†St. Isidore church 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 church 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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We give a warm welcome to all of our guests joining us for our annual Strawberry Festival. We hope you enjoy our St. Isidore hospitality, along with great entertainment, delicious foods (especially the strawberry delights), and wonderful company. We thank our Festival Committee, and the more than seventy parishioners who volunteered to serve this weekend.

Please plan on joining us following all of the Masses next weekend, June 30 and July 1, for “Farewell” receptions for Deacon Bill Stimpson and Fr. Noel Cornelio. Deacon Bill assumed “Senior Deacon, Inactive” status on June 17th. Fr. Noel will be leaving our parish on July 1 to begin an assignment as pastor of the clustered parishes of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Imlay City, and St. Nicholas, Capac. Please join us to thank them for their ministry here, and to send them forth on their new journeys with our blessing.

Blessings,Fr. Ron Victor

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WILL HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE.JN 8:12

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harvestnewsJune 24th, 2018 The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

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Offertory Collection ( As of June 17, 2018)Budgeted $ 1,277,404.00Weekly Collection $ 1,385,085.00 Over / (- Under) $ 107,681.00Electronic Giving May: $ 14,928.00# Envelopes Returned 597# Registered Families 3,392# Registered Member 9,616 RETHINKING HOW

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CSA MINUTE CSA 2.0 Youth MinistryYour gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal help high school-age teens in the Archdiocese of Detroit become better Christian leaders, examples to their peers, and evangelizers through Youth Leadership and Evangelization Training.“Chosen to Follow” will cover discipleship, communication, facilitation, prayer, and event planning, as well as sharing faith with other teens. Through the “Living Your Strengths” resource, teens will also learn to use their individual strengths in their daily lives.

Offered by archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office, Youth Leadership and Evangelization Training will be held overnight at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish in Sterling Heights this July 20-21.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CSA 2.0. Because of your generous response, we appear on target to hit our CSA target for the first time in more than 25 years, and only the second time in our 60+ year history.

Remember, if you’ve never supported the CSA before, we’ve invited you to consider donating at least $50 to this worthwhile campaign. An official update will be included in the July 8, 2018 bulletin.

Stay tuned for the official announcement.

AVAILABLE WITHIN THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, JUNE 22 THROUGH JUNE 24

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DEACON BILL bill@stidsidore.church

WERE THE NAZIS WRONG? OR, JUST AHEAD OF THEIR TIME

May 26,2018, will not likely be recognized by many as one of the darkest days of human history. On this day, Ireland, a “Christian” country, voted into law a provision for abortions. Admittedly, I have not given much thought to the “arguments” supporting the wholesale murder of the unborn, the voiceless human race, but I imagine that the arguments fell in line with the arguments made here in America: “It is MY BODY!”; “It is kinder to the baby to kill it in the womb than to have it suffer after birth”; “I cannot care for it!”; “It would always need special care or institutionalizing”; “It doesn’t fit into my plans right now”. I have heard so many men and women voice these “arguments” in favor of providing abortions that I simply presume that these arguments apply to all those who imagine that abortions are, in some way, a humane answer to life’s difficulties. And, while there is legitimacy to some of the above concerns, theses “arguments” frighten me greatly! Whether or not the people who propose these “justifications” for the purposeful killing of another defenseless human being, recognize the reality or not, every argument in favor of abortions reduces the idea of “legitimacy” for human existence, to be one of CONVENIENCE; life is not a right, but a COMMODITY to be owned privately. Above, I mentioned Ireland as a “Christian” country. In that statement, I only intended to imply that “Christians” ought to understand an authority greater than themselves, that there is an ontic good and an ontic evil. However, I believe that I cannot stress too strongly, that being against abortions is not a position only to be understood by “believers”, and “non-believers” are to be excused. An ontic evil is a reality, the reality, the ontic evil of abortion, is that it strikes at the very sacredness of life and reduces it to a commodity, a social convenience. The reality of this should frighten everyone, believer and non-believer alike. To understand the true wrongness of abortion, one does not need to believe in any God. It boils down to a simple argument: If any person can determine the life or death of another person for any reason, without consequences, then no person is safe and the social order collapses into chaos. Throughout the ages, philosophers have struggled with the “how to’s” of creating a “perfect society, a perfect social order. From the early Greek philosophers to the more modern philosopher, the “perfect society” was to be formed through some form of “perfect government”. For the Church, “perfect societies” were only to be found in heaven; and on earth, the best humans could hope for, was “better societies” by way of being “better persons”. Unfortunately, for many centuries, the concept of becoming a “better person” was juxtaposed to obeying the laws of the Church. I believe that one of the greatest gifts the Second Vatican Council gave the Church and the world, is the notion that becoming a better person is becoming more Christ like in our thoughts, words, and actions. When we look into the 10 Commandments, the teachings of Jesus, we are continuously being reminded that we are a part of life’s web, not its center nor its creator. When we remove ourselves from the center of the purpose of life, the arguments for abortion dissolve for lack of substance. To be continued

