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St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page
Issue Name | Date Most Holy Trinity · May 30th
8:30 am
The Parish Office is Closed on Memorial Day, Monday May 31st.
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 2
I recall reading once that “God is a verb, not a noun”. At one level, that statement is too simplistic or
one-dimensional. Admittedly, defining God is no easy task. No one verb, or list of verbs, or one noun or list of nouns,
could ever begin to do God justice. God is the Supreme Deity, perfect in power, wisdom, goodness, and truth. Even
this pithy definition does not come close to scratching the surface when attempting to identify or characterize the
essence of God.
The Scriptures tells us that “God is love and whoever abides in love abides in God and God, in turn, abides in him, or
her.” Due to our tendency to romanticize the term “love” we often fail to understand the meaning of this quote from
the Bible. Love, as it pertains to God, is not the giddy feeling someone experiences of being swept off your feet
(as wonderful and holy as that love may be.) To try and restate “God is love” more accurately it would be better to
say: “God is community, family, hospitality and self-giving. Whoever abides in this type of love abides in God and God
in her, or him.” God is a trinity, a flow of relationships among persons (the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit). If this
is true, and Catholic dogma holds that it is, then the realities of our interacting with one another is a way of
encountering God. This would include encountering God among friends or family at the dinner-table, or a one-time,
or series of serious discussions among people holding different points of view; but also encountering God in the
“stuff” of church, the place where the grace of God flows through us, particularly at the moment when we approach
the table of the Lord to receive the Body of Christ.
Just to repeat, God is ineffable, beyond imagination, beyond language, even beyond the best language of theology
and church dogma. God can never be captured or encapsulated adequately in any one formula or explanation. But
God can be known and experienced in prayer, love, friendship and in a variety of other ways that cannot even begin
to be enumerated in just one bulletin article. God is Someone who flows through our veins and is embedded in our
DNA.
What this means is God is known both in church and out of church. In moments when we practice hospitality, care,
and concern for those around us. If God is truly found in community, in the presence of others, as well as in personal
and private prayer, it means that God is found in both “religious” and “secular” spaces. Simply put, we cannot be
going to hell if we stick close to God, family, community, and parish.
The most damning heresy which blocks us from properly experiencing the presence of God is individualism, that is,
believing that we are self-sufficient, that we can have community, family, a relationship with God strictly on our own
private terms. The road to perdition is littered with the souls of those who have attempted to make love of God and
love of humanity totally separate and exclusive from one another.
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 3
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries.
By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers.
It is unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different communities may have independently initiated the memorial gatherings. And some records show that one of the earliest Memorial Day commemorations was organized by a group of formerly enslaved people in Charleston, South Carolina less than a month after the Confederacy surrendered in 1865. Nevertheless, in 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day.
For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date General Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. The change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.
This history is taken from text on the History Channel website.
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 4
Respect Life Ministry News: May is the month of Mary and it concludes with one of the most beautiful Feast days, May 31 — The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin St. Elizabeth.
The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the Blessed Mother’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth and the encounter of Jesus and St. John the Baptist, still tiny babies in the wombs of their mothers. St. John the Baptist is so excited to be in the presence of God, he’s jumping up and down inside St. Elizabeth’s womb!
In the Holy Rosary, the second mystery of the Joyful Mystery is the account of these two pregnant women in St. Luke’s Gospel, The Visitation — (Lk 1:41-42):
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
After the Lord’s Prayer (the Our Father), these words are probably the second most memorized in the praying of the Holy Rosary, the Ave Maria “Hail Mary.”
In meditating on this mystery of the Holy Rosary, may it empower us to defend the child in the womb. There is no one more defenseless than a child in the womb. Be a voice for the voiceless in the womb. Pray for an end to abortion. Pray for the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you” (Jer 1:5).
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 5
An Act of Kindness
Our food pantry is blessed by wonderful donations and we are
always thankful. Last Sunday, an anonymous donation was left in
the Gathering Space by the pantry donation box of the church. May
the person who gifted this great donation, receive abundant
blessings in return for the special way you show God’s love!!!
Thank You!!!
Joyce, Pantry Coordinator
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 6
Remember that we no longer record
Sunday Mass! BUT… you can view it
Livestreamed on our Facebook page by
clicking the link on our website’s home
page:
www.spotcatholic.org
The livestreams are accessible for 28
days!
