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In Today’s Gospel John the Baptist was sent ahead of Jesus as, “A voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” (Mk 1:3) Although John proclaimed a powerful message of repentance, he recognized his humility before the power of God.
Today we celebrate the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. In today’s gospel, he who was without sin entered the waters of the Jordan River is a model for us to follow in our lives. Through his baptism, Jesus consecrated the waters of baptism so that in our baptism, like Jesus, the Holy Spirit will descend upon us, and we will become the beloved sons and daughters of God.
COVID-19 Vaccine As we continue to fight COVID-19, we have a couple of new weapons. The vaccines to fight the virus are now becoming available. As we decide whether or not to receive the vaccine, we must weigh the moral implications of the vaccine. Currently, there are two vaccines available in the United States, one developed by Pfizer in one developed by Moderna. A third vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca (a.k.a. Oxford vaccine) may also soon be available.
In evaluating the morality of a vaccine, we must look at how it was produced, and if that method of production is morally problematic. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to use cell lines taken from children who were killed in abortion in medical research. The cells can be used in the development and testing of vaccines and other medications. As people of good conscience, we must seek to avoid vaccines that have been produced using these morally compromised cell lines.
Unfortunately, none of the vaccines currently available, or soon to be available, are entirely free of moral questions. There are, however, significant differences between some of the vaccines. The vaccine produced by AstraZeneca was created using cell lines from aborted children. As such, this vaccine is very morally compromised.
The vaccines created by Pfizer and Moderna did not use cell lines taken from children killed in abortion during their creation; however, they may have used these cell lines in the testing phases of these vaccines. As such, while these vaccines are not entirely free from moral question, the US bishops and the bishops of the State of Michigan have judged that “in view of the gravity of the current pandemic and the lack of availability of alternative vaccines, the reasons to accept the new COVID-19 from Pfizer and Moderna are sufficiently serious to justify their use, despite the remote connection to morally compromised cell lines”
We must further weigh the consequences of not receiving the vaccine at all. In their statement, the bishops of Michigan state: “If one were to choose not to be vaccinated, one would have a moral responsibility to embrace the necessary precautions to avoid spreading the disease to others.”
For additional information, though the website for the archdiocese of Detroit at www.aod.org.
Mass Schedule Change Since the resumption of public Masses in the Archdiocese of Detroit, at St. Mary and St. Richard parishes, we have increased the number of Masses we offer to better to accommodate the need for social distancing at Mass. The Masses that were added to the schedule were never intended to be a permanent addition to our schedule. We continue to evaluate the need for the additional Masses to the schedule and will make adjustments as necessary.
The Mass with the smallest attendance is the 5 PM Mass on Sundays at St. Mary. Attendance at this Mass is between 5 and 25 people. At this time, this is not a sustainable number of people continuing this Mass. Therefore, beginning on February 7th, we will no longer offer the 5 PM Sunday Mass. This change will not affect the rest of our schedule. We will continue to offer the Saturday evening Mass at both St. Mary and St. Richard, as well as the 8:30, 11:30 and 2 PM Masses at St. Mary, and the 10 AM Mass at St. Richard.
Although I regularly have outside help to cover the Mass schedule, we must pay those priests for their service. I recognize that this change may come as an inconvenience for those who have regularly attended 5 PM Mass, but in a community of our size, it is just not reasonable to offer five Masses on a Sunday. Many communities much larger than us do not offer this many Masses on the weekend. With this change, we will still offer six Masses on the weekend, including 2 evening Masses on Saturday.
We will continue to evaluate the needs of our community in the light of the current pandemic. We will make additional changes to our schedule as they become necessary.
