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Pastor Rev. James Bilot

associate Pastor Rev. Matthew Hood

in residence Rev. Thomas Urban

Mass schedule

Weekday: 6:30 and 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 AM and 12:30 PMHoly Day: 6:30, 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM

reconciliation schedule

Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM and after the 4:30 PM Mass until all are heard

rectory office hours

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs & Fri

Closed for lunch from 12 - 1 PM

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

The Church is the work of God initiated by Christ and held together by the Holy Spirit. The Divine Child Parish is

entrusted with the responsibility of bringing people to the Lord and answering the call to holiness.

1055 North Silvery laNe • DearborN, Mi 48128 • (313) 277-3110 • Fax (313) 277-3211 • www.churchofthedivinechild.org

DIVINE MERCY

APRIL 8, 2018

“O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You.”

(Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska 186, 187)

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Baptisms in May are the following dates: May 6 and 27

EMHC/Reader Schedule

Saturday, April 14 4:30pm M. McCoy, N. Charnley, B. Singer, L. Singer, P. Deegan, K. Stupakis, T. Murray, A. Ketten Readers: R. Moore & B. Mrowka

Sunday, April 15 8:00am J. Lesinski, J. Lesinski, J. Lesinski, M. Redmon, C. Brookins, P. Micallef, S. Gibb, S. Tesorero Reader: E. & K. Miazgowicz

10:00am L. Schumaker, W. Grysko, J. Gigliotti, J. Ciarelli, B. Kramer, L. Seitz, K. Crombie, M. Garcia Reader: M. Van Houten & F. Neal

12:30pm M. Felice, A. Bailon, K. Torres, C. Varady, S. Camardo, J. Cairns, S. Franchina, B. Franchina Reader: M. Manchell & A. DiMaggio

Altar Server Schedule

Monday, April 9 - 8:30am B. Radwan & R. Miller Tuesday, April 10 - 8:30am L. Celani & J. Dickens Wednesday, April 11 - 8:30am K. Charnley & M. Keyser Thursday, April 12 - 8:30am R. Paolini & J. Oleski Friday, April 13 - 8:30am R. Read & A. Sulak Saturday, April 14 8:30am J.P. Bustamante and J. Bustamante 4:30pm E. Hoxha, E. Gawlik, M. Keyser, G. Fracassa

Sunday, April 15 8:00 am M. Mangulabnan, G. Johnson, M. Humphreys, N. Forrest

10:00 am B. Corak, A. Toloday, M. Mather, M. Gladd

12:30 pm A. Cruz, L. Ammar, A. Senerpida, B. Radwan

The Altar Server schedule can be accessed at

www.churchofthedivinechild.org and click on Ministries.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 4:30pm People of the Divine Child Parish SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018 1:30pm Baptisms MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018 (The Annunciation of the Lord) 6:30am Emma Malenfant, by The Makuch Family 8:30am Alan Krill, by The Bosmans TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018 6:30am Irene Schmenk, by The Divine Child Parish 8:30am Dennis Mullen, by Friends WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 6:30am Jorge Calzaldo, by The Divine Child Parish 8:30am Judy Benitez, by Frank & Pat and Carol & Gary THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018 6:30am (1st Anniv) Laurie Anne Shepard, by Brother 8:30am Lloyd Ternes, by Wife FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 6:30am (Spec. Int.) Chris DeWitt, by Mindy 8:30am Rita Kotlarek, by Gary & Linda Nieckarz SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 8:30am Lucia DiDomenico, by Family 11:00am Wedding - Brian Francis & Kelly Fitzgerald SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018 8:00am People of the Divine Child Parish

MASSES TO THE MISSIONS Apr 08: Lawrence Eaton, by Gary & Linda Nieckarz Apr 08: (Spec. Int.) Mary Murray, by The Gallagher Family Apr 08: Poor Souls in Purgatory, by A Friend Apr 08: (Spec. Int.) Jerry Kaniewski, by Sisters Apr 09: Leonard Omichinski, by Wife, Dorothy Apr 09: (9th Anniv.) Mark Edmunds, by Beloved Wife Apr 10: Norm Hansen, by Connie & Family Apr 10: Kevin Nolan, by Frank & Pat Grabowski Apr 11: (Spec. Int.) Msgr. Todd Lajiness, by Parishioners For Priests Apr 11: (10th Anniv.) Mary Sobczak, by Family Apr 12: Adam Sigen by Rosanne Bachor Apr 13: (Spec. Int.) Monique & Kevin Hatch, by Mindy DeWitt Apr 14: Carrie & James Vella, by Family

Mass Intentions

ADORATION CHAPEL Please visit our Lord in the

Adoration Chapel! It is open 24 hours a day,

7 days a week. Or come to Tuesday Exposition in the church from 9am to 7pm. For inquiries

or to sign up for a time slot, please call 313-277-3110.

JESUS IS WAITING FOR YOU!

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena

Tuesdays at 7pm in the church. Please join us as we pray for Mary’s

intercession. It takes about 20-30 minutes for this

beautiful devotion.

Spanish Prayer Group

Every Wednesday at 7pm in the Elementary School Library. Contact

Maria at 313-229-1058 if you are interested.

PRAISE & WORSHIP AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER

Tuesdays, 7:30pm - 8:30pm in the Church following Our Lady

of Perpetual Help Novena

You are invited to Praise and Worship and Intercessory Prayer

with our Prayer Team. Experience the power of the Holy Spirit

through this vital form of prayer.

What is intercession? Most simply put, it is praying for others.

Please pray about joining this wonderful ministry or just come try it out on a Tuesday evening.

Most intercessors experience great joy, peace and intimacy with the

Lord.

Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue

Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue has been in the parish since the 1970s. If you would like to request a visit from the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, please contact Laurie Lundblad at 313-320-3127 or [email protected].

Weekly Holy Hour of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Every Friday at 3pm in the Adoration Chapel. Contact Tim at

313-363-7124 or email [email protected].

Please join us!

Devotions at Divine Child

Please Pray For Our Sick

Family member of Linda Mosakowski Fr. Robert Crossmyer

Rest in Peace

Mother of Ellen Sekerak Patrick Gallagher

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Things Above from Fr. Bilot

Monthly Canned Food Collection

Remember, this is the weekend for canned food for the less fortunate. Please leave your donations in the Gathering Room or any entrance to the church. God bless you for your generosity!

You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord; Blessed are those who have not seen me, but still believe.

