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...Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.

Matthew 10:38

FR. RON'S RAMBLINGS frron@stisidore.church

June was a great month for us at St. Isidore as we honored our Sixtieth Anniversary as a parish community and celebrated our annual Strawberry Festival. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of so many of our parishioners and staff, both were wonderful events.On June 9th we celebrated our Sixtieth Anniversary. St. Isidore was founded on June 18, 1957, and our first Mass was celebrated on June 23, 1957. We began our anniversary celebration with a Praise and Worship concert, thanking God for those who founded our parish, and for the many ways God has blessed us through the years. We also called down God’s blessing on us as we move forward in our mission to bring the Word to the Community in new and innovative ways. We then enjoyed a fantastic strolling dinner, accompanied by the music of a jazz band, which was well received by the three hundred parishioners who joined us. Among those in attendance were Mr. Joe Klingkammer, in whose garage on his farm on 24 Mile Road the first Mass was celebrated, and Mrs. Rosalie Debeaussaert and Mr. Leon Brohl, both of whom also participated in that first Mass. We thank the members of the Anniversary Committee for their hard work and their very “outside-the-box” creativity.

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OUR FOCUS

St. Isidore provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment so that persons of every background feel included and engaged here.

Our doors are open. We reach out to those who are seeking God’s grace and meet them where they are.

St. Isidore is a strong, passionate place of faith. Together we will build up our community and share it with those around us.

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WEEKLY CALENDAR INDEXAustin Catholic High School 10

Baby Pantry 6

Baptisms 3

Bible Study 5Children’s Page 13Christian Service - Blood Drive 5CSA Status 11Deacon Bill’s Column 7Diane Bucko’s Column 5Fr. Ron's Ramblings 1, 4Fellowship Baseball Game 9Fellowship Casino Trip 4F.I.T. (First Impressions Team) 5Health Ministry 6Independence Day Schedule 3Liturgical Schedule 12Mass Intentions 4Military 11Parish Directory 12Parish Office Summer Hours 3Prayers for the Sick 11Rest In Peace 3Stewardship 11Strawberry Festival 8St. Vincent De Paul 7Wedding Banns 3

Sunday, July 2 7:30 am Mass CH 9:30 am Mass CH 11:30 am Mass CH

Monday, July 3 8:00 am Mass CH 4:00 pm Parish Office Closes Tuesday, July 4 9:00 am Mass CH Parish Office Closed Wednesday, July 5 8:00 am Mass CH

Thursday, July 6 8:00 am Mass CH Friday, July 7 7:00 am Holy Hour CH 8:00 am Mass CH

Saturday, July 8 8:00 am Mass CH 2:00 pm Wedding CH 3:15 pm Reconciliation CH 4:30 pm Mass CH

Sunday, July 9 7:30 am Mass CH 9:30 am Mass CH 11:30 am Mass CH

WEEKLY READINGS

KEY TO CALENDAR LOCATIONS: A-Atrium, CH-Church, CR-Classrooms, CY-Courtyard, ECR-Executive Conference Room, FCR-Front Conference Room, GS-Gathering Space, K-Social Hall Kitchen, MA-Maintenance Room, MR-Music Room, OS-Off Site, RC-Resource Center, REC-Rectory, SH-Social Hall, YR-Youth Room

The Week of July 2, 2017Sunday Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42Monday Saint Thomas, Apostle Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26; 2-3, 9-10, 11-12; Mt 8:23-27Wednesday Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; Saint Elizabeth of Portugal Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Mt 8:28-34Thursday Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8Friday Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5; Mt 9:9-13Saturday Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mt 9:14-17Sunday Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30

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BAPTISMOn Sunday, June 25, 2017, Fr. Noel Cornelio welcomed one new Christian into the family of God:

German Flores-GarciaSon of Gabriel & Maria FloresThe parents, godparents and families took part in this joyous event.

