St. Joseph Parish Sunday, December 17th, 2017

WELCOME VISITORS

We are always happy to welcome visitors and new members to our parish family. If you are visiting us, please consider coming back to see us. If you are new to our parish, introduce yourselves to a member of the Parish or Parish Staff. We want to know and serve you. As new members, please know we want you to become involved here by joining us with your prayers, presence, talent and treasure. If you are considering becoming a member of our Parish Family, registration forms are available by contacting the parish office at 734-676-9082. We look forward to meeting you!

Please remember our weekend Mass schedule for next weekend will be modified. We will have Mass on Saturday, December 23rd, at 4:30 p.m. and we will have only one Mass on Sunday, December 24th, at 10 a.m. There will be no 8 a.m. or noon Masses that day. We are abbreviating the schedule because we will begin the celebration of Christmas with Vigil Masses on December 24th at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Masses on Christmas morning will be at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. We will resume our regular weekend Mass Schedule the weekend of December 30-31. I will be offering a Mass on January 1st, at 11 a.m., in honor of the Solemn Feast of Mary the Mother of God. I hope you will join me in beginning the New Year by attending Mass that day.

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I ask that you be generous with your offertory contribution at Christmas. Our parish bene-fits because the Christmas collection is not accessed 7% as our regular Sunday collections are. Every penny of that collection remains in our parish for our own use.

*** Our parish office will be closed Christmas through New Year’s Day. I pray the upcoming Christmas Season be a blessed time for you and your family. May God bless you in the New Year as well.

Some Thoughts From Fr. Brad

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Our Sanctuary Lamp

Burns this week for the Intention of:

George & Theresa Kosdrosky, req by Family

Added to our prayer list:

Richard Gravel

Mass Intentions

Saturday, December 16th 4:30pm Cecilia & Christopher Batalaris, req by Family Sunday, December 17th 8:00am The People of St. Joseph Parish 10:00am Alberico & Maria Menna, req by George &Rosemary Menna 12:00pm Mary Pearson, req by DiPonio Family Monday, December 18th 8:30am Mass at St. Timothy Tuesday, December 19th 8:30am Brenda Kalaska, req by Mr. Kalaska 8:30am Bryan Caillouette, req by Bob & Josie Watkowski Wednesday, December 20th 8:30am Mass at St. Timothy Thursday, December 21st 8:30am Mass at St. Timothy Friday, December 22nd 8:30am Helen Gati, req by Husband Leslie Gati 8:30am Richard Gravel., req by Victor & Amy Boron Saturday, December 23rd 4:30pm Tom DiPonio (15th Anniversary), req by DiPonio Family 4:30pm George & Mary Daloisi, req by George & Mary Menna Sunday, December 24th 10:00am The People of St. Joseph Parish 4:00pm John Herman, Sr, req by Family 10:00pm Joseph Migiel, req by Family

Schedule of Ministers ~ Saturday December 23rd & Sunday December 24th, 2017 4:30 P.M 10:00 A.M. 4:00 PM 10:00 P.M.

Coordinators

Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers

Christ Cleaners December 18th

TEAM 3

Tom & Pat Wollney, Don Ciofani, Mike Plakowski,

Maggie Tucker, Larry & Michele Furnier,

Jane Pollack

Linen Cleaners Dec 17th~Pilar Martin Dec 24th~Mary ALuia Dec 31st~Edna Banick

Help is needed to fulfill these ministries. Please call Sandra at 734-671-7828 for information on becoming a lector. Pam or Ken Livernois at 734-676-9673 on becoming a Eucharistic minister or coordinator.

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Faith Formation Corner

Each month I have the joyful opportunity to facilitate a retreat for one of the classes at the school. Although I’m there to teach them something that compliments what they are learning in their religion class with their school teacher, I often walk away have learned from THEM.