REST IN PEACE

REGINA CAELI ACADEMY Regina High School and St.Isidore Church would like to congratulate students from our parish, who graduated on may 24, 2018:Olivia Bashore, Cum LaudeChristina Slongo, Cum LaudeDiana Slongo, Cum LaudeLauren Zuzga, Summa Cum Laude

July 7 | 3:45FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY

Join us for a communal rosary the first Saturday of the month before the 4:30 Mass

LENA MERCADANTE Entered eternal life on June 15Mother of Joe, Frank and John

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YOUTH MINISTRY

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY:JULY 13Awaken

JULY 17Trip to St. Anne DetroitNovena prayer week

JULY 26

AUGUST 5

6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS6-8pm in the Youth Room matthunt@stisidore.church P: 586-286-1700 ext:2116

LAST CHANCE! Help us get to the finish line!

Time is almost up to register for Run the Plank on June 30.

Help St. Isidore win the competition for most registrants.

Register now at runtheplank.com

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POPES MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION // JUNEUniversal – Social Networks. That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects other for their differences.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 28 8:00 AM M/M Michael Herc & Family Parent† Regg Topolewski Irene Maciag† Helen Kustarz Daughter, Bonnie† Yvonne Koss Richard Koss Family FRIDAY, JUNE 29 8:00 AM

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 4:30 PM † William Goike Wife & family† Dorothy and Cass Gacki Jim & Carrie Zelenak† Anna Rosa Haranczak Family & friends Tim & Victoria Roddy family† Darlene Opalewski Larry† Stefano Di Bellis Wife & family Pat & Bill Chmielewski Sister† Al Fliger Wife† Larry Prudhomme Wife, Sherrie Fr. Sama Muma & family Chretien family† Veronica & Jacob Kosinski family Casmina & Peter Sapienza† Ann & Sam Sapienza & family Casmina & Peter Sapienza

SUNDAY, JULY 1 7:30 AMPeople of the Parish† Robert Bronson (4th ann.) Wife† Petrina Boyd Family† Dorothy Sadowski Family Evelyn Edwards Mary Lou & Ron Pratt† Margaret Howell (2yr ann.) Family† Mary Badalamenti Husband† Maria Thuan Hoang Doan family† Veronica & Jacob Kosinski family Casmina & Peter Sapienza† Ann & Sam Sapienza & family Casmina & Peter Sapienza

9:30 AM† William Goike Wife & family† Matthew Lysaught Aunt† Patricia Mc Keown Todd & Sheila Grzelewski† Mark Drohan Wife Sandra† Virginia Stephanic Friend Sandy† James Krucki Dejonckheere† June Abraham Mother† Veronica & Jacob Kosinski family Casmina & Peter Sapienza† Ann & Sam Sapienza & family Casmina & Peter Sapienza

11:30 AM† Esse & Grace Salamie Cheryl & Bill Cobert Isadore Virga Family

5:30 PM Christopher & Nick Zizzi Wife & mother Deceased members of Molnar & Dunkel family Eleanor Zizzi† Dora Andary (20th ann.) Andary Family

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 7:30 AM† Leo Silvestri Family† James Boyd Wife & daughters† Msgr. Ferdinand DeCneudt Friend† Gus & Mary Spriet Family† Sylvester DeCock Family† Giovanna Meschini Wife & family

9:30 AM† Kenneth Mlutkowski Wife† William Goike Wife & family† Merill Wajca & sister Stephanie Family† Elena Lena Richard Lukezich† Jordan Talmadge & family Frank Chianese & family† Ronald Allen Davidson Faith Formation Staff† Felix & Catherine Torre Niece & nephew† Carl Maron Friends† William (Bill) Pullen Wife & family† Veronica & Jacob Kosinski family Casmina & Peter Sapienza† Ann & Sam Sapienza & family Casmina & Peter Sapienza

11:30 AM Tim & Victoria Roddy family† Joseph Poma Family† Pauline Poma Family† Ken Scargall Mom & dad† Michael Burtnyk Jr. Family† Joe & Helen Yankitis Daughter† Gaetano Cococcetta (birthday) Wife† Lottie & Tim Tom Buback† Guilo Zaccagnini (51st anniversary) Jon & Marilyn Henry

