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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2017

CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH

On September 10, 1977, I was ordained a priest, and on September 10, 1989, I was installed as Pastor of Christ the Re-deemer. In reflecting on these twin anniversaries, I am struck by the fact that almost 3/4 of my priesthood has been spent as the parish priest at Christ the Redeemer. Our lives have been shaped by our being together these 28 years, sharing our joys and hopes, our grief and aguish.

While we often think of the Gospels as the story of Jesus, today’s Gospel is clearly written during the early years of the Church. The responsibility to bind and loose that was given to Peter two chapters before, is now given to the whole commu-nity. In becoming human, Jesus is showing us that we only experience God in our relationships with one another. What char-acterizes the Christian community, is not that we are holier than anyone else, but that since we have been forgiven, we know how to forgive.

When we celebrate 1st Reconciliation every year with the grade school children, I tell them that we Catholics have a spe-cial responsibility to be reconcilers and forgivers. I say this because, out of the 7 sacraments, 4 have to do with forgiveness of sins. (Baptism, Penance, Anointing of the Sick and Eucharist.) Although the sacrament of Matrimony doesn’t forgive sins, I’ve never seen a marriage survive that didn’t know forgiveness, so that makes 4 1/2 sacraments that are about forgiveness. And I could add the Sacrament of Holy Orders, since I am the one entrusted to call the community together for the sacra-ments of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Marriage and Holy Orders are the two sacraments of vocation. Frederick Buechner points out that "Vocation comes from the Latin vocare (to call) and means the work a person is called to by God.... the place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." My vocation requires the same commitment that married cou-ples make, with the difference that my covenant commitment is to the whole community, not just to one other. We are called together in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to be faithful in love all our days.

In the Bible, one of the great moments of reconciliation is between twin brothers, Jacob and Esau. Esau was the first born, but his younger brother stole his inheritance. (The Prodigal Son story is built on this story) Jacob and Esau stay far apart, but over the years Jacob is haunted by what he has done to his brother, but he doesn’t know how to ask for for-giveness.

Finally, he makes up his mind to go to his brother. The night before they are to meet, he got up and walked alone in the dark; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. Because its dark he cannot see who it is that wrestles with him, but he manages to wrestle a blessing from his foe: He is given a new name, Israel, because he has wrestled with God and survived. The next day, when Esau saw Jacob coming, he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept, Then Jacob said to his brother, “to see your face is like seeing the face of God.” (Gen. 33:10) The God whose face he couldn’t see in the nighttime, is now revealed in the daytime forgiveness that takes place between the brothers. Matthew might have this moment in mind when he says: “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

In the final song in the musical, Les Misérables, as Jean Valjean dies, he quotes the line that Jacob speaks to Esau: “And remember, the truth that once was spoken: to love another person is to see the face of God.” In the French libretto, howev-er, the original line is much more sacramental: “A man who loves his wife, without realizing it, loves God.”

Fr. Joe

Called and Ordained to Serve

1977

Giving Thanks for 40 Years of Priesthood

Father Joseph E. Dailey

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Blood Drive

We are planning a Sunday Blood Drive! Christ the Redeemer's next blood drive will be Sunday, Sep-tember 24 from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Opportunities to donate before or after Masses.

Show you care by giving the gift of life! It’s a gesture that’s always appropriate. If you’re healthy, 17 or older (16 with parent/guardian per-mission) and weigh 110 pounds o more, you may be eligible to give blood.

If you’d like to donate, sign up after weekend Masses.

Bring a friend! Each pint donat-ed can help as many as three people!

You may also sign- up at www.miblood.org. Questions, please

contact Lisa Sherman at lasherm8@comcast.net or

248-421-3244!

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SCRIPTURE STUDY has begun

The fall semester of the Wednesday morning Scripture Study classes began September 6. Each class starts at 9:30 am and lasts 90 minutes. Classes are open to all CTR parishioners and their guests. This semester, The Book of Isaiah will be studied. It’s not to late to join the class.

The classes are facilitated by David A. Nesbitt, who has led bible studies in the Archdiocese for over 20 years. Classes are informal and require only minimal preparation. To receive class preparation notes, contact Dennis Witmer at 248-393-0519 or dawitmer@aol.com. All are welcome!

Interested in Becoming

Catholic?

If you or any one you know is considering becoming Catholic please call the parish office, or contact us through www.initiatorum.org.

