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St. Joseph Parish The Vigil August 16th, 2020 ROONEY TUNES COVID-19 DEATHS: A couple of weeks into the pandemic I had been presiding at funerals at the local funeral homes. Most of the deceased died as a result of the virus, others of natural causes. The parish office maintained a lisng of the de- ceased, which along with your prayer intenons, was placed on the altar during Mass. The parish is planning to celebrate a Mass for all those who died during the early months of this year. No date has been set yet, I’ll let you know as soon as one has been set. FUNERAL MASSES: Praying for the dead has been and connues to be a central tenet of our faith. We share this theological perspecve with the Churches in the Orthodox tradion. For us Ro- man Catholics, our praying for the dead is bound inseparably with the Church’s doctrine of Purga- tory and our belief in the Communion of Saints. Purgatory (Lan: purgare, to make clean, to puri- fy); is a temporary state of cleansing for those who died not enrely free from sin, who leave this life not having confessed transgressions. Through the history of the Chrisan faith certain groups have rejected the doctrine of purgatory. The modern Orthodox Church denies the doctrine however, they connue the tradion of praying for the dead at every liturgy. WHY PRAY FOR THE DEAD? If we don’t believe in the power of prayer to afford solace to our be- loved departed. Praying for the dead has been part of the Chrisan faith from the very begin- ning. The Second Book of Maccabees tells how the commander Judas sent a collecon to Jerusa- lem for a sacrifice to be offered for the sins of the dead (2Mac: 12;38-46). 1Cor:3;11-15 is under- stood by the early Chrisan writers as evidence for the existence of an intermediate state in which the dross of lighter transgressions will be purified. The souls in purgatory are not separated from the Church, the love which is our bond of union embraces those who have died. Because of this bond of union, we hold in faith, that our prayers and sacrifices help those who are sll waing in purgatory. The souls of the departed can receive “solace and refreshment” through the Eucharist, prayer and almsgiving. The belief that love can reach into the aſterlife, that recip- rocal giving and receiving is possible, in which our affecon for one another connues beyond the limits of death – this has been a fundamental convicon of Chrisanity throughout the ages and it remains a source of comfort today. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord………. PRINCE OF HUMANISTS: Some of you may have heard of the great Dutch Renaissance priest- scholar Erasmus 14691536. He enjoyed the nick- name ‘Prince of Humanists’ and being called ‘the crowning glory of the Chrisan humanists.’ Eras- mus lived against the backdrop of the growing European religious Reformaon. He was certainly crical of the abuses within the Church and called for reform, he nonetheless kept his dis- tance from Luther, Henry VIII and John Calvin. He connued to recognize the authority of the Pope, emphasizing a middle way with deep respect for tradional faith, piety and grace and rejected Luther's emphasis on faith alone. Aſter he had made a pilgrimage to the Marian shrine in Wal- singham, England Erasmus wrote: O alone of all women, Mother and Virgin, Mother most happy, Virgin most pure, now we, sinful as we are, come to see thee who are all pure, we salute thee, we honour thee as how we may with our humble offerings. May thy Son grant us, that imitang thy most holy manners, we also by the grace of the Holy Ghost may deserve spiritually to con- ceive the Lord Jesus in our inmost soul, and once conceived never to lose him. Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace…. Stephen Rooney.
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St. Joseph Parish The Vigil August 16th, 2020
ROONEY TUNES COVID-19 DEATHS: A couple of weeks into the pandemic I had been presiding at funerals at the local funeral homes. Most of the deceased died as a result of the virus, others of natural causes. The parish office maintained a listing of the de-ceased, which along with your prayer intentions, was placed on the altar during Mass. The parish is planning to celebrate a Mass for all those who died during the early months of this year. No date has been set yet, I’ll let you know as soon as one has been set.
FUNERAL MASSES: Praying for the dead has been and continues to be a central tenet of our faith. We share this theological perspective with the Churches in the Orthodox tradition. For us Ro-man Catholics, our praying for the dead is bound inseparably with the Church’s doctrine of Purga-tory and our belief in the Communion of Saints. Purgatory (Latin: purgare, to make clean, to puri-fy); is a temporary state of cleansing for those who died not entirely free from sin, who leave this life not having confessed transgressions. Through the history of the Christian faith certain groups have rejected the doctrine of purgatory. The modern Orthodox Church denies the doctrine however, they continue the tradition of praying for the dead at every liturgy.
WHY PRAY FOR THE DEAD? If we don’t believe in the power of prayer to afford solace to our be-loved departed. Praying for the dead has been part of the Christian faith from the very begin-ning. The Second Book of Maccabees tells how the commander Judas sent a collection to Jerusa-lem for a sacrifice to be offered for the sins of the dead (2Mac: 12;38-46). 1Cor:3;11-15 is under-stood by the early Christian writers as evidence for the existence of an intermediate state in which the dross of lighter transgressions will be purified. The souls in purgatory are not separated from the Church, the love which is our bond of
union embraces those who have died. Because of this bond of union, we hold in faith, that our prayers and sacrifices help those who are still waiting in purgatory. The souls of the departed can receive “solace and refreshment” through the Eucharist, prayer and almsgiving. The belief that love can reach into the afterlife, that recip-rocal giving and receiving is possible, in which our affection for one another continues beyond the limits of death – this has been a fundamental conviction of Christianity throughout the ages and it remains a source of comfort today. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord……….
