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St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Allen Park, MI
St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Allen Park, MI
St. Frances Cabrini Parish Page 2 Allen Park, Michigan
Weekend at Birney’s Feast of the Holy Family
Christmas is a me for family. Whether
we are spending the holidays with our bio-
logical families, religious communies and
parish families, or “chosen” families of
friends, Christmas is a season when we come
together with those whom we love to cele-
brate love, especially God’s love enfleshed
in the gi" of his Son.
The Feast of the Holy Family, celebrated on the Sunday
within the Octave of Christmas, is an invitaon to reflect on
the lives and relaonships of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary,
and Joseph, and on how God’s grace is at work within our
own families.
It was during his historic trip to the Holy Land in 1964 that
St. Pope Paul VI reflected, “Nazareth is a kind of school
where we may begin to discover what Christ’s life was like
and even to understand the Gospel. Here we can observe
and ponder the simple appeal of the way God’s Son came to
be known, profound yet full of hidden meaning. And gradu-
ally we may even learn to imitate him”.
The Church has consistently understood that, through
Jesus’ hidden life with Mary and Joseph in Nazareth, God
blessed the family- transforming “family” into a symbol of
God’s Reign of peace, joy, and love.
And so, this feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and
Joseph is much more than a child’s celebraon of Christmas
card senmentality. As Pope Francis has reflected, “In the
loving obedience of this woman, Mary, and this man, Jo-
seph, we have a family into which God comes. God always
knocks on the doors of our hearts. He likes to do that. He
goes out from within. But do you know what he likes best of
all? To knock on the doors of families. And to see families
which are united, families which love, families which bring
up their children, educang them and helping them to grow,
families which build a society of goodness, truth and
beauty.”
Family life takes work, as the Le:er to the Colossians re-
minds us: “Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved,
hear<elt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and
paence, bearing with one another and forgiving one anoth-
er … over all these put on love, that is, the bond of per-
fect” (3:12-13a, 14).
The Feast of the Holy Family challenges us to consider our
own families, both the ones in which we grew up and the
ones of which we are now a part—“It raises quesons in us
about the harmony of the home we’re in now—and what
part we play in both its peace and its disturbance … We
must ask ourselves if we are learning from one another, car-
ing for one another, becoming more spiritual together as we
go. And if not, why not? And what do we intend to do about
it, as Jesus did, for the sake of the rest of the world?” (Joan
ChiDster, O.S.B., The Liturgical Year).
Amid today’s important and ongoing debate about the
definion and nature of marriage and family, both within
the Church and in broader society, this Feast reminds us of
the true vocaon of the family: to foster the faith of each of
its members and to support them in their search for God
and God’s will for them. Mary and Joseph inslled in Jesus a
love for the tradions and laws of God’s Chosen People;
families, parishes, and even religious communies, are
called to nurture the same values.
How do you see yourself as a part of the “Family” of the
Church?
How can you share the virtues of the Holy Family of Jesus,
Mary, and Joseph in your own family and parish?
Who in your family—both in your home and in the broader
human family—is alone or on the margins? How can you be
a sign of God’s love for them? (Br. Silas Henderson, SDS)
Pope Quote
“Pray o.en for the help of the Virgin Mary, and Saint Jo-
seph, that they may teach you to receive God’s love as they
did. Your voca1on is not easy to live, especially today, but
the voca1on to love is a wonderful thing—it is the only force
that can truly transform the cosmos, the world.”
—Pope Benedict XVI
Final football predic"on
As just like that, Detroit football has come to another dis-
appoinng end. Here’s looking forward to 2020…why does
that sound so familiar??
