ST. BENEDICT CHURCH • 80 S. LYNN • WATERFORD, MI

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

APRIL 22, 2018

St. Benedict Messenger, Waterford

THIS COMING WEEK… Monday 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Mtg., Parish Center Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Bible Study, Chapel Wednesday 6:00 First Communion practice, Church 6:00 Faith Formation, Grades 3-8, School Saturday 2:00 p.m. Confirmation Parent Mtg. & practice, Church 5:00 p.m. Garden Angels Informational Mtg., Church Sunday Garden Angels Informational Mtg. following Masses Social Hall

May God’s healing power come upon you.

...For all active military personnel from our parish family: Adam Armstrong, Keith Armstrong, Max Evans, Jon Hamel, Daniel D. McKinstry, Patrick Stoddard, James Watson, Jr.

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, April 23 Easter Weekday St. George, Martyr St. Adalbert, Bishop and Martyr 12:15 p.m. - Brother Justin, req niece, Kia Tuesday, April 24 Easter Weekday St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr NO MASS Wednesday, April 25 Easter Weekday St. Mark the Evangelist 8:00 a.m. - Brother Justin, niece, Kia Thursday, April 26 Easter Weekday NO MASS Friday, April 27 Easter Weekday NO MASS Saturday, April 28 Easter Weekday St. Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr St. Louis Grignion de Monfort, Priest 4:00 p.m.- Paul Sr. & Lorraine Bonfiglio req son, Paul Josephine Harchick req Mary Ann Harchick Raul Santana req wife, Pat Emil & Grace Swiecicki req family Sunday, April 29 9:00 a.m. - Josie Pintacudo req Mary Ann Lepkowski Eddie Stockwell req Michael, Alice & Mary 11:00 a.m. - Carmelina Calabrese req Bill & Janet Green Brother Justin, niece, Kia Mary Mosier (5th Anniv.) req Terry & Sherry Showers

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH READINGS… 1st Reading: Acts 9:26-31 2nd Reading: 1 Jn 3:18-24 Gospel: Jn 15:1-8 (53)

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Wed., 4:30 p.m. Church Social Hall

April

Tues., May 1st, 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study, Chapel

Wed., May 2nd, 6:00 p.m. - Faith Formation May Crowning, Church

Sun., May 6th, K of C Pancake Breakfast After 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Masses, Social Hall

Sun., May 6th - 6:30 p.m. - Youth Group Card Party Parish Center

Mon., May 7th, 7:00 p.m. - K of C Officers’ Mtg. Parish Center

Wed., May 9th, 6:00 p.m. - Christian Service Mtg. Parish Center

A PROMISE OF MARRIAGE… Third Banns

Jessica Lowe and Joseph Collins

PRAY FOR… ...Our parishioners: Mae Biltz, Bien DeJesus, Ada Guzzo, Phil Hanson, Lee Haslinger, Ann Herr, Carol Hess-Kalinski, Tom Keith, Albena Lipar, Therese Mazza, Barbara Rutha, Norma Swift, Linda Tongko, Fr. Larry Siroskey

...Loved ones who are ill and in need of prayer: Anne Clark, Levi Albert-Gromer, David Grudzinski, Robyn Hamilton, Joe Hedgeman, Tiffany Kleinschmidt, Steve Lanczak, Shelly Mackie, Miya Nick, Lisa Schwedt, Loretta Slee, Crystal Sutton, Mary Stevenson–Garlak, Pat Steinhelper, Laura Thomson, Betty Wolocko. Names run four weeks. To re-list, call 248-681-1534.

Good and gracious God, You call each person by name and invite them to follow you. On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, may each person hear and respond to the call they have received. We pray for all discerning marriage, the chaste single life, consecrated life or ordained ministries, that your Holy Spirit would guide, inspire and strengthen them. May your Church and the world be enriched by the "yes" of your children. Amen.

St. Benedict Messenger, Waterford

PARISH NEWS

St. Benedict Church

80 S. Lynn St., Waterford, MI 48328

Pastor - Rev. James Mayworm

Deacon John Santeramo

(248) 681-1534; Fax (248) 681-4501

Daytime Office Hours: Mon. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tues., Wed., Thurs.- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fri. 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

Closed for lunch from 12 noon – 1 p.m.

