It would hardly come as a surprise to you there are people who doubt, or do not outright believe in the existence of God. In fact, this may be truer now than was ever the case in the past. The reason there are more doubters now than ever is due, at least to some degree, to things like social media. Social media gives people a platform whereby they can share their thoughts and ideas, no matter how shocking, outrageous or extreme those thoughts and ideas might happen to be. There is a world-wide audience who hungers for, and are more than willing to embrace the most preposterous, ludicrous, and radical ways of thinking. It is just easier these days to sow the seeds of doubt which, in turn, lead to cynicism, scorn, and skepticism, especially when it comes to refuting the existence of God. Like it or not, we live in a world where it is easier to cast aspersions on nearly anything and everything under the sun.

So, if the existence of God is debatable, implausible, or unbelievable, as some contend, what single thing cannot be denied? Is there something in this world so clearly and indisputably true that no one could doubt its legitimacy? What cannot be challenged or contested? Perhaps there is more than one answer to this question, but, from a personal perspective, the answer which first comes to mind is this: It is the fact that we, all of us, suffer. This is an unquestionable truth. Suffering is real, it cannot be repudiated. After all, who do you know who has not suffered in some way, shape, or form? Even infants suffer when they experience hunger, or some other form of discomfort. Suffering is factual beyond any shadow of a doubt.

Suffering, in fact, could possibly serve as a form of logic to deny the existence of God. How could a God who is all loving, all merciful, allow for suffering to exist? This is particularly true when we see those who are innocent having to suffer. Why doesn’t God intervene? How can a child be born with a disability? What could she, or he, have done to deserve this happening? There are no simple answers. We cannot ever fully understand the mind of God.

What we do know is that when God brought creation into existence, the earth, initially, was perfect. Suffering was not part of God’s original plan. Christianity also teaches us God is not aloof from humanity’s sufferings. Jesus was a witness to the

pain and suffering of people throughout the course of His public ministry. He knew first-hand the agony people had to endure. He miraculously healed the anguish of many. This led people to view Him as some type of super-hero. This also didn’t stop others from turning on Him and demanding His execution. He experienced the pain of betrayal when those who comprised His inner circle abandoned Him. He suffered a savage beating by soldiers and then the humiliation and agony of a naked crucifixion in front of heckling and taunting on lookers. What He also revealed is that God’s grace, power, and strength triumphs over human suffering. The ultimate proof of this is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This is why the early Christians chose the Roman Empire’s instrument of torture and oppression, the cross, as the symbol of their faith. Why else would a first century Christian openly wear this symbol and proclaim the cross as “good news?” The answer is because the cross had lost its power as a means of bullying and extortion. The Roman Empire could crucify Christians and still it did not shake their faith. The wearing of a cross confirmed their willingness to participate in Christ’s sacrificial love for all of humanity. It is almost as if those early Christians were saying to the Romans: “Is that all you got? Really? Is that the best you can do? Christ sanctified the very thing you tried to use to intimidate us.”

This doesn’t mean we foolishly look for ways to suffer. We don’t have to look for suffering, rather, suffering seems to find us. Instead, alleviating the suffering of others is a core part of our vocation as Christian Catholics. Some do this through their professions, others financially support charities, still others volunteer their time and give of themselves in other meaningful ways. In addition to giving glory, praise, and honor to God, whenever we relieve the suffering of another human being, we attest to our faith in Our Father who art in Heaven. We do this in the name of the Lord, and what we do will not go unnoticed by the God whom we believe in with all our heart, mind, and soul. The God whose faith we profess knows and rewards those who do good in His name. There is no need for doubt for those who believe in such a compassionate and benevolent God.

MONDAY October 18

TUESDAY October 19

WEDNESDAY October 20

THURSDAY October 21

FRIDAY October 22

SATURDAY October 23

SUNDAY October 24

Weekly Schedule

11:30 am .......... Senior Club Meeting 6:00 pm ............ Religious Ed— Monday Session 6:30 pm ............ Men’s Group Mtg 7:00 pm ............ RCIA Session 5:30 pm ............ Reconciliation 6:00 pm ............ Religious Ed— Tuesday Session 7:00 pm ............ Mass 8:30 am ............ Mass 9:30 am ............ Prayer Shawl Group 3:00 pm ............ The Chosen 7:00 pm ............ The Chosen 8:30 am ............ Mass 10:00 am .......... Library Committee 6:30 pm ............ Funeral Seminar 7:00 pm ............ Choir Rehearsal Parish Office Closed 7:00 pm ............ AA Meeting Baby Bottle Drive /K of C Membership Drive After Mass 9:00 am ............ Reconciliation Parent Orientation 1:30 pm ............ Baptism 3:15 pm ............ Rosary in Church 4:00 pm ............ Mass 7:45 am ............ Mass 9:30 am ............ Mass—Choir 11:30 am .......... Mass 11:30 am .......... Children’s Liturgy of the Word 2:00 pm ............ Trunk or Treat

Youth Ministry

Kick-Off

October 17 @ 5:00 pm

In the Social Hall

Come Meet Our

New Youth Minister!