Packers 27 – Lions 24
That’s all for now, see you in Church,
Fr. Tim Birney, Pastor
Fr. Tim Birney
Feast of the Holy Family Page 3 Dec. 29, 2019
Please pray for the family and friends of our dearly departed
Yolanda (Ragozzino) Flores Mary Margaret Fernandez Annemarie Herman
March 12, 1940 March 23, 1943 June 16, 1925
Dec. 10, 2019 Dec. 13, 2019 Dec. 16, 2019
Altar Care Fourth Friday Candles: Barbara Kostoff Fourth Sunday Towels: Barbara Engler
Readings for the Week
of Dec. 29, 2019
Sunday Feast of the Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14;
Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5;
Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17;
Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
Monday 1 Jn 2:12-17;
Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10;
Lk 2:36-40
Tuesday Saint Sylvester I, Pope
1 Jn 2:18-21;
Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13;
Jn 1:1-18
Wednesday Solemnity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary,
the Mother of God
Nm 6:22-27;
Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Thursday Memorial of
Saints Basil the Great and
Gregory Nazianzen,
Bishops and Doctors of the
Church
1 Jn 2:22-28;
Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4;
Jn 1:19-28
Friday The Most Holy Name of
Jesus
1 Jn 2:29—3:6;
Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6;
Jn 1:29-34
Saturday Memorial of Saint
Elizabeth Ann Seton,
Religious
1 Jn 3:7-10;
Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9;
Jn 1:35-42
Sunday Solemnity of the
Epiphany of the Lord
Is 60:1-6;
Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6;
Mt 2:1-12
Mass Schedule and Intentions Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 8:30 a.m. Mary Gerczak (10th Anniversary) by Pat & George Porter Bernie Tieppo (37th Anniversary) by Parents Special Intention Marge Logelin by Lori Willson Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 4:00 p.m. Kevin Schmidt (10th Anniversary) by Family David Serafin (4th Anniversary) by Serafin Family Dolores Dionne (Birthday) by Jones Family Phyllis Huls by Debbie Bizon Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 10:00 a.m. Kathleen Page by Diane Wilkowski and Family Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 8:30 a.m. Frank Vrabel by Joan Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 8:30 a.m. Poor Souls in Puratory Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 8:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Frances Cabrini 5:00 p.m. Clement Prusakiewicz by Family Rochelle Marie Zan by Husband Carol Flotte by Beverly Drumheller Manuel George Bardallis by Christian Women Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 8 a.m. Parishioners of St. Frances Cabrini 10 a.m. Robert Holewinski by Family Robert & Dolores Dionne by Dominic & Grace Rubino Bob Loyd Clement Prusakiewicz by Witkowski Family Noon Ted Smolinski (Birthday Remembrance) by Family Patricia Markovich by Husband Norma Fusco AFD & MSGP by Irene Nowak 7 p.m. Giuseppe Pomponio by Family
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Believe with Fr. Steve
Fr. Steve Mateja
Holy Family
Today is the feast of the Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We hear the
words: “The child grew and became
strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was
upon him.”. During this New Year may we also grow in
wisdom and have the favor of God upon us by remem-
bering to take care of our suffering brothers and
sisters.
In the month of December, through your gi:s, the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought the spirit of
Christmas to many neighbors in need within our
community.
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
Holy Day of Obliga�on
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 4 p.m. Vigil
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 10 a.m.
Long before there was any queson about the polical correctness of wishing others a “Merry Christ-
mas,” there was a friend of mine who made a yearly effort of explaining why he preferred to wish every-
one a “Happy Christmas.” He would point out that we never wish anyone a “Merry Easter” and would
queson whether this adjecve for Christmas, dang back to the 17th century, was the best one for us to
use today.
The first printed Christmas card is dated from 1843 wished recipients a “Merry Christmas” but at the
end of A Visit From St. Nicholas (‘Twas the night before...), Clement Moore wishes his readers a “Happy Christmas.” The
history, then, is mixed. “Merry” seems rather light and even “Happy” might fail to bear the weight of this day’s wishes.
What kind of Christmas do we hope and pray our family and friends will have?
My prayer is that you will have a Joyful Christmas: a Christmas rooted in the inner serenity that deep faith provides,
strong enough to survive the disappointments and sorrows life delivers to our doorstep and exuberant enough to cele-
brate life’s happiest mes. May the birthday of our King, Jesus, touch you with deep joy...
I pray, too, that you will have a Peaceful Christmas: the peace the world so clearly is unable to give itself; the peace that
broken hearts long for; the peace that is ours to share with one another in forgiveness, kindness and charity. May the
birthday of Christ sow seeds of peace in your heart...
Finally, I pray that you have a Hopeful Christmas. So much in the world around us interferes with our capacity to hope:
a spirit to truly long for life to come instead making this place our home. This lack of hope robs us of awe and reverence
before the mystery of life, the love of God, and the plan for our lives. May the birthday of Jesus renew hope in your heart...
I wish you a Joyful, Peaceful, Hopeful Christmas and should your Christmas be Merry and Happy, too—all the be:er!