-John 20:29

The celebration of the Triduum liturgies (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil/Sunday) were absolutely beautiful. I am so grateful to the Worship Commission and all those entrusted under their umbrella: altar care, ushers, readers, servers, music, cleaners, greeters and art/environment. The work entrusted to them enhanced our celebrations to a new level of

beauty, truth and goodness! Thank you all! You know, as Catholics, we are so blessed. The liturgies draw us into those mysterious days of Jesus’ last words and actions, enabling us to appreciate our own relationship with the Lord. Even more, the sacred days give us the opportunity to appreciate the beauty found in the liturgies of the Triduum. Sure, many on Easter Sunday went to church and listened to Christian bands, saw re-enactments (plays and productions), and listened to Scripture and preaching; however, in the Catholic Church, we have so much more! First, our music is sacred (intentional words that reflect the action that we are participating in at that particular moment) because the life of Christ is sacred. The depth of the music, and its words, move our being beyond the sense of feeling. The music of these sacred days sets a tone and resonates within us, not with feelings, but with the movement of the soul. To sense this movement in the soul, one must be attentive, not only to the music and its tone, but to the words and actions of the liturgy that accompany the music and words. Those who had the opportunity to participate in the liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil/Sunday sensed and comprehended the mystery unfolding in their being. The Catholic Church, in its wisdom, knows the profound time and energy it takes to shake us out of our routine of living our daily lives. As we move through this holy season of Easter (it is six weeks long and ends on Pentecost), I pray that you will be attentive to how the liturgies on Sunday will push us forward to go out and proclaim the Good News, that Jesus Christ is Risen from the dead. For those who came to Mass on Easter and will rarely come again until Christmas, they will truly miss out on how the Lord is moving their being, their souls, into a deeper reality of life. Without this movement, life can be good; however, it will not be enriched. If we continue to desire the richness of Christ in our souls, we need to step up our game. First, we need to be more attentive to what is happening in the liturgy when we are there. By paying attention to the music and its variations, the instrumentation of the organ and accompaniment, the words and actions of the Scriptures and the Eucharistic prayer, to our movements of standing, sitting, kneeling, and gestures (sign of the cross, our responses to prayers and actions), it allows us to experience how we are moving deeper into the mystery of Christ’s life. The more attentive we are, and not just responding in a perfunctory

fashion, we will desire more and more of Christ’s mysterious love in our hearts. We will pine for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and for the Holy Eucharist. We will thirst, as Jesus thirsted on the Cross, for refreshment that can only come through our dying to self and rising in hope through the love of the Father, who brings new life to those who search! Enjoy these beautiful days of Easter.

Jesus Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!! Fr. Jim Bilot


Fr. Matt Hood

Thinking about becoming

Catholic?

Already Catholic, and thinking about receiving the Sacrament of

Confirmation?

Divine Child Parish invites those considering Baptism and Confirmation

to examine the Catholic faith more closely, ask

questions and learn how to become baptized and/or a fully initiated

Catholic.

Interested in learning more? Please contact:

Jodi Ann Micallef, RCIA Coordinator 313.277.3110, ext. 222

[email protected].

How to say the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

using ordinary Rosary beads. 1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross, 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and The Apostles’ Creed. 2. Then on the Our Father Beads say the following: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. 3. On the 10 Hail Mary Beads say the following: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (Repeat step 2 and 3 for all five decades). 4. Conclude with (three times): Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Background of the Divine Mercy Devotion

The message and devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducated Polish nun who, in obedience to her spiritual director, wrote a diary of about 600 pages recording the revelations she received about God’s mercy. Even before her death in 1938, the devotion to The Divine Mercy had begun to spread. Jesus said later to Sister Faustina: "Say unceasingly this chaplet that I have taught you. Anyone who says it will receive great Mercy at the hour of death. Priests will recommend it to sinners as the last hope. Even the most hardened sinner, if he recites this Chaplet even once, will receive grace from My Infinite Mercy. I want the whole world to know My Infinite Mercy. I want to give unimaginable graces to those who trust in My Mercy...." "....When they say this Chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person not as the just judge but as the Merciful Savior." https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/backgr.htm

Our sins are nothing but a grain of sand along the Great Mountain of the Mercy of God.

-St. John Vianney

Fr. Matt is away this week and will have an article next weekend. Peace to all.


Jubilarian Mass Celebration

Sunday, April 15 - 10:00 am Mass

Our Jubilarian Mass for couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th (and every year thereafter)

Wedding Anniversary in 2018

Please fill in the form below, PRINTING clearly, and deposit in a Sunday collection basket or drop off at the Rectory Office.

DEADLINE IS APRIL 9. Thank You!!! Last Name___________________________________________ Husband’s Name______________________________________ Wife’s Name_________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________ City_________________________________Zip Code________ Phone Number________________________________________ What year anniversary are you celebrating?_________________ This form will appear in future issues of the “Infant.” If you have

any questions, please contact: the Rectory at (313) 277-3110.

Rev. James Bilot & Rev. Matthew Hood,

along with our Divine Child Parish Pastoral Council, would like to thank you for being an important part of a

Divine Child Parish Ministry!

Please join us for a Spring Ministry

Mass and Breakfast

Saturday, April 28, 2018

8:30 am Mass in the church, followed by a pancake breakfast in the High School Cafeteria and talks from

Fr. Bilot and Fr. Hood, concluding by 11:00 am.

RSVP by April 23 to

[email protected] or by calling the Rectory Office at 313-277-3110.

AMERICAN RED CROSS DIVINE CHILD PARISH BLOOD DRIVE

SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018

Do something positive to help another person this Easter Season. Every two seconds someone in the US needs a blood transfusion and it can ONLY COME FROM HUMAN DONORS.

Help save up to three lives!!!!!!!! Where else will 100% of your donation go to exactly the purpose for which it was intended. For your

convenience we will be taking appointments after each of the Masses this weekend in the Gathering Room, or you can call 313-303-2544. Please note that although appointment times are very flexible, the Red Cross

is counting on your commitment to donate.

WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!! Time: 8:30am – 2:15pm

Place: HS Cafeteria


The Wild Goose Series for the Easter season All new sessions ~ please consider attending any or all of the

sessions The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Monday, April 23, 1:30 – 2:45 pm or Wednesday, April 25, 7:00 – 8:15 pm Whatever our experiences, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are for all Christians, and no one should think the gifts are not for them. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are to be experienced in our daily life.

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit Monday, April 30, 1:30 – 2:45 pm or Wednesday, May 2, 7:00 – 8:15 pm

By the way we live and how we treat people, our lives produce some type of fruit. The sort of fruit our lives produce has eternal consequences for us personally as well as a profound impact on those people we love. In fact, our fruit impacts all of our relationships, from the most casual to the most intimate. When we live animated by the Holy Spirit, our lives produce fruit that not only makes our own life more peaceful, patient and loving but also influences positively those we encounter each and every day.

The Spirit Gives Witness Monday, May 7, 1:30 – 2:45 pm or Wednesday, May 9, 7:00 – 8:15 pm

We are not able to fully understand who Jesus is on our own strength, intellect and power. The Holy Spirit aids us in moving from our limited intellectual perception of who Jesus is and what He has done for us to a life-changing understanding of Jesus. It is also the Holy Spirit that inspires us to give witness to Jesus Christ by our words and actions.

The Spirit Remembers Monday, May 14, 1:30 – 2:45 pm or Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 – 8:15 pm

It is important for us to remember the great things that God has done for us. Often we become consumed with our daily struggles and forget all that the Lord has done. We may also only focus on God not doing what we want of him. One of the blessings of the Holy Spirit is that the Spirit reminds us what Jesus said and what Jesus has done for us. There is no limit to what God has done or what he desires to do in our lives.

There is no fee --- Space is limited, so please register to reserve your spot All sessions will be in the gathering room of the church.

Registration

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Email or phone number: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Session attending (choose one): _____Monday afternoons OR _____ Wednesday evenings

Return registration to the Rectory Office via Sunday collection basket or Email [email protected] or phone 313-730-0449.


Job Networking Group

Are you an individual looking for a job or exploring opportunities? Are you unsure of how to start? Do you need

help writing your résumé? Let us help you!

If you are a potential employer or a person looking for employment, please email any questions or requests for

information to [email protected] or call Bob Jensen at 313-600-7609.