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St. Richard Mass Intentions
Monday, January 11th—Mass at St. Mary
Tuesday, January 12th Mass 9:00 a.m. † Frank Zavistoski by 50+ Club
Wednesday, January 13th– Mass at St. Mary
Thursday, January 14th– Mass 9:00 a.m † Frank Essa by parishioners Friday, January 15th—Mass at St. Mary
Saturday, January 16th— 5:30 p.m. † Leo Ryba by Parishioners † Rev. Bernard Pilarski by Parishioners Sunday, January 17th– 10:00 a.m. Mass † Peggy Farhat by Kathy Lloyd Dash † Stefan Maga by 50+ Club
St. Mary Mass Intentions
Saturday, January 9th
4:00 p.m. † Richard & † Simone Grzesik
Sunday, January 10th Baptism of the Lord
8:30 a.m. † Eileen & † Charles Reynolds, The Special intentions of Ignatia Ezeimo 11:30 a.m. † Mary Rozewicz 2:00 p.m. The People of St. Mary Parish 5:00 p.m. The People of St. Mary Parish
Monday, January 11th
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mary Parish
Tuesday, January 12th Mass at St. Richard
Wednesday, January 13th
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mary Parish Thursday, January 14th Mass at St. Richard
Friday, January 15th Solemnity of Mary
9:00 a.m. The special intentions of Danny Adams
Saturday, January 16th
4:00 p.m. † John & † Louise Jacobs
Sunday, January 17th Baptism of the Lord
8:30 a.m. † Howard r. Hayward Sr., † Thomas Kelly, † John Shannon 11:30 a.m. The people of St. Mary Parish 2:00 p.m. The People of St. Mary Parish 5:00 p.m. The People of St. Mary Parish
St. Mary Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Saturday, January 16th 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation
4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Ministers Kelly Keleman—Sac Carolyn Hatcher-Baron Lector Jennifer Osborne
St. Richard 5:30 p.m. Eucharisiti Minister Maureen Hughes Lector Matt Braley
St. Mary Sunday,January 17th 8:30 a.m. Eucharistic Ministers Marge Buehner—Sac Sue Damitio Lector Dave Dick 11:30 a.m. Eucharistic Ministers Pat Gregorie—Sac Volunteer Needed Lector Janice Saji 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Ministers Carolyn Hatcher-Baron Lector Barbara Braun-Jaworski
St. Richard 10:00 a.m. Eucharistic Minister Linda Jimenez Lector Ray Sypniewski
The Bible and the Church Fathers will teach you everything you need to know about how the Bible took form. What is more, you will recognize the powerful effect of Scripture on the Church Fathers. For them, this was no academic pursuit. Their love of God’s Word transformed their lives—just as it has the power to transform ours today. We will learn more about the “The Bible and the Church Fathers” by studying in person or meeting virtually via the ZOOM program through twelve {12} sessions. We will meet weekly for one hour. Participants only need to choose one way of study (either by computer or in-person). There is no charge for this program, and the workbook is available. The schedule is as follows:
• St. Mary, our first in-person meeting will be on Sunday,
• January 24th, 2021, at 10 am.
• St. Richard, our first in-person meeting will be on Tuesday, January 26th,2021, at 10 am.
• First virtual meeting using the ZOOM program will be on Thursday, January 28th at 6:30 pm.
• First virtual meeting using the ZOOM program will be on Friday, January 29th from 10:30 to 11:30 am
For more information or to register for this program, please contact Mr. Paul Zdzieblowski. You can call/text him at 586-383-4040 or send him an email: [email protected] Please be aware that for in-person meetings, we will follow all recommendations from the State of Michigan and the Archdiocese of Detroit.
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The Week Ahead - St. Mary and St. Richard Both the Sunday Masses at 11:30 & 2:00 will also be live streamed
Ambas misas dominicales a las 11:30 y 2:00 también se transmitirán en vivo.
Saturday, January 9th 8:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study—PO 3:00 p.m. Reconciliation (Confessions) (Church until 3:30 p.m.) 4:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Mass (St. Richard)
Sunday, January 10th Baptism of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass (St. Richard) 11:30 a.m. Mass—Ch 2:00 p.m. Misa en Español 5:00 p.m. Mass
Monday, January 11th 9:00 a.m. Mass
Tuesday, January 12th 9:00 a.m. Mass (St. Richard)
Wednesday, January 13th 9:00 a.m. Mass
Thursday, January 14th 9:00 a.m. Mass (St. Richard)
Friday, January 15th 9:00 am. Mass
Saturday, January 16th 8:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study—PO 9:00 a.m. MLK service day—AC 3:00 p.m. Reconciliation (Confessions) (Church until 3:30 p.m.) 4:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Mass (St. Richard)
Sunday, January 17th 8:30 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass (St. Richard) 11:30 a.m. Mass—Ch 2:00 p.m. Misa en Español 5:00 p.m. Mass
St. Richard Church St. Vincent de Paul Society
Our next collection will be
The weekend of February 14th You can also make a donation at
osvhub.com/strichard-church We would like to thank you all for your generosity. The money will go to those in
need in our area during this trying time.
Adoration Chapel Do you have an hour to spend with Jesus? He looks forward to your company! Our Adoration Chapel is always available for people who wish to spend quiet, prayerful time with Jesus. Search your heart – do you hear the call??? St. Mary and St. Richard registered parishioners, and any interested individuals, may obtain a key for an hour or more of adoration by calling the St. Mary parish office and setting up a time to pick it up.