WEDDING BANNS III Christopher Pulcer & Kimberly Brueggeman

II Jeremy Justice & Rachelle Lenard

Kenneth MedelEntered eternal life on June 19, 2017 Significant Other of Mary MalleyOur thoughts and prayers are with his family. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

REST IN PEACE

PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURSBeginning on Wednesday, July 5, the parish office hours will follow the summer schedule, as follows:Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pmFriday 8:30 am - 12:00 noonSaturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pmSunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pmNormal office hours will resume after Labor Day (September 4) on Tuesday, September 5.

INDEPENDENCE DAY SCHEDULE

• On Monday, July 3, the Parish Office will be open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

• On Tuesday, July 4, the parish office will be closed.• Morning Mass on July 4 will be at 9:00 am.

To the St. Isidore Catholic Community:We extend our heartfelt thanks for your expressions of sympathy, prayers, contributions and Masses in memory of Ligaya Lanni. She will be missed, but will remain in our hearts forever.The family of Ligaya Lanni

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Monday, July 38:00 AM M/M Michael Herc & Family ParentMenard & Daniel Family Claudette MenardDavid Panetta, Jr. Mom & Dad†Monajean Ruppert Family

Tuesday, July 49:00 AMIndependence Day Wednesday, July 58:00 AM M/M Randall Patzer & Family Parent†William "Bill" Goike Wife & Family

Thursday, July 68:00 AM Kathleen V. Kempisty (Birthday) Husband, Richard†Phyllis & †Richard Kozlowski Carol

Friday, July 78:00 AM†Larry Prudhomme Sherrie†Walter Miller Family Family

Saturday, July 88:00 AM People of the Parish

4:30 PM†Maurice Monserez Family†George Nikoriuk Wife, Carole†Michael Majchrzak Wife, Eleanor†Bob Rademacher Wife†Tillie Rademacher Family†Edward F. O'Donnell Wife†Gene Maccagnone Al & Bob Roy†Joan & †Chrissy Sloan Family†Don Klopcic (1st Anniversary) Paul & Dottie Grzelawski†Larry Prudhomme Sherrie Sunday, July 97:30 AM People of the Parish†Domenica & †Pasquale Spalvieri Family†Salvatore Gelardi Family†Janet Stevens Husband†Robert Foster Stanley Kowalski

9:30 AM Yvonne Schaffer Pullen Family†Andrew Turchanik Wife†Patricia Schnettler John & Debbie Rak†William "Bill" Goike Wife & Family†Oscar & †Jean Chapaton (Anniversary) Maureen Rivard†June Abraham Mother†Ligaya Lanni Dolores Sancimino

11:30 AM †Ernest Schellschmidt (1st Anniversary) Wife, Rosalie†James Conley Family†Kenneth Medel Pat & John Bednarczyk†Georgia Pascucci Family†Laura Macioce Family

MASS INTENTIONS FR. RON'S RAMBLINGS (Continued from page 1)

The annual Strawberry Festival is perhaps a major reason we have such a strong parish community at St. Isidore. For years, dedicated parishioners have worked very closely together to plan and execute the best parish festival around! I love how family-friendly our festival is! This year’s festival was no exception! Aided by very good weather, and by the addition of several different events, I believe the festival was more fun and family-centered than ever. We thank our Festival Committee - which works throughout the entire year - and the nearly seven hundred volunteers who worked the festival, and all who attended. We hope you are able to join us for 9:00 Mass this Tuesday as we celebrate Independence Day, and call down God’s blessing on our nation. In these times, above all, we need to acknowledge our dependence on God and on each other as we safeguard our freedoms and extend them to all who come to us.Happy 4th of July!Fr. Ron Victor

PAYMENT DUE BY MONDAY, JULY 3

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CHRISTIAN SERVICE tony@stisidore.church

WHAT’S IN IT FOR US? by Diane Bucko diane@stisidore.church

As usual we are in need of volunteers to help work the Blood Drive on Sunday August 6th.

We have three 2 hour shifts, two people per shift. If you can help, please give me a call. The shifts are:

8:00 am – 10:00 am

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

12:00 noon – 2:00 pm

If you can help in any way, please call Tony at the office, Tuesday through Thursday.

If you wish to register to give blood you may do so now by going on line to www.redcrossblood.org and register.

Any and all help is deeply appreciated.