Mrs. Clifford’s Kindergarten class learned several different ways to pray. Their favorite was learning how to bless one another. I gave them each a bottle of Holy Water from our baptismal font and they learned how to bless someone by making a small cross on the forehead, lips and over the heart. They were excited to try this type of prayer with their parents. It was fun to watch them react to the “cold” water as I first blessed each of them. Meditation was a second favorite of theirs.

In October Mrs. Mullins First Grade class took a special tour of the church. She had them come up with a list of things they especially wanted to see, so I made sure to focus on those in our short time together. Some of them included the “gold box”, where Fr. Brad gets dressed and, yes, even the bathrooms made that list. (I guess it’s always good to know where those are in the church.)

Last month Mrs. Lokuta’s Second Grade class retreat focused on symbols of Communion. As they are preparing to receive Jesus in both Sacraments, Reconciliation and Communion, I brought in elements like wheat, unleavened bread (unconsecrated hosts), a chalice and paten. We talked about what other things remind them of receiving Jesus in their upcoming communion, then with all of these in mind, drew pictures of them on paper that will be made into a keepsake melamine plate. Several children drew rosaries, the altar and even a priest!

What wonderful ways these retreats have drawn the children deeper into their faith. So often curiosity leads to wanting to learn more about our faith, and isn’t that what it’s all about?

I’m proud to be part of a team of educators (both from the school teachers and the Faith Formation Catechists) who share the common goal of bringing Christ even more present to the children of our parish.

Have a great week ahead,

Dennae Petrlich

Director of Faith Formation, dpetrlich@stjosephtrenton.com

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From The Deacon’s Desk

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The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" (John 1:5). Today, we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, Latin for Rejoice or Joyful Sunday. Yet, in this season of joy, there is a somber reality that there are so many people who are experiencing darkness in their lives. Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ, have lost a loved one, have serious illnesses in their families, a son or daughter fighting drug addiction, like my son David. People have lost their homes, cars, a spouse, or a child, and they find themselves in despair and darkness. People fighting hunger or homelessness, and they see no hope. Children fighting being bullied, and they are committing suicide. Women being demeaned daily by superiors at work, and they don't know who to turn to for help. So, as we celebrate the Joy of Advent, let us be mindful that there are so many people who are feeling pain and agony in the midst of this Glorious Advent Sea-son. However, we have hope in the "Light" and the "Light" will overcome our darkness. Let us then ask ourselves, "What is the "Light" and what does the "Light" have to do with us"? Everything! The Light is not a something, the Light is a someone, and His name is Jesus Christ. For in the midst of darkness, He is there with us. And, as He has lifted us out of the darkness, He calls us to be His Joy and Light for people who have fallen into the dark-ness. In our Gospel, we hear how John came to prepare the way for the Light to come into the world. "The people living in darkness have seen a great light". Christ is that Light, and Jesus taught us that He is within each of us. And, if in us, so there is His Light. Through our Baptism we received the Light of Christ, a light to be kept burning in our hearts and our souls. We are called to be beacons of the Light of Christ in this evil and fallen world. What does it mean to be the light? If we truly believe our faith that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who left His Heavenly Throne and took upon Himself our evil and fallen nature that we might have life, and if we can see the beauty of life in ourselves, family, and all people, then we indeed rejoice for we are filled with His Light. However, how do we show or reflect our joy and the Light of Christ? It should be shown in the very act of our existence, how we live, in a simple smile or hello, or simply giving of your time when you see someone in need. In all of these, the Light of Christ shines forth brightly from each of us. In a deeper spiritual sense, Advent, is always present in our hearts. For the infant Messiah who came and laid in a manger, now lays in our hearts. His great act of Love on the Cross, now part of our very soul. Today, we wait in joyful hope for the Coming of Our Lord in all of His Heavenly Glory, not as a child, but as the King of Kings. Surprisingly and unknown to so many, He is already here, in our hearts. Joyfully, His Light is shining brightly through us to help those "Living in the Darkness". God Bless, Deacon David

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St. Joseph School

The Second Graders have been busy working on several projects. They are finishing their “Plymouth Colony” booklet in Social Studies. They have learned about the pilgrims first few years living in the colony. In Science, they are working on their Solar System booklet. We have been learning about the different planets and have been amazed to learn that scientist are always discovering new things about our galaxy. Last week the class went on a field trip to the Michigan Science Center. We went to the DTE Sparks Theater to learn about electrici-ty and the fourth state of matter – plasma. We also went to the planetarium to learn about our night sky. Every-one had a great time!

