ST. CHARLES LWANGA

THE LANTERN Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 153 Years of Emancipation June 19, 2016

THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 6:00 Parish Discussion for Synod ‘16 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 7:15 Mass – Cecilia Site 11:30 DAC – Leo Site 6:00 Choir Rehearsal WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 6:00 Bible Study – Rectory THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016 1:00 Family Hour/Funeral Spec. Ryan C. Lundy 6:00 Choir Rehearsal for Confirmation SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 10:00 Confirmation Rehearsal 5:00 Community Dinner

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

Brendall Johnson, Pastoral Associate

Angela Thomas-Weldon, Pastoral Associate

Patricia Dixon, Director Religious Education (DRE)

Joanna Powell Minister of Music

Carmen Smithe, Business Manager

Rachel Heard, receptionist, Cecilia Site

Sandra Hill, receptionist, Leo Site

Allison Thompson, Gym & Hall Manager (Cecilia Site)

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

Charles Lwanga Parish prayer

line

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JUST A THOUGHT

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ― Dalai Lama

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TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY Happy Fathers’ Day

Orlando, Florida Charleston, South Carolina—First Anniversary June 18th

THE IMPACT of the scriptures upon me this week came as a jolt. I was basking in the spiritual joy of Jesus’ healing of the woman who washed his feet with her tears (last Sunday); and the impact of the two widows whom Jesus raised back to life which we heard the week before. Then last Monday I picked up the Scriptures and saw the reading from Zechariah and I was pummeled right back into Good Friday

and Holy Saturday — “they will look on him whom they have pierced, and they shall grieve over him as one tries over a firstborn.” I was not ready for that quick change. Then I read the Gospel and came to the realization that it was a question of Identity. Jesus asks “Who do people say that I am?”

IT WAS THE current events that said to me, maybe the readings for today are just right. WE CELEBRATE Fathers’ Day today. I have heard enough men in my life say to me what a

difference it makes to them when their first child is born. There is an intersection between not being a father and becoming a father. There is an identity change that is rooted in one’s being that was not there before. It becomes like an internal tattoo. No matter what one will always be a father. I realize that this takes some getting used to and the men with whom I have spoken live this new reality with job and take on its responsibilities with care and planning. This is an identity change.

ANOTHER window into the readings this Sunday was the terrible shooting and awful experience of the LGBT community in Orlando. Understanding oneself and becoming comfortable with oneself and ironing out what it is that makes one a whole and complete person, is not a simple task in our very secular culture. We live in a culture where self-understanding is difficult to arrive at and where self-understanding in the light of the Gospel is very difficult to discern for some in our culture. Our culture never asks us what is it that God wants from me? How can I be a faithful person while recognizing who I am, in the light of the Gospel? Regardless of where one stands on the issue of sexual identity, in an individual’s life there is no standing in the middle. My understanding is that where there is rigid, absolute, denial of one’s feelings in one area there will be violent and massive and destructive explosions within that person in other areas. (Our feelings and emotions run our lives like a subconscious train that never stops). How do we deal with these emotions? Once again “who am I?” “Who am I in the Body of Christ?”

THERE WAS yet another window into these readings that i found myself meditation on and wondering and praying about. June 18th is the First anniversary of the killing of the nine members of Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston South Carolina. The Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, the Joint Conference met in Charleston and were able to visit Mother Emmanuel last July. When I think of the young man who was accepted into their Bible Study meeting and prayed with them and participated in the reading of the Scripture for more than a half hour, and then stood and shot those very people with whom he prayed, there is a total mix - up within him as to who he really is. Is he really that man who hates African Americans to that degree that he can just shoot them? His inner Identity was linked to NeoNazi and white supremacist theories. In these two examples where is critical thinking, logical thinking? Where is the regular human concern that says I must care for my sister and I must care for my brother?