St. Mary Blood Drive Every two seconds, someone in our country needs blood. Do you know someone who has been in an accident, had surgery, or has a serious illness? Your blood can help save lives. Sign up to donate today.
The Blood drive at St. Mary will take place on Sunday, January 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment log onto redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: stmarywayne) or call 1-800-REDCROSS today.
Little Rock Bible Study Come join us this Lent as we travel with Jesus through His passion and resurrection. Each scene of the narratives will be explained, including the differences we find in each of the 4 gospel accounts. We are gathering on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 in HFH (lg meeting room). We will meet for 7 weeks starting February 10th ( we will not meet on Ash Wed, Feb 17 , March 31 , or during Holy Week). You must register by January 31st. There is a $20.00 book fee due the first week of classes. Please call Kathie: 734-377-1413 to register and for any questions.
*Calling all teens 13-19yrs old* Please join us in a Day of Community Service honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King. Saturday January 16th,2021 @ 9am-12am at St. Mary in the Activity Center If interested in participating in this event: please email:[email protected] or Text 313-506-7884
St. John Bosco Prayer Initiative Please join us and many around the Archdiocese of Detroit for the St. John Bosco Prayer Initiative Friday Jan.29, 2021- Fri. Feb.5,2021. The goal is to engage 1,000 prayer intercessors to pray for Youth and Youth Ministries in the AOD. Please help us spread the word to all of the members of this community, your friends, and family.
For more information & SIGN UP go to : www.Boscoprayer.org
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Go to Facebook.com and search: St. Mary Catholic Church Wayne, MI
St. Richard, Westland, MI and
St. Mary Catholic Church, Youth Ministry, Wayne MI
ST. MARY PARISH Sunday Offering Report
Offertory needed to operate Church each week: $ 10,783.00
CHRISTMAS $ 28,449.00
ONLINE GIVING 12/21-12/27(47) $ 1,566.00
SUNDAY COLLECTION INCOME $ 30,015.00
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION $ 36.00
SOLEMNITY OF MARY $ 11.00
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS $ 65.00
VOTIVE CANDLE $ 6.00
THANKSGIVING $ 5.00
OUTREACH CENTER $ 4.00
OTHER COLLECTION INCOME $ 127.00
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SE MI $ 60.00
PRIEST PENSION $ 20.00
RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT $ 400.00
AOD/NATIONAL COLLECTION INCOME $ 480.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR 12/27/2020 $ 30,622.00
Thank you for your generous and continued support of
St. Mary Parish.
St. Richard Total Collections for the Week of December 26th & 27th
Offertory $ 1,116.00 Online Giving $ 330.00 Weekly $ 820.00 Total Sunday Collection $ 2,266.00
Offertory needed to operate St. Richard each week: $2,490.00 Other Income
Christmas $ 6,833.00 Holy Day $ 35.00 Utility $ 20.00 Mass Intentions $ 20.00 Total other income: $ 6,908.00
Leaving the Parish Retirement for Religious $ 28.00 Priest Pension $ 20.00 Total leaving the parish: $ 48.00
Total: $ 9,222.00 Thank you for your donation to our parish.
St. Richard Total Collections for the Week of January 2nd & 3rd
Offertory $ 1,515.00 Online Giving $ 835.00 Weekly $ 720.00 Total Sunday Collection $ 3,070.00
Offertory needed to operate St. Richard each week: $2,490.00 Other Income
Christmas $ 1,545.00 Holy Day $ 62.00 Utility $ 235.00 Total other income: $ 1,842.00
Leaving the Parish Total leaving the parish: $ 0.00
Total: $ 4,912.00 Thank you for your donation to our parish.
ST. MARY PARISH Sunday Offering Report
Offertory needed to operate Church each week: $ 10,783.00
SUNDAY ENVELOPES $ 4,631.00
ONLINE GIVING 12/28-01/03(49) $ 2,184.00
SUNDAY LOOSE $ 4,073.00
SUNDAY COLLECTION INCOME $ 10,888.00
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION $ 75.00
CEMETERY CARE $ 60.00
MAINTENANCE $ 35.00
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS $ 10.00
CHRISTMAS $ 5,155.00
OUTREACH CENTER $ 23.00
VOTIVE CANDLES $ 3.00
OTHER COLLECTION INCOME $ 5,361.00
RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT $ 20.00
AOD/NATIONAL COLLECTION INCOME $ 20.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR 01/03/2021 $ 16,269.00
Thank you for your generous and continued support of
St. Mary Parish.