Thank You,

Tony

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!Our Summer Blood Drive is Aug. 6, 2017.

13th Sunday in Ordinary TimeToday’s readings are about welcoming. People in the Bible like to feel welcomed just as much as we do today. Welcoming someone into the home in Bible times was not only hospitality, it was a sacred obligation.Our first story from 2 Kings is about the prophet Elisha. He often visited Shunem so a wealthy woman asked her husband if they could construct a room on the roof for him. Such a room sounds peculiar to us but it was really the place of honor because it was the coolest and quietest. Elisha was grateful for the welcome and promised the woman, who had no children, that she would have a baby at that time the next year. It is exactly the same story of welcome that we read when Abram welcomed the angels to his tent. Sarai would have a baby at that time next year.The Second Reading from Romans is the epistle reading at the Easter Vigil. It tells of the welcome we receive when we are baptized into the body of Christ. We die with Christ but we rise to eternal life in the water. That is a welcome that never expires.Jesus tells us today that whoever receives a believer receives him. Whoever welcomes a believer also welcomes him. The simplest action like offering a drink of water is a welcome. Think about how much you appreciate a drink of water that someone offers when you are thirsty. Prophets like Elisha are welcomed because of their message. Other believers are welcomed because they are faithful. Anyone who welcomes them will be rewarded in heaven.What’s in it for us? We are a welcoming parish. We hear that from visitors all the time. We congratulate you for the welcome you extended to visitors last week at the festival. I met two ladies who were visiting from Ohio and had nothing but good things to say about our worship. Our FIT team welcomes people at the door. We need more volunteers for that welcoming ministry. A smile or a simple “good morning” to the people next to you at Mass is welcoming. So keep up the good work. Your reward will be great in heaven.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Resource Center.

July Dates: July 12 and 26

Join F.I.T. (First Impressions Team)! Contact the parish office to volunteer to help welcome your fellow parishioners and guests.

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PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY heather@stisidore.church In partnership with St. John Providence Health System

BABY PANTRY

Tips for Healthy GrillingSummer time often means moving our cooking outdoors! Here are a few tips to keep those summer cook outs safe and delicious:• Keep your grill clean by scrubbing it before and after each use. Avoid using

a wire brush, which may lose bristles on the grill and find their way into your food.

• Marinate meat and poultry to help reduce carcinogens that form when they cook on the grill

• Turn meat over at the right time so it doesn’t char and it flips easy without sticking. Move meat away from flare ups

• Cut off charred or burnt portions of grilled food. The more char there is, the more cancer-causing compounds there are

• Cook ground beef to 160°, red meats to 145°, pork to 160° and poultry to 165° to kill E. Coli bacteria

• The faster foods are cooked, the less likely they are to char• Cut meat in uniform size pieces. Smaller pieces cook quicker• Try grilled pizza as a main dish, or grilled vegetables as a side dish, and grilled

fruit as dessert!Blessings,HeatherSource: St. John Faith and Health, May-June 2017

“Lord, may I be generous in responding to the needs I find in my family and community, just as you are generous to me.” (Fr. Kenneth E. Grabner, C.S.C.)

Right now, we need: Î Diapers: Sizes 4, 5 and 6

And Î **Baby shampoo Î *Baby lotion Î *Diaper rash cream/ointment Î **Baby wash

(We never have enough)

THANK YOU for your generosity!

CSA MINUTE: CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEALThe 2017 Catholic Services Appeal is underway. Gifts to the CSA make possible a wealth of ministries, programs, and services that touch the lives of thousands throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit each day. This year’s CSA theme, Opening Doors to Encounter Christ, reflects our Holy Father’s invitation to all Catholics to renew their personal relationships with our Savior, as “the joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.”If you have already pledged your gift to the 2017 CSA, thank you! If you have yet to make your gift, please prayerfully consider generously supporting this year’s effort. You may pledge your gift online at give.aodcsa.org. Your gift has a tremendous impact to countless beneficiaries to CSA-funded services in Southeast Michigan and beyond.For more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, go to www.aod.org.

