GUIDING LIGHT

ST. MARY MYSTICAL ROSE

We the faithful of St. Mary Mystical Rose Parish are a Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of

Detroit. We serve God through His Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, with the empowerment and the

strength of the Holy Spirit: to celebrate the Holy Sacraments and Worship, Christian Service and

Faith Education, to evangelize and practice our faith in active stewardship--with the faith, spirit

and humility of Mary, the Rose of God and our Patron Saint.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We joyfully welcome new members to our parish. Please register at the parish office during business hours. We also ask that you let us know if you plan to move from the parish. INFANT BAPTISM: Parents must be registered and regularly attending the Sunday Eucharist to begin Baptism preparation. Baptismal Preparation is held quarterly. Call the parish office to for next scheduled date. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of every month. MARRIAGE: If one of the engaged couple (or their parents) is registered at St. Mary’s arrangements may be made personally by the couple at least six months in advance. 8-10 months is preferred. SICK CALLS: We are happy to visit the sick and bring Communion to them. Please notify the parish office. ANNULMENT PROCESS: If you are contemplating filing for an annulment; know that it is a healing process. It takes up to 18 months for the Tribunal to complete each case, so please take that into consideration. Call the parish office for more information.

September 6, 2015—Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

EPHPHATHA! EPHPHATHA! EPHPHATHA! EPHPHATHA! –––– THAT IS, “Be opened!” (Mark THAT IS, “Be opened!” (Mark THAT IS, “Be opened!” (Mark THAT IS, “Be opened!” (Mark 7:317:317:317:31----37). 37). 37). 37). The Gospel of Mark was written around AD70, and by this time the Church has been preaching the Gospel among Gentiles and Jews alike for more than 30 years. Mark recorded Jesus’ account as he moved to the Gentile ten cities (Decapolis) in Gentile lands. Apparently there is already some level of faith in the people there. The story of the healing of the deaf man reveals God at work in and through His Son, Jesus. Jesus’ demonstrates the truth that God, His Father, fulfills the final rule over all the forces of evil has begun in His person. The healing account reveals the divine plan that in and through Jesus’, the wholeness of humanity is both extends to not only Jews (Christians) but to the Gentiles (all of creation) as well. In addition this particular healing made known that Jesus’ fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah: through Jesus the Messiah, the deaf hear the message of the Kingdom of God, and the mute can proclaim it. Are you opened to proclaim the goodness of the Lord? Do you share the Gospel readings of the day with your children at home? Are you setting a good example of faith in your family? Our obligation to attend Mass on Sunday; are you setting a good example of bringing your children to Mass? Ephphatha! Let us open up our hearts to the Lord, and let Him heal our sinfulness and weaknesses. Let us pray that He will give us the courage and faith to fight the good fight for Him in the world. We can all make a difference of filling our churches by making the bold move of going often to Mass, bringing our children to know Jesus all Sundays! What’s your excuse? Amen.

WELCOME!WELCOME!WELCOME!WELCOME! We welcome our new DRE/Youth and Young Adult to St. Mary Mystical Rose, Theresa Sakawa! We welcome our new Music Director, Irek Bak, to our Parish as well! Welcome Theresa and Irek!

God bless and have a blessed week!

Fr. George Patauave

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 8:30 am & 10:15 am Weekdays:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 8 :30 am

First Fridays of the Month 9:00am

Days of Obligation and

Solemnity Feast Days TBA

CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY OPENING

ADORATION—WEDNESDAYS 9:00 AM

CONCLUDING WITH BENEDICTION AT NOON

RECONCILIATION/PRIVATE CONFESSION Every second and fourth Saturday at 4:30 pm

and by Appointment

L i t u r g y & H a p p e n i n g s CALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTS

Schedule for

September 12-13, 2015

MASS 5:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:15 AM

Altar Servers: Malyn Berger Savannah Strahan Joey Gyergyov/Phillip Hernandes

Lectors: Pat Grudzinski Carolee Stewart Olivia Carrizales

Eucharistic

Ministers:

Karen Klapatch, Cathy Heisler, Leona Leonard

Mel Campbell, Nancy Roy, Ed Schrand Heather Gerst, Missy Darling, Annette Johnson

Sacristan: Cindy Sowinski Maria Rickert-Kittell Laurie Lewis

Ushers: Will Caron, William Metzger Paul Abraham, Jerry Beauchamp Chad Nikkel, Kris Ostrowski, Ron Anderson, Roger Cunningham

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Mass Intentions for the WeekMass Intentions for the WeekMass Intentions for the WeekMass Intentions for the Week Saturday, September 12, 2015—5:00pm

†Thomas Caron

Requested by: Karen Klapatch

Sunday, September 13, 2015—8:30am

Doug & Shirley Wade

50th Anniversary

Sunday, September 13, 2015—10:15am

†Jerry & Mary Goike

Requested by: Annette Goike

Monday, September 14, 2015

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

7:00 pm Bible Enrichment Group

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Our Lady of Sorrows

6:15 pm K-6 Meet & Greet

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

St. Cornelius, Pope and St. Cyprian,

Bishop

10:30am Fragrant Rose Prayer Group

6:00 pm Christian Svc. Comm. Mtg. 6:30 pm 7th/8th grade Confirmation Parent/Candidate Mtg.

