ST. CHARLES LWANGA

THE LANTERN 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 154 Years of Emancipation January 15, 2017

THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2017 Silent Prayze MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017 10:00 MLK Day Mass – Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 1:00 DRIVE Core Team Meeting 6:00 People of the Nativity-Listening Session TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 6:30 Communications Committee 7:00 Trinity Vicariate General Meeting – Christ the King SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017 10:00 Finance Council 10:00 Usher’s Meeting 5:30 Community Dinner

UPCOMING MEETINGS OF INTEREST

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 6:30 Parish Calendar Meeting SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 10:00 Stewardship Fund Raising Committee 12:00 Homecoming Gala Committee meeting

Rev. Theodore K. Parker, Pastor Rev. Mr. Douglas Jackson, Deacon

Brendall Johnson, Pastoral Associate

Angela Thomas-Weldon, Pastoral Associate

Patricia Dixon, Director Religious Education

Joanna Powell Minister of Music

Carmen Smithe, Business Manager

Sandra Hill, receptionist

Allison Thompson, Gym & Hall Manager

Sr. Mary Ellen Thomas - Pastoral Volunteer

Cecilia Site 10400 Stoepel

Detroit, MI 48204

Phone (313) 933-6788

Fax (313) 933-1439

Sunrise Prayer Sunday 6:00 a.m. in

the Rectory

Ceciliaville, Sam Washington Reconciliation

Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

(Please call ahead)

Bible Study Wednesday 6:00

p.m. (Rectory St. Cecilia Site)

Leo Site 4860 15th St.

Detroit, MI 48208

Phone (313) 894-0357

Fax: (313) 894-1172

St. Leo Soup Kitchen Aaron

(Chris) Williams, Supervisor

(313) 897-6565 - 11:30-12:30

Tuesday through Saturday

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JUST A THOUGHT “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenges and controversy.” Martin Luther King

WHO ARE WE? Welcome Bishop Donald Hanchon

Even though we celebrated the Baptism of Our Lord last

Monday today’s liturgy brings back those sentiments of hope, identity and the heralding of the Kingdom of God which Jesus brings. From the reading of Isaiah today and that of Paul we see that God always works through creatures who reflect the divine image. Today is a

good day for us to ask ourselves who are we? From whom do we receive our countless gifts? Who or what am I to become? For young people it is a good time to think about ones future life. Married or not, parent or not, single or not, priest, brother, sister or deacon or not? How do I know of my abilities? To whom should I seek to find out? How am I progressing as a student ? What interests do I have? How are these interests based on my relationship to Jesus? How do I relate to Jesus? No matter what our age and no matter what is or has been our approach to life and vocation these questions remain important. Jesus was called out and the Spirit came upon him. As baptized people the Spirit of God is within us do we listen and do we act accordingly?

We Celebrate the Life of Dr Martin L King Jr

Jan 15, 1929 Born in Atlanta, GA ~ Killed April 4, 1968 in Memphis, TN

Celebrate Mass on MLKing Day

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral at 10:00am

Each year our celebration of the life of Dr King should move us to a keener appreciation of his wisdom. Here are some examples…

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he

stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenges and controversy.”

Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous

struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’ t ride you unless your back is bent."

St. Charles Lwanga Eucharist Celebration January 15, 2017

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass intention: Norman A. Adams – Father of Natalie Malone

PROCESSION

LORD HAVE MERCY

GLORIA

OPENING PRAYER

First Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 The LORD said to me: You are my servant, Israel, through whom I show my glory. Now the LORD has

spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb, that Jacob may be brought back to him and Israel gathered to him; and I am made glorious in the sight of the LORD, and my God is now my strength! It is too little, the LORD says, for you to be my servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and restore the survivors of Israel; I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

Psalm Response: Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, to the

church of God that is in Corinth, to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy, with all those everywhere who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

ALLELUIA

Verse before the Gospel The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us. To those who accepted him, he gave power to become children of God..

Gospel2: John 1:29-34 John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away

the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, 'A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.' I did not know him, but the reason why I came baptizing with water was that he might be made known to Israel." John testified further, saying, "I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and remain upon him. I did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God."

HOMILY

PROFESSION OF FAITH I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen

OFFERTORY

COMMUNION:

MEDITATION:

RECESSIONAL:

LECTOR/COMMENTATOR/EME SCHEDULE

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE

Commentator: Connie Gray

Lectors: James Tolbert and Gloria Peoples

Ministers of Eucharist: front: Natasha Tolbert and Girlie Gideon back: Bill Samuels and Pat Dixon

NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE –

Commentator: Roz Pollard

Lector: Stacey Jones Brown and Angela Sterling

Minister of Eucharist: Front: Marissa and Benny Thomas

Back: Michelle Hill and Sandra Hill

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Norman A. Adams, the Father of our Natalie Malone. Natalie's Dad passed away peacefully at the age of 96. Mr. Adam's arrangements are as follows: Visitation: Friday, January 20, 2017 5:00 p.m. James H Cole Home for Funerals 16100 Puritan St., Detroit, MI 48235 Family Hour: Saturday, January 21, 2017 12:30 p.m. James H Cole Home for Funerals 16100 Puritan St. Funeral Service follows at 1:00 p.m.