EVANGELIZATION PRAYERGracious God, Bless all the people of St. Isidore with increased faith and charity. Send the Holy Spirit to renew our hearts and minds that we might become a church dedicated to sharing your “Good News” with others.In Jesus name we pray. Amen!

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL conference621@gmail.com DEACON BILL bill@stisidore.church

Addictions written June 13, 2017[Note: I am not a health care provider, nor an expert in dealing with problems of addictions. I have some training, some experience dealing with addicts, and some education on the matter, but I am not a qualified expert.]I have never given the “problem of addiction” much thought until lately. Early in June, I got a mailing from the Michigan Catholic Conference outlining the crisis of Opiate Addictions in Michigan and the entire United States. Since then, AARP (June Bulletin) has published an article concerning the nation-wide magnitude of the problem of addictions and substance abuse in the United States – by older men and women! In my ignorance, I simply presumed that the “Drug Culture” was uniquely made up of a much younger generation. [Boy, was I naive!!] These two articles prompted me to begin a bit more research into the problems of addiction, and some possible solutions we, as Christians, ought to consider.Growing up as a white middle class American, whose parents drank less than occasionally and only smoked cigarettes (the socially accepted addiction), I thought “addicts” were solely relegated to social outcasts, living in dark alleys, stabbing themselves with needles. Marijuana - the “gateway” to heroin - and cocaine were not popular drugs of choice until the 1960’s. Now, I am not so naive. Addictions are not restricted to any culture, age group, or economic standing. And, I believe from what I have read, the new “gateway” drug is the prescribed pain medication. Yes, I still believe that marijuana is a gateway into the “drug culture”, alcoholism is still a major killer, and cocaine and heroin are even more dangerous today than thirty years ago. I still believe also that, for the most part, the initial introduction to these “drugs of choice” are born from a sense of curiosity, and the (foolish) belief that: I can handle it. I won’t let it control me. A ridiculous - but true - story is about a man who was purposely trying to become an alcoholic, so that he could “recover”, and then help other alcoholics recover. He under-estimated the tremendous power of addiction.The tremendous POWER of addiction is the center of this article. Not being a health care professional, only experiencing those addicted to some substance on a very limited scale, and only some exposure to the clinical realities of the addictions; not being an alcoholic (recovering or not), I cannot offer first-hand advice to anyone. However, I believe that many people have very little appreciation for the power of some substance to control a person’s ability to just say “no”. Years ago, in a class I was taking to become a resource person and referral person for substance abusers, an abuser of cocaine tried to explain the “high” as being something like ten times the power of an orgasm. O Kay, now, give that up! The man who thought he could simply “will” himself out of alcoholism to work with other alcoholics was worse than naive, he was plain foolish. (The person conducting the class we were taking recommended that he visit a counselor ASAP, he needed help.)

To be continued

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeIn today’s Gospel hear Jesus tell us: “Whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple—Amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.”This week, know that you will bring hope to the poor by your gift to our St. Vincent de Paul conference.

THANK YOU! Our special requests:*$25 Meijer or Kroger gift cards*small dish soaps*pump hand soaps*juices*tomatoes & tomato sauce*spaghetti sauce - cans & jars*Manwich*pork & beans*soups - any type*crackers – saltines, grahams*tuna*apple sauce*candy*paper plates*napkinsUnconditional love always requires sacrifice. Partnership with Christ means living a life of love for others.When your family gathers together and prays before eating, please think of those less fortunate and include them in your grace before meals.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!July 4th is also the feast of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Born in 1901, he became a SVDP member at age 17. Pier Giorgio said, “Jesus visits me every morning in Holy Communion. I repay him with my poor means, visiting the poor…there you may find Jesus.” Pier Giorgio was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1990. (Manual for the Society, p. 192)