Thursday, September 17, 2015 St. Robert Bellamine, Bishop and

Doctor of the Church

Friday, September 18, 2015

Saturday, September 19, 2015

St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr

2:30 pm 7th/8th Confirmation Class 4:30 pm Private Confession 5:00 pm Mass

Sunday, September 20, 2015 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary

Time

8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 10:15 am Mass

Monday, September 7, 2015

Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin

Mary

5:00 pm Religious Ed Comm. Mtg. 6:00 pm Food Pantry Dist. & Dinner

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

St. Peter Claver, Priest

10:30am Fragrant Rose Prayer Group

6:30 pm AHG Troop Mtg

Thursday, September 10, 2015 St. Gregory the Great, Pope and

Doctor of the Church

1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry mtg. 6:00 pm Worship Commission mtg.

Friday, September 11, 2015

Saturday, September 12, 2015

The Most Holy Name of Mary

Blessed Virgin Mary

4:30 pm Private Confession 5:00 pm Mass

Sunday, September 13, 2015 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary

Time

8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 10:15 am Mass

PLEASE NOTE...

WEEKLY MASSES ARE CANCELLED FOR THE WEEK

OF SEPTEMBER 7 AND FOR THE WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER 14.

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O u r L i f e l o n g J o u r n e y o f F a i t h

The Traveling Catholic’s Mass Mob Saturday Dec. 12 @ 5:00 pm St. Mary Mystical Rose 24040 Armada Ridge Rd. Armada, MI 48005

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION

PICKUP REGISTRATION PACKETS

FROM THE PARISH OFFICE DURING

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS.

TUESDAY, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

THURSDAY, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

IN NEED OF TRAINED CATECHISTS

FOR ALL LEVELS

PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE

TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS WONDERFUL MINISTRY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE

Kindergarten—Sixth Grade Faith Formation

Sessions: Tuesdays, 6:15 pm—7:30 pm Meet & Greet: Tuesday, September 15, 6:15 pm Classes begin: September 22

Seventh and Eighth Grade Confirmation

Sessions: Saturdays, 2:30 pm—4:30 pm Meet & Greet: Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 pm Classes begin: September 19

BIBLE ENRICHMENT GROUP September 14 7:00 pm—8:30 pm

The Bible Enrichment Group begins with a Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother a powerful Bible study that reveals Mary’s unique role in God’s kingdom and in our lives. The book used during the study is Mary - A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother, by Edward Sri. The group meets every Monday in the Church Hall. Please join us! Contact Ed and Marge Stelzer at 586-752-7774 for more information.

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S t e w a r d s h i p— T i m e - Ta l e n t - Tr e a s u r e

CLT 2013 Goal

$ 285,688.00

Pledges to date

$ 256,394.00

Amount Returned to St. Mary

Mystical Rose $137,432.00

IF NOT US, THEN WHO?

TIME—TALENT—TREASURE

“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be” Luke 12:34

2015 CSA Goal

$ 41,850.00

Total Pledges as of 9/01/2015

$28,736.00

Current shortfall

$13,114.00

Contributing Parishioners: 143

Special Collections

Forthcoming in October

August 22-23, 2015 Weekly Offering $ 2830.00

Budgeted Amount $ 5769.23

Number of Envelopes 85

Below Weekly Budget

Requirements $ 2939.23

We invite you to out our updated and improved website www.stmarymysticalrose.org

We welcome new ParishionersWe welcome new ParishionersWe welcome new ParishionersWe welcome new Parishioners It is a great joy for us to welcome new members to our parish community. You are invited to register as soon as possible. Please call the Parish

Office at 586-784-5966 so that we can help you.

Evangelization The Archdiocese of Detroit is partnering with ChristLife for next Saturday’s “Following Christ and Sharing Christ” training conference, which will provide disciple-ship and evangelization tools to those engaged in adult faith formation and evangelization in our parishes. Attendees will learn to more fully embrace the Church’s universal call to holiness and evangelization; help others establish the spiritual disciplines of a Catholic disciple; learn how to lead the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, and renun-ciation prayer sessions presented in Following Christ; and discover how to follow and share Jesus Christ in their ordinary daily lives and become more fully a parish of missionary disciples. Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal help fund “Following Christ and Sharing Christ,” to be led by ChristLife founder and director Dave Nodar at Sacred Heart Major Seminary on September 12, so those minis-tering in the Archdiocese can attend for only $20, includ-ing training materials and meals. For more information about CSA-funded programs, min-istries, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.

