28 May 2017, Seventh Sunday of Easter • www.stpatricka2.org

Now that a few months have passed, Father Tom asked me to reflect on my experience leading a monthly Rosary with the residents of the Whitmore Lake Regency assisted living facility. I humbly offer the following few thoughts. First, I have been struck by the power of a universal devotion, a category in which the Rosary is nearly without equal. At the Regency, one may witness residents who sometimes struggle to maintain a conversational topic or remember the events of the day remain focused in extended prayer and recite every word of the Rosary accurately. This experience leads me to think little of my own attempts at creating personal devotions or composing prayers. Innovation clearly pales in comparison to tradition in keeping the flame of faith kindled in the hearts of the kind elders I have met. When we gather in a repurposed cafeteria area on the second Wednesday of each month, often amidst the bustle of an overtaxed care staff handling several issues at once, the power of a common manner of prayer and participation in a petition to Our Lady shared by our ancestors overwhelms the environmental distractions. This affords a small group of the faithful

the chance to quietly trudge along on the narrow path together. Next, I have been grateful for the opportunity to be near elders, folks who have passed through tumultuous times in the world and in the Church and retained their attachment to the Blessed Virgin. As a young man still building the foundation of my family and interacting daily with my beautiful son, it is too simple for me to forget the words we hear each Ash Wednesday: “…and unto dust you shall return.” While the residents at the Regency nearly always possess a liveliness in their eyes and offer a joyous disposition, I am still reminded that the vigor of my youth will pass. To equate success in the eyes of God with any human achievement is vanity, as the author of Ecclesiastes reminds us in different words. Praying with the

humble, sincere residents at the Regency, I am reminded to “lay up to yourselves treasures in heaven: where neither the rust nor moth doth consume, and where thieves do not break through, nor steal. For where thy treasure is, there is thy heart also” (St. Matthew 6:20-21). Finally, each visit is a strong testament to the power of song. After praying the Rosary, we

sing a hymn, often from our parish’s Adoremus hymnal. In a place so imbued with the impositions of time – from medicine schedules to PA announcements to the effects of aging – a well-known song reminds us of past celebrations of feasts, connects us to composers and poets from bygone ages, and lifts our hearts and minds to the One Who is Eternal, He alone Who transcends time. The singing is clearly a highlight of the week for the faithful residents; I suspect they don’t know it ranks similarly for me. While my time visiting the Regency so far has been brief, I hope fervently it has been fruitful for the residents; it certainly has been so for me. Please join me the second Wednesday of each month. The next opportunity is June 14th.

NOTES FROM JACOB VISOVATTI— PARISHIONER

Visiting Regency

• Please pray for the infirm, including: Dan Krebs, Patricia Fuller, Lisa Ann Kozakowski, John Marshall, John LaRock Sr., Michael Cooper, Phil Rutledge, Kathy Cooley, Robin Fahmie, Karen Prins, Sandra Adams, Richard Pelkey, Tom Dawson, Pete Siebertz, Nicole Brcic, Angela DiLaura, John Dziuban, Jim Stephensen, Mason Rutledge, Georgiana Bruen, Wayne DeForest, Floyd “Doc” Dreffs,

Ron Fuller, Tom Masterson, Noah Kranz, John & Gladys Kennedy, George Roth, Ann Mary “Nancy” Phillips, Jessica Cox, Virgil Dreffs, Katie Hutton, Nicholas Pikor, Danielle Wiseman, Roger Thomas, Wallyne Smail, Betsy & Charlie Rodgers

Please pray for those in the military, including: Adam Draves, Nathan Baker, Garette Moore, Larry Workman, Daniel Scott Brown, Mark

Richard, Philip Maxwell, Tony Phillips, Anthony Darket, Samuel Chase Johnson, William Godfrey, Bill Lott, Tony DeLellis, Ian and Joe Spurr, Mike Nelson, Frank Snaith, Allan Fletcher, Brandon Fletcher, Noah Kranz, Chas Carter

Pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. John Henry Keenan, Gabe McGill Michael Kunitz