The initiation process is for adults who have not been baptized or who were baptized in another Christian tradition and would like to join the Catholic Church. If you or a friend is a newcomer to the faith or even if you have attend-ed for years but never formally received Baptism, Confirmation or First Com-munion please stop by and see if now is the time to make the next step on your spiritual journey.

Youth Volunteers needed!

We welcome youth, grades 6-12, to assist with elementary children in our Faith Formation programming. Several options are available to help in a class-room, with crafts, or music ministry. Many hands and warm hearts are needed to make our sessions a success. Please visit the CTR website at ctredeemer.org un-der We Form to fill out an application or call Gabriela @ 248.391.4074 x14. Forms due to office by September 20.

Children's Liturgist Volunteers needed!

Liturgy of the Word is offered to our elementary children, at their level, dur-ing the Word section of Mass. We are looking for volunteers, at all Masses, to join our talented team of children's liturgists. No experience needed! Commit-ment is approximately once per month at any Mass with materials provided. Please contact Karen or Michele @ childrensministry@ctredeemer.org or 248.391.4074 x19 if interested.

Sponsors for RCIA

Sponsoring a new member of the church is a wonderful way to make a friend and bring that friend to Christ. A sponsor should be able to attend the sessions with the participant (See above paragraph). If you would like to accom-pany a participant along the road to baptism, grow in for own faith and share your experiences as a Catholic please contact us stop by the Bethany Room after Mass, call the parish office, or contact us through www.initiatorum.org. There will be training sessions the evening of September 21 and at noon on October 22.

Altar Server Training

All boys and girls, 4th grade and older, are invited to join the Altar Server Ministry. A training will take place on Wednesday, September 13 from 7-8:15pm in the church. We will train and review all parts of the Mass and you will leave feeling confi-dent in serving. Servers are expected to be able to serve about once a month at the Mass their family usual-ly attends. Please sign up after Mass or email pkoczak@sbcglobal.net Questions, contact Pam Koczak 248-227-2372

Blood Pressure

Screening

September 23/24 following all Masses in the

Bethany Room

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Confirmation Orientation

Teens & Parents are invited to attend our Confirmation Orientation and Overview of our Preparation process on either:

Thursday, September 28, 7pm-8:30pm OR Thursday, October 5, 7pm-8:30pm

For more information please contact Suzy Rhadigan, edu-admin2@ctredeemer.org or visit our website at: ctredeemer.org/we-form/sacraments/confirmation

A printable brochure with all the dates and times for next year's preparation can be found at our website at this link:

www.ctredeemer.org/other/formation/2017ConfirmationBrochure.pdf

"No-Shush" Prayer

Service

CTR’s 20-minute "No-Shush" prayer service is held on the 2nd Sun-day of each month at 1pm in the Chapel with the exception of Septem-ber when it will be held on Septem-ber 17. This service is designed espe-cially for families who have a child with special needs. All are welcome! Questions, contact Shannon Carlson at carlsonshannon1234@yahoo.com

We have added a late registration date for our Elementary Faith For-mation Fall Program (grades 1st - 5th) on Wednesday, September 13 at 7pm. The cost is $90/student (parishioners) and $150/student (non-parishioners) plus a $30 late fee, paya-ble by check. Childcare is provided.

We offer three options/times from which to choose: 1. Sunday afternoon from 2-5pm, 8 sessions during the school year, ap-proximately 1-2 times per month from October – Easter.

2. Sunday morning atrium: 8:45-10:45am, 12 sessions, every other week from October – Easter.

3. Monday afternoon atrium: 4:30-6:30pm, 12 sessions, every other week from October – Easter.

Please mark your calendars! Ques-tions contact Karen or Michele childrensministry@ctredeemer.org or 248-391-4074.

CCQ #110: Is there special training for someone who is inter-ested in becoming a catechist in our faith

formation program in the atrium (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd style)? Yes there is! First off, if you haven’t visited our new Level 2 atrium, let me

invite you to a little open house and guided tour after our homecoming “Mass in the Grass.” Look for the signs or ask around for Lisa Brown (big nose, big smile at the door, that would be me) and I’ll be eager and delighted to bend your ear for a few minutes about this brilliant, Montessori style of faith formation that we began instituting here at CTR in 2015 (visit www.cgsusa.org for details or read a wonderful article on the CGS method in America magazine at this link: www.americamagazine.org/issue/667/article/faith-child).

