�
“I
pray you have felt the loving comfort of Christ as you awaited the day you could return to
his Real Presence in the Eucharist. And I rejoice with you and thank God today as we
move toward the gradual reopening of our parish communities.”
Archbishop Allen Vigneron
It is prudent that we prepare for a gradual “opening” of our churches for the celebration of Mass. The suggestions and guidelines
below are intended to assist pastors and parishioners in this task. The attention and cooperation of all the faithful in this preparation
process will bear fruit for the parish and allow us collectively to do our part to avoid a severe “second wave” of the virus.�
THE DISPENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY OBLIGATION TO ATTEND MASS IS
GRANTED TO ALL THE FAITHFUL THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Those older than 65 years old (the recommended CDC age), with a compromised health condition or caring for the sick in
any way, are encouraged to stay home. Anyone who is ill, has a temperature, cough, etc., should definitely stay home as an
act of justice to the whole community. Clergy with a respiratory infection of any kind should avoid celebrating public Masses
or administering the sacraments . The same applies to other ministers, e.g., deacons, lectors, ushers, etc. Although the faithful
are dispensed from their Sunday obligation to attend Mass, they must observe the Lord’s Day and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on
Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection (an excellent way to do this is through participating in a broadcast of the
Sunday Mass) or participating in a spiritual or corporal act of mercy. �
Directives for Resumption of Public Masses
�Masses offered indoors will be limited in attendance. Only 200 parishioners will be allowed to enter St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy for
each mass. Once the limit is met, people will be asked to attend another mass.�
�
�Cloth face coverings (masks) are to be worn by everyone approaching church and inside church (except for those under 2 years old).�
� a. The priest celebrant and other ministers need not wear masks or gloves during the liturgy given they are more than 6’ from the �
assembly during Mass. �
�Seating for the assembly: Mindful of the imposed allowed limitations and the physical layout of the church, parishes should clearly
designate where seating is permitted (such as seating people in alternating pews with a 2�pew separation or seating in different
sections for different Masses). �
� a. Those living in the same household may sit together without distancing�
� b. For the distribution of Holy Communion, new patterns of approaching the altar might need to be configured to better allow for �
proper distancing.�
� c. Those in line for Holy Communion should maintain a 6’ distance between each other and those in the pews.�
� d. To the extent possible, the priest and ministers (deacon, lector, servers) should remain 6’ apart from each other. �
�
�Collection: Baskets should not be passed from person to person. Other collection points (e.g. boxes) suitable for the faithful to drop
in their offerings should be provided. �
�
�Music: Music is certainly important to our liturgical celebrations as it attempts to lift the soul and express our faith. Each parish
needs to consider the following as we begin to return to Mass in limited numbers while observing the required physical distancing.�
� a. Because the faithful will be wearing masks, singing on the part of the assembly might prove challenging and ineffective.�
b. Health experts indicate that singing produces 6�10x more droplets from our mouths than recitation. Keeping singing for the �
assembly to a minimum is advised and the congregation should not remove their masks to sing.�
� c. If there is a “choir” present, it should be as small as possible with each member spaced about 10’ apart.�
� d. If worship aids are produced, they are to be used for only one Mass and then disposed of to avoid any possible contamination.�
� e. The music minister singing the entrance and communion antiphon is a good option to incorporate music in our liturgies. �
�
�Distribution of the Precious Blood to the faithful is suspended at this time, nor should the lay faithful receive by intinction. �
�
St. Mary,
Cause of Our Joy
MAY 24, 2020
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Parish Mission Statement �
�
The Parish of St. Mary, Cause
of Our Joy, inspired by Mary’s
“Yes” and led by the Holy Spirit,
strives to be a faith-filled com-
munity, joyfully welcoming all
to witness and to celebrate the
Gospel.
If there are any names that can be removed from our Prayer List, please let us
know by calling 734-425-4421.