Group meetings are on Tuesdays from 7pm - 9pm in the High School All-Purpose Room

UPCOMING MEETING DATES: April 10 & 24; May 1, 15 & 29;

June 12 & 26

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Mystics and Miracles

by Bert Ghezzi

Bert explores the lives and saintly miracles of 24 ordinary people chosen by God to do his extraordinary work.

From visions and healing to prophecies and miracles, these mystics provide a direct connection between the human and the

divine. Ghezzi's easy-to-understand writing style makes this collection of biographies ideal for anyone who wants to better

understand the saints and the miracles they performed.

This paperback book can be purchased from Loyola Press or any other bookseller.

Allarewelcometogatherforlight,yet thoughtful discussions on this book.

Next sessions:

Wednesday, April 18: pages 1- 84

Thursday, May 17: pages 85-170

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TO ALL ACTIVE DIVINE CHILD USHERS:

I would like to thank you all for your faithful service to our parish. From fulfilling our duties at the weekend Masses, Holy Day Masses and other special liturgies, to assisting at the many events throughout the year providing much needed help here at Divine Child. It is truly a blessing to be among such humble and dedicated men and women who go above and beyond in the role as an usher and as a family. From the bottom of my heart, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to each of you and for you all to know that I love you so very much. You have shown me what it means to be an authentic servant of God. It is an honor to be a Divine Child Usher and your secretary. In humble gratitude, Heather Ridgley, Secretary

The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.

This is the day the LORD has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it. Psalm 118: 22-24

SVdP In today’s Gospel, Jesus greets His disciples with the gift of peace,

then commissions His disciples to continue the work that He has begun. Also, He gives the gift of the Holy Spirit in order to

accomplish these tasks. With the grace of the Holy Spirit, we can share forgiveness and reconciliation with others. Here is a fitting

prayer for this day, as well great reference in your “book” of prayers! Peace Prayer of Saint Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

~~ Mindy Delano

Page 7 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan


Are you an individual looking for a job or exploring opportunities? Are you unsure of how to start? Do you need

help writing your résumé? Let us help you!

If you are a potential employer or a person looking for employment, please email any questions or requests for

information to [email protected] or call Bob Jensen at 313-600-7609.

Group meetings are on Tuesdays from 7pm - 9pm in the High School All-Purpose Room

UPCOMING MEETING DATES: April 10 & 24; May 1, 15 & 29;

June 12 & 26

TheDivineChildParishBookGroup’sselectionis

Mystics and Miracles

by Bert Ghezzi

Bert explores the lives and saintly miracles of 24 ordinary people chosen by God to do his extraordinary work.

From visions and healing to prophecies and miracles, these mystics provide a direct connection between the human and the

divine. Ghezzi's easy-to-understand writing style makes this collection of biographies ideal for anyone who wants to better

understand the saints and the miracles they performed.

This paperback book can be purchased from Loyola Press or any other bookseller.

Allarewelcometogatherforlight,yet thoughtful discussions on this book.

Next sessions:

Wednesday, April 18: pages 1- 84

Thursday, May 17: pages 85-170

7:00–8:30pmElementarySchoolMultipurposeRoom

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TO ALL ACTIVE DIVINE CHILD USHERS:

I would like to thank you all for your faithful service to our parish. From fulfilling our duties at the weekend Masses, Holy Day Masses and other special liturgies, to assisting at the many events throughout the year providing much needed help here at Divine Child. It is truly a blessing to be among such humble and dedicated men and women who go above and beyond in the role as an usher and as a family. From the bottom of my heart, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to each of you and for you all to know that I love you so very much. You have shown me what it means to be an authentic servant of God. It is an honor to be a Divine Child Usher and your secretary. In humble gratitude, Heather Ridgley, Secretary

The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.

This is the day the LORD has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it. Psalm 118: 22-24

SVdP In today’s Gospel, Jesus greets His disciples with the gift of peace,

then commissions His disciples to continue the work that He has begun. Also, He gives the gift of the Holy Spirit in order to

accomplish these tasks. With the grace of the Holy Spirit, we can share forgiveness and reconciliation with others. Here is a fitting

prayer for this day, as well great reference in your “book” of prayers! Peace Prayer of Saint Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

~~ Mindy Delano


2018 MEN’S RETREAT St. Paul of the Cross

Detroit, MI

The theme of the 2018 DC Men’s Retreat weekend was "Called by Name: Living Faithfully in Deed and in Truth."

Attendees from several different parishes enjoyed the much-needed R&R and spiritual reflection time, five full meals and private rooms. We participated in Adoration, Mass every day, three sessions of Reconciliation, prayer gatherings and many uplifting presentations by two priests and one layperson. Many of us also enjoyed utilizing the Retreat Center’s beautiful grounds and amenities, including the always-accessible Chapel, Stations of the Cross, the courtyard and fountain area, gazebo, library and gift shop. Please consider joining us next year!

“…whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep…the sheep hear his voice, as he calls them by name and leads them out… John 10:3

ROSARY RALLY On Saturday, March 17, 2018, approximately ten people gathered to say the Rosary at Levagood Park. It was a cold and sunny day, but our hearts were warm. Please join us for the next Rosary Rally coming soon. Look for details in upcoming bulletin.


Alumni Association News

It is time to send in your nominations for the 3rd Annual Hall of Fame! In 2016, the Divine Child Alumni Association (DCAA) created the Divine Child Hall of Fame with a mission to honor

those who have shown extraordinary dedication, love, leadership and service for the Divine Child Catholic Schools

and the Church of the Divine Child Family.

Nominations must be submitted no later than Sunday, May 6, 2018. Please note, nominations are accepted annually and those

submitted in previous years shall remain on file for reconsideration for subsequent years.

To vote visit: https://www.divinechildhighschool.org/alumni-portal/hall-of-fame-nomination

The 3rd Annual Hall of Fame is scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2018. Mark your calendars!

If you have any questions, please contact Aubri (Marchetti) McNamara at the Advancement Office (313) 216-0892.

Divine Child Alumni Association proudly presents our

1st Annual Road Rally Saturday, April 21

Join us for a scavenger hunt around Dearborn! Event starts with 4:30pm Mass at Church of the Divine Child. Members should meet next to the Mark Carpenter Rock at 5:45pm to check in and

kick off the event.

To participate, you will need pen, paper, and a camera phone.

Don't forget to wear your Divine Child sports apparel! Cost to join is only $10 per person (must be 21)!

ALL ARE WELCOME! Pizza will be served at the end!

Please mail or drop off your payment to the Divine Child Advancement Office; Attn: Aubri McNamara

1055 N. Silvery Lane - Dearborn, MI 48128 in an envelope marked “Road Rally.”

Teams are made up of 4 to 6 participants. (21 years and older).

To register your team online, go to: https://www.divinechildhighschool.org/alumni-portal/

events.

The deadline to register is April 13.

Contact Aubri McNamara, if you have any questions at (313) 216-0892.

Students from the University of Michigan

Organ Department presented a recital on Palm Sunday. The performance featured Emily Solomon,

James Renfer, Kaelan Hansson, and Joseph Moss

(DCHS ’14).

Congratulations on a beautiful performance!

Organ Recital

DCAAHall of Fame


Divine Child Elementary School Celebrates March Reading Month with Guest Readers,

Fr. Jim and Fr. Matt.