CSA MINUTE

Catholic Services Appeal

PrayerShawl Ministry

Thursday September 10, 2015

Church Narthex from 1:00pm to 3:00 pm.

Come and join us every Thursday where happy hands and prayerful hearts gather to knit or crochet shawls that bring the visible symbol of "The Word" to those who needs Gods' spiritual, physical, and emotional comfort and reassurance. If you can't knit or crochet we will get you started. If you can't come every week, that's ok we don't take attendance but we will miss your company. Knitting a shawl at home and donating it will be greatly appreci-ated as well. We welcome any assistance or donations. But most of all come and join us for 2 hours of relaxing chats and laughs, sharing and caring. It's

sooooooogood for the soul!

For more information call Pat Grudzinski 586-784-5123

Kroger Rewards Program You can help earn money for your parish simply by registering your Kroger rewards card. Then every time you use it, your church is rewarded. If you think your purchases won't make a difference...they do! For the last quarter only 34 people who are registered under St Mary Mystical Rose Rewards were responsible for $413.86 being deposited in our account. Simply go to the web site below and fill out the on-line form. Then every time you shop and they scan your Rewards card a portion of what you spent will be put into our account. St Mary Mystical Rose account number is: #83149 Help spread this good news to your friends and family. Thank you!

www.krogercommunityrewards.com

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P a r i s h L i f e - C h r i s t i a n S e r v i c e

~FOOD PANTRY NEEDS~ The Food Pantry accepts all non-perishable food

items and toiletries. If you have perishable items

to donate, please contact Roger Cunningham or

Bill Barr OR bring them to our pantry distribution at

5 p.m. (see above for dates). We currently need

baked beans, jelly, syrup and cereal.

Thank-you!

Food Pantry Distribution for Families in Need

The Food Pantry Distribution dates for 2015 are as follows:

Sept. 8, 2015 6-7:30pm—Distribution & Dinner

October 5, 2015 6-7:30pm—Distribution & Dinner

Nov. 3, 2015 6-7:30pm—Distribution & Dinner

Nov. 23, 2015 6-7:30pm—Distribution Only

Dec. 14, 2015 6-7:30pm—Distribution & Dinner

Pantry set up is at 8:00am on the above dates.

We also serve a hot meal to all of our pantry guests. In the event someone is in urgent need of food, please contact the Parish Office.

Join us as we pray the Rosary together,

every Sunday at 8:00am

Readings for the Week of September 6, 2015

Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37 Monday: Col 1:24--2:3/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Col 3:12-17/Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17/Lk 6:43-49 Next Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35

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St. Paul of the Cross Passionist

Retreat & Conference Center

Couple Prayer – Six Week Series In today’s fast paced world, it often seems couples can barely find the time to get through all the tasks and demands of any given day. Many times at the end of the day, we discover one thing we have not found time for is prayer. This series will help couples make space for conversation with God. Second Timothy reminds us to fan into flame the gift of God that is in you. Prayer is the ‘fan’ and the fruits of this ‘flame’ can and will surprise you! Join us for this series and discover all that God desires for your marriage. Wednesday Evenings from 7:00pm – 9:00pm beginning on Octo-ber 8 and ending on November 12. Facilitators: Ken & Signe Castel; Host Couple: Steve & Faith Offman Early registration fee by September 17th of $50.00 per couple for the entire series!

Grieving with Great Hope – Five Week Series Following the loss of a loved one, we enter into the valley of grief. It can be a painful and lonely journey which at times seems to have no end. This series offers support and tools to equip par-ticipants through prayer, ritual and presence to begin to build their bridge beyond the pain and navigate their journey through grief. Monday Mornings from 9:30am – 11:30am beginning on October 26 and ending November 23. Facilitators: John & Sandy O’Shaughnessy Early registration fee by October 5th of $25.00 per person for the entire series – materials included!

Fall Day of Recollection – Wednesday, October 14 Take a few hours out of your busy week to spend some time in a quiet place with the Lord. The day is led by our Passionist Minis-try Team and includes conferences, personal time for quiet reflec-tion, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Liturgy and a full hot lunch. The cost is $25 per person and space is available for parish groups or individuals.

Contact Lynnette at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat

& Conference Center at lmarshall@stpaulretreat.org or

313.286.2800.

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P a r i s h N o t e s . . .