I cannot believe it has nearly been a full year since I’ve arrived here at St. Frances Cabrini. My me has been so blessed.
I am so grateful to leave during this joyous me of Christmas. As you gather with your families this week to celebrate the
Birth of God in our midst know that I will be praying for you. Please do the same for me.
In the Heart of Jesus and Mary,
Fr. Steve
Fr. Steve Mateja
Feast of the Holy Family Page 5 Dec. 29, 2019
Faith Formation
The Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
Our RCIA team has a series of
topics that is presented weekly
to explore the beliefs of the Ro-
man Catholic Church. It is part of
the journey for our 15 candidates
and catechumens who seek to
enter the Catholic Church at the
Easter Vigil, but open to all.
While the RCIA is a process for unbaptized adults and children
of catechetical age, as well as those baptized in another Chris-
tian denomination, the RCIA team extends an invitation to all
parishioners, their families and friends who want to learn more
about and deepen their faith.
Topics (listed below) are presented from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Sundays in Mother Cabrini Room.
The sessions provide an excellent opportunity to nurture our
faith. For more information, call the Religious Education Office
at 313-928-4727 or email [email protected]
Jan. 5 Church History Jan 12 Symbolon Jan. 19 Catholicism (Rite of Acceptance & Welcome) Jan. 26 Symbolon Feb. 2 Sacraments of Healing Feb. 9 Sacraments of Service Feb. 16 Catholicism Feb. 23 Understanding Lent
Weekend of Dec.14 and Dec. 15, 2019 Weekly Collection Received Debt
Envelopes $ 14,532.00 Total Debt $ 3,081,743.55
Automatic Deposit $ 4,912.00 Monthly MCC Payment** $
Loose $ 2,722.00 __________
Total $ 22,166.50 Current Debt Balance $ 3,081,743.55
Budgeted Weekly Contribution Year to Date* $544,800.00 * Beginning Fiscal Year July 1, 2019
Actual Weekly Contribution Year to Date* $549,338.17
**Payment made the first of each month
St. Frances Cabrini Parish Page 6 Allen Park, Michigan
HOPE Demen"a Ministry
Downriver Demen"a Educa"on Sessions
Hosted by Atria Kinghaven
14800 King Road, Riverview
4th
Saturday of Each Month
Free sessions will include a con"nental
breakfast in the presenta"on room at 9:45 am Demen"a
Session begins at 10 am
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Demen"a Basics
This session will give parcipants a basic understanding of
what demena is as well as looking at some common charac-
teriscs of aging that are not demena related. We will look
more closely at the most common forms of demena, which
includes Alzheimer’s disease, and the characteriscs of each.
Nourishing the Hungry
Sr. Judie Ann Lunch Ministry
Thursday, January 2, 2020
We will again join Grace who runs the Sr. Judie Out-
reach ministry which serves those in most need in the
Eastern Market neighborhood by delivering up to 125
lunches. If you would like to assist in this ministry by do-
nang needed items please drop them off to the Rectory
office by Monday, December 30 at 9:00 am. If you would
like to volunteer the day of to deliver or assist in lunch
making on Tuesday, December 31 at 1:00 pm call Sheila at
(313)218-1471.
Some items needed this month are: individual bags of
chips and cookies, lunch size fruit cups/apple sauce,
Strawberry Jam, socks, or a monetary dona"on.
All Saints Soup Kitchen
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Volunteers are needed to help us cook and serve more
than 100 men, women and children who depend on All
Saints for lunch. If you would like to join us on this day at
All Saints please call Kathy Bates at (734)324-0944. We
meet outside Holy Family Hall at 9 a.m. to carpool and are
back at Cabrini around 1:30 p.m.
We also provide desserts to complement the
meal. These special diners really enjoy cakes, cheese
cake, pie and cupcakes. If you would like to donate
goodies please call the parish office at 313-381-5601 and
leave a message with the staff. Baked goods need to be
store bought and delivered to the parish office by
Tuesday, January 7 no later than 5:00 pm.
Parish Service opportunity
Saturday, January 18
8:20am - 12:30 pm
Capuchin Service Center
The Capuchin Services Center assists 228,000 of our
Detroit neighbors annually with emergency food and
clothing. The Center features a 'shoppers' choice' food
pantry to resemble a small grocery store, clothing distribu-
on area, distributes appliances and furniture for families
reestablishing households a"er a fire or a stay in a shelter.
