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KerygmaVolume One Number Two May 2015

SAINT MALACHY CHURCH STERLING HEIGHTS MI

The New EvangelizationThe Light of the World EvangelizationProcess brings souls closer to Christ,and along with it, a renewed vitalityfor Catholic parishes worldwide.

Inviting Christ InThe Light of the World Evangelization

Process promotes personal renewalthrough group discussion, personalwitnesses, prayer and renewal of theSacraments.

A More Holy ParishFor young and old on all points ontheir faith journey, Light Of The World

helps them form a deeper, morepersonal relationship with Christ;which in turn helps foster a healthier,more holy parish.

Strong CommunityThrough prayer, study, fellowshipand ongoing support, the Light Of

The World Evangelization Processforms strong foundation-levelbuilding blocks to support andrevitalize entire parish communities.

It's About Authentic TransformationJesus asks us to proclaim the goodnews to all souls - the lost, hurt &

indifferent. To answer His call totransform the evangelized Christianinto an evangelizing Christian, thereis the Light Of The World

Saint Malachy ParishRev. Joseph Gembala, PastorOffice: 586/264-1220

Office of EvangelizationAOD / NortheastKathleen Lindemann

313/239-5959

LOTW Advisors and MentorsPaul and Janet David847/373-2008224/475-2377

Growing in Christ Coordinators

Hannah Costello586/222-1363Gordon Peck586/296-9878

Publicity / NewsletterGordon Peck586/296-9878

Kerygma is the Newsletter of

LOTW – Saint Malachy/Contact: [email protected]

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mailto:[email protected]

Kerygma Kalendar

Thursday May 14GROWING in CHRISTCommunity Faith-building MeetingSaint Malachy – Youth Center (in Rectory Building – South Entry)7:00 – 9:00 PMCoordinators Hannah Costello, Gordon PeckInformation: 586 296 9878

ASCENSION Sunday May 17Masses at Saint Malachy ChurchSaturday, May 16, 5:00 PMSunday, May 17, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM



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The Parish Evangelization Process

The Light Of The World Evangelization Process

is a powerful plan for evangelization and

renewal within an individual parish.

Embracing the profound words of Pope Paul

VI that evangelism is the “essential mission”

and “deepest identity” of the Church, Light

Of The World answers the call of Pope John

Paul II for a “new evangelization” by

empowering the laity of a parish to be

evangelized and to evangelize others.

Light Of The World reaches out to every

member of a parish no matter where they

are in their faith journey, inviting them to a

deeper relationship with our Lord and a

greater knowledge of their faith, and

supporting them in their renewed

commitment.

The heart of evangelization is a living

encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. The

Kerygmatic Retreat facilitates this heart-felt

encounter through: 1) A fundamental

proclamation of the profound Gospel

message; and 2) Providing for a renewal of

the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism,

Confirmation, and Eucharist). As a necessary

step in renewing these sacraments and

facilitating a closer relationship with our Lord,

special attention is paid to personal healing

through Confession and Reconciliation.

Light of the World is not merely a renewal

retreat. Rather, the process provides the

opportunity for the retreatants to enter into

Small Faith Sharing Communities that

promote adult faith formation through

prayer, spiritual edification and study of our

faith. It also provides a vehicle for reaching

out to members of the parish who have

limited or no involvement in their Parish.

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Light of the WorldWeekend No.1November 14-17,2014

Light of the World came to Saint Malachy Parish in

November of 2014, and was enthusiastically received.

Those who attended have not stopped talking about

how it has enriched their spiritual lives. Following soon

after Weekend No. 1, most of the retreatants began

grouping. Now they are anxious to share the experience

with others. They are telling their friends, as word of

mouth (first hand) is the very best witness. Come Holy

Spirit, fill the hearts of the new retreatants and invigorate

our faith, now and forever.

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LUKE 24: 13 -35Now that very day two of them were going to a village

seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they

were conversing about all the things that had occurred.