AND secondly, lest our K-8 Coordinators come with pitchforks to perma-nently remove me from my position as DRE, you DON’T need the “official” 90 hours of formal Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training to serve as a catechist in our program. All we need is your dedication and interest. We have a short cat-echist orientation coming up Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6pm OR Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 11am. Short, sweet and we give you every single thing you need to be an effec-tive catechist for our children; an immeasurably valuable role in appropriating our faith to the next generation. Need not have children to volunteer! All that is needed is a welcoming way and a willingness to be present and kind to our little ones and you are in! That being said….

If our program is to continue to grow, we really DO need at least 15-20 of our CTR members to seriously consider taking the formal training (which is rec-ognized by our Archdiocese for official, resume worthy certification). If you can dedicate one Saturday a month from now until June to this beautiful, retreat-like catechist formation course, the training begins Saturday, Sept. 16 at 9am with Sr. Nancy Ayotte, IHM (who is absolutely mesmerizing). We are especially looking for members of our community who have a calling to work with 3-6 year olds because we are praying and dreaming about expanding our atrium offerings to this age group. Developmentally, around age six, children begin to imagine God as a judge, so it’s important to have the central parable of the Good Shepherd firmly in place before our children hit that milestone.

If you feel God tugging on your sleeve (or your heart), Sr. Nancy usually allows people to attend the first class for free (I guarantee you will fall in love with CGS within the first 2 hours) and Lisa Brown (that would be me) is always available for a chat over coffee (please, give me a reason to visit Starbucks!). Blessings to you and yours as we begin this new year of spiritual knowing and growing!

Visit www.crazycatholicquestions.blogspot.com to review past articles or send your question/comment to Lisa Brown at dre@ctredeemer.org.

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Why is it called Stephen Ministry? The name Stephen comes from St. Stephen, who was the first lay person commissioned by the apostles to provide caring ministry to those in need as recorded in Acts 6. Stephen Min-isters are caring Christian friends who listen,

understand, and accept. They pray for and with care receivers who are working through a crisis or a tough time.

If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry or in need of a Stephen Minister, contact Roger Buches at 248-444-5750.

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Habitat for humanity Volunteers needed for auburn hills build!!!!!Join Christ the Redeemer and Habitat Oakland County in building a house in Auburn Hills. The house will be at 545

Calgary, off Baldwin just south of I-75. Work hours are 8:15am-3:30pm. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, except on days when landscaping and painting projects are scheduled; those

14 years of age and older are then welcome, and must be accompanied by an adult. All volunteers must sign up for the day they plan to volunteer, and must sign and submit a volunteer waiver. ! ! !

Register to volunteer at : http://cerv.is/m?0257rCTR

Questions or to volunteer call Mike Evola, (248) 736-5039 or Karen in the office, (248) 391-1621.

Thurs. Sept. 14-Framing Sat. Sept. 16- Framing

Love INc ministries need

volunteers

Love INC of North Oakland County is looking for volunteers to serve at our Clothes Closet and Bed, Blessings and Beyond Minis-tries. Available shifts are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm, or 12:00pm-3:00pm.

If interested and for more infor-mation please contact the Clearing-house as 249-693-4357

Take and tag to help

fill a bag!

Last weekend, our Orphan and Foster Care Committee began hosting a drive for Vista Maria Orphanage for battered and abused girls.

Many of the young ladies who come to Vista Maria are scared with little or no possessions. To help com-fort them, Vista Maria provides wel-come bags. Join us in our mission to support these children in need by tak-ing a tag to help fill a bag.

Please return by September 24.

NO HAZ Day

There will be a No HAZ day on Saturday, September 16 from 8am-2pm at Oakland Community College Highland Lakes Campus, 7350 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford. Enter campus from Hospital Road.

No HAZ collection events are open to any Oakland County resident but those living in a NO HAZ community receive special pricing because of their community’s membership. Any resident of a NO HAZ Consortium member community can attend any collection even. Most communities charge $10, paid by cash or check at the event. Some communities require residents to present a voucher ( paid or free) at the event. Check with your community to see the cost. Consortium member communities include Independence Township, Lake An-gelus, Lake Orion, Leonard, Oakland Township, Orion Township, Oxford, Ox-ford Township and Waterford Township. This is sponsored by Oakland Coun-ty. Questions, call (248) 858-0722.

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Lansing Update

Catholics Spearhead Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey has caused significant damage on the Texas coast. The bishops of the fifteen Tex-an dioceses are working together to coordinate the Catholic Church's re-sponse to this disaster. Individuals looking to help relief efforts may do-nate to any

Texas Catholic Charities or local St. Vincent de Paul Society, which will be used to assist evacuees and contribute to local needs.