You may have heard the saying from Dynamic Catholic, “Be Bold be Catholic!” When I reflected on this weekend’s gospel the first thing that came to mind was, “Wow, that’s a rather bold request!” I don’t think that I’d have the boldness or misguided boldness to ask Jesus, “...we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” That statement, which was not a question, was a bit presumptuous, wasn’t it? My next thought was, “be careful what you ask for. You just might get it!” The next point to ponder came when the Apostles James and John asked to be on Jesus’ right and left. Picture, if you will, the crucifixion, In particular, I saw the two men who were on Jesus’ right and left when Jesus came into his glory. Those two men, criminals, suffered the kind of death Jesus did. James and John were not criminals but James’ and John’s requests were answered in that James died a martyr, and John was exiled on Patmos, not exactly very prestigious positions to find oneself in.

The Gospel continues with the other apostles becoming “indignant,” either because they wanted to be on Jesus’ right and left or they were thinking, “Did I really just hear those two ask for that? Who do they think they are?!” Either way, Jesus reacts to them and summoned them,. In great Jesus fashion began a “teachable moment.” He explains how the secular world of politics works and how oppressive governments can be, even if they think they are “helping.” That has happened throughout all of history and happens today in varying degrees. In varying places.

Then Jesus drops the truth bomb. He tells them, and us as well, that “whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever

wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and give his life.”

The “emblem,” seen below, is the emblem for the Permanent Diaconate. It is the first of the three Holy Orders of ordained clergy in the Catholic Church, the “Holy Order” to which I was ordained a over eight years ago now. What a blessing those eight plus years have been to me and my family. A great blessing to be here at St. Paul of Tarsus and a deacon for our “Family of Parishes” as well. My assignment

has expanded. I was ordained a deacon and deacons are to live in conformity to today’s gospel as servants of the servants of Christ. The ministry of the deacon is one of service. Which is why my “official title,” the way I’m supposed to be referred to in a public setting, is “Deacon Marc.” My formal title is Reverend Mister. However, I will always respond to “Marc” and am not offended by the friendly use of my name.

We are all called to be in the service of others. That is part of our baptismal call and our call to proclaim the gospel through our service. That is what evangelization truly is. This is a great and complex commitment that we have all undertaken as Catholics. This commitment requires that we exercise prudence, patience, and lots of prayer. Which brings me back to my original thought, “Be careful what you pray (ask) for. You just might get it!” God does indeed answer all prayers and gives us what we NEED not necessarily what we WANT. He also gives us his answers in very unexpected ways. So, when it comes to answers from God, expect the unexpected and always know that they are given with God’s….

Peace, Love and Blessings,

Deacon Marc

THE JOURNEY MEN

Upcoming Schedule:

Saturday November 6 - 8:00 am - Social Hall - TOPIC: Metanoia - Episode 4 + optional Eucharistic Adoration

(before session, starting at 7:15 am).

Saturday November 20 - 8:00 am - Social Hall - TOPIC: Metanoia - Episode 5 + optional Rosary (before session, starting at 7:40 am).

Highlight from a recent session:

Eternity is 1) real 2) forever 3) NOT a game ... we must live life accordingly!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Baby Bottle Drive

Please return your bottles

October 16 & 17 or 23 & 24

Once again, the St. Paul of Tarsus Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Baby Bottle Drive to benefit Gianna House and Abigayle Ministries. Gianna House and Abigayle Ministries are, nonprofit organizations that minister to pregnant teens and homeless pregnant women and their children by introducing them to the gospel of Jesus Christ AND equipping them to be self-sufficient through its residential and educational program. They welcome homeless, pregnant women in their residential program and teach them life skills. In addition, they have a resource center (much like our food pantry) that provides any pregnant woman, or woman with young children with basic needs for their babies, such as formula, diapers, shampoo, baby wash, powder, creams, and clothing. The bottle drive is a fund raiser in which we provide the bottles to our most generous, giving, and caring congregation to fill with loose change, dollar bills, or checks. You, in turn, return the filled (as much as possible) baby bottles, and we return them to Abigayle Ministries, who will use the money as deemed necessary.