Case management services are provided by degreed social
workers, and support groups are offered for mothers and
grandparents raising grandchildren.
If you are interested in parcipang call Therese in the
Parish office (313)381-5601 ex. 1051 or email at
:[email protected] to reserve your spot. We will
meet in the Holy Family Hall.
Tuesday Travelers
Tuesday Travelers offers lessons in history during two
upcoming day trips. Reserve a seat on the bus by calling
Therese Tardiff in the Parish Office, 313-5601, Ext. 1051. All
trips leave from our church parking lot, providing fun and
fellowship for parcipants from throughout the Downriver
area. Grab a friend and join an excursion! For more detailed
informaon visit our website at cabriniparish.org and click on
news and events to pull up the flyer.
Rum Runners Tour, March 31, 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Enter the world of bootleggers in Windsor and learn the
secrets of smuggling liquor across the Detroit River, visit a
river roadhouse frequented by Hollywood movie stars and
notorious gangsters, and a church pastored by a gun-tong
Methodist minister. A buffet lunch is included. Bus leaves at
9:15 a.m. and returns at 3:45 p.m. Cost: $108. Proof of ci1-
zenship is required for this trip because it crosses into Canada;
this includes a valid passport, passport card, enhanced driver’s
license or a Cer1ficate of Naturaliza1on accompanied by a
valid passport. Aliens will need a valid passport and valid U.S.
Re-entry Permit.
Holocaust Memorial Center, April 21, 10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
From the architecture to the exhibits, visitors are exposed
to the horrors and heroic stories of the most researched era
in human history. For more than 25 years, the Holocaust Me-
morial Center Zekelman Family Campus has been teaching
about the Holocaust and receiving internaonal acclaim for its
efforts. Included is lunch at Mitchell’s Fish Market, Livonia,
and a stop at Nino Salvaggio Internaonal Market for shop-
ping. Bus leaves at 10:15 a.m. and returns at 6:30 p.m. Cost
is $74.
Feast of the Holy Family Page 7 Dec. 29, 2019
High School Youth Group Therese Tardiff, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
313-381-5601, Ext. 1051, or [email protected]
Sunday, Dec. 29
No Evening Gathering
“Jesus is the Reason for the Season”
Enjoy 1me with family and friends
Epiphany Dinner Party
Sunday, Jan. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
MarrioE Courtyard Hotel, Dearborn
The Youth Ministry Commi:ee is your host for this special
holiday dinner. There will be prayer, music, swimming, trivia,
prizes, a gi" exchange and a great meal.
Bring bathing suit and towel. We’ll have board games and
Euchre for those who do not want to swim. Also bring a $10
gi" to exchange. Meet in HFH and we’ll drive to the hotel as
a group. So we can plan for food, a permission slip must be
turned in to the Parish Office by Jan. 3. Don’t Miss Out!
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to Noon
For all those interested in raising money to help defray
the costs for Youth Ministry sponsored events, sign up to
help serve yummy pancakes to our parish community.
Set up will begin at 7 a.m. in Cabrini Center, breakfast
served from 9 a.m. to Noon, and clean-up runs to 1 p.m. If
you are able to help at this fundraiser please let Mrs. Tardiff
know by Jan. 5.
Youth Gatherings
Sunday, January 19, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Sunday, January 26, 7 p.m.– 9 p.m.
Young Neighbors in Ac"on
Cleveland, OH July 19 – 24, 2020
Several spaces available
Don’t miss out on a great week of service!
A deposit of $75.00 is due at registraon
Steubenville Conference
June 19-21, 2020
A deposit of $100.00 is due at registraon
Contact Mrs. Tardiff for more informaon or to register for
any of the events listed. Checks made payable to
St. Frances Cabrini.
Reflec"ng with great joy in my heart on your awesome
generosity
Christmas blessings to my fellow parishioners of St. Frances
Cabrini Church!
As I flip through my 2019 calendar and review what we
accomplished together through Chrisan Service, my heart
is again filled with joy. I connue to be amazed at your
generous spirit, not just in this so-called “season of giving,”
but all the way back to January.
Let’s start with the Giving Trees! More than 1,800 tags
were hung, and taken, from the seven trees in the Narthex.
