St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Detroit, Michigan August 12, 2018 REFLECTIONS WITH FATHER MICHAEL: HOLY COMMUNION, AN AWESOME GIFT! ST. RAYMOND-OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH We are the Catholic Com- munity multicultural fami- ly of St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel parish of Detroit. We share the love of Jesus by wel- coming and serving friends and strangers, young and old, rich and poor. We are called to be the light of Christ in our neighborhood, strengthened by prayer and worship, especially the Eucharist. We see ourselves as a rock in our community. We are dedicated to grow in unity with God and one another. We invite all to join with their time, talents and treasures in the jour- ney toward building God’s kingdom. Under the guid- ance of the Holy Spirit, we are dedicated to keep a Catholic presence in our neighborhood. The 15th century Flemish artist, Dirk Bouts, painted a very moving scene of the various aspects of the Last Supper. What impressed me most was his depiction of the meal as food for strength for the journey. For him, among other things, the Eucharist is the food that gives strength for the journey of life. I agree. My fellow reflectors and friends, what about you? What is the Eucharist for you? In other words, how do you perceive the Eucharist? Simply put, when you receive Ho- ly Communion, what comes to your mind? Do you see it as part of your Christian rou- tine or something much more significant? Our answer to these questions can determine the direction of our Christian living and witness. However, before attempting to answer the questions, it is prudent to ask our- selves whether we are really aware of the greatness or awesomeness of this gift known as the Eucharist? If we do appreciate the greatness, then we may be in a better position to answer any other question associated with the gift. If on the other hand we do not appreciate the awesomeness of the gift, it won't be surprising if we fall into the catego- ry of folks who view the reception of Holy Communion as a mere "convention". In other words, they receive Holy Communion simply because others are doing so, or be- cause it is "cool" to do so every week with everyone else, as one Catholic student stat- ed not too long ago in a survey on the reception of the Eucharist. The truth we must never forget as Catholics is, "Do this in memory of me," has huge implications for us. The Lord Jesus Christ gave us that command, and urged us to eat His Body and drink His blood in order to carry on His Mission of love, mercy and forgiveness. This mandate to live "eucharistically" must never be lost sight of by any serious-minded follower of Christ. As St. Ephraim of Syria reminded us long ago the Eucharist is the awesome gift that reminds us of the centrality of love in our lives. Therefore, the Eucharist properly un- derstood underscores God's love for us and his mandate to us to become emissaries of the love. By assenting to receive Holy Communion, we agree to live by different value -systems from those of our materialist world. What this means is, the Eucharistic cele- bration that we celebrate regularly is schooling us on how to live counter-culturally in our society---to forgive where others won't, to tell the truth where lying or double-talk has become the order of the day. Above all, this awesome gift that gives us strength for life's journey, helps us to do what our second reading today urges us to do, namely, abandon our deceitful desires, and embrace our new selves in Christ Jesus, our hope and our joy. My prayer today is, may we learn to appreciate and cherish the Eucharist for what it is--- the Bread of Life! Amen!! FR. MICHAEL CHIDI NKACHUKWU 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
Detroit, Michigan
August 12, 2018
REFLECTIONS WITH FATHER MICHAEL:
HOLY COMMUNION, AN AWESOME GIFT!
ST. RAYMOND-OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH
We are the Catholic Com-
munity multicultural fami-
ly of St. Raymond-Our
Lady of Good Counsel
parish of Detroit. We share
the love of Jesus by wel-
coming and serving friends
and strangers, young and
old, rich and poor. We are
called to be the light of
Christ in our neighborhood,
strengthened by prayer and
worship, especially the
Eucharist.
We see ourselves as a
rock in our community. We
are dedicated to grow in
unity with God and one
another. We invite all to
join with their time, talents
and treasures in the jour-
ney toward building God’s
kingdom. Under the guid-
ance of the Holy Spirit, we
are dedicated to keep a
Catholic presence in our
neighborhood.
The 15th century Flemish artist, Dirk Bouts, painted a very moving scene of the
various aspects of the Last Supper. What impressed me most was his depiction of the
meal as food for strength for the journey. For him, among other things, the Eucharist is
the food that gives strength for the journey of life. I agree.
