

Parish Member Discounts

Readings for the

Week of

January 21, 2019

Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3,

4 [4b]/Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2,

4-5, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps

110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 3:1-6

Thursday: Heb 7:25—8:6/Ps 40:7-

8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:7-

12

Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/

Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-

18

Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/

Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk

3:20-21

Sunday, January 27: Neh 8:2-4a,

5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn

6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 1 Cor 12:12

-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Upcoming Events from Capuchin Retreat Center

Dinner Date with Your Spouse: Will You Be My Valentine? Sunday, February

10, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:30p.m. Reserve this date and come to the beautiful

Capuchin Retreat with your spouse. This program is specifically designed

to help you become more emotionally connected to your partner in a very

loving and caring manner. Valentine’s Day is a time when we do a lot of

thinking about love. Come to this loving evening and be renewed in your

relationship with each other. $60 per couple which includes refreshments

and dinner. Call now to make your reservation 248.651.4826 or register

online at: www.capretreat.org Fred Cavaiani LLP, LMFT Psychologist,

Marriage Counselor, Spiritual Director and staff member at Capuchin

Retreat will facilitate this program.

A Deeper Experience of God: A Personal Journey into Meditation and

Contemplation. Wednesday, February 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come

to Capuchin Retreat and discover a deeper immersion in God and learn

how to meditate and contemplate in a deeper manner. So often we stay so

busy that when we are quiet with God we don’t know how to use this time

correctly. Fred Cavaiani, psychologist and Spiritual Director and staff

member at Capuchin Retreat, has been conducting programs on meditation

and contemplation for many years. Take time for this most inspiring and

enlightening day on how to deepen your immersion in God. Breakfast and

Lunch are included. $45/person. Call now to make your reservation

248.651.4826 or register online at: www.capretreat.org