Website - stbencc.org

Face book: St. Benedict’s Catholic Church

Liturgical Minister - Connie Cunningham

Pastoral Associate - Sherry Showers

Minister of Music - Pam Tucker

RCIA/Faith Formation Director- Gloria Armstrong

Faith Formation Coordinator - Vicki Krier

Youth Minister - Katherine Borg

Business Manager - Larry Edwards

Office Manager - Joyce Miracle

Administrative Assistant - Rose DeAnda

Building Manager - Greg McInally

Maintenance - Dale McCleery, Eileen Kell & Jeff Rowland

Weekday Mass Schedule

Monday-12:15 p.m., Wednesday - 8:00 a.m., First Friday 8:00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday – 4 p.m.; Sunday – 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Holy Day Mass Schedule

12:15 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday – 3 p.m. or by appointment

Baptisms

Baptism must be arranged with the Pastor. Parents and godparents must

attend a preparatory class the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Please call the Parish Center to schedule.

Marriages

The couple must make an appointment for a personal interview with the

priest at least six months in advance of the scheduled wedding.

Sick Calls and Communion for the Homebound

Please call the Parish Office 248-681-1534.

Faith Formation

Grades 1-8 – Wednesdays – 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

R.C.I.A

Mondays – 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Parish Center (Oct.-Easter Vigil)

St. Vincent de Paul—St. Benedict Conference

248-681-1534, ext. 206

Bulletin Copy Deadline

Friday at noon

Pontiac Area Vicariate Website

www.pontiacareavicariate.org

Suicide Hotline (Common Ground)

1-800-231-1127

Project Rachel Post Abortion Ministry

1-888-722-4355

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

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REGISTER NOW FOR FALL... St. Benedict’s Faith Formation program is for youth

in grades 1-8 and focuses on community and faith building. We look to provide guidance and teaching for the youth in the areas of stewardship, worship, evangelization, scripture and having a personal relationship with God.

Now offering a pre-registration tuition SAVINGS! Pay in full by April 18th and receive a $20 discount. Pay in full April 19th thru May 2nd and receive a $10 discount. Regular fee schedule is as follows:

Parishioners Non-Parishioner

1 Child $85 1 Child $135

2 Children $95 2 Children $95

3 + additional $10 3 + additional $10

RETIREMENT CELEBRATION… For Sherry Showers Saturday, April 28th 5:00 p.m. Church Social Hall

Join us as we extend a warm thank you for all she has done in the Lord’s service for St. Benedict Church. She is indeed a reflection of God’s love and we want her to know how much we appreciate her and all that she has done for our parish family and the surrounding community. All are welcome for cake & refreshments following the 4:00 p.m. Mass next weekend.

St. Benedict Messenger, Waterford

PARISH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

SEEKING ANGELS…

It is time to start thinking flowers! So, all you gardeners and gardening helpers, we are calling you to come to our St. Benedict’s Gardening Angels informational meeting. The only qualification you need is a desire to help us keep our parish campus blossoming with God’s beauty all season long. Remember, no experience necessary, you just need a desire to help.

There will be a short informational meeting after each Mass in the church social hall on Sat., April 28th and Sun., April 29th.

If you can’t make any of the meetings, but, are interested in joining our group, email me at AJOYCE@COMCAST.NET or call the Parish Center and leave your name and phone number and they will forward your information to me.

~Ann Joyce

DEAR ST. BENEDICT PARISH FAMILY... A very sincere thank you to all who supported our

first ever Fasting Tree for Oakland Jail Ministry. We collected over $3,300. George Seroka will be

delivering a check to Sister Peggy and I am positive she will be overwhelmed.

As always, this parish family comes together when there is a need. With a grateful heart...

~Barb Baumgart, Christian Service Chairperson

ST. BENEDICT PARISH COUNCIL

Fr. James Mayworm Pastor 248-681-1534

Bob Roman Chairperson 248-763-5688 rooker3036@comcast.net

Barb Baumgart Christian Service 248-922-9950 barbb7735@aol.com

Joe Bishop Vicariate Rep.

K of C Rep.