Divine Child Elementary School Celebrates

March Reading Month with partner reading.



Are you an individual looking for a job or exploring opportunities? Are you unsure

of how to start? Do you need help writing your résumé?

Let us help you! If you are a potential employer or a person looking for employment, please email any

questions or requests for information to [email protected]

or call Bob Jensen at 313-600-7609.

Group meetings are on Tuesdays from 7pm - 9pm

Divine Child High School All-Purpose Room

UPCOMING MEETING DATES:

March 6 & 20; April 10 & 24; May 1, 15 & 29; June 12 & 26

CYO High Jump Coach Needed!

The DC CYO Track & Field Coaching Staff is looking for someone to fill the important role of HIGH JUMP COACH for the Spring 2018 Track Season. This person would be responsible for coaching and mentoring boys/girls in grades 4th-8th. Experience in this area is appreciated but not required. We welcome DCHS Student athletes! Please help us to make this another GREAT Track & Field season on the Mark Carpenter Track at the DCAA Complex! Must complete Protecting God's Children or have completed coursework on file. Questions - please contact Jim Shannon at [email protected] or Deanna Dziadzio at [email protected].


Falcons Running to

Victory!

Congratulations to our DCHS Girls Track

and Field team! They won the 63rd Annual

Eastern Michigan University

Kermit Ambrose Huron Relays for the 8th

time! Way to go Lady

Falcons!!!!

WHEN: Saturday, June 2nd from 9am - 3pm

WHERE: Divine Child High School South Parking Lot

WHAT: Community Event with spots open to individual families and vendors (see below)

WHY: To offer the surrounding community value prices on items they may need in a fun community setting, while raising money for the Knights of Columbus Pro-Life Programs

Maybe you have homemade craft items you want to sell, or your own used items that you don’t want to sell at a home garage sale, either way you can rent a spot and sell among

friends. You keep all your proceeds and we cover the permit and advertising!

Three Full-Sized Parking Spots -$25- (18’ x 36’)

One 8’ Table with Chair each - $5-

***Call Ron @ 313-549-7284 to reserve your spot***

Donation Drop Off Dates for KofC Garage Sale

Clean usable household items and clothes can be dropped off after weekend Masses in the High

School South Parking Lot on these dates:

Sat/Sun – April 21st & 22nd Sat/Sun – April 28th & 29th Sat/Sun – May 19th & 20th

Lots Are Available for Rent (come & sell your own wares)


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If you have a photo you would like to share with our

Divine Child Parish celebrating a Sacrament, i.e. Baptism, Wedding, 1st Holy Communion, Confirmation, we would

love to hear from you! Please email your photo with Sacramental information to:

[email protected]. PROUD TO BE CATHOLIC!

HAPPY EASTER! …again! Happy Easter! This second Sunday of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday we are still fresh and renewed in the spirit of our Risen Lord! This is the day our Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad…

The Foley Council has been busy. At our last meeting, two graduating seniors from Divine Child High School came with Mr. Marc Sierra to give a short presentation on their experience on the March for Life they attended in our nation’s capital in January. They both expressed how overwhelming it was to be surrounded by like-minded people of all ages, races and creeds who were there peacefully to march for an end of abortion. Both spoke on how the experience deepened their faith and their love of the Church. Lastly, they thanked the Bishop Foley Knights for their $2,000 donation to help offset their travel expenses. More students were able to attend the March due to the reduced travel fees.

The brother Knights listened to the words from our youth and were both happy and proud to have had a part in their faith development. It was inspiring to hear and see our Catholic youth willing to stand up for their values and God’s values. Overall, it was an awesome opportunity to see and hear first hand from recipients of our gifts.

Bishop Foley Council continues to grow in the Divine Child Parish. Our work in the parish and the community as a whole, helps us grow in fraternal brotherhood. As Catholic men we are all called to help others with Charity. Foley Knights have fun while doing great things.

Please consider joining the Foley Council. Maybe you are an inactive Knight who wants to become part of the order again. Please call our office 313-212-1835, or talk to a Brother Foley Knight. There will be future degrees coming up in June, which will be here before we know it. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS OPEN TO ALL!

April 16 – District 5 Clergy Appreciation Dinner – Park Place $20/person – see ad on this page.

April 21 & 22 – Collection of used goods for Garage Sale after all Masses

April 28 & 29 – Collection of used goods for Garage Sale after all Masses.

April 29 – Fifth Sunday Rosary – 11:30 am Divine Child Church – for DC Parishioners.

May 28 – Memorial Day Parade June 2 – Bishop Foley Parking Lot Garage Sale –

Vendors are needed – see ad on page 11.

MICHIGAN DISTRICT 5 CLERGY APPRECIATION

DINNER

BISHOP FOLEY COUNCIL 2660 along with:

Msgr. Champion Council 2819, Robert Jones Council 3078 & Fr. Saylor Council 3774

Invite you to an evening celebrating our area clergy for their dedication and devotion to all

of us.

MONDAY, APRIL 16TH Doors Open at 6:00 – Dinner at 7:00

GUEST SPEAKER – His Excellency

Bishop Donald Hanchon FOLEY FAMILY of the YEAR FOLEY KNIGHT of the YEAR

****NEW LOCATION****

PARK PLACE BANQUET CENTER 23400 Park Street, Dearborn

(South of Michigan Avenue just West of Outer Drive)

Tickets just $20 per person for dinner and open bar. Complimentary tickets for

Priests and Religious. See your GK or call 313-212-1835 for more

information.

Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan

MA3 Sean AbrahamCaptain Elizabeth Aceves (Walker), RNPFC Keith BizekLuke Boudreau, USMCStaff Sgt David BrashPVT Nick Calvas, ArmyLt Colonel Louis A. Camardo IICorporal Vincent ChandlerSPC Alexander CollinsPFC Connor Danaher, USMCPVT Michael DawsonSO3 Ryan DesjarlaisMajor Kevin J. DobzyniakCorporal Brandon EbertIT1 Perry W. Edgell V, USNSgt Aaron FryerLt Ted Haskell, USNMajor Joseph Johnson1st Lt Stephen KerrCaptain Natalie Ann KoronaAirman First Class Jamison R. KucinskiLieutenant Daniel KurilukCaptain Matthew KurilukCommander Ron KuzdakAirman 1st Class Lauren LaCapraraPO3 Carmen LaForestAirman Christopher J. (Seraceno) LapinskiPrivate Ian W. Laskey

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY“Heavenly Father, protect these members of our Armed Forces.

Be their constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, Lord, so that they may return home safely.” Amen.

Major Adam J. Lytle, D.D.S.Airman 1st Class Brittany MackCaptain Matthew J. MalinowskiSgt Mitchel G. MalinowskiLt Matthew MamoCpt. Christian MinnickStaff Sergeant Christopher W. OwenLtJG Catherine (Walker) ParisLtJG Casey ParisBM2 Claudio D. PoloBM1 Samantha PoloAirman Courtney PorterCody S. PrattSr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAFLt Andrew Roscoe2nd Lt Joshua SchultzTSgt Jeffrey M. Selonke3rd CPO Jannel SkiverPFC Brendan Springer, USMCPFC Garrett StorrWarrant Officer Kevin P. SullivanStaff Sgt Matthew TaylorSeaman Angel S. TorresPFC Juan VargasPFC Samantha Velazques-VargasMajor Leah VoelkerSergeant Anthony WatkinsMaster Sergeant Randy Williams

Please let us know if you have a loved one who is serving in the military and we will acknowledge them in our weekly column.