Catholic Charities USA is also accepting donations through text message (text CCUSADISASTER to 71777) and online that will be di-rected to the area. The U.S. bishops have called for a special collection across the country to help victims on the weekend of September 2-3 or September 8-9. For continued up-dates on how to help those in need as the storm develops, visit http://txcatholic.org/harvey/.

Our participation with the NOCP (North Oakland Catholic Parishes) Refu-gee Resettlement is now proceeding with urgency as we await a determination of whether we will be assisting a newly arrived needy family or one already under Samaritas sponsorship. We hope to learn which by the end of September.

Samaritas confirms that it requires vetting processing for all RRM volunteers who may have any contact with refugees. Vetting is initiated by completion and submission of the three forms previously sent to participants. Note that the Michigan DHS Central Registry Clearance Request form specifies a need for an attached picture ID, e.g., driver’s license. Samaritas actually re-quires 2 copies of the driver’s license for each volunteer. It also requires for all volunteers who may be driving a copy of a proof of auto insurance, i.e., declarations page from your policy.

During the course of sponsorship, Samaritas will determine the particular needs of a family and will work through the several participating parishes to de-termine the availability of a suitable volunteer to assist as necessary.

Primary needs of refugee families include: 1) transportation to medical ap-pointments, ESL classes, employment, and Samaritas itself; 2) employment refer-rals and opportunities; 3) cultural mentorship (assistance with mail, orientation in an unfamiliar environment, social gathering & outings, e.g., parks, zoo, etc., op-portunities to acquire ESL skills); 4) assistance in learning to navigate administra-tive systems like DHS, becoming acquainted with rental agreements, employment-required documents, etc.

Samaritas will provide an orientation specialist to conduct a learning session to sensitize volunteers to the likely special needs of refugees who are undergoing acculturation, i.e., the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group. RRM is scheduling this session for 9/14 at 5:30 pm at SJF. All volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Questions contact Karen S. or Lisa P. in the parish office, 248-391-1621. Card Workshop

Please join us on the third Wednesday of each month and help create handmade cards for parishion-ers who are celebrating special occa-sions or sacraments. No experience necessary. We will make the entire process of making handmade cards easy and fun! Everyone one is wel-come. The workshop is offered from 10am-12noon or 7-9pm.

The fall workshops will be held September 20, October 18, and No-vember 15. Questions? Please call or email Sheila at 586-201-5326, pocashe@att.net.

Mercy in Action Day October 14

Sign up Now!

The Archdiocese of Detroit’s second annual Mercy in Ac-tion Day of Service is Saturday, October 14. T-shirt orders are due this week—please sign up by Wednesday, September 13! St. Irenaeus is participating in full-swing with our Pontiac Area Vicariate—performing works of mercy and acts of love for our parish and surrounding community.

This is a great opportunity for families (and a great way to invite non church-going friends and family to get involved, as well)! We will provide a continental breakfast and t-shirts—please join us for one of many great service opportunities, including things like sorting clothing at a SVDP Thrift Store, bagging toiletries at HOPE, delivering furniture for CCRT, making soup and baking muffins for our homebound, delivering appreciation baskets to police and fire stations, serving lunch at Manna Meal, and calling Bingo at a senior center!

Please sign up today! To participate in our Archdiocesan Mercy in Ac-tion Day, please go to the sign up link at www.stirenaeus.org/serve or go di-rectly to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49a9a628a7f58-mercy1 . Start with first tab on our sign up (for our prayer breakfast RSVP), and then click through the rest of the tabs at the top of the page to consider all your op-tions for service! You may also call Cindy at 248-656-8720 to help you get signed up!!

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reflection From the youth minister Matthew 18:15-20

Event Updates Sunday, September 10 – Mass in the Grass Tuesday, September 19 – Coffee House Opener Saturday, September 23 – Adopt-A-Road Clean Up Saturday, October 7 – Project SHALOM work day Saturday, October 21-Sunday, October 22 – Box City! !

Coffee House Calling all high

school students! Please join us for our weekly youth meetings we call “Coffee House”. We meet every Tuesday even-ing from 7-9 pm in the Disciples room beginning Tuesday, September 19. It’s a chance to gather with your friends, discuss topics that matter to teens today, enjoy music, food, mov-ies, conversations and lots of fun! No registration is required and you’re invited to come when your schedule allows. This relaxed setting will give you the opportunity to explore your faith and learn how to apply it to your life today. You are always welcome to bring your friends too. We can’t wait to see you!