248-732-7113 joebishopsurvey@gmail.com

Rick Bray Education Commission 248-789-5412 arbray03@gmail.com

Connie Cunningham Staff Consultant 248-891-9667 connie.cunningham.stben@gmail.com

Therese Flanigan Secretary 248-520-2972

Kathy Gifford Worship Commission 248-623-6791 giffordkathleenc@gmail.com

Ann Joyce Finance Council Alt. 248-701-4902 amjoyce1128@gmail.com

Pete Massacesi Stewardship Commission 248-917-1422 pkmassa@aol.com

Kim Mosier Assistant Chairperson 248-915-9380 kmosier1952@yahoo.com

Bruce Sheipline Finance Council 248-683-1433 sheipline@comcast.net

Gloria Stiel Member-at-Large 248-682-5849 gloria@stiels.com

Missy Zimmerman Member-at-Large 248-505-1157

WISHES FOR GLORIA ARMSTRONG… Happy Birthday to a woman who has brought love

into so many lives! On most days of the year, you are the one who inspires, but, as we celebrate your birthday, you are the one we all admire.

St. Benedict Messenger, Waterford

PASTOR’S PAGE

JIM’S GEMS… I share the following item with you because of my

own recent experience with selling a home in Florida; emptying it of “stuff” and carting the “keepables” up here to Waterford. It surprised me this weekend to realize that this is the first time in 40 years that I’ve not owned my own home. My home, heart and hearth is now here at St. Benedict.

As I have said to some, there is no need at my age to own a residence. Really, no dwelling here is permanent. Only God himself is our everlasting home. It is such a spirit that I pass some “death cleaning” ideas onto you…

De-cluttering, Swedish Style

The latest export from Sweden isn’t a sturdy station wagon or a funky furniture store, but, rather it’s a way of life. More specifically, it’s a way of end-of-life. It’s called döstädning, which translates to “death cleaning.”

In the tough-minded ways of this Scandinavian culture, it’s a decluttering practice that’s more about relieving a burden on family than creating pleasant surroundings. Americans have taken note of the ritual, which can begin as early as one’s 50s.

Margareta Magnusson, the 80-plus author of the new book, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, explains the phenomenon. Q: What problems does keeping too much stuff cause your loved ones after you’re gone? A: It’s very time-consuming. Why should my family take so much time, having jobs, families and everything else they have scheduled — to take care of my things? Q: How do you decide what to keep or discard? A: Talk about it with your family. It’s a delight to go through things and remember their worth. But, if you don’t remember why a thing has meaning, then, it has no worth, and it will be easier for you to part with. Q: You write that you should get rid of “private” items such as diaries. Why? A: If you think a secret will cause your loved ones harm or unhappiness, then, make sure to destroy such items. Make a bonfire or shove them into a hungry shredder. Q: How does cleaning help the cleaner? A: The more I have focused on my cleaning, the braver I have become in discarding possessions. I have had a moment to reflect on the event or feeling, good or bad, and to know that it had been a part of my story and my life.

-Chris Wadworth, AARP February/March 2018

JIM’S JOKES… Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a

question if they aren't prepared for the answer. In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting

attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?” She responded, “Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you'll never amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.”

The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?” She again replied, “Why yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him.”

The defense attorney nearly died. The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very quiet voice, said, “If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I'll send you both to the electric chair.”

-When grandma goes to court - Humor; Posted on: 2008-01-17 20:06:02

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER… Many of us name Psalm 23 (The Lord is my

Shepherd) as our favorite. It is sung at funerals, including at Blessed Mother Teresa's. It adorns many a home in framed needlepoint and refrigerator magnets. Many of the words remain in our memory, available for instant recitation when the time is right. Of course, truth be told, it may be the only real psalm we know, or at least the only one whose number we know.

There is a reason for the popularity of this psalm. The image it conveys to us is one of helpless little lambs that are so very loved by a Good Shepherd. We see ourselves as lambs being led by someone who cares so much for us. When we are hurt, he holds us. When we are lost, he finds us. Some have said that, because most of us have never seen a real shepherd at work, the image does not have the same power. But the popularity of the image tells a different story. Add to the images mentioned above the reality that this Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep, and the image is pretty easy to understand. We hear his voice, and we follow; we follow him into eternal life.

CSA UPDATE… Week 6 Statistics

Goal $56,348 Pledged $46,065 (173 parishioners) % of Goal 81.8% % of Parishioners 26.6% Outstanding Balance $10,283