Thank you for your generosity, Respect Life Ministry of the St. Paul of Tarsus Knights of Columbus.

CAN YOU HELP?

Can you help the Seminarians of Sacred Heart Major Seminary provide a Halloween for the children around the Seminary?

By donating a bag of candy you will join in and help the seminarians provide a safe place to Trick or Treat as they open the doors of the Seminary to the children who live around that neighborhood.

The last day to drop candy will be Sunday, October 24.

Thanks and God Bless!

The Women of St. Malachy Present:

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW

Saturday, November 6, 2021 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

St. Malachy Currier Center

14 Mile Rd. (E of Schroeder), Sterling Hts

FREE ADMISSION Bake Sale | Raffles |Pierogi Sale |

Food Service | Wreath and Memorial Blanket Sale

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN WORKSHOP St. Paul of Tarsus Parish

Thursday, November 4, 2021 Light meal at 5:30 pm

Presentation begins promptly at 6:00 pm

The Archdiocese of Detroit and St. Paul of Tarsus Parish are committed to protecting children and adults from harm. The Archdiocese and our Parish are committed to providing safe environments and fostering continuous improvement in every organization that sponsors activities and/or provides services to children and youth, and the vulnerable. We intend to create communities of informed adults who model appropriate behavior, are vigilant to the warning signs of abuse and take action to prevent abuse and improve safety.

To register for the November 4 Protecting God’s Children Workshop, go to www.virtusonline.org. Click on the green box on the left: First-Time Registrant.

✓ You have two options, click View a list of sessions. ✓ Click the down arrow and select “Detroit, MI” as your diocese. ✓ Once you see a session that works for you, go back to the top of the same

page and click “Start Registration.” ✓ You will set up your own ID and password. ✓ Continue as directed by following the prompts.

Catholic Beginnings in DETROIT A four-part celebration of the history of the Faith in Detroit. Presented for the Family of Parishes

St. Malachy Church—Sterling Heights

St. Paul of Tarsus Church—Clinton Twp.

St. Ronald Church—Clinton Twp.

St. Thecla Church—Clinton Twp.

LIVE at St. Malachy October 21, 28 at 7:00 pm in the St. Malachy Gather Space (Church Narthex)

Each presentation repeated on ZOOM October 18, 24, and November 3 at 7:00 pm.

To register for ZOOM sessions contact gpeck@stmalachychurch.org

You do not need to have ZOOM, just an Internet connection.

There is no charge for these events!

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS!

Our fall season is upon us and the food pantry is already busy planning for Christmas. Since last year was a Covid Christmas, we look forward to our normal holiday traditions. We are happy the Giving Trees will be back in the Gathering Area. New this season, needy families from the Good Shepherd Coalition will be available to adopt.

We offer our parish, family, friends and workplaces to experience The Spirit of Christmas! Adopting a family will commit you to provide Santa gifts from a detailed family “Wish List” for the children. To adopt a family or if you have questions, please... CALL or EMAIL: Joyce at the food pantry 586-228-1094 or jyaklin@spotcatholic.org and leave your name, address and phone number.

You will receive a “Wish List” by November 5th

Drop off wrapped gifts with tags during food pantry hours on the following dates; November 22, 24, 29, December 1, 2 Pantry Hours: Monday 10 am – 12 pm

Wednesday 10 am – 1:45 pm Thursday 10 am – 12 pm

(Other drop off times available upon request.)

Keep in mind, we receive a limited number of families. Let’s Share God’s Love in The Spirit of Christmas!

Schedule of Events for October

10/16— 17, 23, and 24:

Baby Bottle returns

10/21— 7:00 pm:

Council Planning Meeting

10/24— 2:00 pm:

Halloween Trunk or Treat in Church Parking Lot

Food Pantry Hours:

The St. Paul of Tarsus Food Pantry operates as follows:

Monday: 10am to 12pm Wednesday: 10am to 1:45pm Thursday: 10am to 12pm

Pantry Needs

• Brown Shopping Bags

• Plastic Shopping Bags

• Diapers Size 0-5

• Baby Ointment

• Baby Wipes

• Baby Shampoo

Thank You for your compassion and kindness!