PRINCE OF HUMANISTS: Some of you may have heard of the great Dutch Renaissance priest-scholar Erasmus 14691536. He enjoyed the nick-name ‘Prince of Humanists’ and being called ‘the crowning glory of the Christian humanists.’ Eras-mus lived against the backdrop of the growing European religious Reformation. He was certainly critical of the abuses within the Church and called for reform, he nonetheless kept his dis-tance from Luther, Henry VIII and John Calvin. He continued to recognize the authority of the Pope, emphasizing a middle way with deep respect for traditional faith, piety and grace and rejected Luther's emphasis on faith alone. After he had made a pilgrimage to the Marian shrine in Wal-singham, England Erasmus wrote: O alone of all women, Mother and Virgin, Mother most happy, Virgin most pure, now we, sinful as we are, come to see thee who are all pure, we salute thee, we honour thee as how we may with our humble offerings. May thy Son grant us, that imitating thy most holy manners, we also by the grace of the Holy Ghost may deserve spiritually to con-ceive the Lord Jesus in our inmost soul, and once conceived never to lose him. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace…. Stephen Rooney.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 2 TRENTON, MICHIGAN
Our Sanctuary Lamp
Burns this week for the Intention of:
Parishioners of St. Joseph
Recently Added To Our
Prayer List: Mike Lenart & Deanne Douds
Mass Intentions
Saturday, August 15th 4:30pm Dr. Jose Valdez, req by Avelina Valdez Sunday, August 16th 8:30am Anna and George Toth, req by Family 10:30am People of the Parish Monday, August 17th Tuesday, August 18th 8:30am The Tyler Family, req by Rosalie Metric Wednesday, August 19th Thursday, August 20th Friday, August 21st 8:30am Tom Carmichael, req by Family Poor Souls in Purgatory Saturday, August 15th 4:30pm Louis Zanetti (6th Anniversary), req by Family Sunday, August 16th 8:30am Alice Johnson, req by Robert 10:30am People of the Parish
Schedule of Ministers August 22nd/23rd
4:30 P.M 8:30am 10:30 A.M.
Lectors Sabrina Zakolski Jillian Shimko Sabrina Zakolski
Eucharistic Minister
Marianne Robinson Bill Jasman Nancy Ditzhazy
Altar Server Hannah Messer Theodore Campbell Don Ciofani
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 3 TRENTON, MICHIGAN
Registration for the 2020-21 Faith Formation year is ongoing. Please contact the Parish Office for a registra-tion packet, or email me your inquiry. We welcome all new and existing families to register at this time. Our Confirmation Students are preparing to finally celebrate this last of the Sacraments of Initiation. We have offered families five mass times to choose from beginning this month, through September. Please keep our Confirmandi in your prayers as their date approaches. Interested in becoming Catholic? Have you received some of your Sacraments but were never confirmed? RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the opportunity for you to complete those Sacraments of Initiation and be fully received into the Catholic Church. The RCIA program would be for those who:
•Have been baptized only, either in the Catholic Church or in another Christian denomination •Have been baptized, received their First Communion but haven’t been confirmed
•Have never been baptized
New Robert Barron Video Series The Catholicism documentary series...Learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs and practices of the Catholic tradition. The Catholicism Faith Formation Pro-gram brings the beauty, goodness and truth of the Church to life so that you can better understand and share your faith. Join us each Friday morning at 9am in the church basement beginning September 25. Due to State and AOD restrictions, space is limited to 10 participants. Therefore you must RSVP to me beforehand. Masks will be required. If you would like more information on joining any of our sessions this fall, please contact me at [email protected] or 734-676-9082 Ext 22.