TRINITY VICARIATE MUSICIANS WORKSHOP Trinity Vicariate is planning a workshop for all musicians on May 20. The first planning meeting will be on Monday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter Claver, 10600 Fenkell at Monte Vista. We expect that the day will include both music and discussion about that mystery, the Eucharist, and about being ministers, not just performers. CRAFTERS WE NEED YOU! Do you knit, crochet, sew? Do you do paper crafting? What about quilting? We are looking for you for a special project. Please see Joi Hunter or Angela Thomas-Weldon for more details.

CALLING ALL WHO HAVE FUND RAISING IDEAS

The first meeting of the Fund Raising Committee will be on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10:00 at the St. Cecilia Site. Please bring your fund raising ideas BUT ALSO BRING YOUR PLAN TO CARRY OUT THAT IDEA. To save time please email your idea ONLY to Angela Thomas-Weldon at athomasweldon@gmail.com. Your idea will be placed on the agenda for discussion. HOMECOMING GALA COMMITTEE If you are interested in being on the Homecoming Gala Committee there will be a meeting on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 12:00 noon.

PARISH CALENDAR MEETING There will be a meeting to set the parish calendar for the year on Friday, January 27th at 6:30 p.m. at the St Cecilia Site. All Commissions and parish organizations are asked to bring the dates for their activities to be place on the calendar.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: January 17 Michael Henderson 18 Cecilia (CeeCee) Pennymon Please remember to send your birthday to: stcharleslwanga7@gmail.com or place your name on the birthday calendar (see Angela after Mass) so that it can be published in the Lantern. Are you reaching that MILESTONE BIRTHDAY?! Let us know. We have something very special for you. Are you one of very special people of wisdom (90+) let us know that as well. We also want the celebrate wedding anniversaries! Please send your name and anniversary date to the email above or see Angela Thomas-Weldon.

Readings week of January 8, 2017

2nd Sunday

In

Ordinary

Time

IS 49:3, 5-6

1 COR 1:1-3

JN 1:29-34

Monday HEB5:1-10

MK 2:18-22

Tuesday HEB 6:10-20

MK 2:23-28

Wednesday HEB 7:1-3, 15-17

MK 3:1-6

Thursday HEB 7:25—8:6

MK 3:7-12

Friday HEB 8:6-13

MK 3:13-19

Saturday HEB 9:2-3, 11-14

MK 3:20-21

3rd Sunday

In

Ordinary

Time

IS 8:23—9:3

1 COR 1:10-13, 17

MT 4:12-23

PRAYER REQUESTS We would love to hear from those

who have requested prayers for

their special needs or the needs of

loved ones. Please send a short

note to

stcharleslwanga7@gmail.com and

let us know.

SPECIAL NEEDS Rene Bascombe

Tenel M. Goff Leon Dixon Sr.

Ron Dale Kenneth Lenox Karen Brustman

Karen Wilson Gwendolyn Boyd

Bailee Lowry Loretta Bunn Ruby Ashley

Sr. Catherina Bereiter Christine Darling

Amanda Marzouga Marie Kpodo

Bernice Brown Marcia Burns Toya Caldwell

Roxanne Conely Carol Rose Dixon

Ruby Dunson Kim Harton Mikal Hill

Marissa C. Hill Stacey Jones-Brown

Anita Kent Mara Malcolm Justin Malone

Elizabeth Williams Mardis and Henderson Family

Willie Murray Sr. Allie Shears

Michael Shearer Virginia Sterling Denise Hayes Carol Evans

Kelli City Scherhera Shearer Dominic Shearer

MILITARY SERVICE

Jimmy Johnson Sgt. Terrin Russell

Justen (Thomas) Anderson Joshua Thomas

SICK & HOMEBOUND

Rene Bascombe Griffey Lewis Huble

Dorothy Farmer Ollie Johnson

Tyra White Bobbie Safford James Fryer David Gaines James Evans

Joseph Williams Darryl Blyther Wynetta Sears

Azora Chapman Ryan Daniels

Caesar Leonard Leo Kohanski Essie Brown Marie Jones Jane Logan

Phyllis McKinney Justin Edward Pollard

Ronald Scott Charles Timbers Lorraine Wells

Beverly Wheeler Marcelina Bandico

David Nesbitt Brian Dreer

Jeanette Bergholtz Craig King

Kirtis Thomas Annie Ellis

Marishia Gipson Heather Quaine

Mark Blyther Ed Wohlford

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