WE ARE BACK

The senior club of St. Paul of Tarsus is finally meeting again after an absence of a year and a half! We are open for new members. Seniors come visit our club and meet with your fellow seniors.

We meet on the third Monday of every month in the Social Hall. Come at 11:30 am for some refreshments and then spend the rest of the afternoon playing cards of your choice. We are especially in need of more Pinochle players.

Our next meeting is on Monday, October 18.

This month only please remember to bring your own snack and beverage.

See you on the 18th!

Dee Bercel Stacy Bologna Lucas Carlson Connie Colosimo Ralph Colosimo Michael Denomme Michalene Distlrath Donald Gasko Angelo Garavaglia Fran Gross Joe Gross Levi Hester Brandon Keskitalo Brittni Keskitalo Cyndi Kuehnel Pat Labadie Henry Leflere Robert Liddell Zachary Merritt Peter Mulhern Jennifer Robinette Donna Silver Loretta Suwal Paul Suwal Evelyn Rose Swanson Sarah Swanson Laura Thomson Jane Urbanek Annie Schweiger Donald Szlezyngier Juanita Vazquez Eileen Wade Denise Weier Lilyanna Woertz Charlene Wojtaszek Michael Wojtaszek Sarah Wojtaszek

Names are included in the Prayer List for 3 weeks. If you would like to extend that time, please call the parish office at 586-228-1210 or e-mail parish@spotcatholic.org.

Tuesday, October 19— Sts. John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Martyrs 7:00 pm Curt Levillier by Family Gail Levillier by Family Eugene Derlicki by Family Gloria Jean Oleksiak by Husband and Family Youcheng Liu by Lauren Wednesday, October 20 — Weekday—St. Paul of the Cross, Priest 8:30 am Happy Food Pantry Retirement Bob Tipolsky Thursday, October 21 — Weekday 8:30 am Ruth Strasz by Family Saturday, October 23 — Weekday—St. John of Capistrano, Priest, BVM 4:00 pm Cheryl Laperriere by Nancy Beauregard William Mitchell by Dave, Judy, and Katie Endres Rodlolfo Yapchai by Joan and Galen Dawkins Julia Schweihofer by Family

7:45 am Stella Locricchio by Joe Marchese Alex and Susan Sena and Family by Haapasaari Family Rebecca McCarrell and Family by Haapasaari Family 9:30 am Thomas Jeszke by Donna Jeszke Ronald L. Bonkowski by Christine Bonkowski Reginald Topolewski by Wife Beverly Gattari by 9:30 am Ministers of Hospitality Frank LaGrutta by Frissen Family 11:30 am Cesk Ndoja by Kristina, Antonio, Frisko Ndoja

Dear Lord Jesus and Mary, Mother of God, hold all these brave souls in the palm of your hand; comfort them and their families. Send angels of protection, love, and comfort to all our service men and women. Bring them home safely and comfort their families. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. -Amen.

YN2 Petty Officer Daniel Adamczyk - Navy Pvt. Connor J. Ahrens - Marines Petty Officer 1st Class Erick Arnsby - Navy 1st Lt. Douglas Bour - Marines Pvt. Ethan Budnik - Army Spec. Christopher Cooper - Army Reserve Spec. Matthew Cooper - Army Spec. Nicholas Cooper - Army Spec. Tabitha Czekiel - Army Lt. Commander Jeffrey Deliz - Navy Staff Sergeant Bryan Furman - Army Petty Officer 2nd Tyler J. Godbey - Navy Lt. Jessie Gorman - Navy Spec. Ross A. Hood - Army Col. Donna L. Hornberger - Air Force Capt. Zach Hornberger - Air Force Cpl. Logan S. Jabouri - Marines Sgt. 1st. Class Patrick A. Johnson - Army Staff Sergeant Ayana Jones - Air Force Cpl. Conner H. Jones - Marines Staff Sergeant Corey J. Jones - Air Force Pvt. Shelbyann Jones - Army A1C Eric Kelly - Air Force PFC. Micah J. Knoche - Army LCpl. Trevor Lancaster - Marines Senior Airman Owen LaRoche - Air Force Gunnery Sgt. Justin Lienemann - Marines Chief Petty Officer Nigel Littleton - Navy Spec. Chad Lombardo - Army SFC Martin D. Malcolm - Army Staff Sgt. Scott Maynard - Marines CDT Brennan McAlister - USMA SSGT Austin McHalek, Marines Lt. Anthony M. Morgan - Navy SA Antonia N. Nunnery - Navy Trinity O’Brian - Army Sgt. Connor O’Gara - Marines PFC Jack O’Gara - Marines Senior Airman Robert Olivier - Air Force Col. Robert R. Porchia M.D. - Air Force Lt. Col. Stacy Porchia - Air Force SSgt. Bryan Pyszk - Air Force SA Madeline P. Ricedemick - Navy Staff Sgt. Steven J. Schnoblen - Air Force Private Thomas VanBibber - Marines Staff Sgt. Cassie Webster - Air Force