5:30 PM Kate Dunkel Deceased members of Mueller family Eleanor Zizzi† Doug Modrzejewski Family† James D. Campbell (4th anniversary) Wife & daughter† Anthony & Concetta Locricchio Family† Peter Censoplano Wife

MONDAY, JUNE 25 8:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. Eric Haglund + family Wife† James Van SteenKiste Family† Wiliam Goike (birthday) Wife & family

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 8:00 AM † Richard J. Kempisty Wife† John Seibert Wife† Victoria Bartkowicz Irene Maciag

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 8:00 AM Rachal Pugh (birthday) Family† Annette La Lama Mother† Bill Gutenberg Family

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PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY

We are very, very appreciative for your continuing support of this ministry. Your donations have enabled us to assist many, many low income families who need assistance with baby/toddler items. From all of us to all of you, thank you andGOD BLESS YOU!

If possible, please donate:• A & D ointment• Stage 2 and 3 baby food – mixed fruit and/or vegetables with meat.

“Each time we reach out to assist another person, the blessing we are given is the opportunity to practice hospitality.”(Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr, O.S.B)

Schools out – for most children it’s the happiest time of the year playing, swimming, picnics, festivals and vacations. Yet there are a lot of children in our St. Isidore community that have lost their supplemental meals and being away from school can mean being hungry.There is no doubt that our request for food increases; yet our donations decrease as our parishioners enjoy their summer activities. Please remember those who need us for food while shopping this week.

Our Pantry really needs the following:• Women’s Depends - Large• Laundry Soap• Soups - all kinds• Spaghetti Noodles• Spaghetti Sauce - cans & jars• Jelly• Canned Fruit - all kinds• FrostingWe also need:• $25 Kroger & Meijer Gift Cards• Cereal• Crackers• Cookies• Candy• Mashed Potatoes - Box or Pouch• Rice-a-roni & pasta sides• Kleenex Tissues - any brand

We are grateful to all our parishioners who support our St. Isidore families. St. Vincent de Paul could not help without all of you.

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BABY PANTRY

Our new ministry has many caring volunteers who pray for the future recipient. The blankets and shawls made by the volunteers will be blessed at an 8:00 A.M. Weekday Mass before they are given to parishioners for family members and friends who need comfort. These prayer blankets and shawls will be a symbol of St. Isidore’s faith-sharing prayers for the individual who receives it. We will let you know when the blankets/shawls are available.Please share this new ministry with others ~ Pat Schmeiser ~

ADORATION CHAPEL

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE

As Vatican II taught, the Eucharist is “the source and summit of Christian life” (Lumen Gentium,11), most prominently at the Mass, of course, but also in Eucharistic Adoration. What Can be more important? (hprweb.com.June2018)The Worship Commission and the Parish Leadership Team would like to make you aware of changes to the Eucharist Exposition and Adoration Chapel hours and location.Beginning July 10, 2018, the Chapel will move to a more suitable location in the Resource Center (by the Rosary Garden entrance), near the beautiful stained-glass window depicting the Eucharist. This worship area will be available on Tuesdays from immediately following the 8 a.m. morning Mass until closing Benediction, which will begin at 6 p.m. There will no longer be Adoration hours on Wednesday and Thursday.The Holy Hour before morning Mass on Tuesdays and Fridays, which includes Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 7 a.m. to the beginning of Mass, remains unchanged.There need be no formal format to private Eucharistic Adoration. Say the Rosary or your favorite prayers, read scripture, talk to the Lord and share your burdens, or just sit in His presence and let Him speak to you.Feel free to stop in anytime; spend a few minutes or an hour, or, if you would like to sign up as a regular Adorer during any time period for the Tuesday hours there is a signup form at www.stIsidore.church/adoration-chapel or contact the office at 586-286-1700.Contact Dave Bisdorf at 586-202-7000 if you have any questions.

Curious about learning more about the Catholic faith but unsure where to start? Have you only been Baptized and are now ready to receive Confirmation and Holy Eucharist? Are you or someone you know ready to strengthen your relationship with God?Please join us after 9:30 mass in the gathering space for an informal chat about your journey!