Please share the good news with us when one of the above soldiers returns home!


PRAY FOR THOSE IN NEED:

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He show His face to you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look upon you with kindness and give you peace. ~ Blessing of St. Francis

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY “Heavenly Father, protect these members of our Armed Forces. Be their constant companion

and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, Lord, so that they may return home safely.” Amen.

Major Adam J. Lytle, D.D.S. Airman 1st Class Brittany Mack Captain Matthew J. Malinowski Sgt Mitchel G. Malinowski Lt Matthew Mamo Cpt. Christian Minnick Staff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen LtJG Catherine (Walker) Paris LtJG Casey Paris BM2 Claudio D. Polo BM1 Samantha Polo Airman Courtney Porter Cody S. Pratt Sr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAF Lt Andrew Roscoe 2nd Lt Joshua Schultz TSgt Jeffrey M. Selonke 3rd CPO Jannel Skiver PFC Brendan Springer, USMC PFC Garrett Storr Warrant Officer Kevin P. Sullivan Staff Sgt Matthew Taylor Seaman Angel S. Torres PFC Juan Vargas PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas Major Leah Voelker Sergeant Anthony Watkins Master Sergeant Randy Williams

Please Consider a Gift to Divine Child

As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace.

-1 Peter 4:10

By Mail: Church of the Divine Child Advancement Office, 1055 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, MI 48128

Donate Online: Visit www.faithdirect.net

Include Divine Child in your Estate Planning: -Make a bequest to Divine Child in your will -Create a charitable gift annuity -Make a gift of life insurance -Donate retirement assets

Make a Donation of Stock

Matching Gifts: Double or triple your gift by having your and/or your spouse’s company match your contribution.

For more information, contact Colleen Johnson at the Advancement Office at

313.216.0893.

Please pray for these young women & men who are discerning God’s call to the religious life.

Colleen Bailey, a 2007 Edsel Ford HS graduate and a parishioner, is in formation for the Miles Christi Religious order in Northville, MI.

James Bird, a 2016 DCHS graduate, is in formation for the priesthood at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.

Matthew Bradley, a 1996 DCHS graduate, is in formation at the Conventual Franciscans order in Chicago.

Sr. Rita Clare Yoches, a 1997 DCHS graduate and former par ishioner , is in formation for the Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R., of Steubenville.

In order to keep this list current, names will be kept on the list for one month only. Please call 313-277-3110 to keep a loved one on the list. Thank you.

MA3 Sean Abraham Captain Elizabeth Aceves (Walker), RN PFC Keith Bizek Luke Boudreau, USMC Staff Sgt David Brash PVT Nick Calvas, Army Lt Colonel Louis A. Camardo II Corporal Vincent Chandler SPC Alexander Collins PFC Connor Danaher, USMC PVT Michael Dawson SO3 Ryan Desjarlais Major Kevin J. Dobzyniak Corporal Brandon Ebert IT1 Perry W. Edgell V, USN Sgt Aaron Fryer Lt Ted Haskell, USN

Major Joseph Johnson 1st Lt Stephen Kerr Captain Natalie Ann Korona Airman First Class Jamison R. Kucinski Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk Captain Matthew Kuriluk Commander Ron Kuzdak Airman 1st Class Lauren LaCaprara PO3 Carmen LaForest Airman Christopher J. (Seraceno) Lapinski Private Ian W. Laskey

Please let us know if you have a loved one who is serving in the military and we will acknowledge them in our weekly column. Please share the good news with us when one of the above soldiers returns home!

Virginia Bonfiglio Nick Bonfiglio Bill McCallion Mary Babcock Kevin Rudolph Beverly Schmanski Marcia Cieslik Gerald Roosen Jerry Kaniewski Dave Caruso Hayley Stempien Jan Ciaravino Lee Borycz Kim McDonough Fr. Robert Crossmyer

Jolanda Karson Janina Jayme Jeanette Reitmeyer Matthew Parrott Ken Shaffer Genny Ostrowski Marie Parker John Schroeder Charlene Friest Tom Garchow Louann Garchow Kirsten Spraner Joan Mueller Augustus French Bob Parker


PRAY FOR THOSE IN NEED:

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He show His face to you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look upon you with kindness and give you peace. ~ Blessing of St. Francis

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY “Heavenly Father, protect these members of our Armed Forces. Be their constant companion

and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, Lord, so that they may return home safely.” Amen.

Major Adam J. Lytle, D.D.S. Airman 1st Class Brittany Mack Captain Matthew J. Malinowski Sgt Mitchel G. Malinowski Lt Matthew Mamo Cpt. Christian Minnick Staff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen LtJG Catherine (Walker) Paris LtJG Casey Paris BM2 Claudio D. Polo BM1 Samantha Polo Airman Courtney Porter Cody S. Pratt Sr. Airman Angelo Raona, USAF Lt Andrew Roscoe 2nd Lt Joshua Schultz TSgt Jeffrey M. Selonke 3rd CPO Jannel Skiver PFC Brendan Springer, USMC PFC Garrett Storr Warrant Officer Kevin P. Sullivan Staff Sgt Matthew Taylor Seaman Angel S. Torres PFC Juan Vargas PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas Major Leah Voelker Sergeant Anthony Watkins Master Sergeant Randy Williams

Please Consider a Gift to Divine Child

As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace.

-1 Peter 4:10

By Mail: Church of the Divine Child Advancement Office, 1055 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, MI 48128

Donate Online: Visit www.faithdirect.net

Include Divine Child in your Estate Planning: -Make a bequest to Divine Child in your will -Create a charitable gift annuity -Make a gift of life insurance -Donate retirement assets

Make a Donation of Stock

Matching Gifts: Double or triple your gift by having your and/or your spouse’s company match your contribution.

For more information, contact Colleen Johnson at the Advancement Office at

313.216.0893.

Please pray for these young women & men who are discerning God’s call to the religious life.

Colleen Bailey, a 2007 Edsel Ford HS graduate and a parishioner, is in formation for the Miles Christi Religious order in Northville, MI.

James Bird, a 2016 DCHS graduate, is in formation for the priesthood at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.

Matthew Bradley, a 1996 DCHS graduate, is in formation at the Conventual Franciscans order in Chicago.

Sr. Rita Clare Yoches, a 1997 DCHS graduate and former par ishioner , is in formation for the Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R., of Steubenville.

In order to keep this list current, names will be kept on the list for one month only. Please call 313-277-3110 to keep a loved one on the list. Thank you.

MA3 Sean Abraham Captain Elizabeth Aceves (Walker), RN PFC Keith Bizek Luke Boudreau, USMC Staff Sgt David Brash PVT Nick Calvas, Army Lt Colonel Louis A. Camardo II Corporal Vincent Chandler SPC Alexander Collins PFC Connor Danaher, USMC PVT Michael Dawson SO3 Ryan Desjarlais Major Kevin J. Dobzyniak Corporal Brandon Ebert IT1 Perry W. Edgell V, USN Sgt Aaron Fryer Lt Ted Haskell, USN

Major Joseph Johnson 1st Lt Stephen Kerr Captain Natalie Ann Korona Airman First Class Jamison R. Kucinski Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk Captain Matthew Kuriluk Commander Ron Kuzdak Airman 1st Class Lauren LaCaprara PO3 Carmen LaForest Airman Christopher J. (Seraceno) Lapinski Private Ian W. Laskey

Please let us know if you have a loved one who is serving in the military and we will acknowledge them in our weekly column. Please share the good news with us when one of the above soldiers returns home!