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Jennifer Albrecht, Army Jorden Austin, Marines Ryan Barackman, Marines Christopher Barbknecht, Air Force Denny Basco, Navy James Bassett, Army Liam Berczel, Army Daniel J. Butzin, Air Force Adrian Calma, Navy Calvin Carter James A. Cooper, Marines Jeffrey Cyprus, Marines Jeremy Cyprus, Army Edwin Davoodian, Army Robert Edwards, Army Capt. Chad Froehlich, Army Capt. Adam Giegler, Air Force Sgt. Marianna Gwizdak, Air Force
Brian Hada, Senior Airman Jimmy Hargrove, Army Kristina Hargrove, Army Scott Harrington, Air Force Harold Henzel, Army Jordan Hicks, Marines Kenneth Hogan, Air Force Anthony Hollins, Army Todd Israel, Marines Kendra Johnson, Navy Tabatha Karll, Navy Kevin Karsnick, Marines Amy Kennedy, Army Jason Kennedy, Army Katie Lauinger, Navy David M. Long, Jr., Marines Ramil James Manibog, Air Force Ray Anthony Manibog, Navy
Michael Matlock, Navy Cpl. Johnny Maybin, Army Nicholas McCahill, Navy Jasmin Milton, Air Force Ashley Morehart, Marines Quin Morris, Air Force Michael Morrissey, Army Jaslin Ogles, Army Tony Pisano, Army Cody S. Pratt, Marines William Rhodes, Air Force Mike Robinson, Army Jesse Satterwaite, Army Steven Shull, Marines Jill Smokovitz, Air Force Matthew Smokovitz, Air Force Phillip Stevens, Marines Ed Tafolla, Air Force
Tina Tafolla, Air Force Matthew Wellman, Army Jesse Williamson Jacob Schneider, Army
If you have a loved one called to active military service whom you would like included on our military prayer list, please call your Parish Office; inform us of his/her name and branch of military service. Likewise, when any of our listed military personnel returns home, please share that good news with us as well.
Our Military Personnel Dear Lord Jesus and Mary, Mother of God, hold all these brave souls in the palms of your hands; comfort them and their families. Send angels of protection, love, and comfort to all the service men and women still at war, bring them home safely and comfort their families. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Please remember in your prayers those parishioners or their family or friends who are sick, hospitalized, in a nursing facility, homebound, or in need of our prayers.
Especially keep in your prayers...
Our Sick and Homebound
PLEASE PRAY FOR...
Danny Adams Nancy Allen Daniel Artley Louis Barati Bill Battaglia Louise Bonam Sandi Bonavita Una Bonner Wes Bortom Cathy Boucher Luther Boykins Helen Braun Stella Brown Austin Burnette Anthony Burzawa Jeanne Burzawa Richard Burzawa Calvin Carter Thomas Chadwick Anita Chaplin Theodore Ceckiewicz Mary Anne Churah William Clinton Yulanda Cook Ben Corney Debbie Copland Dorothy Crechiolo Joel Cyparski Harper Davidson Gregory Davis
Kathy Dick Calvin Dongmo Mike EauClaire Ronald Emeigh M/M Eric Eneko Kathy Essar Frank & Della Fabian Darlene Ferack Jim Ferack Damion Floyd Marlene Floyd Aaron Forbes John Fowler Linda Fraser Dolores Fullerton Kent George Sonya Gee Joe Gregoire Delores Grundy Jamie Gwizdak Darrin Hafeli Terrence Haggerty Salvacion Harris Stanley Jacob Jackson Family Fred Jackson Sonya Jennings Derrick Kalis Jr. Camden Kanclerz Ethan Kelsky
Christine King Joe Kosmalski Mary Lou Kosmalski Marilyn Klocke Ila Kwiecinski Kathryn Kwiecinski Michael Lewis Jerome Maga James Marusak Connie Maxwell Nora Mitchell Alonzo M. Moner SaTonia Morris Shirley Mosley Velvet Mosley Thomas Newton Winifred Nichols Sophie Orlovski Patricia Olweean Joyce Paddock Larry Peterson Michael Petty Cecilia Prichard Melanie Rabina Roy Rhode Robert Ritter Irene Roberson Rita Rockwell Joseph Rondeau Lillian Rushlow Beverly Rusinowski
Edward Rusinowski Judy Rusinowski Ted Rusinowski Ceci Sanford Olivia Schuelke Baby Owen Schuelke Shannon Smith Tyler Smith Paul Speen Patricia Stano Florence Stockman Shirley Swiatek JoAnn Szot Kitty Thayer Linda C Thomas Keishlia Webster Randy Wilkins John Williams, III Deborah Wilson Lynette Wilson Jerry Wynne Baby Isaac Ygay Delphine Zalewski Cathy Zeder Bill Ziemba Susan Zucek
Please call your parish
office to update or add
to these lists.