Project SHALOM – Save the Date – October 7 Project SHALOM is an intergen-

erational day of service designed to support the elderly and disabled folks in our community. It is hosted by Lake Orion United Methodist Church in downtown Lake Orion. Students in grades 6-12 form teams and take the lead in planning and preparing for their specific tasks. They work along-side adults to determine what work is required and how to complete it properly and in a timely manner. It is one of the few events where our teens are “in charge” and it’s a wonderful experience for the entire family. If you have a student in grades 6-12 and you’d like more information on this annual event, please contact Lisa An-dridge in the Youth Ministry Office for more details.

In my time with teens, I often hear of struggles between friends. Best friends that have betrayed and hurt one another. Arguments and misunder-standings can breed anger and hurt. We close ourselves off from one another and refuse to forgive. Too many people sit in pain and anger after an argument – or after they hear that someone has publicly insulted or talked badly about them. That pain and anger bind us. They eat up our energy, keep us from fo-cusing on school or work, and make us toss and turn at night. In short, it keeps us from being our best selves.

The early Christians sinned against one another in a variety of ways, much like we do today. Matthew included this teaching from Jesus in his Gospel and it’s still relevant today.

When people hurt us, we can often lash out in our hurt and make things worse. When someone hurts you, face them and express your feelings without attacking or insulting them. Sometimes people don’t even realize they’ve said or done something hurtful and an understanding is easy to achieve. If the people who hurt you won’t listen, look for someone who’s objective, maybe an adult, to help mediate a conversation. Sometimes that’s enough to establish reconcilia-tion.

Unfortunately, sometimes you’ll come across stubborn people who just can’t admit they’re wrong. Rather than continue to let them hurt you, it’s okay to let them go and move on to other friendships. God asks us to love one another, but he knows we won’t always agree. Keep in mind that this process works in reverse too. If ever you are approached by a friend that you’ve wronged, listen when they come to talk with you. Try really hard to open your heart as well as your ears and hear what they have to say. No one likes being accused of wrong doing, but as people of faith we are honor bound to help one another live right-ly.

This week, try to face conflicts honestly and with compassion. As Jesus teaches us, you’ll not only free yourself but you’ll also probably be helping the person who hurt you.

Lisa Andridge

Box City 2017 Box City is our homeless awareness event that is held every other year.

This is a great opportunity for our teens to get a better insight into the lives of our homeless community. Homelessness affects every age group, nationality, and gender. People are homeless for a variety of reasons and many times it is due to events beyond their control. Homelessness is defined as, “A person who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence.” Today, there are more than 86,000 homeless people in Michigan. That’s more people than live in Dearborn, Troy, Southfield or Kalamazoo. More than half of Michigan’s homeless population is made up of families, and one in three people who are homeless is a child. Please join us for our overnight event Saturday, October 21 – Sunday, October 22 as we learn more about homelessness and what we as a community can do to help. If you are a teen in grades 9-12 and want to learn more, please contact the Youth Ministry office at highschool@ctredeemer.org or call (248) 391-4074 ext. 33.

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September 9 & 10 • 5:00 pm For Keith Miller req.

by his family. For Mikayla Ferer req. by

PRSA Detroit • 9:00 am For the people of the

parish. • 11:00 am For the people of the

parish.

September 16 & 17 • 5:00 pm For Stan Kowalski req.

by John Sonia. • 9:00 am For Sally Tierney req. by

the Lord family. • 11:00 am For Theresa Chinowski

req. by Bill & Judy Schramm. For the people of the parish.

Mass Intentions Schedule of Events, September 10-23

Sunday, September 10 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass in the Grass 12:00 pm Parish Picnic Monday, September 11 7:00 pm Sunday Scripture Tuesday, September 12 7:00 pm Mass 7:30 pm Commissions; Education, Service, Parish Finance Council, Stew-ardship Wednesday, September 13 9:30 am Scripture Study 10:00 am MOMS 7:00 pm Faith Formation Late Regis-tration 7:00 pm Altar Server Training 7:45 pm AA/Alanon Thursday, September 14 10:00 am 55+ Exercise Class 10:30 am MOMS 7:00 pm Stephen Ministry 7:00 pm Tithing Committee 7:30 pm Worship Commission Friday, September 15 9:00 am Mass Saturday, September 16 9:45 am Yoga 10:00 am Soup Kitchen 5:00 pm Vigil Mass