My fellow reflectors and friends, what about you? What is the Eucharist for you?
In other words, how do you perceive the Eucharist? Simply put, when you receive Ho-
ly Communion, what comes to your mind? Do you see it as part of your Christian rou-
tine or something much more significant?
Our answer to these questions can determine the direction of our Christian living and
witness. However, before attempting to answer the questions, it is prudent to ask our-
selves whether we are really aware of the greatness or awesomeness of this gift known
as the Eucharist? If we do appreciate the greatness, then we may be in a better position
to answer any other question associated with the gift. If on the other hand we do not
appreciate the awesomeness of the gift, it won't be surprising if we fall into the catego-
ry of folks who view the reception of Holy Communion as a mere "convention". In
other words, they receive Holy Communion simply because others are doing so, or be-
cause it is "cool" to do so every week with everyone else, as one Catholic student stat-
ed not too long ago in a survey on the reception of the Eucharist.
The truth we must never forget as Catholics is, "Do this in memory of me," has
huge implications for us. The Lord Jesus Christ gave us that command, and urged us to
eat His Body and drink His blood in order to carry on His Mission of love, mercy and
forgiveness. This mandate to live "eucharistically" must never be lost sight of by any
serious-minded follower of Christ.
As St. Ephraim of Syria reminded us long ago the Eucharist is the awesome gift that
reminds us of the centrality of love in our lives. Therefore, the Eucharist properly un-
derstood underscores God's love for us and his mandate to us to become emissaries of
the love. By assenting to receive Holy Communion, we agree to live by different value
-systems from those of our materialist world. What this means is, the Eucharistic cele-
bration that we celebrate regularly is schooling us on how to live counter-culturally in
our society---to forgive where others won't, to tell the truth where lying or double-talk
has become the order of the day.
Above all, this awesome gift that gives us strength for life's journey, helps us to do
what our second reading today urges us to do, namely, abandon our deceitful desires,
and embrace our new selves in Christ Jesus, our hope and our joy.
My prayer today is, may we learn to appreciate and cherish the Eucharist for what it
is--- the Bread of Life! Amen!!
FR. MICHAEL CHIDI NKACHUKWU
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Community Garden Apple Harvest Festival News Please bring in your empty bottles and cans to the back of church. We will use the money from the
deposits for gift cards for the festival.
Also, remember to clean out your closet for any “NEW” items that we can use as prizes.
Thank you!
Crops are Ready to PICK!!!!
We already have lots to pick in our com-munity garden including: bok choy, cucum-bers, dill, eggplant, zucchini, basil, Swiss chard, kale, turnips (white & regular), green beans (also yellow & red swan
beans, spicy salad greens, lettuce and aru-gula.
Come visit and harvest what you like after Mass on Sundays.
Someone is in the garden on Tuesdays—
9:30am-1:00am and Saturdays—10:00am –1:00pm if you would
like a tour!
Many thanks to all the folks who helped celebrate my 65th anniversary as a member of the Congrega-tion of the Sisters of St. Joseph. I did not expect to celebrate this milestone as I did celebrate both my 50th and 60th years with the parishes. This was unexpected and pleasant as well. There is no way I can "Thank you" for your friendship and generosity of heart. I am having a special Mass said by a priest friend in Kalamazoo remembering all of you in a special way. May God's blessing be with you. Sr. Pat
Announcements for the Week of Sunday, August 12, 2018
The 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1. As the day draws nearer, it is necessary to remind us that Sunday, September 23 is the annual Apple fes-
tival of St. Raymond- OLGC. Our two sister-parishes have only one Mass that day at 10.30 am. Saturday
Mass at both parishes on September 22 will still take place as usual. Please, let us take note of this infor-
mation that has been published in the church bulletin for several months now. Thank you.