September 20 to 28, 2021

Weekly Budget Goal .......................... $20,000.00

Offertory ...............................................$9,643.00

Non-Pledge Building Fund .......................$395.00

Electronic Giving ...................................$5,942.00

TOTAL ................................................ $15,980.00

(Shortage)/Overage ............................ ($4,020.00)

Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

Visit SPOTCATHOLIC.ORG to give online.

October 17, 2021 Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/Heb

4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 Monday: 2 Tm 4:10-17/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18

[12]/Lk 10:1-9 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15, 17-19, 20-21/Ps 40:7-8, 8-9,

10, 17 [8 and 9]/Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124:1-3, 4-6, 7-8 [8]/Lk

12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5]/

Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25/Ps 119:66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94

[68]/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk

13:1-9 Next Sunday: Jer 31:7-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/

Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52

PARISH DIRECTORY

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:45 am 9:30 am 11:30 am Tuesday: 7:00 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am Thursday: 8:30 am

RECONCILIATION Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm in church

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday: Closed Saturday: 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am to 1:00 pm

FOOD PANTRY HOURS Monday: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am to 1:45 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

GENERAL INFO

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call the parish office or the 24 hour priest emergency line at 586-909-5480, to arrange for anointing for someone who is seriously ill.

PARISH REGISTRATION You may register online by visiting spotcatholic.org. Newcomers are always welcome!

ONLINE GIVING Click Donate on our parish website home page spotcatholic.org for information or to enroll or give a one-time gift.

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Submit text and photos by noon on Monday for the following Sunday to parish@spotcatholic.org.

FACILITIES SCHEDULING To schedule a parish related event please complete the Facility Usage Form available from the parish office or on spotcatholic.org/forms-downloads.

PARISH LIBRARY Located in the Parish Office Suite - check out spotcatholic.org/library for complete information on hours and resources available.

24 HR EMERGENCY PRIEST EMERGENCY LINE

586-909-5480

CHURCH OFFICE PARISH OFFICE 41300 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038

PARISH PHONE 586-228-1210

PARISH FAX 586-228-8935

PASTOR Fr. Jerry Slowinski 586-228-1210 ext. 111 jws1953@spotcatholic.org

SR. PRIEST Fr. Ron Essman

PERMANENT DEACON Rev. Mr. Marc Rybinski 586-228-1210 ext. 113 deaconmarc@spotcatholic.org

BUSINESS MANAGER Monica Thimm 586-228-1210 ext. 116 mthimm@spotcatholic.org

PARISH BOOKKEEPER 586-228-1210 ext. 124

PARISH SECRETARY Amy O’Gara 586-228-1210 ext. 101 amy@spotcatholic.org

WEEKEND RECEPTIONISTS Christine Albrecht Christine@spotcatholic.org

MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS Jason Scanlan 586-228-1210 ext. 121 maintenance@spotcatholic.org

COMMUNICATION

MASS ANNOUNCEMENTS Phyllis Bengry 586-228-1210 ext. 122 phyllis@spotcatholic.org

BULLETIN parish@spotcatholic.org

WEBSITE parish@spotcatholic.org

SOCIAL MEDIA parish@spotcatholic.org

PARISH CALENDAR https://www.spotcatholic.org/events

RELIGIOUS ED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PHONE 586-228-6651

PARISH CATECHETICAL LEADER Peggy DeClercq 586-228-6651 ext. 4 pdeclercq@spotcatholic.org

YOUTH MINISTRY Monica Thimm 586-228-1210 ext. 116 mthimm@spotcatholic.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECRETARY Janice Krygowski 586-228-6651 ext. 5 janice@spotcatholic.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECRETARY & OFFICE ASSISTANT Kathy Andrzejewski 586-228-6651 ext. 2 kathy@spotcatholic.org

SACRAMENTAL PREP BAPTISM PREP Peggy DeClercq 586-228-6651 ext. 4 pdeclercq@spotcatholic.org MARRIAGE PREP Deacon Marc Rybinski 586-228-1210 ext. 113 deaconmarc@spotcatholic.org RCIA COORDINATOR Peggy DeClercq 586-228-6651 ext. 4 pdeclercq@spotcatholic.org