TO PRAY IS TO LOVE MASS INTENTIONS

“...I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, this will turn out for my deliverance… with full courage now

as always Christ will be honored in my body...” — Philippians 1:19, 20

TUE 700:

WED 830:

THU 830:

FRI 830:

SAT 900

400:

SUN 800:

1030:

Jon Deliduka Maria Karolyn Mesch

Martha DeLellis Kenneth Freije Judy Norris George Hynes Valentine Dreffs Parishioners

Camp Sancta Maria Looking to spark the faith of your

children while they have fun at the

same time? Check out Camp Sancta

Maria — a Catholic camp that

provides fun experiences in

a technology free zone while being

immersed in a faith filled

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Gabriel Richard

Summer Camps During the months of

June and July Gabriel

Richard High School will offer several

athletic camps. For more

details visit www.fgrathletics and

click on specific sport page on left

tab or contact the coach directly.

Ave Summer Fest 2017 Attention High School Juniors,

Seniors, College Seniors, Graduates

& Parents. You are invited to the Ave

Summer Fest 2017, held Thursday,

June 22, 6:00pm–8:30pm. Come

and learn more about the Ave Maria

University Michigan Scholarship and

Ave Maria School of Law Michigan/

Toledo Full-Tuition Scholarship. Enjoy

an evening of great food, sundae

bar, live music and outdoor games.

Meet admission counselors, current

students and alumni. The evening

will take place at the Ann Arbor

residence of Tom Monaghan,

Founder - Ave Maria University & Ave

Maria School of Law. Registration is

Free and required by Thursday, June

15 to attend! For more information &

to register today go to

www.avemariafoundation.org

Benefit Concert

Saturday July 29th at Washtenaw

Community College Towsley

Auditorium. Local Musician Dave

Harburg and St. Thomas

parishioner will perform

contemporary versions of his

great-grandfather Yip Harburg’s more

famous works, such as “Over the

Rainbow,” “Brother Can You Spare

a Dime,” “Old Devil Moon,” and “April

in Paris”. The proceeds from the

concert will help build a vocational

school in Kyakatara, Uganda

Suggested Tax deductible donation

$10 individual or $25 for families.

For more information call 734-255-

2924.

Memorial Day Mass Give thanks to God for the freedom we enjoy and those who have sacrificed to provide us with it by assisting at Holy Mass on Memorial Day, Monday May 29th. By praying the Mass, we offer the most significant thanks. Praying the Mass also offers spiritual help to those who have placed their lives in the service of our nation. We will have our Memorial Day Mass at 10am in the cemetery if weather permits. If it is rainy, we will be in the Church. Hope to see you there.

Come to FaithFest, a Christian Music festival sponsored by the

Diocese of Lansing, at St. Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt. The Music festival begins at noon,

Bishop Boyea will celebrate a Vigil Mass with priests from

our Diocese, and the day concludes with fireworks at dusk. Old St. Patrick is offering tickets for just $15 a person. Contact the parish office to purchase tickets

and for information on transportation options.

First Friday Adoration Join us on Friday, June 2nd for First Friday Adoration starting at 7pm. Please sign up to spend an hour in the presence of our Lord.

Pilgrim Virgin Statue

May is the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. More than ever before, we look to the Mother of God and ask her prayerful intercession for the Church, our country,

and our families. We need to call upon Mary’s protection by saying the Rosary together as a family.

The Blessed Mother is waiting for you to take her home for one week. The sign-up sheet is in the back of our Church.

Raffle for St. Louis Center

St. Louis Center in Chelsea, MI is sponsoring a raffle for a trip for two to Alaska. This is the fifth year for the Alaskan Cruise raffle, consisting of airfare and a seven day cruise. Old St. Patrick’s parishioner Kelly Pellican and her family will be selling raffle tickets at both morning Masses on Sunday June 4th, and the drawing will be held on Monday June 26, 2017. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100, and may be purchased thru St. Louis Center up until the day of the event.

St. Louis Center is a 501(c3) non-profit organization run by the Servants of Charity that cares for children and adults with developmental disabilities. For more information, call Joe Yekulis at 734-475-8430.