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ART CONTEST

RULES• Submit your own original art, based on the year’s theme: Movies• Create your art on the filmstrip provided or any other medium. Must be 8.5” x 11”• Put name, age, and phone number on the back of the art• Turn-in your art on Friday or Saturday during the Festival, in the Theme Raffle area• Entrants will be judged in age categories• Winners will be posted/contacted on Sunday, right after 11:30 Mass• Winners will receive 25 Theme Raffle tickets, and a $20 festival voucher, good for anything at the festival• All art will be displayed in Theme Raffle area • All art work becomes the property of St. Isidore once it is entered in the contest, and may be used in

promotion of this or future St. Isidore Strawberry Festival

ART CONTEST ENTRY FORM

NAME ___________________________________________

AGE __________ PHONE __________________________

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3 DAYS OF ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, & FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

STEVE KING & THE DITTILIES7:00 – 11:00 PMClassic Rock and the Hottest Variety of Dance Music

ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR6:00 – 11:00 PMBuild your own sundae at our huge topping bar

OOPSY DAISY THE CLOWN6:00 – 9:00 PMBalloons, laughter and fun

CLASSIC CAR SHOW6:00 – 9:00 PMWinners announced and awarded at 9:00 pm

OUTDOOR GRILL5:00 – 11:00 PMBurgers, hot dogs, pizza, sausage, chicken kabobs, nachos, turkey legs and more!

TALENT SHOW5:00 – 7:00 PMSinging, dancing, and more... who has the most talent at St. Isidore?

FRI | JUNE 22

ALL 3 DAYSADULT BEVERAGES Bud Light & Craft Beer Wine Smirnoff Ice, Strawberry margaritas Strawberry martinisStrawberry vodka lemonade

COLORING AND ART CONTESTSubmit the official coloring page or your own original art

KID’S GAME TENT

FAMILY GAMES

BOUNCE INFLATABLES

50/50 RAFFLE EVERY 2 HOURS

CHARITY TICKETS

MAIN THEME RAFFLE

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COSMIC GROOVE7:00 – 11:00 PMGet your dancing shoes on for a variety of old hits and new hits.  Lots of music for the entire family

EUCHRE TOURNAMENT7:00 – 11:00 PM2 tournaments; $5.00 donation;Register online or on-sitewww.stisidore.church/festival

OOPSY DAISY THE CLOWN6:00 – 9:00 PMBalloons, laughter and fun

OUTDOOR GRILL5:00 – 11:00 PMBurgers, hot dogs, pizza, sausage, chicken kabobs, nachos, turkey legs and more!

PASTA DINNER5:30 – 9:00 PMAll-U-Can-Eat! $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 and under. 2 pastas, marinara or alfredo sauce, salad, meatball, stuffed shell, dinner roll and mini strawberry shortcake.

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BINGO1:00 – 7:00 PMJoin in the fun for this classic tradition

CAKE WALK1:30 – 4:00 PMPlay a musical game to win delicious desserts

OOPSY DAISY THE CLOWN1:00 – 4:00 PMBalloons, laughter and fun

DJ MUSIC12:30 – 2:30 PMMake your request for any oldie, classic or Top 40 tune.  We will have it all.

50 AMP FUSE3:30 – 7:30 PMA high-energy tribute to the greatest hits of all time from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and now

OUTDOOR GRILL12:30 – 7:30 PMBurgers, hot dogs, pizza, sausage, chicken kabobs, nachos, turkey legs and more!

ROAST BEEF DINNER12:30 – 7:00 PM$12 for adults, $6 for children 5 and under. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, salad , bread, and mini strawberry shortcake.

ALL 3 DAYSADULT BEVERAGES Bud Light & Craft Beer Wine Smirnoff Ice, Strawberry margaritas Strawberry martinisStrawberry vodka lemonade

COLORING AND ART CONTESTSubmit the official coloring page or your own original art

KID’S GAME TENT

FAMILY GAMES

BOUNCE INFLATABLES

50/50 RAFFLE EVERY 2 HOURS

CHARITY TICKETS

MAIN THEME RAFFLE

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PASTOR Rev. Ronald Victor

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Noel Cornelio

DEACONS Rev. Mr. Tom CarterRev. Mr. Bill Stimpson

PASTORAL MINISTER Tony Kendzierski

BUSINESS MANAGER Chris Kozlowski

OFFICE MANAGER Debbie Rak

FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Ann De Rey

CATECHIST COORDINATORS Dawn Ormsby Margaret Topor

YOUTH MINISTER Matthew Hunt

PARISH NURSE Heather Herbst, RN, BSN

MUSIC DIRECTORS Amy Righi Matt Kush Claire Toupin (children’s)

LITURGY DIRECTOR Amy Righi

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Kush CREATIVE MARKETING DESIGNER Mei Markel

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Kathy Homrocky Dawn Kehoe Marilyn Lis Helen Pugh Rachel RarickRebecca Topor

MAINTENANCE John Hilt Edward Kotulski Ron RyanPaolo VitaleSam Wiegand

PROCUREMENT AGENT Ron Pakizer

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