ORGANIZATIONS & MINISTRIES

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS & AL-ANON Tom Murray tommurray2013@gmail.com

ALTAR SERVERS Kim Heiss kheiss@wowway.com

AMERICAN HOUSE Gail Oliveri augailtab@gmail.com

ALTAR CLOTHS Carol Golec carolgolec@gmail.com

COMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND Deacon Marc Rybinski 586-228-1210 ext. 113 deaconmarc@spotcatholic.org

DONUT SUNDAY Lori Finn mfinnfam@sbcglobal.net

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (EMHC) Sally Gryniewicz msgryniewicz@comcast.net

ENVIRONMENT Phyllis Bengry phyllis@spotcatholic.org

EVANGELICAL CHARITY Deacon Marc Rybinski 586-228-1210 ext. 113 deaconmarc@spotcatholic.org

EVANGELIZATION Peggy DeClercq 586-228-6651 ext. 4 pdeclercq@spotcatholic.org

FINANCE COUNCIL Tom Loria thomasaloria@aol.com

FOOD PANTRY & CRISIS OUTREACH Joyce Yaklin - Coordinator 586-228-1094 jyaklin@spotcatholic.org

Toni O’Neill - Assistant 586-228-1094 toneill@spotcatholic.org

GARDENERS Monica Thimm mthimm@spotcatholic.org HOLY DUSTERS Bea Galaska galaska@comcast.net Dorothy Radtke JOURNEY MEN Guy Infante gpinfante@comcast.net KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Tom Gray 586-265-9885 gk11689@mikofc.org LECTORS Phyllis Bengry 586-228-1210 ext. 122 phyllis@spotcatholic.org LIBRARY Peggy DeClercq 586-228-6651 ext. 4 pdeclercq@spotcatholic.org MISSION POINTE Ron Perfetto habs_93@att.net MEN’S GROUP Jim Lundberg jlundberg39@gmail.com MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY Clara Loria cploria@hotmail.com MUSIC MINISTRY Phyllis Bengry 586-228-1210 ext. 122 phyllis@spotcatholic.org PARISH COUNCIL Mike Lauretti mlauretti60@gmail.com PARISH NURSES Rosalie Liddell spotparishnurse@gmail.com

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Deacon Marc Rybinski 586-228-1210 ext. 113 deaconmarc@spotcatholic.org

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Mary Fiorani marytfiorani@aol.com

SANDWICH SATURDAY Sue Rybinski sandwichsaturday@comcast.net

SACRISTANS Peggy DeClercq 586-228-6651 ext. 4 pdeclercq@spotcatholic.org

STEWARDSHIP Mike Lauretti mlauretti60@gmail.com

SENIORS Barb Novak lbnovak56@wowway.com

VACATION BIBLE EXPERIENCE Janice Krygowski Teresa Szypa faithform@spotcatholic.org

WEDDING COORDINATORS Mary Kay Young grandmakay002@sbcglobal.net

WELCOME MINISTRY Peggy DeClercq 586-228-6651 ext. 4 pdeclercq@spotcatholic.org

WORSHIP COMMISSION Christine Bonkowski christinebonkowski@wowway.com

WORSHIP COORDINATORS Phyllis Bengry 586-228-1210 ext. 122 phyllis@spotcatholic.org

Peggy DeClercq 586-228-6651 ext. 4 pdeclercq@spotcatholic.org

YOUTH MINISTRY Celeste Triner 586-228-1210 ext. 116 pdeclercq@spotcatholic.org

SCHEDULE—October 23 and 24, 2021

4:00 pm Mass 7:45 am Mass 9:30 am Mass 11:30 am Mass

Rosary @ 3:15 pm Gary Skarb

Welcome Host Brenda Oldenkamp Mike Essad Valerie Doyle Steve Hull

Presider Fr. Jerry Fr. Ron Fr. Ron Fr. Jerry

Altar Servers None at this time None at this time None at this time None at this time

Lectors Castle

Lauretti

R. Anderson

T. Anderson

Werth

DiBella

Impellizzeri

Okerhjelm

Hospitality None at this time None at this time None at this time None at this time

Sacristan Lori Cordeli Diane DeLuca Tom/Clara Loria Steve Heiss

Purificator Angie Rubino Angie Rubino Angie Rubino Angie Rubino

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