Sunday, September 17 Catechetical Sunday 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am PreK/K Parent Orientation & Registration 10:00 am RCIA 11:00 am Mass 1:00 pm Joyful Community Prayer Service Monday, September 18 10:00 am LaLeche League 7:00 pm Sunday Scripture Tuesday, September 19 6:00 pm Elementary Faith Formation Catechist Orientation 7:00 pm Coffee House Opener 7:00 pm Taize Prayer Wednesday, September 20 9:30 am Scripture Study 10:00 am Card Workshop 10:00 am MOMS 11:00 am Elementary Faith Formation Catechist Orientation 6:30 pm AA/Alanon 6:50 pm Adult Choir & Instrument. Thursday, September 21 9:30 am Warm Up America 10:00 am 55+ Exercise Class 10:30 am MOMS Friday, September 22 9:00 am Mass Saturday, September 23 9:45 am Yoga 5:00 pm Vigil Mass

Warm Up America

Our Warm Up American Group knits and crochets blankets, scarves, mittens, etc. to keep those less fortu-nate warm in the cold winter months.

Upcoming meeting dates are as follow: September 21, October 5 & 19, November 2 & 16. November 30 is the day everything is boxed up and prepared for delivery, the group usu-ally goes to lunch following.

Warm Up America meets in the Mark classroom at 9:30 am.

Youth ministry

Adopt-A-Road Clean Up

Twice a year the youth of the parish take care of road clean up along Waldon between Joslyn and Baldwin. This year we will be gather-ing on Saturday, September 23 at 10 am to help make our corner of the world a more beautiful place. If you are in grades 6-12 and interested in joining us, please contact Lisa An-dridge in the Youth Ministry Office. We will have stylish orange vests and cool drinks to share.

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Nametags

Have you noticed that some of our CTR parishioners have rather official looking, reusable, magnetic nametags? In an effort to build community and become a place where "everyone knows your name" we invite ALL our mem-bers to order a nametag for regular use at our CTR events and Masses

To order your CTR nametag ($6.50 each) 1.Go to: www.naagtag.com/christtheredeemer 2. When prompted, type in your name(s) as you would like them to appear

on your nametag 3. When prompted, choose "Option 1" (indicating its NOT a rush order)!4. Register & choose payment method as prompted, shipping will be $4.50 If you have any questions call Kirby Bayles at 1800-242-6224 or email

sales@naagtag.com.

Late Registration for Middle School

Faith Formation

Late registration continues for Middle School Faith Formation. Late regis-tration will be based on availability and an additional fee of $30 per child will be assessed. Class times are as follows:

•6th Grade – Alternating Mondays 7 :00 to 8:30 pm •7th Grade – Alternating Mondays 7:00 to 8:30 pm •8th Grade – Alternating Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:30pm

Please prayerfully consider being part of our catechist team. We supply training, lesson plans and support.

For registration form, class dates and fee information visit our website at http://www.ctredeemer.org/we-form/education/middle-school/ or stop by the parish office during office hours.

Caregiver expo

At the Suburban Collection Showcase in Novi Saturday, October 14, 9am-2pm

Expo is FREE and no advanced registration is necessary for caregivers or seniors-just show up!

There’s FREE parking, chair massages, great presentations, 100 exhibitors, an Ask the Expert area and so much more. FREE respite care is available, how-

ever you must pre-register for this because space is limited, 1-800-852-7795.

26th annual Souperbowl

Benefiting the Capuchin Soup Kitchen Sunday, October 8, Noon-7pm

Century Banquet Center located at the American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights

$25 Donation-Children 12 and under free! Abundant variety of delicious soups and breads, dessert bar, prizes, raffles

and cash bar. Additional information contact Paul Gowdy, 586-573-4121; Mary Ochab,

586-751-3575 or Cindy Lloyd, 586-776-7954.

opportunities for

young children

during mass

Christ the Redeemer offers two unique opportunities for young chil-dren during Sunday liturgies. •Childcare for infants, toddlers and 3 year olds is dedicated to providing quality care for children of adults attending liturgical and faith formation opportunities. Care is avail-able during ALL MASSES and most programs on a drop in basis in the Childcare room, located off Bethany. Please bring your young ones to visit. There is no cost for this service.!•Pre-K/Kindergarten (ages 4-5) Faith Formation!!