For three consecuve weekends, gi"s piled up underneath
each one. What a beauful site! One of the trees was des-
ignated for the families we adopt as a parish. This year, we
helped more than 40 families who called for holiday assis-
tance; twelve of those families were added to the trees and
the rest we shopped for with the generous cash and gi"
card donaons.
The rest of the year was filled with so many wonderful
ministries that we just couldn’t support without your help:
monthly food collecons going to stock the pantries of St.
Chrisne, All Saints, Our Lady of the Angels, St Pius, and
Blessed Hope - sharing the Eucharist and our faith with
those who can’t join us at Sunday and weekday liturgies -
providing food and decorang bags for the Sr. Judie Out-
reach program - making dresses, sani-pads and britches for
young African boys and girls – cuDng and rolling plarn for
the crocheted mats for the homeless – Blood Drives - serv-
ing lunch at All Saints, St. Leo, St. Chrisne and Manna
Meal as well as for our families a"er funerals - supporng
the efforts of St. Vincent DePaul - - filling Trick or Treat hy-
giene blessing bags – filling Candy Grams for college stu-
dents – welcoming guests through ChristNet, and cooking,
baking and doing laundry for them - serving coffee and do-
nuts a"er mass - parcipang in family service Saturdays
each month – comforng the grieving – supporng youth
sponsored events like the pancake breakfasts, Pumpkin
Patch, bo:le drives and the Internaonal Food Tasng –
sharing your day with the Tuesday Travelers.
Through you, God is truly in our midst, and our parish is
abundantly blessed with your presence. I connue to pray
that God remains a light in your life, showering you with
many blessings in the coming year.
Christmas peace to you,
Therese Tardiff
St. Frances Cabrini Parish Page 8 Allen Park, Michigan
The Cabrini Booster Club serves the sports programs of Cabrini parish and school. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in Holy Family Hall (Jan. 6) Annual membership is $25. 2019-20 Discount Cards are availa-ble for $10 a piece. For Booster Club questions, email [email protected] Follow the group on Facebook www.facebook.com/CabriniBoosters
Fesval organizers are forming a
sub-commi:ee of six to eight peo-
ple to handle adversing and fund-
raising for the annual June event.
The commitment includes a few
meengs throughout the year and
solicing support from community
businesses and organizaons.
Those who are interested in
learning more about this volunteer
posion, should call Tiffany
Cogswell (313)574-5097, or email
her at [email protected]
She and her husband, Rory, are
chairmen of the Fesval, which will
be held June 5, 6 and 7, 2020, on
the parish grounds.
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God Ministers Holy Day of Obliga"on
December 31
4 p.m.
Lectors Pam Schierschmidt and Chuck Gregoire
Altar Servers: Kyle Fust, Andrew Fust, and Jeremy Fust
Sacristan: NEED
January 1
10 a.m.
Lectors : Mary Brua and John Cico:e
Altar Servers: Luna Dolack and Brendan Fix NEED ONE
Sacristan: Colleen O’Connell-Fix
God’s blessings upon Fr. Steve
Almost a year to the day, Fr. Steve Mateja joined our parish as he transioned
back to parish ministry. During his me with us, he has shared his many gi"s, bro-
ken open the Word, and helped us to see the work of the Lord alive and well in his
vocaon as a priest. On behalf of the members of the parish, pastoral staff, and the
many volunteers who help to make this parish ‘work’, I offer my gratude and
thanksgiving to Fr. Steve for his presence and ministry at St. Frances Cabrini parish.
As he transions to his next assignment as the Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) of
the newly clustered parishes of St. Mary the Myscal Rose, Armada and St. Maxi-
millian Kolbe, Ray Twp., please keep him and his new flock(s) in your prayers. Be-
cause he o"en laments he was of Irish descent…(and who doesn’t?)
…’May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, and unl
we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand!’
Feast of the Holy Family Page 9 Dec. 29, 2019
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season the Paws in the Past staff are asking you to take a few minutes to
fill out a survey about your "me spent at Cabrini. You can find the link on
the Cabrini High School Facebook page or hEps://forms.gle/
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Sewing Group Updates
Because our group is so blessed to
have such a great community behind
us with volunteers working relessly
to donate their me and resources to
trace, cut, pin, trim, sew, sort, and
pack I was able to ship 400 sani pads
out the first week of December!