2. Let us lift in our thoughts and prayer members of the family of Felicia Denson-- the OLQH-GS Christian
Service coordinator who lost their beloved mom, Oveda Thomas recently. Oveda's funeral took place on
Friday August 3. May God send them his comfort and consolation at this difficult time. Also, let us keep in
our prayer all who are passing through some formidable challenges at this period, that the Lord may give
them strong faith to over come the challenges. With God nothing is impossible.
3. We are glad to announce that the Adult Day Care Center at Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd
has formally taken off on August 1, after the registrations were concluded in July. We thank God for that,
and continue to pray that the program be a success, and a win/win situation for both the parish and the Cen-
ter. So far so good! In the same vein, let us continue to pray for the realization of the Charter School sched-
uled to begin at St. Raymond-OLGC in the Fall. Good progress is being made. And, also good progress is
being made in the final stage of our negotiations with the Felician sisters planning to move into St. Ray-
mond- OLGC rectory in the Fall. Let us not relent in our prayer.
4. We thank all who gave in support of the Mission Appeal last week. May God bless you for your support
and prayer. For those who weren't able to give last weekend, please, remember it is not too late yet to give
your gifts. Bear in mind that God is never out-done in generosity. The same applies to our annual C.S.A
contribution for this year. Have you remembered to give yours?
5. It is important to remind us that Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd has been soliciting for bids
and estimates for the cement work at the rectory drive -way, as well as the church front and side-walks. For
more than three months now we have been requesting anyone who knows someone that can do the work
very well, and in a way that will be environmentally friendly and affordable, to contact OLQH-GS parish
office. We are hoping to embark on this important project on or before the 17th of September. If you know
of a reliable expert in this field, please, direct him to the above parish office without further delay. Thank
you.
6. Are you aware that thieves and vandals recently broke into the Good Shepherd Church and stole a num-
ber of sacred items, including chalices and precious cups etc. Worse still, they badly damaged the altar
reels and a number of other things. To prevent further thefts and vandalism, a security company has now
been hired to keep a close watch on the property until it is sold. Also, arrangements are being made to in-
sure that the rectory does not suffer a similar fate as the
church building. Let's keep this situation in our prayer.
2018
The Appeal is now in progress
Goal for our Parish: $13,867.00
08/05/18—$7600.00
Still need $6267.00
If we don’t get it… Parish will have to pay!!!!!
PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING TO CSA!
Thank you!
REPORT OF YOUR GENEROSITY FOR
For the Week of August 5, 2018
Budget (weekly contributions:) ….$1,440.00
@ Mass … (32 envelopes) .………………$1421.00 Loose Cash ………………………... .…… $102.00 Through the Week (0 envelopes) …..………. 0.00 Total Contributed ………………………$1523.00
This financial summary only
covers 25% of our entire yearly budget ...
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS!
A t a ny l oc a t i o n Register your Kroger Card on-line or go to the Service Desk. (If you do not have a card, reg-ister for one). The Parish receives a percentage of all purchases. Be sure to mention St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and the number: 72608. RE-MINDER: You must re-enroll every year in April to stay
CLUSTER/COMPANION PARISHES OF ST. RAYMOND-OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL &
OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN-GOOD SHEPHERD
(LOCATED AT 8200 ROLYAT, OFF THE S.E. CORNER OF OUTER DRIVE AND VANDYKE) OFFICE: 313-891-4553