Virginia Bonfiglio Nick Bonfiglio Bill McCallion Mary Babcock Kevin Rudolph Beverly Schmanski Marcia Cieslik Gerald Roosen Jerry Kaniewski Dave Caruso Hayley Stempien Jan Ciaravino Lee Borycz Kim McDonough Fr. Robert Crossmyer

Jolanda Karson Janina Jayme Jeanette Reitmeyer Matthew Parrott Ken Shaffer Genny Ostrowski Marie Parker John Schroeder Charlene Friest Tom Garchow Louann Garchow Kirsten Spraner Joan Mueller Augustus French Bob Parker


Archdiocesan News

Readings for - April 8, 2018

Sun: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 Mon: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tue: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wed: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thur: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20; Jn 3:31-36 Fri: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Sat: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Next Sun: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48

Archdiocese of Detroit Tuition Assistance Grant for Catholic Families

Grant applications are available online at www.aod.org, and click on schools.

Application Deadline - Friday, April 13

The Archdiocese of Detroit offers grants to Catholic students based on demonstrated financial need. • All grants are annual and require a new application each year! • One part of the application is a pastor's signature verification page. Please complete this form and submit it to the rectory before April 13.

CSA Minute: Black Catholic Ministry “We are Unleashed! Living Acts 29,” the 2018 Black Catholic Women’s Conference, will be held at Sacred Heart Major Seminary on Saturday, May 5. The Black Catholic Women’s Conference provides an opportunity for women of faith to come together and support one another through workshops, worship, and prayer experiences that use the gifts and the lens of the African American woman. The 2018 event will feature speakers Dr. C. Vanessa White, MTS, DMin, and Mary Martin. Your CSA gifts allow our Archdiocese to minister to African American Catholics and predominantly African American parishes through the archdiocesan Office for Black Catholic Ministry. The office’s mission is to highlight, enhance, and celebrate the contributions of those in the black Catholic community as they share their gifts with the Church and society. For more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.aod.org.

Natural Family Planning Support & Education Series: Deeper Reflections April 24th at Sacred Heart Major Seminary – NFP, Subfertility and Infertility April 22 – 28, 2018 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Approximately 1 in 8 couples will struggle to build their family. At this meeting we’ll explore NFP in relation to subfertility and infertility. Couples have found help from NFP to identify and treat a variety of fertility concerns. The Church recognizes the pain of infertility and offers her love and support to couples dealing with this unique cross. We will come together to offer prayer, comfort and understanding for all those affected by infertility. RSVP to [email protected] and visit www.aod.org/nfp for upcoming dates and more information!

4/8 Divine Mercy Sunday

Parish Blood Drive Signups 1:45 PM Baptisms - Gath. Rm.

4/9 Monday 3:55 PM Gr. 1-7 Rel. Ed. - Elementary School 6:30 PM Education Commission Mtg. - ES Library 7:00 PM Christian Service Mtg. - ES MPR 7:00 PM Ushers Ministry Mtg. - HS APR 7:00 PM PSO Meeting - HS Learning Center

4/10 Tuesday 9:00 AM Eucharist Adoration - Church 3:00 PM ES Choir - ES MPR 7:00 PM Novena - Church 7:00 PM RCIA - ES MPR 7:00 PM Job Networking Group - HS APR 7:30 PM DC Prayer Team - Church

4/11 Wednesday 7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group - ES Library 7:00 PM Adult Choir - Choir Loft

4/12 Thursday Holocaust Remembrance Day

9:15 AM “Living the Gospel” Faith Sharing - Gath. Rm. 3:00 PM ES Choir - ES MPR 7:00 PM Adult Choir - Choir Loft 7:00 PM Fiber Arts Ministry - HS APR

4/13 Friday

4/14 Saturday

3:00 PM Confessions - Church 5:30 PM Confessions - Church


Community News

FREE: 2005 Rainbow Play Structure that currently resides in our backyard. The cedar Rainbow structure will need a painting and a couple of roof slats to make it look like new, again. If interested please call DC Parishioner Dave at 313-570-0828.

The PRCUA Tatry Dancers will be having their 47th Annual Dance Recital at 3:00pm on Sunday, April 15, 2018. It will be held at Lincoln Park High School, 1650 Champaign, Lincoln Park. Tickets are $6.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door. For information, please call me at 248-993-0062. Please join us for a fun afternoon of traditional Polish Dance.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is the largest pro-marriage organization in the world and promotes Weekend experiences for couples who want to make their good marriage even better. Rediscover your hopes and dreams for your marriage or priesthood.

2018 Weekend Dates: Detroit Area: April 27-29: Holiday Inn Express, Troy August 17-19: Holy Family, Novi* September 28-30: Holiday Inn Express, Troy November 2-4: St. Mary, Wayne

Greater Michigan: October 5-7: Augustine Center, Petoskey November 2-4: Center for Ministry, Saginaw

*In Parish Weekend - Couples go home at night. All other weekends are at hotels.

For information and registration call 888-322-9963 or email encounterdetroit.org.

Right to Life - LIFESPAN Resource Book Photo and Patron Ads DO YOU KNOW? We are cur rently in the process of assembling this year’s LIFESPAN Resource Book, the most thorough pro-life resource in Michigan. Support our pro-life work by purchasing a “Patron” or “Photo Patron” ad. We have levels of support to fit every budget, ranging from $10-$100. Find the level with which you are most comfortable and please donate to LIFESPAN’s efforts to change hearts and minds and save lives! Celebrate a milestone (graduation, birthday, anniversary) by including a picture in a photo ad to commemorate the important people in your life!

For more info: LIFESPAN 734.422.6230 www.miLIFESPAN.org

Register TODAY for your space at the annual Celebration of Life Dinner and Silent Auction on May 8, 2018 at the San Marino

Club in Troy

Free Tour to the DIA Thursday, April 12 12 noon: Bus departs from Our Lady of the Scapular (2609 10th Street, Wyandotte) and returns by 4:00 pm Includes: 45 minute art lecture Fashionable Ladies, Fashionable Drinks by the Detroit Institute of Arts curator and time to explore the museum's collections including extensive Christian art and optional cookies and coffee. Reservations required; contact Debbie Bloomfield by April at [email protected] or 734-934-2599.

Christ Child Society Spring Luncheon Thursday, April 26, 2018 The Christ Child Society of Detroit is hosting this year’s Spring Luncheon, pour les enfants, at Pine Lake Country Club. The day will feature boutique shopping, exciting raffle items and a wonderful lunch. There will also be a fashion show featuring items from local retailers selected by personal stylists Bell & White (modeled by various members of the Christ Child Society). The 2018 Christ Child Society of Detroit Woman of the Year will be honored. Tickets are $ 75; Please RSVP by April 12, 2018 The Christ Child Society of Detroit is a nonprofit organization of members dedicated to serving children in need, for the love of the Christ Child. Proceeds from pour les enfants will help fund many services that the Christ Child Society provides to children in need. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit CCSDetroit.org

Retrouvaille - For Hurting Marriages The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of twelve follow up sessions over the course of six weeks. It provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The main emphasis of the program is on communication in marriage between husband and wife. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way.