In Math, we have mastered adding two-digit numbers with regrouping and are now working on subtracting two-digit numbers with regrouping. Soon we will be working on three-digit numbers!

Mrs. Petrlich visited our class a few weeks ago for a retreat. She talked about receiving the Eucharist and the students got to taste unconsecrated bread. They also designed a First Eucharist plate, which is going to be made into a real plate that they will be able to keep. The students will be making the sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, February 10th. They have memorized the Prayer of Sorrow and are prepared to receive this special sacrament. Keep them in your prayers.

Mrs. Lokuta Second Grade Teacher

St. Joseph Sports

The Cardinals had an exciting home opening weekend with a full slate of games vs. teams from Cabrini, Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Sebastian. The JV Boys #3 got their first win of the season, defeating OLGC, 8-4. Against Cabrini, Cardinal teams went 5-2 for the weekend. Both Varsity Boys games were nail-biters with the #2 game going into overtime and the Cardinals pulled out a one point win, while the #1 team's game came down to the final minute but ended with a one point loss. All three girls teams won their game and the JV Boys teams split - the #2 team won and the #1 team lost. Both the Varsity Boys #1 team and Varsity Girls also earned non-league

wins over St. Sebastian. Many Cardinal teams will be playing in Christmas Tournaments at Divine Child, John Paul II, Dearborn Sacred Heart and Guardian Angels. The regular season resumes with a big home weekend on

January 6-7.

Tim Mullahy St. Joseph Trenton Athletic Director

734-507-0521

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Daily Readings & Reflections

December 17th THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Silver and gold If the seasons had a beauty contest,

Advent would take most of the prizes. In the darkest hours of the year, we adorn every corner with silver and gold, tinsel and lights. Merry music

flows into the streets, and plates are heaped with sweetness. It’s as if mis-ery is officially banished from view for the final month of the year. Truth tell-

ers pick up the cheery beat: Isaiah brings glad tidings, Paul shouts

“Rejoice!” and John the Baptist testi-fies to the light. Share the beauty and the joy of Advent with someone who

may still be in the dark. Today's readings:

Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 (8).

“For [God] has clothed me . . . like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem,

like a bride bedecked with her jewels.”

December 18th ADVENT WEEKDAY

The Lord be with you Life can seem chaotic. This is true in

the mad rush to Christmas, but also in the everyday challenges that make us

wonder if life makes sense. In re-sponse to this human need for order and meaning we pray that the Lord,

the one who holds all things together, will be with us: “O sacred Lord of an-cient Israel, who showed yourself to

Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: Come, stretch out your mighty hand

to set us free.” Be mindful throughout your day that the Lord is with you in

all that you do. Today's readings:

Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25 (194).

“‘They shall name him Emmanuel,’ which means, ‘God is with us.’ ”

December 19th

ADVENT WEEKDAY God is full of surprises

Any child will tell you that part of the magic as Christmas approaches is an-ticipating the surprise that will come from opening a wrapped gift or dig-

ging into a stocking and finding what is hidden inside. Mary’s cousin Elizabeth,

mother of John the Baptist, must have felt an enormous wave of surprise

when she discovered “what was hid-den inside”—that she was pregnant at

an advanced age. Surprise was fol-lowed by gratitude for the gift that had been given to her. We might

pause for a moment today to unwrap the many surprising gifts with which

God already has graced our lives. Today's readings:

Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25 (195).

“This is what the Lord has done for me.”