Pastor: Fr. Michael Chidi Nkachukwu Associate Pastor: Fr. Tyrone Robinson
(Residence: Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd)
SAINT RAYMOND-OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL 20103 Joann - Detroit, MI 48205
(In Residence at St. Ray-OLGC: Fr. Bob Kotlarz ) (n Residence at St. Ray-OLGC: Fr. Paolo Tanzini)
Catechist (Hmong Community) Xai Lu Cha Development: Carol Bissa Volunteer Parish Nurse Joann Clinchoc, RN, Sr. Pat Altermatt, CSJ, RN Spiritual Director: Beryl Fletcher Office Manager (Bulletin Editor): Angela Vann Secretary: Alton James Minister of Music: John Karski Bookkeeping: Dave Elsey Maintenance: Horace Pitts Lectors: Pat Connor WORSHIP SCHEDULE: (At OLQH-GS) M-Tues-W-Thurs. Fri. @ 8:30 a.m. Sat 4:00 p.m. Sun 10:30 a.m. Holy Days - 12:30 pm RECONCILIATION (Confession): Every 1st Saturday, 3:45 pm also by appointment.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 313-372-0437 Tues: 9:30-11:00 am - Thurs: 4:30-5:30 pm in the Community Center. THRIFT STORE Dolores McHale - (586)777-4144
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Joann Clinchoc Co-Chair/Evang. Xai Lu Cha Hmong Catechist Patricia Connor Finance Dolores McHale Christian Service Bob Selwa Stewardship/Adm. Lynne Tighe Member at Large Henry Lazarecki Member at Large My Xiong Hmong Com. Rep. COMMISSIONS: Christian Service, Evan-gelization, Worship, Stewardship, and Religious Education PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL: Audrey Arrington, Cy Chauvin, Pat Connor ORGANIZATIONS:
WORSHIP SCHEDULE: M-Tues-W-Thurs– Fr @ 8:30 a.m. @ St. Ray -OLGC Sat 4:00 p.m. Sun 10:30 a.m. @ St. Ray-OLGC Holy Days - 12:30 pm RECONCILIATION (Confession): Every 1st Saturday 3:45 pm, also by appointment. PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mon./Tues. 9a-2p Wed 9a-4p Thur. 3p-5p
AREA EMERGENCY FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAMS:
« St. Vincent de Paul Society “Food Cupboard” St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel Community Center
20055 Joann Ave. (next to School building) Tues. 9:30-11 am; Thurs. 4:30-5:30 pm.
DAY &
TIME
Saturday, August 18 4:00 pm
Frank Elwart (Raymond Elwart) Fr. Tyrone 1. Tom Vallejo
2. Eileen Vallejo 1. Deacon Joe Volun-
teers
Sunday, August 19 10:30 am
Helene Kaisels - 1yr Ann (Parish) Antonio & Flora Dechellis (Family)
Fr. Tyrone 1. Jacklene Johnson 2. Bob Selwa
1. Jane Selwa
2. Lynne Tighe Fr. Tyrone H: Joanne Davenport
Jordan and Aaron Yang, Leo Randolph
Celebrant Proclaim the Word
Extraordinary
Ministers of
Holy Communion
Altar
Servers
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 18-19, 2018
August 11-12, 2018 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm: Parishioners and Alumni
10:30am : Antonio and Maria Agostinelli (Family) Catherine McCloskey (Eileen Caponi)
Monday August 13– Monday of the 19th Week in Ordinary
Time: 8:30 am Mass at STR-OLGC Church:
Tuesday, August 14- Memorial of St. Maximillian Kolbe,
Priest & Martyr: 8:30 am Mass at STR-OLGC Church:
Wednesday, August 15- Solemnity of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary: 10:30am Mass at SRT-OLGC Church:
Thursday, August 16- Thursday of the 19th Week in Ordi-
nary Time: 8:30am Mass at STR-OLGC Church:
Friday, August 17– Friday of the 19th Week in Ordinary
Time:8:30am Mass at STR-OLGC:
Saturday, August 18 - Saturday of the 19th Week in Ordinary
Time:
4pm Vigil Mass - STR-OLGC (see intentions below)
Morning Masses will be celebrated at STR-OLGC @ 830am
For the week of July 29, 2018
Readings for Next Weekend Sunday, August 19, 2018
Proverbs 9: 1-6
Psalm 34
Ephesians 5: 15-20
John 6: 51-58
Monday: EZ 1:2-5,24-28C
PS 148
MT 17:22-27
Tuesday: EZ 2:8 - 3:4
PS 119
MT 18:1-5,10,12-
14
Wednesday: RV 11:19A;12:1-
6A,10AB
PS45
1 COR 15:20-27
LK 1:39-56
Thursday: EZ 12:1-12
PS 78
MT 18:21 - 19:1
Friday:
EZ 16:1-15,60,63
IS 12
MT 19:3-12
Saturday:
EZ 18:1-
10,13B,30-32
PS 51
MT 19:13-15
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