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ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 34530 Michigan Avenue
Wayne, Michigan 48184-1748 PARISH OFFICE: (734) 721-8745 press 2
FAX: (734) 721-0260 Website: www.stmarywayne.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Pastor/Administrator……………………..Reverend Sean Bonner
X136 or E-mail: [email protected]
Deacon/Pastoral Associate…………..Reverend Mr. Ralph Luddecke
x 113 or (Cell: (734) 788-1397 or E-mail: [email protected])
Pastoral Associate for Religious Education and Evangelization
Mr. Paul Zdzieblowski, E-Mail: [email protected]
X129 or Cell: (586) 383-4040
Youth Ministry Coordinator…………………………Mrs. Shannon Lewis-Pigler
X129 or E-mail: [email protected]
Business Manager……………………………………….Mr. Albert Damitio
X144 or E-mail [email protected]
Bookkeeper……………………...………...Mrs. Talana Gaskin-Butler X 119 or E-mail [email protected]
Office Manager………………………......Ms. Karen Griffin
Parish Secretary ………………………...... Mrs. Jessica Rollinger
Hispanic Ministry ....................... Mrs. Yanira Duque
X118 or [email protected]
Music Director ……………………..Dr. Richard Schneider (734) 502-9783
RCIA…………………………..Mrs. Penny Luddecke (313) 801-0369
Parish Historian……….Mr. Kenneth Hafeli [email protected]
RD, Health Ministry……………...Cindy Erickson (734) 367-8579
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Closed until further notice
Closed Saturday, Sunday (Other times by appointment) WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Baptisms Second Sunday monthly after the 11:30 am Mass. Call the parish office for further instructions.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Weekend Liturgies: Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Spanish Mass: Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Daily Mass: Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 a.m.
Holy Day Schedule: Please refer to bulletin.
ADORATION CHAPEL: SW corner of Outreach Center Available for worship,
prayer, and reflection 24 hours/7 days—contact parish office for entry.
ST. MARY COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER
34646 Sims St. (Corner of 2nd St & Sims St.)
Director……………………………………….Mrs. Judy Wells
(734) 326-2234 or email: [email protected]
FOOD DEPOT
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
OPEN CLOSET
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$1.00 per adult entry
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS Girl Scouts ………………………………………..Kit Steiner
Brownies Troop 70272 (734) 299-1976 [email protected]
Daisy Troop………………………………..Allison Stiles (480)229-2874 [email protected]
Boy Scouts…………………………………...Amy Farris Troop 735 [email protected]
Cub Scouts………………………………Brian Wisniewski Pack 247; [email protected]
BULLETIN ARTICLE DEADLINE: *Please refer to previous column
ST. RICHARD CATHOLIC CHURCH
35851 Cherry Hill Rd. Westland, Michigan 48186
PARISH OFFICE: (734) 729-2240 FAX: (734) 727-0466
Pastor/Administrator………………...Reverend Sean Bonner
Pastoral Associate for Religious Education and Evangelization
Mr. Paul Zdzieblowski E-Mail: [email protected]
Cell: (586)383-4040
Bookkeeper………………...Pamela Husson [email protected]
Office Hours Tuesday, Thursday mornings
(Other times by appointment) Music Director .......................... Mrs. Karen Wezner
WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday and Thursday
1st Thursday - Marquette House 10:00 a.m.
3rd Thursday - Taylor Towers 10:00 a.m.
4th Thursday - Hope Care 10:00 a.m.
Holyday Masses will be announced
Baptisms Second Sunday after the 10:00 Mass
Call the parish office to schedule. Must be a parishioner. Weddings
At least 6 months prior notice. Call parish office to make arrangements with Priest only. Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. after the 9:00 a.m. Mass Communal Penance will be scheduled before Easter and Christmas.
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY Help given by appointment only.
Please call (734) 729-2240
*BULLETIN ARTICLE DEADLINE: Requests for bulletin articles must be submitted
directly to St. Mary Parish office by Friday - 3 p.m., nine (9) days prior to the
issue date. Bulletin inserts are to be submitted via email to be ‘inserted’
as an article.
Please use the same deadline.
We reserve the right to edit articles for clarity, length and content.
E-mail: [email protected]
Glory To God In The Highest! May love be with the people of
St. Mary and St. Richard.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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