Parent Orientation & Registra-tion: September 17 at 10am in the Library. Our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) inspired program begins with the understanding that the youngest of children already has a relationship with God. We wish to help them grow and deepen this rela-tionship in our lovingly created, sa-cred and contemplative learning space, the Atrium. This program takes place during the 11am Mass from October – Easter. (We are also considering a weekday option – look for a Survey Monkey to give us your feedback soon.) The cost is $45. We welcome new catechists to our team.

For further information visit ctredeemer.org – We Form, or email Karen or Michele @ childrensminis-try@ctredeemer.org.

Save the Date

Please mark your calendars for our 5th annual St. Nicholas Pro-ject, Saturday, December 3. We are busy lining up service projects all over the community.

Sign up will begin the weekend of October 7/8.

Questions please contact Karen S. or Lisa P. in the parish office.

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Spanish mass at St. Joe’s, Lake orion

The second Saturday of each month St. Joe’s in Lake Orion will have a Mass in Spanish with the ex-ception of October. The next Mass will be November 11 at 6:00 pm. All are welcome!

2017-2020 parish goals As members of the Catholic

Community of Christ the Redeemer, we set forth the following goals to guide us from 2017-2020. 1. Engage with open hearts. 2. Bear witness to the Gospel. 3. Reach out in service.

Magnetic backs for nametags

Did you lose the magnetic back to your CTR nametag?

We have extras! Feel free to grab one in the envelope marked "Magnetic Nametag “Backs" in the Plexiglas pocket at the main office entrance.

Solanus casey beatification tickets The Archdiocese of Detroit will

be sending Christ the Redeemer Church 200 FREE tickets for the beatification of Solanus Casey to be held at Ford Field on Saturday, No-vember 18 at 4pm.

Those interested in attending this event, sign up in the vestibule after Masses or call the parish office, 248-391-1621. Limit (4) tickets. Deadline to request your tickets will be Monday, September 11. If the demand exceeds 200, we will have a lottery.

Donate to help victims of Hurricane Harvey

and related flooding Donate to Catholic Charities

USA by going to their website at www.catholiccharitiesusa.org or TEXT: CCUSADISASTER TO 71777

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, needs your support to ensure the delivery of compas-sionate care and support to indi-viduals affected by disasters. Our agencies provide essential support before, during and after disasters hit.

In fact, long-term recovery is an integral part of Catholic Chari-ties’ holistic approach and we work tirelessly to ensure individu-als can live their lives with the dig-nity we all deserve. This service is provided to the community re-gardless of religion, social or eco-nomic background.

Help needed at colombiere

At Colombiere, we believe in the importance of the human connection. We create a family-like environment to not only enrich the workdays of our employees, but to add meaning and significance to the days of the Jesuits as well. Colombiere Center provides total healthcare, assisted living and retirement services for re-tired Jesuit priests and brothers. Through the implementation of a person-centered care philosophy, we work as a team to achieve a common goal of serving the Jesuits. It is an honor to assist those who have spent their lives helping others.

Our employees are our greatest asset. We realize this, and we love to show our employees how much we care. Besides creating a great work environment, we also offer competi-tive benefits and generous PTO. We are looking for Charge Nurses, Nurse Aides, a Part-Time Maintenance Worker and a Part-Time Custodian. If you are someone who thrives while working as a team and has a passion for caring for others, please ap-ply! Feel free to send your resume to M e g a n E w e r t a t m e w -ert@colombiere.com or pick up an application at our location 9075 Big Lake Road, Clarkston, MI 48346.

FOR WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN

Meadowbrook Theatre Sunday, October 22 Meadowbrook Theatre presents

“Shear Madness” at 2pm. This play is a comedy mystery set in a beauty shop with audience participation. Tickets are $29 payable to Valerie Albensi due by September 19. For further information please call Va-lerie at 248-693-7073. Sponsored by Widowed Friends, a “ peer” in the Archdiocese of Detroit. For further information about Widowed Friends, come vi s i t our webs i t e a t wllww.widowedfriends.org

International peace day prayer service

Thursday, September 21, 7pm All faiths and all cultures are in-

vited to an interfaith prayer service to celebrate International Peace Day. Rochelle Riley, aware winning Detroit Free Press columnist and well-known Detroit activist, will be the featured speaker. The prayer service will take place at St. Bonaventure Monastery Chapel, 1780 Mount Elliott, Detroit. Also featured will be the Dearing Dancers and the Capuchin Soup Kitchen Choir. The evening is spon-sored by the Capuchin ministries. Security and lighted parking will be available. www.TheCapuchins.org

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We are a welcoming Christian community sharing in the mission of Jesus to proclaim the Kingdom of God. We strive to "make a difference" within our local community and the world in which we live.