God Bless America!St. Isidore Conference - - Pat Schmeiser

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On behalf of the entire Strawberry Festival Committee, we want to thank all of our parish members, guests, sponsors, donors and volunteers for making this year’s event another huge success. Thankfully we were blessed with some good weather and only about 15 minutes of rain on Sunday afternoon. From the feedback we received when walking around and talking with our guests, everyone seemed to enjoy all of the music, food, raffles, games and desserts throughout the entire 3 day weekend. Congratulations to the 4 main raffle money winners and the 83 theme raffle winners. We are proud to announce that we had another record year in gross revenue in our Theme Raffle area where we had a focused on a game board theme. Special thanks to Fr Ron, Fr Noel and the parish staff for all of their support in allowing us to design, prepare and deliver this family-friendly 3-day festival.Please mark your calendars for our 2018 St Isidore Strawberry Festival which will take place the weekend of June 22, 23 and 24. Next year will also be our 60th anniversary for the Strawberry Festival so stay tuned for some surprises. We hope to see you there!!Mike FontanaStrawberry Festival Chairman248-224-5583 Cell Mfontana31@gmail.com Email

The Strawberry Festival Committee thanks the following businesses for being consistent and valued service providers or sponsors for their generous donations of funds, goods and/or services:• Andrew Marke Salon• Boyka's Produce• Century Banquet Center• Coney Grille• Great Clips• Hauss-Modetz Funeral Home• Jim Riehl's Friendly Chrysler• Lano Home Financial Services• Lee-Ellena Funeral Home• NYR Organics - Connie Letosky-Sier• Real Living Kee Realty• RMW Productions• Shields• St. Clair Eye• TriStar Signs• Wasik Funeral Home• Weingartz• Wujek-Calcaterra Funeral Home

Look for more Strawberry Festival updates over the next few weeks, as we continue to hand out the raffle prizes, collect final data and crunch the numbers.Photos and videos will be posted to the Strawberry Festival Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/stisidorefestival/

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The St. Isidore Fellowship Committee Invites All to Join Us for a Baseball Game

at Jimmy John's Field in Utica

Game Date: Friday, July 21, 2017 at 7:05 pmTickets: $30 per person and includes ticket, buffet and 2 drink tickets. Seats willbeinthePavilionareanearfirstbase.Ticketscanbepurchased at the parish front desk.

Home Team: Westside Woolly MammothsOpponent: Eastside Diamond HoppersSpecial Bonus: Fireworks! Presented after the gameLocation: Jimmy John's Field in Downtown Utica (at the intersection of Auburn Road and Utica Road)Travel: There is NOT a bus; travel is up to the purchaserParking: Game parking is free of charge in area public parking lots located in the city of Utica. Spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis. Information: Contact the parish office in person, call (586) 286-1700 or email office@stisidore.churchFor directions, a parking map and more information about Jimmy John's Field and the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL), visit this website: http://uspbl.com/

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A Summer Opportunity Planned for You Three internationally-known speakers will be in our area this August just for you in the conference, “An Era of Change or a Change of Era?” Pope Francis has challenged us: "One could say that today we are not living an era of change but a change of era.” Our three speakers (Richard Gaillardetz, Ph.D., Margaret Nutting Ralph, Pd.D. and Fr. Howard Gray, SJ, Ph.D.) – each from their own reflection and experience – will help us to explore this reality that Pope Francis has presented to us. The daytime offerings (August 7-9) will take place at St. Isidore Parish, Macomb. For the full schedule and registration information, go to www.wearethechurchconferences.com.

Two evening opportunities (free will offering) will also take place:

“Wrestling with the Faith: The Demands of Mature Discipleship in a Secular Age”with Richard Gaillardetz, Ph.D.

at St. Isidore Parish, Macomb on Monday, August 7th (7:00 pm)

Mature Christian belief has never been more difficult than it is today. This presentation will reflect on the need to find a middle way between facile obedience and casual regard for

the received faith of the church. “Be Not Afraid: I Am With You Always”

With Margaret Nutting Ralph, Ph.D.at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, St. Clair Shores on

Tuesday, August 8th (7:00 pm)An unwillingness to embrace change is often caused by fear.

In this session we will learn how to dispel fear by exploring the many ways in which the risen Christ remains in our midst.

For complete information, see www.wearethechurchconferences.com.Registration is required for the daytime sessions; the evening sessions are walk-in with free-will offerings.

AUSTIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLAustin in Action: Student Earns International Recognition & Award

When Christian Spearman, ’19 wrote his essay for this year’s contest, he had no idea that his essay from last year had earned him $100 and recognition as a runner-up at the international level in the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. “My mom told me she looked up the contest online and there was my name,” said Christian. School administration worked with the local Council at St. Kieran’s (#13983) to discover

what happened to Christian’s award. Two weeks later and Christian’s award was found and presented to him in front of the entire school. “We are extremely proud of Christian for his hard work,” said Principal Mrs. Coppens. Coppens and, Ron Koscierzynski, former Grand Knight at #13983, told students that Christian’s winning proves that these contests do go further and can reap rewards. “I don’t know if Michigan has ever had an International Level winner or runner-up, but I do know it’s a first for our council,” said Ron. Austin students participate in the contest each year and also earn local recognition in the contest before advancing on to state and international judging. Austin in Action is a weekly column focusing on the events and students at Austin Catholic High School.

Congratulations to the following students from St. Isidore who attend Regina High School, who have earned Honor Roll status for this quarter's marking.

Olivia Bashore, junior Rileh Shock, junior Christina Slongo, junior Diana Slongo, junior Lauren Zuzga, junior Isabelle Bickley, senior Alyssa Brown, senior

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WE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

PFC Tanner Adkins Army AfghanistanWO1 Jeremy Bentley Army IraqPvt. Troy Ciaramella Army USASgt. Sean Collins MarinesSgt. Tyler Dean Army KuwaitPFC Anthony Difatta Army AfghanistanPFC Brian Domzalski MarinesPFC E3 Jeffrey Frame Army WO2 Jason Gaboury Army Capt. Wade Gaboury Air Force QatarSgt. James Galowski, Jr. Army Middle EastPFC John Gellert III Army Aaron Griffin Navy Seal AfghanistanLt. David R. Grzywacz Navy LCpl David Horton Marines AfghanistanMaj. Jeffrey Jablonski Army MichiganLCpl Logan Jabouri MarinesJ. Jackson Navy Staff Sgt. Ethan Jensen Air Force AfghanistanSgt. Edward Kujawa MarinesJason Kurpiewski Navy AfghanistanSeaBee UT2 Brian Louwers Navy Spec. Michael Manning Army AfghanistanTristan Newton Navy Courtney Osborne Navy AfghanistanPFC Matt Piotke Army IraqMC2 Jeffrey Richardson Navy AfghanistanSr. Airman Justin Santiago Air Force JordanJoel Sebastian Army Chief John C. Sbraccia Navy KuwaitSr. Airman Jeremy Spanski Air Force AfghanistanCpl. Jeremiah Stewart Army AfghanistanBrandon Vargo Marines PFC Ann Vassas Marines S. CarolinaGjelosh Vata Army

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. And give us peace. Amen.

WE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Janis AdamsBob AgiusMary AgiusMary BadalamentiStephen BarracoJonathan BisdorfRita BovaJames BruinsmaSybil CampernelSilvio CaringiPaul CarusoTheresa CiaramellaRachelle ColasantiSabrina ConfortiDawn DoanGladys DorichJason DornoffBridget EnriciIsaiah Ford

Eric FredlundGina GoikePatty GuaresimoDonald HollandKelly JanneyDavid JanuschJohn JarzynaAnn JenuwineLynne KlannLarry KozakGinette LabergeClarence MalburgWilliam ManczykMarie MarcathAmanda MarlerRonald MatteiJanet McDonaldGary MichelsPatti Michels

Ron MichelsSteve MichelsAndy NicosiaMarge NizzioJohn O'MalleyCarol PawlowskiNatalie PeriniLouisa PietrowskyRobert RanuschDennis RivardDon RussellMarlene SitekBreanne TalmadgeAlbert ToccaceliAnita Wargnier

...and for all parishioners that are ill but not on this list and their caretakers.

Unless expressly requested by the family, usually the name of the sick person will be taken off the list after three months. In the instance of an ongoing serious, critical, or terminal status that is known to us, that policy will not apply.