December 20th

ADVENT WEEKDAY Find your calling joyfully

Many people believe God has a special plan just for them—if only they could

figure out what it is! From this point of view, discovering what God wants for a person is like a search for a missing key: Find it, and you can get in; don’t,

and you’re locked out. Discerning what God may be calling you to,

though, may be as simple as seeing where—in the words of campus minis-

ter Sally Willitzer in the 2011 issue of VISION Vocation Guide—you “can best be an instrument of love in the world,” and that means not only dis-covering where you can most effec-

tively help others but also what makes you happy.

Today's readings: Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 (196). “Do not be afraid . . . for you have

found favor with God.”

December 21st MEMORIAL OF PETER CANISIUS,

PRIEST, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Light that candle

Here’s a quote suitable to toast the winter solstice, the waning year’s

longest night: “Let the world indulge its madness. Let it wear itself out, for

it cannot endure and passes like a shadow. But we, buried deep in the wounds of Christ, why should we be

dismayed?” This comes to us courtesy of Peter Canisius (1521-97), Jesuit the-

ologian and defender of the church during the Protestant Reformation. Often we cannot ignore the world’s

madness and must vigorously oppose

it. But sometimes our candle lit against the darkness is all the opposi-

tion that’s required. Today's readings:

Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Luke 1:39-45 (197).

“The Lord, your God, is in your midst.”

December 22nd ADVENT WEEKDAY Try a little kindness

If we focus only on our own well-being and interests, we are likely to end up

with a head full of confused and scattered thoughts. There is a remedy, however, to the trap of becoming self-

absorbed. This is the time of year to get outside of our own circular

thoughts and extend a hand to anoth-er. An act of charity or kindness, no matter how minor it may appear to be, is likely to warm our hearts and melt away our troubled thoughts.

Today's readings: 1 Samuel 1:24-28; Luke 1:46-56 (198).

“He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.”

December 23rd

MEMORIAL OF JOHN OF KANTY, PRIEST

Greater love would be hard to find If John of Kanty in 15th-century Po-

land could have known he would one day be venerated as a saint, he would

have been astonished. Although he was a brilliant scripture scholar, he

was also a humble parish priest. Even when treated unfairly for years, he could accept unjust blame and criti-

cism without flinching because he be-lieved that he could protect his parish-ioners and defeat the power of evil by absorbing it into himself. In a culture of blame like our own, the ability to

defuse violence and anger is a rare gift but one we should cultivate instead of seeking revenge or proving ourselves

right when wronged. Today's readings:

Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Luke 1:57-66 (199).

“See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.”

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For Our Military Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for their selfless acts they perform. Pray for us in our time of need. Amen.