OUR NEXT PROGRAM IS MAY 4-6 **Please pass this information on to anyone who you suspect might be a hurting couple** For confidential information or to register call 800-470-2230 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.com

42nd Annual Buddy’s Pizza “Slice for Life” benefit for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen Monday, April 16: 11am - 10pm Any Buddy’s Pizza location. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children (under 10), entitling you to all the pizza and salad you care to eat. Carry-out tickets also available. Tickets available in advance online at www.CSKDetroit.org, or purchase at the door on April 16. (313-579-2100 ext. 153).

Be Love Revolution presents Heart of the Father - Wednesday, April 18 7pm to 9pm. Cost is $5.00 A special night of spiritual refreshment and inspiration for moms of grade school to college-aged daughters. Location: Covenant Community Church, 5171 Jackson Road in Ann Arbor. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Aquinas College Visit Day – Friday, April 20th Aquinas College in Grand Rapids is hosting an AQDay for all high school juniors and seniors interested in visiting their beautiful 117-acre campus. The Admissions Office invites you to come and discover what life at AQ is really all about. Get the inside scoop on academics, athletics, scholarships, service learning, study abroad, and more. Please visit aquinas.edu/aqday for more details or to register for the event on April 20th.


Pastor Rev. James Bilot

Associate Pastor Rev. Matthew Hood

Priest in Residence

Rev. Tom Urban

Church/Rectory Address 1055 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn, MI 48128 (313) 277-3110 ~~ Fax (313) 277-3211

Rectory Office Hours

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs & Fri

Closed for lunch daily from 12 - 1 PM

Parish Website www.churchofthedivinechild.org

Parish Facebook Page

@DivineChildParish

“Infant” Editor Marilyn O’Brien ~~ [email protected]

Bulletin articles are due by noon on Friday, or nine days before you want them to appear in the bulletin.

Mass Schedule

Weekday: 6:30 & 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM only

Sunday Vigil Mass: Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Holy Day: 6:30 & 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Reconciliation Schedule Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM & after the 4:30 PM

Mass until all are heard

Parish Registration To become a registered parishioner at Divine Child,

please call Vicky in the Rectory Office during the office hours listed above - (313) 277-3110.

PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTORY OFFICE WITH

UPDATES TO YOUR STREET ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER

OR EMAIL ADDRESS!

(Area codes are 313 unless otherwise indicated) Elementary School 562-1090 Sr. Cecilia Bondy, OSF, Principal High School 562-1990 Eric Haley, Principal Convent 561-5455 Music Ministry 277-3110 Matthew Simpson, Director RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) 277-3110 x 222 Jodi Ann Micallef, Coordinator [email protected] Advancement Office 216-0891 Colleen Johnson, Director of Advancement Mackenzie Brewis, Marketing Coordinator Connie DiMarco, Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator Karen Kruszka, Director of Marketing/Communications Aubri McNamara, Alumni Coordinator Matthew Saxer, Director of Admissions Religious Education Office 562-8667 Dawn Dwyer Parish Pastoral Council Ernie Bridgnanan, President 717-9558 Christian Service Commission Beth Stawasz Donovan (734) 421-8967 Worship Commission Jodi Ann Micallef 240-4168 Education Commission Marti Biscaro 561-2728 Tess Noonan 529-4598 Services Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week. For info, call 313-277-3110. On Tuesday, Exposition is in the Church from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Mother of Perpetual Help Novena - Tuesday at 7:00 PM. First Friday devotion prayers are from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the Adoration Chapel. First Saturday devotions are at 7:45 AM. Anointing of the Sick Please call the Rectory Office to request this Sacrament. In emergency situations when the office is closed, the emergency line attendant will relay the information to one of our priests. Marriages Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance and couple must be active, registered members at a Catholic Church. Potential wedding date is not confirmed until couple meets with a Divine Child priest. Officiant at the ceremony will be a priest from Divine Child unless the couple has someone close to them who is a Catholic priest. Music for the liturgy must be coordinated with our Director of Music Ministry, Mr. Matthew Simpson. Funerals Arrangements are made in conjunction with the funeral home. Eulogies must be given at the funeral home or at the funeral luncheon; no eulogies at the funeral Mass, please. Memorial Masses are scheduled Monday-Friday only. Baptisms Baptisms may be requested on either the second or fourth Sunday of the month, pending approval. Arrangements must be made in advance and parents must attend a baptism class prior to the baptism. The Church requires that at least one of the parents and one of the godparents/sponsors be practicing Catholics; that is, they attend Mass each weekend.

Parent Baptism Classes 1st Monday in August, October, December, February,

April & June at 7:00 PM Roylene Hermann, Coordinator (313) 278-3537

**Please consider including Church of the Divine Child in your estate planning to ensure the preservation of our

parish and schools for future generations!**

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Appliance Repair llcService Available 7 Days/WeekMilitary & Senior DiscountsInsuredKatie Yee(313) 588-8055www.katiesappliancerepair.com

We have private apartments with all the personal amenities and medical services you’d expect,

plus Mass and Rosary groups.• 3 complete meals daily • hourly visits • assistance

with bathing, dressing, grooming, & medication • room cleaning, laundry, concierge services

• social programs • activities • and much moreCall Today for a FREE lunch and tour!

(734) 326-65373600 Campus Drive • Westland MI 48185Visit us at www.themarquettehouse.com

1139 Inkster RoadGarden City, MI 48135(734) 427-3800www.Santeiufuneralhome.com

313-291-8200

A TO ZTOTAL HEATING & COOLING

& APPLIANCE REPAIR

All Makes & Modelswww.atozheating.com

10% Parishioner Discount

DONALD M. RIVARDAttorney At Law8283 N. Telegraph

Dearborn Heights, MI 48127313-565-3411

[email protected] of Parish

23756 MichiganAvenue, Dearborn, MI

48124

Whether you’re interested in listing your home or buying a

home, I’m here to help, give me a call?

[email protected]

Brenda GoerkePARISH MEMBER

(734) 915-0029

SMR LimousineLimousine & Sedan Service

You are Going Places! Let Us Take You There!Around Town & Long Distance, Special Events, Corportate Transportation, Service to CanadaHourly and Flat Rate Pricing, 24/7/365 service. All our vehicles have leather interior, high quality audio systems and are equipped with the latest in GPS satellite navigation. We accept cash, check, credit cards.

DC Alumni | Parish Discount | Dearborn Heights248-444-2066 • [email protected]

PARISH MEMBER & PROUD SUPPORTEROF THE DIVINE CHILD FALCONS!

To Advertise Here, Call

Dee Printingat 614-777-8700.

To Advertise Here, Please Contact Dee Printing at 1-800-292-9020.

NotherN Lites Distributors Great Service. Exceptional ValueNo sales commissions, office overhead, or unnecessary extra costs to pay for. No bull. This is simply the best for the least! Visit northstarwindows.com and then call Jim at NLD. These are the same windows installed in DC schools & convent, so you know they will perform! And NLD co-owner is a DCHS grad! This is the place & now is the time. Add value, efficiency, and beauty to your home!