And it happened that while they were conversing and

debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with

them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing

him.

He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk

along?” They stopped, looking downcast. One of them,

named Cleopas, said to him in reply, “Are you the only

visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things

that have taken place there in these days?” And he

replied to them, “What sort of things?” They said to

him, “The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene,

who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before

God and all the people, how our chief priests and

rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death

and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would

be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is

now the third day since this took place. Some women

from our group, however, have astounded us: they

were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find

his body; they came back and reported that they had

indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he

was alive. Then some of those with us went to the

tomb and found things just as the women had

described, but him they did not see.”

And he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are! How

slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke!

Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer

these things and enter into his glory?” Then beginning

with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them

what referred to him in all the scriptures. As they

approached the village to which they were going, he

gave the impression that he was going on farther. But

they urged him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening

and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with

them. And it happened that, while he was with them at

table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and

gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and

they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight.

Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts

burning [within us] while he spoke to us on the way and

opened the scriptures to us?” So they set out at once

and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered

together the eleven and those with them who were

saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has

appeared to Simon!” Then the two recounted what had

taken place on the way and how he was made known

to them in the breaking of the bread.

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Rembrandt van Rijnand Images of Christ

with the Disciples on

the Road to Emmaus

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Light of the WorldWeekend No.2

Saint Malachy ChurchSterling Heights, MI

April 24-27, 2015

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April 24-27, 2015

TEAM

Fr. Joseph Gembala

Paul David

Janet David

Kathleen Lindemann

Sandy Stabile

Trudy Nowicki

Susan Murphy

Fern Misuraca

Sharon Grix

Vince Grix

Tom Kluka

Michelle Kluka

Karen Chimenti

Hannah Costello

Ann Lehl

Norma Rea

Gordon Peck

RETREATANTS

Audrey Stewart

Cynthia Nita

Lannie Jeffers

Joan Jeffers

Deb Liegghio

Lou Liegghio

Diane Loduca

Linda Bartkowski

Kristen Grix

Joanne Mizak

Mary Buchowski

Sharon Riehl

Sandra Palazzolo

Phyllis Papciak

Wally Papciak

Theresa Cauley

Karen Clements

Mary Cauley

Janet Raona

Darlene Reiss

Carol Fonti

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Light of the World is now a special

part of the Saint Malachy Parish

Community. We who attended

are sincerely thankful for the time

and dedication of Fr. Joe, Paul

and Janet David, Kathleen

Lindemann and the whole LOTW

Team for bringing this about.


April 24-27, 2015

GROWING in CHRISTMay 14th – 7:00 PMSaint Malachy – Youth Center

Become a New Creation

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Father Joseph Gembala celebrating Mass at Santiago de Compostela

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The light shone in and pierced the darkness.

The Word became flesh and made His home.

He opened the doors to salvation

For all who call upon the Lord.

And You are the Light of the World, O Lord

You died and rose to set us free.

Yes, God so loved the world

That He gave His only Son

So all may live eternally

If you believe in your heart that God raised Him,

If you confess with your lips that He is Lord

Then the Lord of Light shall shine upon you.

And you’ll be saved by His love outpoured.






A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

The light is there to Guide the way.

So keep your lamps burning brightly.

They’ll see your love and give God praise.






We are the light of the world, Oh Lord

Shining bright for all to see.

Yes God so loved the world that He gave His only Son



Light of the World © 2001 Paula Sentovich

Verbum DominiMatthew 5:13-16

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“You are the salt of the earth. But if salt

loses its taste, with what can it be

seasoned? It is no longer good for

anything but to be thrown out and

trampled underfoot. You are the light of

the world. A city set on a mountain

cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a

lamp and then put it under a bushel

basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it

gives light to all in the house. Just so, your

light must shine before others, that they

may see your good deeds and glorify your

heavenly Father.

Go, be a Light that brings others to CHRIST !

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