READINGS for Sunday, May 31�
1st Reading: Acts 2:1�11�
Resp. Psalm : Lord, send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth.�
�
2nd Reading: 1 COR 12:3B�7, 12�13�
Gospel: JN 20:19�23�
CPT Joey Saunders, U.S. Marines; Joseph David Onadia, U.S. Navy;
PVT Marcus Rodriguez, U.S. Army
OUR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS�
Stella & Ken
Ackerman
Steve Anderson
Marilyn Barlage
Jerry Borycz
Boyington Family
Cathy Burdis
Jim Burns
Faith Falzon
Janet Fleis
Mike Fusco
Deb Gorski
Dawn Griffith
Ellen Howell
Evangeline
Kabacinski
John Kaminsky
Susan Kelly
Joan Klein
Bob & Dolly Kluba
Jon Kolar
John Kolar
Lucy Kollar
Rita Kraft
John Krokosky
John Lardin
Patricia Lickman
Barabara Martin
Dennis & Kathy
McCann
Selena Montez
Debbie Moore
Leo Mysiewicz
Margaret Newman
Diane Novotny
Amber Nunn
Henry Pardo
Patrick Patton
Deb & Gerald
Pietszak
Kathryn
Piotrowski
Annette
Puczkowski
Kim Quinn
Debbie Robarge
Bill & Rose
Rodriguez
Florence & Ed
Rysztak
Grace Rysztak
Emma Scaramella
Andy Scheich
Tom Shafer
Jack & Nancy Shea
Dianne Shekell
Delores Stark
Natalie Tanana
Mary Tavana
Helen Tasiemski
Sr. Thomas Marie
George & Jackie
Tindall
Roberta Troher
Doris Urbanski
Cathy West
Nicole Zapinski
Joseph Zasa
Nova Zboyan
PRAY FOR OUR SICK�
Monday:�� � Acts 19:1�8/Ps 68:2�3AB, 4�5ACD, 6�7AB/Jn 16:29�33�
Tuesday: � � Acts 20:17�27/Ps 68:10�11, 20�21/Jn 17:1�11A �
Wednesday:� Acts 20:28�38/Ps 68:29�30, 33,�35A, 35BC�36AB/Jn 17:11B�19 �
Thursday: � Acts 22:30; 23:6�11/Ps 16:1�2A AND 5, 7�8, 9�10, 11/Jn 17:20�26 �
Friday: � � Acts 12:13B�21/Ps 103:12, 11�12, 19�20AB/Jn 21:15�19 �
READINGS for the week of May 24�
MEMORARE
�
Remember, O most gracious Virgin
Mary, that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy
protection, implored thy help or
sought thy intercession was left
unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, we fly
unto thee O Virgin of virgins, our
Mother. To thee do we come. Before
thee we stand, sinful and
sorrowful. O Mother of the Word
Incarnate, despise not our
petitions, but in your mercy hear
and answer us. Amen.
ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION�
�
My Jesus, I believe that you are
present in the Most Holy
Sacrament. I love you above all
things and I desire to receive you in
my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive you sacramentally, come at
least spiritually into my heart. I
embrace you as if you were already
there and unite myself wholly to
you. Never permit me to be
separated from you. Amen.
MASS INTENTIONS�
*All intentions will be prayed for during private Mass time every day.�
Mon. May 25�
8:30am�
Edward Grams Req. by family�
For all deceased Veterans�
Joseph Lubinskas Req. by Carol Knoblock�
Sat. May 30�
4:30pm�
Michael Maconi Req. by Rosa Donato Bruno�
Theresa Bachor Req. by Antionette & Dan Martin�
Geraldine Driscoll�
Sun. May 31�
8:00am�
10:00am�
�
Noon�
Our Parish Family�
�
Frank Forest Req. by daughters, Joan & Marie�
�
JoAnn Brinkman Req. by Julie & John Barile�
Wed. May 27�
Noon�
Nicole Smith Req. by Julie & John Barile�
�
Thurs. May 28�
�
Fri. May 29�
�
8:30am�
�
8:30am�
�
Hans Brinkman Req. by Julie & John Barile�
�
For our parish family�
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�
NOTES FROM PAUL
These are exciting and
interesting times, I am glad that
we are finally back together this
weekend, but things will look a
little different around the parish.
Seating will be limited, and we
will all be wearing masks. Even if
you don’t believe that we need to
wear masks, we (Father and the
whole staff) ask that you please
wear them for the safety of all our
parishioners, and so that we can
follow what both church and civil
authorities are asking us to do. I
personally don’t want to ask
anyone to leave the Church
because they are not complying
with this request, I would rather
spend our time together enjoying
the Mass again.
For the time being we will not
be using the Cry Room during
Mass. We do not feel that the size
of the room will let us use it
safely. Because of this, I ask that
you try to be extra supportive of
families with small (or noisy)
children. Saturday Mass people, I
apologize for my kids ahead of
time. Father would also like to try
to move ahead with doing outside
masses this summer, so we may
ask you to bring your lawn chairs
each week, just in case the
weather is good. The main reason
for this is that there are no caps
on the number of people we have
outside. For inside Mass we are
now capped at 200 people, and we
don’t look forward to telling
anyone that we are out of seats.