DID YOU KNOW: In the beginning God created the night and the day and within it He provided 24 hours with two great
lights to separate the night and the day. All of God’s people have 24 hours each day to accomplish their goals. That
gives each of us 8,760 hours a year to live out God’s plan. That gives everyone 2,920 hours of sleep each year if they
sleep 8 hours a day. Working 40 hours a week uses another 2,080 hours for the year. That leaves 3,760 hours for
personal time whatever that may be. Can you please spend 5,10,15,20 or 24 hours a year making a difference by
supporting the Knights of Columbus programs? That’s all it takes 24 hours or less out of 8,760 hours each year. Be
the difference. Your time is the most valuable gift you can give. Please consider joining our council today. Your
presence is needed.
Call or text (preferred) Phil Mularski at 586-876-9060 Or e-mail Phil at [email protected]
We are so Blessed at St. Paul of Tarsus Food Pantry!
Our pantry has partnered with Kroger Community Rewards Program for additional support. If you have a Kroger
Plus Rewards Card, simply link your card to St. Paul of Tarsus Food Pantry, AI620. Our pantry receives cash
rewards from your total purchases on a quarterly basis. Your rewards card is accepted at any Kroger location.
If you do not have a Kroger Rewards Card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger location. If you have further questions, please contact Florence Hogan at [email protected].
Are you in need of taking Protecting
God’s Children? It’s free and on-line!
Go to www.virtus.org
Log in as a First-Time Registrant. Select “Detroit” as the
organization. Complete the registration template
Select Protecting God’s Children Online Awareness Session 3.0
To begin the module, the participant should click inside the
green circle next to the course name.
The module takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Something New!!! Kroger Community Rewards
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 7
May 31
June 1
June 2
June 3
June 4
June 5
June 6
7:15 am Eucharistic Adoration
8:00 am Journey Men
5:30 pm Confessions
7:00 pm Mass
7:00 pm Baptism Class
*9:30 am Prayer Shawl Group
Pasta Sauce
Beef Stew
Canned Pasta
Crackers
Shampoo
Baby Diapers Size 0-5
Baby Wipes
Thank You for treating everyone with respect and kindness!
Thank You for your continued, faithful support of our food pantry!
Go to: spotmensfsg.wordpress.com
OR www.facebook.com/spotjourneymen
Contact Guy Infante [email protected]
Highlight from a recent session: Everyone
has gifts that can enhance and build up the
church – what are YOUR gifts? are YOU
using them? (Bystanding is NOT a gift!)
The Parish Office is closed
in honor of Memorial Day
Upcoming Schedule ...
Saturday Jun 5 - 8:00AM - Social Hall - TOPIC: Sunday Readings + optional Eucharistic Adoration (before session, starting at 7:15AM)
Saturday Jun 19 - 8:00AM - Social Hall - TOPIC: Sunday Readings
Saturday Jun 19 - 1:00PM - Catholic Father's Day Procession in Downtown Detroit
CLOSED
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 8
Knights of Columbus
St. Paul of Tarsus Council 11689
41300 Romeo Plank Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
May 11, 2021
To the parishioners of St. Paul of Tarsus:
The St Paul of Tarsus Knights of Columbus would like to thank you for your generosity over the years in supporting religious vocations. Because of your generosity we are able to support five men in the pursuit of their vocation.
The five men from Sacred Heart are:
Stephen Moening
James Musgrave
Michael Selvaraj
Andrew Smith
Ryan Walters
Over the last fourteen years, your donations have allowed us to support 104 men and 42 women. We thank you for your continued support. Please look at the bulletin board for the poster with all the seminarians at Sacred Heart Seminary You will see a star on the picture of the five seminarians supported. It is always nice to put a face with the name.
The June Vocations Collection envelope in your packet.
The St. Paul of Tarsus Knights of Columbus is again sponsoring a collection to benefit men and women who are studying to be priests and religious. The envelope will be in your June envelope packet. As you know, we have a serious shortage in vocations. Your help is very much appreciated.
Jeff Gapczynski
Vocations Director
St. Paul of Tarsus Knights of Columbus 11689
The second gathering, GROW, will NOT be held on ZOOM, May 12, 2021 at 7 pm! In order to allow more
people to become engaged the May meeting is being rescheduled for June, outdoors if possible, and
in-person! The date is Sunday June 27th at St. Thecla, 1 pm. The “Witness” Gathering will be held
here at St. Paul on Saturday July 31st, 5 pm.