These sani pads were sent to Marie:a
Georgia and Mechanicsville Virginia
where they will be taken by two
different groups traveling to Kenya
during the month of December. What
a gi" to know that all of your work
will be touching so many lives this
holiday season. I appreciate all of the
efforts made by so many to support
this ministry!
The sewing group meets on the 2nd
and 4th Monday of the month in the
Wayne Wesenberg Wing 12:30 p.m.
You need not know how to sew to be
a part of this ministry. We trace, cut,
sort, stack, and pack. Members also
work on the sleeping mats for the
homeless, including cuDng plasc
bags and rolling balls of plarn for
those that do the crocheng. There is
always room for more people to join
us.
We gladly accept donaons of kitchen
or bathroom towels and washcloths
that are used as inserts for the sani-
pads. If you have any quesons
please feel free to call or txt Nancy
Trela (313)575-2971.
Happy Holidays,
The Cabrini Sewing Group
Our school is celebrating milestone anniversaries in
2019 and 2020, providing us with a wonderful oppor-
tunity to take a trip down memory lane. In the coming
weeks, we’ll be sharing fun facts, photographs and
notable events about the 70 years St. Frances Cabrini
has provided Catholic education as part of its parish mission (the grade school
opened in 1949 and the high school opened in 1960). We’ll also keep you in-
formed about current and future events and activities - enjoy the journey with
us!
Alumni! Share your contact info to help us keep in touch with you!
Email it to [email protected]
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Students competed for four
prizes in the Christmas themed
pro-life youth billboard design
contest organized by Upper
Downriver Right to Life. Stu-
dents ages 12-24 were asked to
design an original and upbeat
billboard using seven words or
less and including the Right to
Life help lone phone number.
Each winner was awarded $200.
The four designs will recycle
through on the digital billboard
of Ou<ront Media which can be seen from I-94 near the airport. Congratulaons
to our two winners from St. Frances Cabrini High School!
Grace DeBerardino, aged 14, designed the “Motherhood” billboard.
Niamh O’Connell, aged 14, designed the billboard “Let Life Live”.
Pictured: Fr. Adam, Niamh O’Connell, Alicia Kwalton (organizer), and Grace DeBerardino
St. Frances Cabrini Parish Page 10 Allen Park, Michigan
We have been asked to pray for …. Frances Adamczyk Frances Adkison
Ken Adkison John Aleva
Lennon Allen Debra Andrews
Darin Armstrong Alicia Atkinson
Erika Bacha Heather Baker
Marjorie Barnowski Michael Bartoluzzi
Dwight Behm Mary Behm
Sharon Benson Dave Bertasio
Sara Bielski Robert Billing Ronald Bloom
Medley and Kevin Bokun Frank Bokar
Michael Booth Sharon Booth
Erica Born Erwin and Lois Bottrell
Shellie Boutin Gary Burtka Pat Burtka
Byrne Family Charley Caldwell
Joseph Caradonna Mary Carnarvon
Bea Cassidy Dorothy Ceccarelli
Margie Chmielewski Annamae Clark
Denise Clark Tom Clark Ryan Cox
Evangeline Curtin Mike Daronko
Vincent D’Amico Marie Dean
Ellen Desjardins Mary Dow
Lucille Downey Margaret Doyle Patrick Dromey
Jason Elster Maryanne Fall
Ellen Farkas Virginia Fisher
Sue Flores Yolanda Floers Dustin Fowden
Sarah Fults Noe Garza
Cindy Gatten Lisa Gentis
Leslie George David Ginter
Kathleen Gideon Michelle Haiduc
Chris Harris Sammy Helner
Laura Henri Rinetta Herman
Janet Hicks
Kathi Higgison Tom Higgison Annamae Hill Russell Hills
Anita Howard Virginia Holowecky
Phyllis Huls Dan Howe
Mary Howe Charlotte Hudson Diane Hurliman John Hursar Jr.