Homebound Ministry We are in need of volunteers to serve our homebound brothers and sisters. You would be serving the homebound by distributing the Blessed Sacrament to those who are unable to attend Mass. If you feel called to this service, please contact the office at (734) 662-8141.

Cedar Point Trip: Any youth finishing 8th-12th grade is welcome to join our trip to Cedar Point on Wednesday, June 28. Cost is $70 which includes ticket to theme park, bus ride, and dinner. We will leave Old St. Patrick at 6:30am and return around 11:15pm

Be a Radioactive

Catholic! Listen to 990 AM radio — WDEO

Priesthood Ordination June 10th at St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing

Clergy, religious, laity and members of ecclesial movements are invited to attend the Presbyteral Ordination of Rev Mr Joseph Bosco Campbell

and Rev Mr Anthony Christopher Smela.

Event Website www.faithfest.com

Reconciliation Tuesday 5:30PM - 6:40PM Saturday 2:30PM or by appointment; don’t hesitate to call for an appointment!

Weekend Schedule for Holy Mass Saturday 4:00PM Sunday 8:00AM & 10:30AM

Weekday Schedule for Holy Mass First Saturday of the month 9:00AM Tues. 7:00PM Wed. Thur. & Fri. 8:30AM

Eucharistic Adoration of Our Lord Tues. 5:30PM– 6:45PM First Friday 7:00PM– Saturday 8:00AM

Baptisms Baptism Preparation classes as required by the

Diocese of Lansing may be scheduled to accom-

modate your family’s needs. Contact Dcn. Frank-

Joseph Papp, 734-426-1070 or email

fjpapp@umich.edu to arrange date, time and

location. Godparents are encouraged to at-

tend. There is no fee for the class. Marriages Arrangements are to be made at least nine months prior to the wedding. Funerals Funeral arrangements are made by contacting the parish office. Parish Registration Contact the office for a registration form.

Office hours Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Office: 734-662-8141 Emergency: 734-663-1851 Address: 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor, 48105 Website: www.stpatricka2.org E-mail: info@stpatricka2.org

Parish Administrator Fr. Tom Wasilewski (#24) twasilewski@stpatricka2.org Deacon Dcn. Jim Thibodeau, jthibodeau@stpatricka2.org Dcn. Frank-Joseph Papp, fjpapp@umich.edu Parish Secretary Debbie Welch (#21) debbie@stpatricka2.org Director of Religious Education John Pratt (#30) jpratt@stpatricka2.org Director of Music Jim Renfer music@stpatricka2.org Facilities Manager Mark Westhoven mwesthoven@stpatricka2.org Knights of Columbus Council 10963 Brian Heldt GK10963@mikofc.org OSP Ladies Society Jean Hoeft jean.hoeft.forjesus@gmail.com Altar Server Coordinator Jennifer Holody ospaltarservers@gmail.com

Contributions: Weekend of May 21, 2017: $5,986.45

Bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing to bulletin@stpatricka2.org by Monday at noon and will be edited at the discretion of the editor or pastor.

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ST. PATRICK PARISH CALENDAR SUNDAY, May 28

Ascension of Our Lord

9:15 K of C Rosary

MONDAY, May 29

Memorial Day

10:00 Mass in the Cemetery

WEDNESDAY, May 31

2:30 Mass at Regency Nursing Home

7:00 Parish Council Meeting

THURSDAY, June 1

6:00 American Heritage Girls

7:30 Choir Practice

FRIDAY, June 2

7:00 First Friday Adoration

SATURDAY, June 3

Youth Group Retreat

ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY 4:00/JUN 2 P. Zachmann M. Grech SUNDAY 8:00/JUN 3 J.P. DeJak J. Hayes SUNDAY 10:30/JUN 3 G. Carter B. Carter D. Galbraith N. Perrydore T. Perrydore

OLD ST. PATRICK PARISH DIRECTORY

Family of the Month Our Family of the

Month for May is the

Eriksen Family. David

and Diane are

Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy

Communion and

Catechist’s for grade 2, David has helped

at Pancake Breakfasts, Fish Fry’s and

other Knight Activities. David and Diane

help coordinate Vacation Bible School,

Divine Mercy Sunday, May Crowning,

decorations for the Church for Christmas

and Easter and are members of the

Worship Committee. Diane is in charge of

the Worship Committee. Ben, their son

leads Altar Server Training,

serves Mass and helps his

parents in the activities

they are involved in. The

Eriksen Family was chosen

as the Family of the Month

because of their continu-

ous involvement in all the activities of our

Church and their dedication to Our Lord.