3966 Huron St • Dearborn Hts, MI 48125

[email protected]

Dr. Patrick NolanDr. Susie Guest

42287 Cherry Hill Rd., Suite #A

Canton, MI 48188

(734) 981-2444www.nolanortho.com

Creating One Smile At A Time

No-Nonsense Heating &Cooling

We Service:• Furnace • Boilers • A/C • Hot Water Tanks

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Guaranteed Workmanship(313) 278-8953

25431 W. WarrenDearborn Heights, MI 48127

Bifano EyE CarE(313) 730-5020Rhonda Bifano, O.D.

Chris Bifano, O.D.26388 Ford Road

Treatment of Eye DiseasesGlasses and Contact Lenses

LEE’S WALL REPAIRSpecializing in Dust-Free Plaster &

Dry Wall RepairsSmall Jobs Welcome • Free Estimates

313-274-0005

24545 Ford Rd5 blocks W. of Telegraph

274-2350

Unbaked Pizza $9.99with Cheese & Pepperoni

Offer good on Unbaked Pizza only with coupon, Exp. 12/31/18

qualityeyecareHelping you see into the future,

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Vincent C. Yu, M.D.VOTED ONE OF HOUR MAGAZINE’S “TOP DOC” OPHTHALMOLOGISTS IN METRO AREA

Free Lasik Screenings • Cataract Evaluation ExamsRoutine Exams Performed with Convenience of

Full Service Optical Shop

23550 Park St., Suite 200, Dearborn • Call (313) 724-2273

Plant Health CareDisease Diagnosis

Tree & Stump RemovalPruning • Fertilizing • Consulting

Seasoned Firewood for Sale(313) 565-3092(313) 565-5552

[email protected]

21505 NowlinDearborn, MI 48124

Kevin J. SchilbePresident

ISA Certified Arborist

NorthWestCONSTRUCTION

Roofing • Siding • GuttersPorches • Kitchens • Baths

313•277•7676www.nwconst.comCall...Terry Burke“It’s All About the House”

Home ImprovementsEstablished 1917Specializing In:

• ROOFING • GUTTERS • DOORS• ALUMINUM & VINYL SIDING & TRIM• STORM WINDOWS & DOORS• REPLACEMENT WINDOWS• ALUMINUM AWNINGS & CANOPIES• SKYLIGHTS

VINYL WINDOWS UP TO 35% OFFMcGlinch & Sons

Four Generations of Dependable Service Westside Oakland County 313-278-2777 248-987-6300

McGLINCHsons co.

EST. 1917

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Jim & Chris PuzzuoliParish Member

Family Owned forOver 30 Years

AUTHORIZEDSERVICE CENTERS

Tires • Brakes • Mufflers • Shocks • Oil Change • Under Car Service

• Custom Pipe Bending • Shuttle Available 14441 W. Warren East Dearborn 584-8770 584-6060

PUZZUOLI’S

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Now CateriNg Baptisms • First CommuNioNswakes • all speCial eveNts6565 N. Telegraph Road

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LaBo Family ChiropracticDr. Heidi LaBo-Ratcliffe2300 Monroe St. Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 565-4500www.labochiropractic.com19 years experience. Family care pediatric to geriatricKeeping families WELL adjusted!Proud parish member and Falcon parent

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Sts. Peter & Paul Banquet HallSpecializing in weddings & Other events since 1975

750 N. Beech Daly Rd., Dearborn Heights

www.spphall.comSzegedi’s Catering (313) 561-6288

Angel Food Catering (734) 697-1100

BILL BROWNFrank SuccurroNew & Pre-OwNed SaleS & leaSiNg

Parish Member and Proud Parent of 4 DCES Students

313-693-670832222 PLYMOUTH RD., LIVONIA

$100 Donation toDivine Child Parish

(Purchase or Lease)

[email protected]

Maher DabajaOwner/Operator

25421 Ford Rd (A)Dearborn Hts. MI 48127

www.biggby.com

[email protected]

Our bulletin is printed at no cost to the parish.

Our advertisers cover all expenses.We thank them and encourage you to support their businesses.

BUY 1 CHEESEBURGER& GET 1 FREE

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KITCHEN OPEN 11:30AM TO 1:00AM MON THROUGH SAT

27553 Cherryhill1/2 block West of Inkster Rd.

Coupon not valid on Fridays; Also not valid with other coupons.

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313-278-9300Fast Professional Service

Expert Sewer & Drain CleaningLic Master PlumberReasonable Rates

johnwoodplumbingllc.com

A Family Tradition Since 1964

Lunch & Dinner SpecialsBanquet Facilities • Cocktails

26356 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights

(313) 278-6000In the Heights Center

“Great Employment Opportunities!”

CUCINA ITALIANA

POLICICCHIOCONSTRUCTION CO. INC

Porches • StepsBrickpavers • Chimneys

Concrete • GaragesRoofing • Siding & Trim

All Small Jobs Welcome

313-562-8337

COMPLETE REMODELINGKITCHENS • BATHROOMSBASEMENTS • ADDITIONS

AGING IN PLACELICENSED & INSURED

GENERAL CONTRACTOR(313) 563-5053

www.homerepaircontracting.com

HOMEREPAIR

CONTRACTING CORP.

EST.1978

Tim SarbParish Member

Keeping Seniors Safe andIndependent in Their Own Homes.Transportation • Light Housekeeping

Meal PreparationPersonal Care • Companionship

Call for more details:734-397-1111

www.plymouth-404.comfortkeepers.comEach office independently owned and operated.

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UNCLE

Sports Bar & GrillFamily Friendly

Fish Fry Every FridayCod * Perch * Jumbo Shrimp

BEST BURGER IN TOWN24502 W. Warren • Dearborn Heights

313-562-3309*D.C. Alumni • Parish Member

TesTani elecTrical llcTroubleshooting/Repair • New or Old Construction

Code Violations • Service UpdatesDanny Testani, Master Electrician

Call for EstimateOffice: (313) 359-2689 • Cell: (313) 550-0709

ParishMembers

For a free room measure and financing pre-approval visit CarpetOne.com

CARPETHARDWOODVINYL • TILELAMINATEAND MORE

10% OFF LABOR &1% donated back

to Church

Need NewFLOORING?

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KATIE ZAKAR(248) 669-0701

www.katiezakar.com~ Class of ‘99 ~ • Kitchens

• Baths• Attics• Additions• Dormers• Basements• Commercial

• Concrete• Decks• Siding• Porches• Roofing• Garages• Design

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OVER60 YEARS INBUSINESS

Home Health Care2222 Beech Daly Rd Ste 1

Dearborn Heights, MI313-563-0226

All levels of care - from drop-in to 24 hours servicePlease call for a free In-Home Evaluation

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Todd’s PharmacyFast, Friendly, Convenient

Let my Pharmacy be your Pharmacy

25871 Ford Rd. • Dearborn HeightsSW Corner of Ford Rd. • Beech Daly

313-406-5279 • www.toddsrx.com • “Free Delivery”

Todd’s PharmacyFast, Friendly, Convenient

Bethany G. Stawasz(313) 965.8412

[email protected] at Law, Specializing in

Litigation and Business Law

Clark Hill clarkhill.com

Andrea Fitzgerald REALTORParish Member/Alumni/Proud Parentof 2 DCES students.

[email protected]

25636 Ford Rd Dearborn Heights MI 48127

Curran & Christie

COLLISIONWhere Quality is No Accident

27100 Van Born Rd • Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

313-299-9711www.kortescollision.com

Lifetime Warranty * Online EstimatingAccept all Insurances

Parish Member

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