Richard Hutchison Patricia Irwin
Ava Jabczenski Wally Jordanek
Kay Jourdan Morgan Justice
Lena Kaczur Mike Kammer
Quentin Kastlan Eddie Kastl
Bonnie Kawalec Tom Kearn Janet Keeth Polly Kenzie
Alice Klenczar Gerry Kmita
Dave Knechtges Karin Kozlo
Matthew Kozlo Mary Krizanic
Christopher Krupinski Rose Kuras
Monica “Gerri”Lambert Candice Lamborghini
Harry Letinski Victor Leyland
Helen Mac Lucas MacLeod Ruth MacLeod
Tammy Maguire Amy and Jeffrey Massella
Julie Mastin Geraldine McDonald
Rose McGovern Bettie Machinsky Beverly Merchan Samantha Miller
Gregory Montminy James Moore
Maureen Mussio Joseph Neal
Maureen Newsome Rosemarie Nowacki
Dave Ocenasek Kathy Page
Robert Palma Patrick Palmeri
William Patterson Theresa Pellegrino
Kathy Pender Megan Pellegrini
Ken Perrella Bruce Perry
Ellen Phafflin Donna Prieur
Loretta Prohovnic
Nicholas Prusakiewicz Mark Rachfal Pat Radomski
Joseph Ragozzino Fred and Nick Randall
Mary Rapa Jean Rennie Joan Rennie
Emma Roberts Bill Robinson Jack Rochon
Bill Sabo David, Helen and Renee
Salamon Chandlyr Salisbury
John Sanchez Bill Scalf
Claire Scalici Robert Scarlett Sheila Schafer Schebel Family
Jim Shaw Bruce Sheils
Walt Shogren Harry Sisko
Melissa Slottke Ron Slottke
Jacqueline Smith Darcy Sotres
Kevin Stauder Gloria Staley James Stecki
Carol Stromberg Robert Sucheck
Joan Sullivan Christopher Surma
Chuck Svaluto Sylvia Taylor
Cody Terteling Judith Tink
Donna Tooley Ryan Tooley Julie Treves
Jim Trupiano Joseph Turinsky Rhonda Turner
Robin Rouleau Vaive Brad VanDyke Jorge Vargas Carmen Vella
Joe Vinson Ed Vespa
Nancy Volk Robbie Wierzbicki Jr.
Henrietta Wilk Al Williams
Carie Woodall. Melissa Yakawiak
Timothy Yurko Joseph Scott Zyskowski
Upcoming events at
the Fr. Saylor
Knights of Colum-
bus Council:
Euchre, 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, council
lounge; $5 per person and a dime
every me you or your partner gets
euchred.
Super Bowl ckets/squares are
currently on sale for $5 per cket
through Charity Mania. Please con-
tact Bob Cooper (313)433-9653 to
purchase ckets. All winners paid out
in cash prizes.
If interested in becoming a Knight,
please contact our Membership
Director Len Vokal (313)949-0652.
Membership is key to everything we
do.
Learn more about events and
acvies at our website
www.frsaylor3774.org
Joe Martinez-Grand Knight
Knight’s Korner
Thank you very much for all of the
beauful cards you have sent us and
the kind words you have shared. We
are so thankful for your generosity
and the love that you have shown us.
Please know of our prayers for all of
you, most especially as we begin our
new year.
God Bless,
Fathers Tim, Adam, and Steve
Feast of the Holy Family Page 11 Dec. 29, 2019
Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 No School—All Schools 12:30 p.m. Chrisan Women Sewing Group ............................. WWW Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 Parish and School Offices Closed 10 a.m. Al-Anon ............................................................ MCMtgRm 4 p.m. Mass Solemnity of Mary, The Mother of God ........ Church 8 p.m. AA ...................................................................... HFHBsmnt Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 Parish and School Offices Closed 10 a.m. Mass Solemnity of Mary, The Mother of God ........ Church Thursday, Jan 2, 2020 Parish and School Offices Closed 9:15 a.m. SoulCore (Regular) ..................................................... MCR 6:30 p.m. Welcome Team .......................................................... MCR Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 No School—All Schools Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020` 8:30 a.m. SoulCore (Gentle) ....................................................... MCR 1 p.m. AA ...................................................................... HFHBsmnt Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 9 a.m. RCIA .................................................................... HFH/MCR 10 a.m. Sunday Pre-School ............................................. Clare Hall 7 p.m. High School Youth Group Epiphany Party ....... Off Campus
The Week Ahead Liturgical Ministers
Saturday, Jan. 4
5 p.m. Mass Lectors
Kim Sanford
Patrick Randall
Sacristan
Ann Lindberg
Altar Servers
Matthew Dmitruchina
Ben Maffesoli
Tyler Bielak
Sunday, Jan. 5
8 a.m. Mass Lectors
Nina DiMeglio
Connie Samoluk
Sacristan
Robert Powell
Altar Servers
Ava Teed
Nicole Teed
Jack Fitzgerald
10 a.m. Mass Lectors
Jim Shannon
Kristina Schnettler
Sacristan
Cheryl LaPalm
Altar Servers
Andrew Fust
Kyle Fust
Jeremy Fust
Noon Mass Lectors
Doris Hamood
Marge Wolber
Sacristan
Chuck Gregoire
Altar Servers
Eddie Hughes
Zaeid Resto-Jimenez
Karol Moreno
7 p.m. Mass Lectors
Joy Trombley
Sheila McAfee
Sacristan
Colleen O’Connell-Fix
Altar Servers
Connor Tomsic
Kaitlyn Jabczenski
Xander Miers
Pancake Breakfast/
Can and Bottle Drive
Sponsored by
Cabrini Youth Ministry
Sunday, Jan. 12
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cabrini Center
Cost: $5.00 per person
Includes: all you can eat pancakes by King Pancake, sausage, Eggs, milk, juice,
and coffee.
All proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the teens participating in youth
ministry sponsored events such as: Young Neighbors in Action, CYO Rainbow,
Steubenville, and other special events.
Cans and bottles can be dropped off at the side door of Cabrini Center or in
front of the Holy Family Hall. Thank you for your support to our parish teens.
St. Frances Cabrini Parish Page 12 Allen Park, Michigan
St. Frances Cabrini Parish
9000 Laurence Ave., Allen Park MI 48101
Phone: (313) 381-5601 Fax: (313) 381-7837
Website: www.cabriniparish.org
Parish Liturgy Schedule Saturday 5 p.m.
Sunday 8 and 10 a.m., Noon and 7 p.m. (There is no 7 p.m. Mass the weekends of Easter,
Memorial Day, Parish Fes1val and Labor Day, or when
July 4 and Christmas fall on a Sunday or Monday)
Daily Mass 8:30 a.m. Monday - Saturday Perpetual Help Novena at 9:15 a.m.
and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (Labor Day to Memorial Day) Perpetual Help Novena at 6:15 p.m. Reconcilia"on (Confession) 4 p.m. Saturday and upon request Holy Day Masses 8:30 a.m., Noon and 7 p.m.
Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday - 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sacraments Bap"sm Registered parishioner for three months, or children of registered parishioner. To schedule, call the Parish Office. Marriage Registered parishioner for six months, or children of registered parishioner. Arrangements must be made by the engaged couple at least six months before wedding date by calling the Parish Office. Reconcilia"on (Confession) See liturgy schedule above.
Cabrini Facebook Pages Church - www.facebook.com/francescabrinicatholic High School - www.facebook.com/CabriniHighSchool CHS Alumni - www.facebook.com/CabriniHSAlumni
Grade School - www.facebook.com/CabriniKto8
Parish Bulle"n Deadline Noon Friday, nine days prior to date arcle is to be published
Vicariate NewsleEer Contact [email protected]
Parish Office Staff Pastor
Rev. Timothy Birney ........................... [email protected] Ext. 1048
Associate Pastor Rev. Adam Nowak ............................. [email protected] Ext.1052
Associate Pastor Rev. Steve Mateja ............................. [email protected] Ext. 1068
Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Luis Flores ............................. [email protected] Rev. Mr. Fred Guardiola ................ [email protected]
Budget Director/Office Manager Jill Ferraiuolo [email protected] Ext.1054
Facili"es Manager Don Timpf ........................................... [email protected] Ext. 1065
Director of Music Ministry Luke Simpson ................................. [email protected] Ext. 1047
Administra"ve Assistant Gail Scalf ............................................... [email protected]
Religious Educa"on Agnes Villarreal, Director ............... [email protected]
Coordinator of Chris"an Service and Youth Ministry Therese Tardiff ................................... :[email protected] Ext. 1051
Bookkeeper/Tui"on Joy Mousseau............................... [email protected] Ext. 1053
Bulle"n Editor Pat O’Hara .......................................... [email protected]
Phone Numbers Rectory Office .................................................................381-5601 Religious Educaon .........................................................928-4727 Grade School ...................................................................928-6610 High School .....................................................................388-0110 High School A:endance ..................................................388-2566 High School Athlec Office..............................................388-0576 Extended Day Program ...................................................928-6116 CHS Campus Ministry ......................................................388-0110
St. Frances Cabrini Directory