Aaron Ames Fred Arugi

Scott Bennett Joe Biedenbach

Dale Brewer Veronica Davis Mitch Farnum David Giltner

Colton Henniger Patrick Lynch Andrew Maki

Jonathan Martin Brad Molnar Cody Pratt

Michael Rich David Seymour Luke Sanders Chris Sepine

Christopher Shiner Steve Stites

Blade Weedon David M. Wolfe

For Those Requesting Prayers

Leon Abbott Michael Bacha

Carol Baker Edna Banick

Jackie Blackwood Rose Bono

David Bourgeois Adalyn Bratcher Mike Bratcher

Lena Brent A.J. Bressler Gary Buffa Bill Clark

Geri Czarnecki Patrick Day

Jackie Deschaw Bob Erdman

Michael Fleszar John Fleszar Kelly Gaynier

George Ghindia Richard Gravel

Carole Hagerman Kevin Henninger

Danielle Holt Gabriella Holt Monica Hogle Jeanne Howey

Tony Kobus Ed Kolacki

Elaine Kootsillas MaryLou Kropik

Stan Kurek Emily Linench Joan Sue Legel Raymond Legel

Vito Leone Hugh McLeish

Vivian McMahon Fran Metzger Frank Miklaski Kathy Moore

Patrick Murray Joe Muscat

Joelle Oberski Hank Overbeck Nancy Patrias

Nicolette Patrias Dianne Pavlov

Eleanor Prickett Danny Prueitt-Saucier

Mary Reidy Shirley Ann Reinhard

Tom Reno Basil Rodansky

Angela Romanowski

Mary Lou Romano Brandon Russo Jessica Saiter

Pamela Saldana David Saldana

Pat Samons Mike Simone Carole Sokel

Special Intention Special Intention Special Intention Special Intention

Chad Sullivan Owen Taylor

Mary Taurence Jackie Thompson

Geraldine Torolski Dennis Weber

Bill Wegher Ron Willett Glen Yank

Nancy Zakar If you have a loved one in need of prayers and would like them added to our prayer list, please call the parish office at 676-9082 .

Unity In Prayer Ministry Our Prayer Ministry is offered after all 4:30, 8:00, and 10:00 weekend Masses. Please join us as we pray for our parish and for those who suffer in any way. Join with us as we take time to praise God for the many blessings he has bestowed on us.

LET’S FILL THE PEWS AND LIFT OUR VOICES UP IN PRAYER!

For Our Friends and Family

Did you know that St Joseph has a Community Rewards Program at Kroger? Sign up today at www.krogercommunityrewards.com.

Holy Land Pilgrimage Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz will be

leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from April 9-23, 2018.This life-changing experience walking in Jesus’ footsteps in-

cludes daily Mass and Rosary, biblical readings on site, time for prayer and spiritual guidance, and meeting local Christians. Cost is $4,299 (all expenses included, round trip from Detroit, 3 daily meals, all tips and

taxes).$500 deposit due at registration. Orientation Meeting is February 4. Next pilgrimage: October 8-22, 2018. Call (248) 514-1747

or mrspattig@yahoo.com.

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In and Around Our Parish At A Glance

Saturday, December 16th 8:30am Basketball Games ........................................................GYM 4:30pm Mass ............................................................................... CH Sunday, December 17th 8:00am Mass ............................................................................... CH 10:00am Mass…………………………………………………………………………...CH 12:00pm Mass ............................................................................... CH 1:00pm Basketball Games ........................................................GYM Monday, December 18th 8:30am Mass at St. Tim’s ................................................................ 3:00pm Basketball ...................................................................GYM 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet ..................................................... CH 6:30pm Faith Formation ............................................................. SC Tuesday, December 19th 8:30am Mass ............................................................................... CH 3:00pm Basketball ....................................................................GYM 5:30pm Faith Formation ..........................................................GYM 6:00pm Choir ............................................................................... CH 6:30pm Eucharistic Adoration .................................................... CH Wednesday. December 20th 8:30am Mass at St. Tim’s ................................................................ 3:00pm Basketball ....................................................................GYM 7:00pm Christmas Concert (St. Joe’s School) .............................. CH Thursday, December 21st 8:30am Mass at St. Tim’s ................................................................ 3:00pm Basketball ...................................................................GYM Friday, December 22nd PARISH OFFICE CLOSED TODAY UNTIL JANUARY 1ST 8:30am Mass .............................................................................. CH Saturday, December 23rd 4:30pm Mass .............................................................................. CH Sunday, December 24th 10:00am Mass ............................................................................... CH 4:00pm Mass…………………………………………………………………………...CH 10:00pm Mass ............................................................................... CH

Please note that the Parish office will be closed from December 22nd through January 1st.

Married Couples’ Retreat on Janu-ary 26th-28th at Capuchin Retreat, 62460 Mt. Vernon Road, Washington, Mi 48094 (www.capretreat.org). After the excitement of celebrating Christmas, enjoy the quiet 95 acres of beautiful grounds, a private room and bathroom, and five great meals. Also included is input by the staff and availability of staff members for private meetings. The theme for this year’s retreat is “Come and Rest in Me”. All of this for only $320 per couple. Massage therapy is also available for $55. For more information or to register, please contact Charles and Beverly Sapian 734-675-5525 bevsapian@gmail.com

Oplatki (Christmas wafers) are now available at the Parish office! We are asking for a free will donation if you plan on picking some up!

