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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 29, 2018�

St. Malachy Staff ST. MALACHY CHURCH�

14115 Fourteen Mile�Sterling Heights, MI 48312�

Phone: 586�264�1220�Fax: 586�264�1656�

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Dear Parishioners,��

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� About six years ago there was a rash of burglaries at nearby churches. Working closely with our parish council we decided not to wait until we were robbed, but instead to be proactive. We met with a member of the Sterling Heights Police Department who gave us many recommendations. These included our extensive camera system which monitors most of the grounds and the insides of both the church and the Currier Center. These pre-cautions have so far been very successful in protecting our property. ��

� The time has now come to be proactive again. Under the leadership of our parish council, we must now take precautionary actions to enhance personal security. The parish council, tech ministry and staff members �attended a powerful workshop given by the Sterling Heights Police Department on church and school security. Our religious education director, tech director, business manager, and I have since met with an officer of the �Sterling Heights Police Department. We walked through the buildings and grounds and he gave us recommenda-tions for enhancing personal security both at weekend masses and during religious education. Some of these rec-ommendations involve changes to our doors in the Currier Center, enhancing our camera system to include the youth center and better coverage of the grounds, and having action plans in place and practiced regularly. The� parish council has approved those changes. ��

� Another recommendation involves all of us as parishioners and responsible citizens. The Sterling Heights Police Department recommends a security ministry. This ministry involves having two volunteers at every week-end mass and major services whose mission is to observe those coming and going plus take appropriate action when necessary. We will need one person in the gathering space and another in the church proper. They will be responsible for making 911 calls and responding to any serious situations. These volunteers will be trained by the Sterling Heights Police. Mr. Tom Torrento, the head of our ushers, has agreed to chair this ministry. We will also be requiring security ministry volunteers throughout the school year in the Currier Center during religious educa-tion.��

� This ministry is a proactive response to the ever�growing security issues in our society. The parish council and I do not want to wait until an incident happens and then respond. Like our proactive response to the burglaries a few years ago, we want to be proactive in our personal security. Mr. Torrento will be in the gathering space after at all masses the weekend of May 5th and 6th to sign up volunteers. If you are interested in signing up or would like more information please stop by and speak to him.��

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Thank you,�

Fr. Joe Gembala

WE WARMLY WELCOME � NEW PARISHIONERS TO THE �

ST. MALACHY COMMUNITY��

�Gerald Dronzkowski Jr.�

WORSHIP AT�ST. MALACHY��Saturday, April 28� Vigil: Fifth Sunday of Easter�11: 00 a.m.� Confirmation�5:00 p.m.� Rose & Nicole Candela (req) Family�5:00 p.m.� 1st Anniversary of Death� Tommy Buhlinger�(req) Family�5:00 p.m.� Margaret Buchholz (req) Barb Tedrow & Family�5:00 p.m.� Cass Mryncza (req) Arts & Environment Ministry�5:00 p.m.� 9th Anniversary of Death� Brian Lamparski (req) Mom�

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Sunday, April 29� Fifth Sunday of Easter�7:30 a.m.� Our Lady’s Intentions�9:30 a.m.�Michael Volante (req) Ann Marie Pagano�11:30 a.m.�Mary Champa (req) Sisters�11:30 a.m.� Tom Pozniak, daughter Lillian & son Michael �(req) Jenny Pozniak �2:30 p.m.� Widowed Friends Mass��Tuesday, May 1� St. Joseph the Worker�9:30 a.m.� Darlene Laszczyk (req) Family� �Wednesday, May 2� St. Athanasius�9:30 a.m.� For all expectant mothers��

Thursday, May 3� St. Philip, St. James�9:30 a.m.� Peter Reicher (req) Czarnowski Family��

Friday, May 4�9:30 a.m.� For all those recently deceased; Christine Reynaud,�Anthony Madonia, Charles Doyle, Thomas Domsic�9:30 a.m.�Birthday Remembrance� Mary Madgeske�9:30 a.m.� Bob Ochalek (req) Terry Ochalek ��

Saturday, May 5� Vigil: Sixth Sunday of Easter�5:00 p.m.� Joseph & Helen Frankowski (req) Children�5:00 p.m.� 87th Birthday Remembrance� Virgil Woelkers�(req) Janice�5:00 p.m.� Giovanna Frederick (req) Woman’s Club�5:00 p.m.� Ron Tedrow (req) Barb Tedrow & Family�5:00 p.m.� Eagle Scouts� Justin Gabris & Justin Schang��

Sunday, May 6� Sixth Sunday of Easter�7:30 a.m.� Deceased members of the St. Malachy Women’s Club�7:30 a.m.� In loving memory of Donald (Sam) Charbeneau �(req) Tom & Roseann Reed�9:30 a.m.� Joann Frederick (req) Yvonne Sadowski, Cindy Gazetti & Family�9:30 a.m.� John & Mary Herdiech (req) Paul & Mary Bartold�11:30 a.m.� Paul & Joan Porter (req) Family��

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Readings for the Week of April 29, 2018��

Monday: Acts 14:5�18/Ps 115:1�2, 3�4, 15�16 [1ab]/ � Jn 14:21�26�Tuesday: Acts 14:19�28/Ps 145:10�11, 12�13ab, 21 � [cf. 12]/Jn 14:27�31a�St. Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26��2:3 or Col 3:14�15, 17, 23�24/ � Ps 90:2, 3�4, 12�13, 14 and 16 [cf. 17b]/ � Mt 13:54�58�Wednesday: Acts 15:1�6/Ps 122:1�2, 3�4ab, 4cd�5 [cf. 1]/ � Jn 15:1�8�Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1�8/Ps 19:2�3, 4�5 [5]/Jn 14:6�14�Friday: Acts 15:22�31/Ps 57:8�9, 10 and 12 [10a]/ � Jn 15:12�17�Saturday: Acts 16:1�10/Ps 100:1b�2, 3, 5/Jn 15:18�21�Next Sunday: Acts 10:25�26, 34�35, 44�48/Ps 98:1, 2�3, 3�4 � [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7�10/Jn 15:9�17�

5th Sunday of Easter�Acts 9:26�31/Ps 22:26�27, 28, 30, 31�32 [26a]/ 1 Jn 3:18�24/Jn 15:1�8��

� Are you ready for a trim? In today's Gospel, we hear the familiar teaching of the vine and the branches. Jesus reminds us that if we remain close to him�living in humility, following God's law, loving our neighbor�we will notice a positive change in our life and the lives of those around us. "Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit." The Holy Spirit is life�giving. He is fruitful. The Spirit of God won't refuse grace to a heart that is open.��� As we progress through life, learning how to live and love, we grow. Our personalities flower. We discover what it is to be a blessing to others. We also experience lack, loss, and the results of our failures. We know what it is like to "wither" at times, particularly the times when we willingly separate ourselves from Jesus. "Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me." For most of us, this experience of being disconnected and off track generates a desire to return to what is right and good, to return to the vine.�� But this Gospel is more than "Are you in or are you out?" Even when we remain in God, when we follow Jesus, we are not exempt from the challenge, the pruning. "Everyone that [bears fruit] he prunes." A prudent trim is necessary in the natural world of trees and vines. Dead wood, broken shoots, and diseased branches need to be cut back in order for the plant to bear fruit. Jesus wants us to be healthy! He says as much himself: "By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples." Take a look at your life today. Where are you bearing fruit? Where do you need to be pruned?�

First Friday Devotions�Friday, May 4th �

Immediately following 9:30 a.m. �Daily Mass�

Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites�An Invitation to Join Us!�

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Do you feel that you would lie to strengthen your spiritual life? The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites may provide just what you are seeking. We are a community of practicing Roman Catholics, both men and women, married and single, (as well as priests and deacons) who desire a more intimate relationship with God. We pray the Liturgy of the Hours, wear the brown scapular of Our Lady, spend time in mental prayer, and study the spiritual works of the Carmelite Saints. The spiritual bene-fits are very rewarding! ��

We meet the fourth Sunday of each month at St. Hubert’s in Harrison Township, “Come and See!” ��

Inquiry Meeting on May 20, 2018 at 12:30 p.m.�Please call in advance.�

Contact: Margaret (586) 764�5128 or Judy (586) 222�6872�

WHAT IN THE PARISH IS GOING ON?�

Sunday, April 29�1:00 p.m.� 5:00 p.m.� Widowed Friends, Currier Center�2:30 p.m.� Widowed Friends Mass, Church�6:30 p.m.� 8:30 p.m.� R.O.C.K., Youth Center��

Monday, April 30�6:30 p.m.�8:30 p.m.� F.R.O.G., Youth Center��

Tuesday, May 1�7:00 p.m.� Baptism Class, Gathering Space�7:00 p.m.� Parents Club Coaches Meeting, Currier Center��

Wednesday, May 2�7:00 p.m.� Parents Club Coaches Meeting, Currier Center��

Thursday, May 3�7:00 p.m.� Prayer Ministry, Gathering Space��

Friday, May 4�10:00 a.m.� First Friday Devotions, Church�7:30 p.m.� Symphoniachorale, A Century in Cinema, Church��

Sunday, May 6�1:00 p.m.� Baptisms, Church�6:30 p.m.� 8:30 p.m.� R.O.C.K., Youth Center�

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MINISTERS OF THE WORD & SACRAMENT�MAY 5TH & 6TH �

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5:00 p.m. Liturgy �Presider: Fr. Joe Gembala Ushers: Team 1�Lector: D. Sobek Commentator: A. LaPerre�Eucharistic Ministers: Jan Warmuskerken,* Gloria Buffa,�Ilene Farina, Frank Farina, Joan Longo, Joan Puglia, �Rose Queentry�Altar Servers: Jordan & Kamrynn Burton��

7:30 a.m. Liturgy �Presider: Fr. Joe Gembala Ushers: Team 2�Lector: J. Jeffers Commentator: D. Florka �Eucharistic Ministers: Carol Challis,* John Florka, Ann Lehl,�Joe Gruzwalski, Lynn Jeffers, Tom Proulx, Joan Orzel�Altar Servers: Elijah, Faith & Zachary Ziegenfelder� �9:30 a.m. Liturgy �Presider: Fr. Bill Sinatra Ushers: Team 3�Lector: C. Toporowski Commentator: A. Butzu�Eucharistic Ministers: Vincent Grix,* Jeanette Baughman,�Susan Whaley, Sharon Grix, Phyllis Marino, Charlie Piscopink,�Kathy Piscopink�Altar Servers: Michael Booza & Brandon Silerio��

11:30 a.m. Liturgy �Presider: Fr. Joe Gembala Ushers: Team 4�Lector: J. Peck Commentator: H. Steiner�Eucharistic Ministers: Maureen Klinger,* Ann Kawalec,�Julia Loring, Kelly Loring, Jack Loring, Rose Melcher,�Gordon Peck�Altar Servers: Gabriella DiPiazza & Brian Lada�

We welcome with great joy the � following precious ones recently �

baptized in Christ…. ��

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DOMENIC GIUSEPPE SAVAGE�Parents: Tony Savage & Christina (Gianino) Savage�

Godparents: Scott Gatto & Loredana Gianino��

BENJAMIN MICHAEL KOSTRZEBA�

Parents: Nicholas Kostrzeba & Emily (Leathers) Kostrzeba�Godparents: Patrick Coate & Danielle Coate�

AT PEACE IN CHRIST���

Patricia Costello�

Mom 2 Mom Sale Saturday, May 19th 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

We have 8 ft tables to rent

$15 per table Rack Space is $5 with

table rental only (you must provide your own rack) Large item fees are $2 per item

Set-up will be Friday, May 18th

6:30 p.m.— 8:30 p.m. If you are interested in renting a table Please contact Cindi Wolshon at

586-709-7212

Mother’s Day Flower Sale���

Mother’s Day is a time set aside to �celebrate and honor our Mothers on this special day.��

The Women’s Club will be selling flowers after all of the masses on May 12th & 13th. The cost will be $2 for 1 flower & $5 for 3 flowers.��

What better way to thank her for choosing life.��

All proceeds of our Flower Sale will be donated to�“Right to Life.”��

Any questions, please call Julie Aller�586�268�5385�

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Instruction is required for both Parents and Godparents. �Godparents should be at least 16 years of age and Baptized �Christians. At least one Godparent must be a Baptized and �Confirmed Catholic. Instruction lasts one hour and is held in the Church at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday before the Sacrament on Sunday. All Baptisms are scheduled through the parish office at �586�264�1220 x 0. � �� � �� Upcoming Dates�� Instruction Date Baptism Date June 13 (Wednesday)� June 17 (Sunday)� July 11 (Wednesday) July 15 (Sunday)� August 1 (Wednesday) August 5 (Sunday)�September 11 (Tuesday) September 16 (Sunday)� October 2 (Tuesday) October 7 (Sunday)�November 13 (Tuesday) November 18 (Sunday)�November 27 (Tuesday) December 2 (Sunday)�

Prayer Requests� Date: ____________________� We are pleased to join you in praying for specific needs.� Please write your request here and place it either in the prayer box located in the gathering space or in the offering basket.�

Please Pray For: �_______________________________________________�

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Let us know when God meets your need so we can rejoice with you!�

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Prayer Ministry��

"My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen." � Philippians 4:19�20 ��

The Prayer Ministry will meet Thursday, May 3, 2018 in the Gathering Space from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. Everyone is invited to be part of this beautiful ministry. Just bring your rosary, an open heart and join us as we pray for our parish community, our families and friends during this hour of prayer.��

Written prayer requests can be dropped in the Prayer Box located in the back of the church or complete the form �below and place in the offertory basket. ��

Like us on Facebook or find us through the St. Malachy website.��

For urgent prayer requests call Kathy Debano on 586�294�1904 for Trudy Nowicki on 586�791�3036.��� � Prayerfully yours, Trudy�

A Daily Dose of Heavenly Humor�

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STEUBENVILLE 2018��

ALL 8th�12th graders (well, up to 70 of you) �are invited to join our �

High School Youth Group ROCK �on our annual trip to the �

Steubenville Youth Conference�June 22�24!��

If you'd like more information, �please contact Julianne at�586�864�3739�or�

�julumbarger@stmalachychurch.org, �or come to any of our ROCK events �

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Attention All Graduating H.S. Seniors��

The St. Malachy Men’s Club with Alliance Catholic Credit Un-ion will be offering several Five Hundred Dollar ($500) College Scholarships to deserving members of St. Malachy Parish who are graduating High School seniors and who will be attending a college, university, community college or vocational school in the fall of 2018.�The applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a registered member of the parish for at least 2 years.�Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following �criteria:�

�� Overall GPA and School Attendance�

�� Participation and / or leadership in church, school and civic activities�

�� Quality of the prepared material�

�� References��

Applications will be available from the Parish Office during reg-ular business hours. Completed applications must be received via U.S. mail at the address shown below. �Deadlines for receiving applications is June 3, 2018.�

Attention: St. Malachy Scholarship Coordinator�40330 LaGrange�Sterling Heights, MI 48313�

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Scholarships will be paid directly to the successful applicants.�Questions regarding the scholarship process may be directed to David Osinski; Scholarship Coordinator at 586�247�4741.�

The FROG PJ Movie Night started off with a fun game �enjoying great weather outside and continued with lots of friends and popcorn & prayer! ��

We watched “Inside Out” � you know that Jesus gives� himself to us in the Eucharist to help us from the inside out! ��

God is good!�

� PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS� ���

Thomas Watts ...……….... .Lt. Col., USAF National Guard, SC�Philip Schmuck…...…Staff Sgt, US Army, Ft. Drum, New York�Daniel LeCureaux …. Staff Sgt, Air Natl Guard, Selfridge, MI�Jason Gaboury….Warrant Officer, Army, Ft. Benning, Georgia�Wade Gaboury .…..…… .Captain, Air Force, Navarre, Florida�Wesley McCray .…. ....Captain�, US Marines, Cherry Point, NC�Michael L. Blair .…................Sgt., US Marines, San Diego, CA�Anthony R. McGuire….Specialist, Army., Ft Drum, New York�Sean Martin………...…...Sgt, Army, Houston, Texas�Hospital�Bradley Childers………...Sgt, USMC, MCAS Cherry Point, NC �Christopher Mazzola ..…………..……...….Captain Pilot, Texas �Michael Mazzola………………………..….Air Force, Louisiana �Christian Biliti………………………….…....U.S. Marines, Texas�Jeffrey Luts……………………………...….…..…..U.S. Air Force Nicholas Logie………………………......SrA, US Air Force, FL�Derek Marchlewicz… …………….....Major, Edwards AFB, CA�Jarod Papciak …………………………...…..Sgt, Army, Germany�James Steele………………...Petty Officer 2nd Class, Navy, WA �Christopher Melton….Specialist, U.S .Army, Fort Gordon, GA�Christian Anderson…....Private, U.S .Army, Fort Benning, GA�Robert Palombit…....CPL. U.S. Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA�Brett Carden…...Petty Officer 3rd Class, Navy, Kings Bay, GA�Vincent D. Messina…..……………….…....PFC, U.S. Army, FL�Michael Schwartz……........Staff Sgt., Charleston AF Base, SC�Christopher Feger….…U.S. Army Specialist, Fort Gordon, GA�Vinny DelVillano…….…………..….Lieutenant JG,USS Toledo�Matthew Splichal………..….…….....SSGT, USAF, Afghanistan�Jacob Myszenski……….….Specialist, U.S. Army, Ft. Bliss, TX�Ryan Miller……….….ETSN, US Naval Station, Dam Neck, VA�Jeremy T. Short ……..…....A1C, Air Natl Guard, Selfridge, MI�Jeremy Jurewicz…………………...SFC, Fort Wain Wright, AK�Christopher McIsaac…………….2nd LT,USMC, Quantico, VA�Mike Grittini………………….…..2nd LT, USAF, Hill AFB, UT�Austin Delie…………….…..PFC, U.S. Army, Ft. Campbell, KY�William Krimmel………………………………….SSGT, S. Korea�Ryan Toth…………………..……..Private 1st Class, USMC, CA�Mikaila Wiitanen…………..…...2nd LT, U.S. Army, O’ahu, HI����If you have a family member or friend in the military�please let us know�we would like to add them to the prayer list where we will put the name, rank and the division of the military in which they serve.��

Thank you, Fr. Joe�

Attention: All People on the Move…

Sunday Envelope Changes�If you would like your envelopes forwarded to you or stopped while you are out of town for an extended period of time, please fill in the information below and drop it in the collection basket or at the office. Since Sunday envelopes are ordered at least a month in advance please notify us at least 2 months before you would like your change to take effect. Contact 268�4430 with any questions.�Envelope Number _________�

� Name_____________________________________�

Stop my envelopes for these dates:���

From _________________ To _________________ � OR �

Forward my envelopes for these dates:��

From _________________ To _________________ ��

Forwarding Address:��

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��We continue our prayers for the unborn,�

their moms & dads.��

WomanCare abortion facility � �15 Mile & Dodge Park�

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Fridays�9am/Mike &�10am~�Diane, Jim & Jenny�(586�295�5912)�

Sundays�3pm~�Mary�(586�263�7973) �K of C, please join us�

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Please remember in your prayers the following couples receiving the �Sacrament of Marriage Rite�

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CassiePeck&MatthewBurzynski�May12,2018�

TarrahArgiero&MichaelCelentino�May27,2018�

MegannSlapyznski&KoryGray�June1,2018�

SeraVultaggio&PaulMcDonald�June8,2018�

ErikaWagner&AlanTomsha�July14,2018�

YitianChen&ArcangeloTucci�September15,2018�

SamanthaBennett&VincentCamacho�September29,2018�

CaitlinCarpenter&VincenzoDelVillano�November24,2018�

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We’re pleased to announce that St. Malachy now provides

online giving through so�ware called ConnectNow Giving.

This is a convenient and safe way to make a one�!me or �

recurring dona!on. Ge"ng started is easy�just visit our

website, www.stmalachychurch.org, and click our online

giving logo in the upper right corner. When you par!cipate,

your gi� will transfer directly into the parish bank account.

No more having to remember your envelope. �

For more informa!on about our new online giving system,

please contact the Business Manager at 586�264�1220 ext

1106 or email him at business@stmalachychurch.org�

Summerfest 2018 News�

ST. MALACHY BLOOD DRIVE IS COMING�

Friday, May 4th 12:45 p.m.� 6:30 p.m.��

There is a critical need for blood. Help to make sure that blood is there when needed at a moments notice. The Red Cross can use your support and participation in this drive.��

Make an appointment to give blood the weekends of April 21st and April 28th by filling out a donor card in the Gather-ing Space.�

Craft/Vendor Show�

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Last year our Summer Festival added a Craft and Vendor show to its roster. Now it’s that time of year to fill the show! This year’s show is going to have some-thing for everyone as the following, Vendor/Crafters are already signed up. �

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Pink Zebra � LuLa Roe � Tupperware � Bella Donna Baubles Jewelry � Acrylics by Emily fluid art� jewelry � �

Gretchen Gourmet Goodies (dog biscuits) � Sparkles Jewelry �� Bedazzling Jewelry � Young Living Oils � Tina’s Tees �

Connie/Kelly Ceramics � Origami Owl � �SeneGence/Lip Sense � JoAnn’s Jewels�

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Want to grab a spot or know someone interested in joining, please email craftshow@stmalachychurch.org �

for more information�

Dolls, Dolls, and more Dolls.���

The doll booth has been a part of the festival for over 30 years and a corner stone in many of our childhoods. In order to continue this for the generations to come, we need your help. We still have 300 hundred dolls in need of the beautiful clothes you craft. If you can help us or know someone who can, call Karen at 586�216�5531 or email us at ymaschmidy@gmail.com. ��

This a great opportunity for all ages and we have crochet and sewing patterns available. We are also looking for sponsors to help us cover costs of the dolls.�

St. Malachy Blood Drive Information �

Increase your intake of High Iron Foods��Information on ways to get iron into your diet. The USDA dietary allowance for iron varies with age & sex. It is a good idea to read the Nutrition Facts Label of all of the food you eat & calculate how much iron is in your diet. ��

Foods that are good to eat to increase the amount of iron in your diet are listed below.��

Liver, beef, pork, poultry, & fish are all excellent sources of die-tary iron. Shellfish, such as shrimp, clams, mussels & oysters are also good sources of iron. ��

If you do not eat meat or fish, other foods with high iron content include: iron fortified cereals, beans or legumes, especially kid-ney beans, pinto beans & chickpeas. Vegetables such as peas, spinach & lentils. Fruits, especially apricots & raisins. Enriched whole grain breads & molasses.��

Absorption of iron from any of the sources above can be im-proved by eating vitamin C rich foods at the same meal. Vitamin C rich foods include orange juice, grapefruit, cantaloupe, green peppers & tomatoes. ��

In you do not eat meat, fish or poultry, avoid drinking tea with meals. Tea contains tannins which will decrease the absorption of iron. Legumes (peas or beans for example) also contain com-pounds that decrease the absorption of iron. Vegetarians should eat these foods with a source of Vitamin C.�

Tips for a Good Blood Donation�Experience�

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Before Donating:��� Get a good nights sleep��� Have a good breakfast or lunch��� Drink extra water & fluids to replace the volume you

will donate��� Eat iron rich foods�red meats, fish, poultry or liver,

beans , iron fortified cereals, raisins & prunes.��� Avoid fatty foods, such as hamburgers, fries or ice

cream before donating. Tests for infections done on all donated blood can be affected by fatty materials�lipids�that appear in your blood for several hours after eating fatty foods. When this occurs & required testing cannot be performed, the blood may need to be discard-ed.�

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During Donation:��� Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the

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�� Show the staff any “good veins” that have been used successfully in the past to draw blood�

�� Relax��� Take the time to enjoy a snack & a drink in the refresh-

ments area immediately after donating.��

After Donation:��� Re�hydrate by drinking plenty of fluids over the next � 24�48 hours��� Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for

about 5 hours after donation��

Enjoy the good feeling that comes with knowing that you may have saved as many as three lives.�

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Community News & Events�

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All Widowed Men and Women are invited to join us in celebrating Mass on Sunday, April 29th, at St. Mala-chy, 14115 14 Mile Rd., (East of Schoenherr ) at 2:30 PM. After Mass , we will enjoy refreshments and con-versation in the Social Hall. Volunteers are needed for set�up and/or clean�up. ��

For more information call Sandy at 586�991�7374.�Sponsored by Widowed Friends, a “peer” support group.��

For further information about Widowed Friends, viisit our website at www.widowedfriends.org �

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�PARISH OFFICE�14115 Fourteen Mile�Sterling Heights, MI 48312�586�264�1220�Fax 586�264�1656�contact@stmalachychurch.org�Mon �Wed: 9am�8pm�

Thurs � Fri 9am�3pm�

Sat 10am�5pm�

Sun 8am�1pm�

(Weekday lunch break: 12 �1pm)�Central Macomb Vicariate�www.cmvic.net��

CHRISTIAN FORMATION �OFFICE�586�264�1220�ffs@stmalachychurch.org�Mon.� Thurs. 9am�4pm�

Tues, Wed. & Thurs. Noon� 8:00 p.m. when Middle School & Family Faith sessions are held�Closed Fri.�Sun.�(Weekday lunch break :12:30�1:30 p.m.)�

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LITURGY SCHEDULE�Saturday 5:00pm�

Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am�

Tue through Fri Mass 9:30am�

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CONFESSIONS�Saturday 3:00pm �(or by arrangement with Pastor)��

BAPTISMS�Parish Office� x1100�(Contact for scheduling and instruction)��

WEDDINGS�Rev. Joe Gembala �(Contact 6 months prior for scheduling)�

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FIRST FRIDAYS�Monthly Following �9:30 a.m. Mass��

OFFICE STAFF &�VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS�Pastor: Rev. Joseph Gembala�Financial Manager: �� Ken Czarny x1106�Office Managers:�� Pam Schuirmann �� Brad Brown�DRE & Special Needs Coordinator:�� Diana Tomsha x1202�Worship Director (Music & Liturgy): � Cat Menzies x1103�Youth Directors:� �

Julianne Umbarger (High School) � Kim Froude ( Middle School)�Youth Ministers:� �

� Kristen Grix (High School)�Maintenance:� �

� Phil Dinsmore� x1108�RCIA Team:� �

� Larry Mohr� 354�0532�� Kathy Debano � 294�1904�Evangelization Director:� Gordon Peck � gpeck@stmalachychurch.org �Funeral Luncheons:� �

� Joan Jeffers� 786�0347�

�SUMMER FESTIVAL�� Tom Wolshon� 623�0366�� Pam Schuirmann 634�2315� �

SAFE ENVIRONMENT�� Ken Czarny x1106�

COUNCIL AND COMMISSIONS��PARISH COUNCIL�President:�� Mary Anne Kadets� 801�7868�Members:� �

� Roger Greger�� Steve Watripont�� Ann Osinski�Vicariate Representative:� Michelle Kluka�� �

FINANCE COUNCIL�Chair: �� Frank Farina� 293�1763�Vice�Chair: �� Charlie Piscopink� 296�1957�Secretary: Ilene Farina�Members: Lannie & Joan Jeffers� John Robinson��

WORSHIP COMMISSION�Music: Cat Menzies x1103�Sacristan & Server Coordinator:�� Marlene DelVillano� 285�9007�Lectors:� �

� Joe Schuirmann� 344�4312�� Karen Chimenti� 773�9527�Eucharistic Ministers:�� Jan Warmuskerken� �

Ushers: �� Tom Torrento� 872�8712�Art & Environment:�� Victoria Repen� 939�4211�� Maureen Klinger� 979�6532�� Donna Kaminski� 294�3945�Social Media Director� Dave Corbat 808�2462�Technology Director:�� Zach Murphy 556�5017�Hospitality Director:� Christina Wouters 943�5027� � �

MEN OF ST. MALACHY�President:� �

� Dennis Soubliere� 791�6705�VP: �� Curt Hooper� 415�8678�Treasurer:� Frank Farina 293�1763�Secretary: �� Tom Torrento� 872�8712�Program Chairman:�� Brad Marquis� 978�0355�Sgt at Arms:�� Tim Moronczyk Jr.� 693�5264�Kitchen Chairman:�� Steve Rakowski 415�9290�Scholarship Coordinator:�� Dave Osinski 247�4741 � � �

WOMEN OF ST. MALACHY�President: �� Doreen Brown 415�6653�Vice �President�� Ann Lehl� 979�2481�Treasurer: �� Jenny Pozniak� 295�5912�Secretary: �� Marilyn Plungis� 293�0957�Social Chairperson:�� Cathy Seman 777�5179��

PARENTS CLUB:�President: Tony DiPiazza �� � 248�930�0994�Treasurer: Michelle DiPiazza � �

� � 248�918�9914�Secretary: Kelly Eisinger�Boys VP: Joe Schuirmann 344�4312�Girls VP: Paul Wojno 219�3903