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 9
As you know we are moving into a “family of parishes” beginning July 1st. There are always changes when things get
moved around and new concepts are introduced. One of the changes affects “Christian Service.” Taking into
account Synod 16, the Unleash the Gospel initiative, and the move to family of parishes, there is a change in
mind-set. When one thinks of Christian Service one usually thinks of outreach with only a “service component.”
I like to put it this way, we “give people fish.” But Christian Service is more than just giving. There is a
“teaching/evangelizing component that needs to be there as well. In reality, it has always been there hidden
underneath “Christian Service ministry.”
Christian service is being, appropriately, renamed as “Evangelical Charity.” Evangelical Charity calls for a full
response to Catholic Social Teaching through areas incorporating prayer , human need, witnessing to the Gospel
through words and actions in areas where there is human need, both in the parish and beyond. It means working for
social justice to groups or through personal engagement, making the integral connection between works of mercy,
accompaniment, and evangelization.
Our Christian Service Commission, and Christian Service groups are already doing a good job of being evangelically
charitable. We will strive to more fully embrace the evangelical part becoming minister of evangelical charity.
We look forward to continuing to serve the St. Paul of Tarsus as well as the other members of our family of parishes
as much as possible. We look forward to working with our other family of parishes
Christian Service commissions and the good work that they do!
Deacon Marc Rybinski Coordinator of Evangelical Charity Ministry.
Christian Service S.P.O.T. Light
Ever since its formation, the St Paul of Tarsus Knights of Columbus have participated in the in the annual drive to raise funds for the mentally impaired. Commonly known as the Tootsie-Roll drive the Council strives to raise funds for this worthwhile cause.
Who are the beneficiaries of these funds? This year, the fund were distributed to the following:
NEIL REID HIGH SCHOOL— Work based transition from school to community life for the severely emotionally impaired
MACOMB COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS— Olympic and athletic event costs
ARC OF MACOMB COUNTY— Educational services for those with moderate to severe cognitive impairments
CVLL CHALLENGER BASEBALL—For mentally and physically disabled youth and adults
DAKOTA HS SPECIAL ED DEPARTMENT— Creative learning and work experience program.
LUTZ SCHOOL FOR WORK EXPERIENCE— Work based transition from school to community for cognitively impaired.
The local community and the Parish were very generous and we wish to thank everyone for their help in making this Fund Drive a success this year.
Thanks
Phil Kwasny Council #11689
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 10
May 17th Through May23rd
$15,751.00
$4,631.00
$20,382.00
I ask you to prayerfully consider making a gift this
weekend to the 2021 CSA. When you join me with
your support, you help us to fuel the mission in
each parish in our archdiocese and serve
thousands of individuals and families throughout
Southeast Michigan. Every gift makes a difference
in our mission.
$382.00
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 11
Tuesday June 1 7:00 pm
Curt Levillier by Family
Gail Levillier by Family
Stanley Madro by Madro Family
Wednesday June 2 8:30 am
Connie Cortez by Beyer Family
Thursday June 3 8:30 am
Edward Merlo by Chris & Godwin Sciriha
Patricia Ann Kwiatkowski by Hank Kwiatkowski
Saturday June 5 4:00 pm
Clarence & Lucile by Family
George and Betty Wolf by Family
Rita Cook by Vicky Cook
Jerry Feekin by Suzanne Feekin
Carol Podulka by Gary Podulka
Sunday June 6
7:45 am
Eleanore Fujarski by Pat Walicki
9:30 am
Grace and George Pirrami by Family
11:30 am
Cesk Ndoja by Kristina Ndoja
Mary Howard by Chris & Godwin Scirha
Robert Ranusch by Carol Ranusch
Amy Ann Polsinelli by Rossi Family
Sr. Mary Grace Briskey by Elsie Weiss & Family
George Taranek
PRAYER REQUESTS
Thomas Breen
Nora Nolette
Lino & Del DiFalco
Lucas Carlson
Donald Szlezymgier
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 12
8:30 am
Contact: Monica Thimm 586-228-1210 ext. 116
Janice Krygowski
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Township, MI | Page 14
SCHEDULE—June 5 & 6
4:00 pm Mass 7:45 am Mass 9:30 am Mass 11:30 am Mass
Rosary @ 3:15 pm Phil Mularski Also Available Online
Welcome Host None at this time None at this time None at this time None at this time
Presider Fr. Ron
Fr. Ron Fr. Jerry Fr. Jerry
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