STEWARDSHIP

SPECIAL COLLECTIONSJuly 9 Vocations SupportJuly 16 Building Fund

We invite our parishioners to call the parish office to provide us with the names of men and women from our parish who are presently serving in the armed services. Let us know when our brave men and women return from harm''s way.

Offertory Collection (from July 1, 2016 to date)

Budgeted $ 1,240,000.00

Electronic Giving & Correction $ 0.00

Weekly Collection $ 1,355,630.00

Over / (Under) $ 115,630.00

# Envelopes Returned 569

# Registered Families 3,366

# Registered Members 9,492

As of June 25, 2017

2017 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA)St. Isidore Church Status as of June 13Goal $181,114Amount Pledged $ 143,466Outstanding Balance $ 37,648Registered Families (start of campaign) 3,758 Pledging Families 677 Non-Responding Families 3,081

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WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE JULY 8 & 9, 2017

Deacons Rev. Mr. Tom Carter Rev. Mr. Bill StimpsonPastoral Minister Tony KendzierskiOperations Ron PakizerOffice Manager Debbie Rak Pastoral Associate Diane Bucko Technology & Communications Holly ShanefeltLiturgy & Music Amy RighiMusic & Creative Development Matt KushChildren’s Choir Director Claire ToupinParish Nurse Heather Herbst, RN, BSNFaith Formation Director Ann De ReyFaith Formation Coordinators Nancy Marvin Linda OsobkaYouth Minister-HS Erika DomsicYouth Minister-MS Julie RarickBookkeeper MaryAnn MayAdministrative Support Kathy Homrocky Dawn Kehoe Marilyn Lis Helen Pugh Rachel RarickMaintenance John Hilt Edward Kotulski Tony Mona

PARISH OFFICE HOURS SACRAMENTS

MASS SCHEDULE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

PARISH STAFFMonday - Thursday 8:30 am - 8:00 pmFriday 8:30 am - 4:00 pmClosed for Lunch (M-F) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pmSunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Daily Monday - Saturday 8:00 amHoly Hour (Tuesday & Friday) 7:00 amWeekendsSaturday 4:30 pmSunday 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am

Registration Forms are available on-line, at the parish office, and in the gathering space kiosks.

Baptism By arrangement with the parish officeReconciliation Saturday at 3:15 pmMarriage By arrangement with the parish office, at least six months prior.RCIA Call for schedule

Chair Michael FontanaVice Chair Todd GrzelewskiSecretary Gretchen McAleerMembers at LargeDavid Bisdorf Rita NichterRay Karam Mary SheahanRon Mattei Ascanio TerracianoJeffrey Muzyk

Bulletin Articles must be e-mailed publication-ready to bulletin@stisidore.church no later than 9:00 am on the preceding Monday.

18201 Twenty-Three Mile RoadMacomb Township, MI 48042-4110Phone: 586-286-1700Fax: 586-286-8753www.stisidore.churchE-Mail: office@stisidore.church

Pastor Rev. Ronald VictorAssociate Pastor Rev. Noel Cornelio

Our Vision:

St. Isidore is a Catholic Community where all are welcome, living and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission:

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we welcome the gifts, talents and presence of our St. Isidore Catholic Community. We strive to create a nurturing environment of inspiration, faith and service for all God’s people.

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Saturday, July 84:30 PM

Sunday, July 97:30 AM

Sunday, July 99:30 AM

Sunday, July 911:30 AM

LectorsLois GackiDave Gacki

Dan WardRose Rarick

Emily MerkleSarah Lee

Kaitlyn ProffittPenny Proffitt

LeadEucharisticMinisters

Eleanor LaethemAudrey Wcisel

Carla SilvestriMaryanne Brohl

Regina MaianiVince Mariani

Bill HicksPaul Dolfus

AltarServers

Kaitlyn DemorestTiffany DemorestJoshua Jenuwine

Grace RussellGwen Russell

Jessica FallsDylan GilbertMadelyn Gilbert

Alessio CamilleriNoah GraceSam Grace

MusicMinisters

Contemporary Ensemble Amy Righi Matt Kush Matt Kush

JULY 2, 201713 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Ages 7-12 July 2, 2017 • Matthew 10:37-42

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