I also want to remind everyone
that the obligation for weekend
Masses are still lifted until Sept.
6th, so feel free to stay home if it
makes you feel safer, if you are
sick, or you are at risk because of
some preexisting condition.
God bless you, and please be
gent le with your fe l low
parishioners at this time.
God Bless you,
Paul Zbytowski
Pastoral Associate/Evangelization
and Christian Service Coordinator
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
In the first Frozen movie, Olaf sings a song about summer where he just
doesn’t get it. Summer is not what he thinks it will be. I think we are all in
the same place right now. Summer is not what we think it will be. All of
our plans have changed and the sweet countdown to summer may look like
more of the same in the lives of those we journey with.
Project YM Sunday Night National Youth Group Meetings are completed
for now. The last 9 weeks of programming was fantastic and we are
grateful we had the opportunity to join. Project YM is getting ready to
announce their summer programming in a few weeks so stay tuned.
Our mission trip is canceled as well. Yes, it may look different than the
summer you (and Olaf) had originally planned, but God is still here and so
is your parish youth group family. There is no online or zoom meetings on
Sunday, May 24 or Monday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day
Holidays. Our next zoom meeting will be Monday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Remember God Loves YOU, The Church Loves YOU, and YOU Matter.
Carol Nelius,
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
734-765-5525
Rev. Fr. Shafique and the Friends of Mary Cause of Our Joy,
Greetings and gratitude from St. Thomas the Apostle Minor Seminary
Faisalabad. We are living in a difficult time when the whole world is
facing the challenge of corona virus but the Easter
Season strengthens our faith that the One who
overcame death and sin will heal our world. Sharing
this moment of gratitude I would like to express my
sincere thanks to Fr. Shafique and the friends of St.
Mary, Cause of Our Joy for being a cause of our joy.
Thank you for being so thoughtful and sharing the
blessing of our Lord.
Our seminary was able to buy 25 bags of wheat
(each 40kgs). We appreciate it very much. I assure
you that as this wheat will nourish
our seminarians we will continue
praying for you for your spiritual
nourishment. Thank you very much
again for your generous sharing. Wish
you all the best and be assured of our
prayers.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr.�Khalid�Yousaf���
Rector�
St. Thomas the Apostle Minor Seminary�
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PARISH INFORMATION�
8200 N. Wayne Road, �
Westland, Michigan 48185�
Phone: 734�425�4421 �
Email: [email protected]�
Fax: 734�425�0650�
Rectory Phone: (weekends & emergencies�
only please) 734�421�6544�
Website: www.stmarycooj.org�
�
St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy�
St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy�
Office Hours �
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am−4:00pm�
Friday: 8:00am�Noon�
Mass Schedule�
MON, THURS & FRI �
�
WED �
�
SAT �
�
SUN�
8:30 am�
�
12:00 Noon �
�
4:30 pm �
�
8:00 am �
10:00 am�
12:00 Noon�
Confession �
Saturdays: 3:30pm�
Baptisms �
Please call our Parish Office during
regular business hours. Parish member-
ship and preparation class required.�
Marriage �
Arrangements must be made by
registered parishioner at least six months
in advance to allow sufficient time for
instructions and preparation.�
Anointing of Sick and�
Ministry to Homebound �
Our pastor is available to visit upon request.�
RCIA �
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
For those interested in becoming a full
member of the Catholic Church. Please
call the office.�
Report Sexual Abuse for any child or adult: Call AOD victim assistance 1�866�343�8055
or Call the Michigan Department of Human Services at: 855�444�3911 any time�
�
�
�
PASTOR�
Fr. Shafique Masih Ext. 213�
�
PRIEST IN RESIDENCE�
Fr. Joe Plawecki�
�
DEACON J im Hensel�
(Deacon Emeritus)�
�
FAITH FORMATION (pre�K to year 8)�
Sabrina Queen Ext. 217�
�
MUSIC AND WORSHIP�
Steve Reyes Ext. 230�
�
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE/�
CHRISTIAN SERVICE�
Paul Zbytowski Ext. 221�
�
YOUTH MINISTRY�
Carol Nelius Ext. 215�
PARISH SECRETARIES�
Peggy Fox Ext. 210�
�
Sandy Young Ext. 211�
�
Jennifer Newman Ext. 218�
�
BOOKKEEPER�
Carol Pates Ext. 214�
�
MAINTENANCE�
Shannon Galoch Ext. 220�
Matt Andresen�
Brittany Murray (weekend & evening)�
�
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS�
Jeff Burden Grand Knight�
�
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Ext. 219�
�
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL�
QUESTIONS: [email protected]�
DIRECTORY�
Chair: � Julie Callahan �
Vice Chair: � Art Regner�
Secretary: � Pat Slusarz�
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL�
Doug Cyr�
Michael Gluth�
Suzanne Price�
Gary Pieknik�
Nancy Smith�
Chris VanHoet�
At�Large Members�
Hearing Devices are available. Please
see our music director in the choir area.�
Bulletin Articles due by 9 am on Monday
(5 days prior to publication). Submitted
bulletin content is subject to approval. �
MASSES HAVE BEGUN AGAIN! SEE FRONT PAGE FOR DETAILS�
ALL PARISH EVENTS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE �
Please check stmarycooj.org for the most current information and/or sign up to
receive important messages, at Flocknote. See how to sign up on page 5.�
�
Mass: � Livestreamed through the Archdiocese at: https://www.aod.org/livemasses �
� �� �
Parish and Church Office Hours:�
�� The office is closed at this time during the “stay at home” order from our
governor. We are checking messages daily and will return calls as necessary. �
�
Resources during these challenging times:�
�� Daily meditations from The Word Among Us: https://wau.org/meditations. �
�� Magnificat has offered free access to their online version: �
https://us.magnificat.net/free. �
�� Unleashthegospel.org/2020�
�� Visit 52Sundays.com simple and insightful ways for your family to spend time
together each Sunday learning more about the Catholic faith�
�� Spiritualcloseness.org�
�� Visit www.formed.org and click “sign up”�
1.� Click “I belong to a Parish or Organization.”�
2.� Type “Faith at Home Detroit” in the box under Create New Account.� (You’ll
see it populate from the drop�down menu.)�� Click “Next.”�
3.� Enter your first and last name as well as your email.�
Now you’re registered!� You can also download the app on your Smartphone.� �
If you need further assistance, contact�Formed�at�www.help.formed.org�or toll�free at
844�367�6331.�
PARISH UPDATES�
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StMaryCauseofOurJoy
With Gratitude and Honor�
�
Gracious God, on this Memorial Day
weekend, we remember and give thanks
for those who have given their lives in
the service of our country. When the
need was greatest, they stepped forward
and did their duty to defend the
freedoms that we enjoy, and to win the
same for others.�
�
O, God you yourself have taught us that
no love is greater than that which gives
itself for another. These honored dead
gave the most precious gift they had, life
itself, for loved ones and neighbors, for
comrades and country � and for us.�
�
Help us to honor their memory by
caring for the family members they have
left behind, by ensuring that their
wounded comrades are properly cared
for, by being watchful caretakers of the
freedoms for which they gave their
lives, and by demanding that no other
young men and women follow them to a
soldier’s grave unless the reason is
worthy and the cause is just.�
�
Holy One, help us to remember that
freedom is not free. There are times
when its cost is, indeed, dear. Never let
us forget those who paid so terrible a
price to ensure that freedom would be
our legacy.�
�
Though their name may fade with the
passing of generations, may we never
forget what they have done. Help us to
be worthy of their sacrifice, O God, help
us to be worthy.�
�J. Veltri, S.J.�
Memorial Day Mass
Please join us for mass
on May 25th at 8:30am to
celebrate Memorial Day.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS�
Welcome Back! We know the
past few months have been hard
on everyone but we are glad the
worst of the pandemic is hopefully
behind us! Our parish family con-
tinues to be in our prayers!
*Rosary on ZOOM! Please join us
today, Sunday, May 24th at 3pm
as we pray the rosary at:
www.shorturl.at/fmtCP
*June 2020 Meeting. We don’t
know when our next meeting will
be, please follow us on our website
www.westlandknights.com
*Summer Bible Study. Starting in
June we will begin our summer
Bible Study. We will meet every
other week and discuss the gospel
of John. If you would like to join
us, you can sign up online at:
www.wes t l andkn igh t s . c om /
summerbiblestudy
SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION REPORT�
��
Offertory� Actual� Budget� Variance�
��
05/17/20� 9,133 � 10,960 � (1,827)�
��
05/10/20� 16,460 � 10,960 � 5,500 �
��
05/03/20� 18,601 � 10,960 � 7,641 �
��
04/26/20� 3,837 � 10,960 � (7,124)�
��
THANK YOU�
��
FY 19�20�
Actual� Budget� Variance�
��
$ 436,031 � $ 504,160 � $ (68,129)�
��
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