God’s Blessing for the week ahead, Dennae Petrlich, Director of Faith Formation
Faith Formation Corner
Zoom Rosary Info
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Weekly Reflection
We are asking that you continue to financially support the parish in this time as
You can also drop your envelope in the back of the Sacristy in our drop
Catholic Service Appeal
2020 Catholic Services Appeal I ask for your support of this year's Catholic Service Appeal. The Archdiocese strongly suggests you make your gift online by visiting give.aod.org or by calling (888) 381-8695. You can also drop your gift in the weekly collection basket. PLEASE NOTE all checks must be made payable to the Archdiocese of Detroit - CSA. Thank you in advance.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 5 TRENTON, MICHIGAN
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 Rachel Tarbuton-Ames
Anthony Allen Fred Arugi Evan Arturi
Scott Bennett Joe Biedenbach
Dale Brewer Veronica Davis
Breghan Drummond Mitch Farnum David Giltner
Colton Henninger Kathy Hill Tom Hill RobLichy
Patrick Lynch Andrew Maki
Jonathan Martin Brad Molnar Cody Pratt
Michael Rich David Seymour Luke Sanders
Zachary Schafer Chris Sepine Cody Smith
Denny Szczechowski Blade Weedon David M. Wolfe
Leon Abbott Bernice Anderson
Carol Baker John Biedenbach
Rose Bono Jan Bradybaugh
Richard Bradybaugh Adalyn Bratcher Mike Bratcher Addi Bressler Joe Cesarz, Sr
Bill Clark Susie Clark
Will Clayton Bob Conway Ron Corbett
Lucian Coviloe Nathan Crowe
Patrick Day Pamela Davis
Deanne Douds Stephanie Direzze
Denise DuRoss Fred Elliot
Lawrence Elmore Mary Evans
Donna Saucier-Fantin Elvira Ferrante
Michelle Ferrante Larry Fleszar
Michael Fleszar John Fleszar
Lawrence Galofaro Kelly Gaynier
George Ghindia Amy Gilstorf Janet Gogo
Kathryn Grimes Janet Gurecki
Carole Hagerman Kevin Henninger
Patti Herczeg Jackie Holder Susan Holder
Jeanne Howey Gloria Jean Jubenville
Connie Jurado David Kalaska Alicia Kelley
Daniel Kearney Joseph Kelley Mickey Kent.
Lauren Kettler Paul Kopitzke
MaryLou Kropik Carol Krushinski
Rosemarie Laurain Emily Linench Joan Sue Legel Raymond Legel
Mike Lenart Vito Leone Liza Lloyd
Nicky Lloyd Ana Magee
Katie Manning Daphne Martin
Brandon Matusik Joann Mead
Shawn Meloche Bentley Micallef Frank Miklaski
Marcella Miklos Kathy Moore Ann Moody Betty Pasola
Nancy Patrias Eilja Pettenger, David Prueitt Larry Pytleski
Michelle Ramos Lorrie Reno
Tom Reno Gideon Rhodes Barry Rohder
Mary Lou Romano Phil Rozewicz
Pamela Saldana David Saldana
Pat Samons Connie Sanders
Mike Simone Sara Simone Kayla Shiner Carole Sokel
Darlene Sudak Special Intention Sharleen Stack
Bill Stanton Chad Sullivan Owen Taylor
David Thomas Natalie Thomason Jackie Thompson
Max Tomon Geraldine Torolski
Frank Toth David Trela
Phillip Vallar Jr Joseph Vassar Larry Vaught
Ofelia Waruszewski Dennis Weber
Bill Wegher Mary Whaley
Dan Wittersheim Eleanor Woolery
Glen Yank If you have a loved one in need of prayers, please call the parish office at 676-9082
For Our Friends and Family
For Those Requesting Prayers
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE 6 TRENTON, MICHIGAN
Weekend Masses Saturday ....................................................................... 4:30pm Sunday……………………………………………………….8:30am& 10:30am
Weekday Masses Tuesday & Friday ......................................................... 8:30 am
Church Hours Weekdays .............................................................. 7am to 3pm Saturday ..................................... 3pm until after 4:30pm Mass
Holy Day Masses To be determined - watch the bulletin.
Reconciliation Saturday .......................................................... 3:30 to 4:00 pm
Baptisms For dates and details the Parish Office at 676-9082
Marriages Make arrangements at least 6 months in advance. Contact Pastor at the Parish Office 6 months prior to wedding date 676-9082 ex 15
Mass Times St. Joseph Parish 2565 Third St.
Trenton, MI 48183 Parish Office: 734-676-9082
Parish fax: 734-676-6255 Parish Center Office Hours: Monday-Friday:
9:00am - 3:30pm-temporarily closed
St Joseph School 2675 Third Street
Trenton, MI 48183 School Office: 734-676-2565
www.stjosephtrenton.com www.stjosephschooltrenton.com
www.downrivervicariate.org Smart phone App: myparishapp
Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church Trenton www.aod.org
Sally Bersot ..................... Bookkeeping/Business Mgr. ext. 25 ......................... [email protected] Laurie Weber ........................ Administrative Assistant ext. 10 .......................... [email protected] Jaime Calvin .............. Admin Assistant/Bulletin Editor ext. 16 ........................... [email protected] Dennae Petrlich……………Director of Faith Formation ext. 22 ...................... [email protected] Sean Calvin ........................................... Music Director ext. 19 ............... [email protected] Mark Stewart ........................... Maintenance Director 734-676-9082 Fr. Stephen Rooney ........................................... Pastor ext. 15 .......................... [email protected] Teri Thomas ..……………………………………………Principal [email protected] Tim Mullahy ...................................... Athletic Director 734-507-0521 [email protected] Lea Charron ...................................... School Secretary [email protected] Lori Waling………………………….FACTS Tuition Manager [email protected]
Websites
Parish Council Email: [email protected] Gilbert Normandin Dianne Pavlov Linda Korowin Judy Vasicek Bill Jasman Mary Jane Magalotti Pauline Bergeron Eric Sattler
LOST AND FOUND Located in the hallway next to the music area in the Church!
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