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Weekend Masses Saturday ............................................................................ 4:30pm Sunday........................................... 8:00am, 10:00am,12:00 noon

Weekday Masses Tuesday & Friday .............................................................. 8:30 am

Holy Day Masses To be determined - watch the bulletin.

Reconciliation Saturday ...............................................................3:30 to 4:00 pm

Baptisms First must register in the Parish and attend a Baptismal Prepa-ration Evening. For dates and details call Scott Anastasia at the Par-ish Office.

Marriages Make arrangements at least 9 months in advance. Contact Fr. Brad at the Parish Office.

St. Joseph Parish 2565 Third St.

Trenton, MI 48183 Parish Office: 734-676-9082

Parish Center Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 3:30pm, Friday: 9:00am - Noon

www.stjosephtrenton.com www.stjosephschooltrenton.com

www.downrivervicariate.org Smart phone App: myparishapp

Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church Trenton www.aod.org

Fr. Bradley Forintos .............................................. Pastor ext. 15 .......................... bforintos@stjosephtrenton.com Deacon David Drysdale .......................................Deacon ext. 11 ............................. deacon@stjosephtrenton.com Scott Anastasia ........... Pastoral Associate/Christian Svc. ext. 20 ......................... sanastasia@stjosephtrenton.com Dennae Petrlich……………Religious Formation Director ext. 22 ........................... dpetrlich@stjosephtrenton.com Mary Lazuka ext. 21 ............................ mlazuka@stjosephtrenton.com Sally Bersot ......................... Bookkeeping/Business Mgr. ext. 25 ............................. sbersot@stjosephtrenton.com Jaime Calvin .............................. Administrative Assistant ext. 16 ............................... jcalvin@stjosephtrenton.com Mary Aluia................................. Administrative Assistant ext. 10 .............................. maluia@stjosephtrenton.com Laurie Weber ............................ Administrative Assistant ext. 12 .............................. lweber@stjosephtrenton.com Sean Calvin ............................................... Music Director ext. 19 ................... musicdirector@stjosephtrenton.com Jim LaBell ..................................... Maintenance Director 734-676-9082 William Hall ....................... Pastoral Council Chairperson 734-778-9559 .............................. whall1896@gmail.com Tim Mullahy .......................................... Athletic Director 734-507-0521 ................................. tmmullahy@aol.com Parish Office Fax ....................................... 734-676-6255

Christen Langton ........................................................ Principal principal@stjosephschooltrenton.com Lisa Bilk ...................................................................... Secretary secretary@stjosephschooltrenton.com Lori Waling ........................................ Director of Development development@stjosephschooltrenton.com

Low Gluten (0.01%) Hosts You will be happy to hear that if you suffer from Celiac Disease we have LOW GLUTEN (0.01%)HOSTS especially for you. Before Mass, go to sacristy to retrieve a host and place it in the pyx designated “for low gluten hosts only” – place the pyx on the tray with the com-munion cups. The priest will consecrate it at Mass. At Communion time join the line where the priest is distributing Communion. Let him know you need to receive a low gluten host. He will open the pyx for you to take a host.

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Alcoholics Anonymous (248) 541-6565 Al-Anon Family Groups (248) 888-8586 Catholic Social Services (855) 88-CCSEM Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (313) 342-3606 Gamblers Anonymous (313) 792-2877 Narcotics Anonymous (248) 543-7200 NAR-ANON Family Groups (586) 447-2868 Problem Gambling Hotline (800) 270-7117

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Domestic Abuse/Violence Shelters and Information Elder Abuse and Vulnerable Adult Helpline (800) 996-6228 First Step:24hr Help Line (888) 453-5900 Rape Counseling Center (313) 833.1660 Troubled Marriage (313) 237.5894 Wayne County (888) 453-5900 Wayne County (24 hrs) (855) 444-3911

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