Ctl. Aurelio Carrizales

Sr. Marcus A. Carrizales

Master Sgt. Julie Curtis

Fr. Kelley

Adam S. Girardot

Evan Malkowicz

Phoebe Malkowicz

Andrew Richards

MC2 Jeffery Richardson

REMEMBERING THOSE IN THE MILITARY

Pray for those who defend our

freedom and serve our country Pray for those who gave their

lives for our freedom

Bulletin Deadlines:

Please submit materials in Word format to

parishoffice@stmarymysticalrose.org

Bulletin Date Article must be emailed by

September 20 September 10

September 27 September 17

Alex Borucki Marge Brohl

Marie Eichbrecht Patrick Goike Dean Kaster

Yvonne Kaster Bernice Osborne Sapi Patauave

Michelle Schapman

Please call the Parish Office at 784-5966 to add a loved

one to be the list. Please renew your request every 8

weeks. Requests not updated timely will be deleted from

the list. Also, please let us know if someone should be

removed from the list. (* New additions)

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Reserve the Date

Sunday, September 27th

for our Annual Parish Picnic

• The Day will begin with 10:30 Mass indoors.

• We will have children's games, bounce house and picnic buffet at 12:30

• We will end with Ice Cream and clean up around 3:30 pm.

Come, Join in fellowship, food and fun our parish grounds. Bring your family and friends and a dish to pass:

A-F Side Dish G-Q Dessert R-Z Munchies

Beverages, Ice Cream and Meat are included free.

Please contact Dana Hagemann or Roger Cunningham if you are available to help set up on Saturday, September 26 or if you would like to help in any way.

MACOMB COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES

Veteran families meeting eligibility requirements may qualify for help with: Case Management; Obtaining VA benefits and community services; Assistance to move into or maintain permanent housing (security deposit; rent/back rent; moving and storage costs; utility payment; other emergency services).

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: 586-469-6314

NO MASSES WILL BE HELD ON THESE DATES:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 and 15 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 and 16 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 and 17

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P a r i s h D i r e c t o r y Parish Council/CommissionsParish Council/CommissionsParish Council/CommissionsParish Council/Commissions

Parish Council Chairperson: Laura Nikkel Parish Council Vice-Chairperson: Paul Abraham Parish Council Secretary: Missy Darling Members at Large: Ed Schrand

Mary Ann Westfall Don DeVos

Vicariate Representatives: Karen Klapatch Mary Berger

Religious Formation/

Education Commission Chairperson: Mary Berger Christian Service Commission Co-Chairpersons: Annette Johnson Annette Goike Finance Council Chairperson: Michael Tandeski Worship Commission: Karen Klapatch

Parish Office Phone:

Emergency calls: 586-784-5966

Parish Fax:

Parish Website:

Parish Email:

586-784-5966 when connected dial ext: 502

586-784-9330

www.stmarymysticalrose.org

parishoffice@stmarymysticalrose.org

Pastor:

Rev. George Siaosi Patauave ext: 101

spatau@stmarymysticalrose.org

Minister: Youth & Young Adult

ext. 107

Religious Formation Coordinator

ext. 106

Minister of Music:

ext: 105

Secretary: Suzette Loewer ext. 103 sloewer@stmarymysticalrose.org

Bookkeeper: Dorothy Rinke ext: 104 drinke@stmarymysticalrose.org

Maintenance: Jerry Vagi Brian Kresmery

bkresmery@hotmail.com

RCIA Coordinators (Volunteer)

Karen Klapatch Ed Stelzer Denise Green

kklapatch@stmarymysticalrose.org

denisedecreasegreen@gmail.com

Bulletin Editor: parishoffice@stmarymysticalrose.org

CSA Chairperson: Karen Klapatch kklapatch@stmarymysticalrose.org

Changing Lives Together Representative: Fr. George Patau’ave

spatau@stmarymysticalrose.org

Bible Study Coordinator: Ed Stelzer

St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church

24040 Armada Ridge Road Armada, MI 48005

Parish Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00am—4:30pm Thursday: 9:00 am — 4:00 pm

Knights of Columbus American Heritage Girls AHG Parish Rep Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Prayer Shawl Ministry Fragrant Rose Prayer Group Food Pantry Co-Coordinators Hospitality

Ken C. Janine Gilchrist Laura Nikkel Cindy Malburg Pat Grudzynski Marge Stelzer Roger Cunningham Dana Hagemann Pat Grudzynski

Armadakofc@gmail.com janine.ahg@gmail.com nasllc@hotmail.com hagemann1127@yahoo.com

Usher Coordinator Lector Coordinator EME Coordinator Sacristan Coordinator Altar Server Coordinator

Mr. Paul Abraham Mrs. Stephanie Goubert Mrs. Missy Darling Mrs. Cindy Sowinski Miss Heather Gerst