Thank you Eriksen Family for your out-

standing service to our Church.

Knight of the Month Our Knight of the Month for

May is Gary Sopoliga. He has

helped out on our Tootsie

Drives, Pancake Breakfasts,

Fish Fry’s and Scrap Metal

Drives. Gary is a dedicated

member of our Choir. He’s

always ready to volunteer his time and

effort. Gary has provided his skills in

woodworking on several projects for the

Church. His latest projects were the

building of the platform for our Choir, the

design and construction of the Crucifix

stand for the Good Friday Service and

several small projects for Father Tom. Gary

is also our food pantry manager and has

put in a lot of time and effort in organizing

the pantry. Congratulations Gary and

thank you for your dedicated service. First Friday Adoration– June 2nd & 3rd

Knights, please sign up for one hour

a month for Adoration. To sign up, call or

email Gene Wierzgac 734-973-1790 or

ejwierzgac@att.net Thank you.

Monthly Rosary

Our monthly rosary will be this Sunday,

May 28th after the 8:00am Mass.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL

I love the way the earth rotates

It really makes my day

2017 Old St. Patrick’s

Vacation Bible School! Mary, Queen of Heaven To Celebrate the 100th Anniversary

of Our Lady of Fatima

July 10–14, 2017 9:00 a.m. to Noon

Children’s Concert and Ice Cream Social,

July 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Children will learn:

Mary Is Our Loving Mother and the Greatest Disciple

Mary Helps Us to Know and Follow Jesus

Mysteries of the Rosary

The Importance of Daily Prayer

Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, and Our Lady of Knock

To register visit stpatricka2.org, click on the

Register Now tab, print form and mail it in or drop it off in the parish office.

The cost is $25 per child—$15.00 for each additional

child in the family. Financial aid is available; call the

office for more information. Kids also need a plain white

t-shirt for their iron-on.

Watch it Free on Formed.org

This powerful and in-depth documentary tells the whole story of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima with archival footage, dramatic reenactments, original interviews with Fatima experts and stunning visuals. Produced by the award-winning filmmakers of the highly acclaimed feature film The 13th Day, Ian and Dominic Higgins present a compelling docu-drama on all the crucial details about the appearances and messages of Our Lady in Fatima in 1917, a message of prayer, penance and conversion that is desperately needed in our modern world. To watch the full movie go to formed.org and put in our Parish Code: W9M3Q6 If it is your first time you will need to create a free account with your email.

Parish Play Days 2017 noon-2:30

Join our parish as we celebrate Sundays, following the 10:30am Mass on the 4th Sunday of the month. Play days will begin June 25th, followed by July 23rd. August 27th and September 24th. A hearty brunch open to the whole parish begins at 12:00pm with sports and games following. Bring a change of clothes. Come join your parish family as we celebrate God’s gift of Sunday rest. Parishioners of all ages are welcome.

Octave of Pentecost

Continuing a tradition of several years, Old St. Patrick will once again offer Extraordinary Form Masses during the Octave of Pentecost (June 4-11). The Sunday Masses of the Octave (June 4 & June 11) will be at 12:30pm. The weekdays during the Octave will follow the normal Mass schedule (with the addition of a Monday Mass at 7pm).

Sunday, June 4th at 12:30 pm Monday, June 5th at 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 6th at 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 7th at 8:30 am Thursday, June 8th at 8:30 am Friday, June 9th at 8:30 am Saturday, June 10th at 8:30 am Sunday, June 11th at 12:30 pm.