Through our gatherings for prayer, sacraments and sharing the Word of God, we are form-ing a growing community. Recognizing the importance of each individual member, we call forth the varieties of gifts, talents and ministries of all. We seek to join with others who share in this mission. (7/23/03)

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The following is the entire prayer list of Christ the Redeemer Church. If you would like someone added to

the prayers please call the parish office.

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…..please remember in your prayers the family of our parishioner Shirley Eyl who died; the family of Julie Gillette whose sister-in-law Deb Wallace died; the family of our pa-rishioner Donna Olson who died.

For the Deceased

For Our Parishioners

Marty Clements Richard Valuet Geno LeDonne Amy Bondy Gary Banker Shawna Gruca Jane Lennox Bob Young Tom Pruente Stella Slimko Steve Smith Cody Baert Lee King Suzanne Gozdor Tom Rogers Pat Nolf Judy Skretta Steve Wicklund Peter Pletsch Carol Lamb Bev Gall

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…..our country’s military per-sonnel especially those connected to our parish.

For the Military

Herman Hackstock father of Marylou Herron

Marc Manoulian son-in-law of Tom Rawski

Tom Jeszke brother-in-law of Tom Rawski

Katie Rogers cousin of Tom Rawski

Joe Toussaint brother of Elizabeth Wagner

Kay Kinsey mother of Sue Enjaian Bertrand Pepin

father of Danielle Pepin Cheryl Lawton

sister of Kathy Krug Adriana Zubieta

cousin of Gabriela Mendez Kelly Kish

niece of Davota Knoll Theresa Machek &

newborn baby neighbor of Donna Koblinski

Patricia Roberts mother of Jamie Roberts

Celeste Wood friend of Nicola Juzysta Shirley Lemanski

cousin of Therese Wisnewski Warren Carpenter

son-in-law of Rick & Julie Gillette Ryan McWilliams

son-in-law of Tom & Liz Tiffany Stone Caban

friend of Mike Walls Denise Brook

sister of Mary Elizabeth Murray Sister Marian Harvey

Ron Doll step father of Lisa Brown

For Loved Ones

Who Are Ill

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•Parish Council (Meets 4th Tuesday) Randy Gower

Commissions meet 2nd Tuesday •Education, Chair: David Zande, 891.6950

•Parish Finance Council, Chair: Adam Kirklin , 506-5933

•Service, Chair: Julie Gillette, 693-3524 •Stewardship, Chair: Joe Buzzitta, 650-4118 •Worship, Chair: Paul Daprai, 830-8987

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Director, Lisa Brown, ext. 20 dre@ctredeemer.org

Pre-K, Elementary Coordinators Karen Jbara and Michele Pinelli, ext. 19

childrensministry@ctredeemer.org Administrative, Gabriela Mendez, ext. 14

eduadmin@ctredeemer.org Middle School, Ann Blizzard and

Suzy Rhadigan, ext. 18 middleschool@ctredeemer.org

Youth Minister, Lisa Andridge, ext. 33 highschool@ctredeemer.org

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9 am to 12:00 Noon, Friday Website Address: www.ctredeemer.org

248.391.1621, (Fax) 248.391.3412 Administrative: Sue Enjaian, ext. 10 e-mail: officemgr@ctredeemer.org

Administrative: Dawn Cejka, ext. 11 secretary@ctredemer.org

Finance: Christi Spencer, ext. 12 finance@ctredeemer.org

Christian Service: Karen Swietlik, ext. 17 service@ctredeemer.org and

Lisa Pratt, ext. 17 outreach@ctredeemer.org Stephen Ministry: Roger Buches,

248.444.5750 Music Ministry: Mari Reyes, 674-4493

music@ctredeemer.org

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2700 Waldon Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48360 Fr. Joe Dailey, Pastor

e-mail: pastor@ctredeemer.org

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Parishioner

phone 248.693.0500

fax 248.693.0503

cell phone 248.521.7058

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GREGG DOLINSKIFinancial Advisor

Parishioner 1-800-510-8201

Call for a no cost consultationRegistered Representative of Michigan

Securities Member FINRA, SIPC

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Featuring CUSTOM GIFT BASKETS with our fresh

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We’re honored

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community

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