IN TODAY’S scripture we wonder what the answers are for the questions: who we are, why we exist, why we live or die? “Once while Jesus was praying alone, with only the disciples near him..” he ask those questions who do people say I am and who do you say I am? The very first thing that comes to mind is the necessity of real and serious prayer before God. We need to know God in our hearts before we can really know who we are. When Luke wrote this Gospel abut the year 85AD some fifty years after Jesus ascended into heaven his faith community was discouraged and losing faith. Luke suspected it would be a long time before Jesus would come in glory and the end of the present age would be upon us. His is the only gospel that says we must take up our Cross daily. Following the Lord is not just an emotional assent it is a life-long and slow slog over a lifetime with ups and downs, sins and forgiveness. In their search for understanding themselves and their identity

we have many, many examples, Archbishop Oscar Romero, Martin Luther King, Jr, Dorothy Day, Mother Teresa, Thomas Merton, Josephine Bahita, Thea Bowman, Augustus Tolton—and countless other saints.

TAKING UP THE CROSS, and following Jesus means acquiring a self-expending posture that seeks to affirm life in all its fullness. One can read this gospel and think that the Cross only means personal asceticism. It means a readiness to renounce one’s life but more than just the renouncing, it means accepting an act of love for the sake of the people of the whole world. It means I know myself well enough and I realize God’s passionate love me that I will do all I can so that his Kingdom can real all, even those who deny him and those who are ignorant of his tremendous love. " Our identity must indeed bear the marks of Jesus' identity in our witness and human relations.” ________________________________________________________________________________

ATTENTION AGES 17–30 MILLENNIAL YOUTH TOWN HALL MEETING THIS TUESDAY AGES 17–30

DRIVE (DETROIT REGINAL INTERFAITH VOICE FOR EQUITY)

COME, LEARN ABOUT THE 1967 RIOT—50 year gathering and what you can do in the future TIME 7PM WHERE? OASIS OF HOPE CHURCH (Woodward at 7 mile) 933 W 7 Mile Road, Detroit

SYNOD '16 A Synod is both an event and a process. The purpose of Synod '16 is to assist

Archbishop Vigneron in the exercise of governing the Catholic community in southeast Michigan - specifically focusing on how we can make evangelization our first and most important pastoral activity. The Synod will enable us to begin a conversation about how our parishes, schools, and other Catholic institutions might become evangelizing, missionary communities.

The Synod will take place from November 18th -20TH". During this time, parishioner, lay minister, clergy, and religious representatives will gather to discuss how we might establish practices that encourage and nurture evangelization in all our Catholic institutions. THE DIALOGUE GATHERINGS

Before the Synod takes place, the parishioners of the Archdiocese are called upon to share their thoughts and experiences during a series of Dialogue Gatherings. The purpose of these gatherings is to hear directly from the faithful and identify the most important issues that should be addressed at the Synod.

During the Dialogue Gatherings, participants will be asked to reflect upon and share their responses to several questions related to the overarching themes of the evangelization initiative, Unleash the Gospel: to encounter Jesus, grow daily as his disciples, and give witness to the power of his mercy. These gatherings will encourage open, honest, and respectful sharing of each participant's perspective and listening of the perspectives of others.

The gatherings will take place in local churches, schools, or other gathering spaces throughout the Archdiocese from March - June. The gathering for St. Charles Lwanga will take place on Monday, June 20th at 7:00 p.m.

St. Charles Lwanga Eucharist Celebration June 19, 2016

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Intentions: The Intentions of Parish Fathers and Father-Figures

PROCESSIONAL: A Follower of Christ - #628

LORD HAVE MERCY

GLORIA

OPENING PRAYER

First Reading Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1 Thus says the LORD: I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem

a spirit of grace and petition; and they shall look on him whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him as one mourns for an only son, and they shall grieve over him as one grieves over a firstborn.

On that day the mourning in Jerusalem shall be as great as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the plain of Megiddo.

On that day there shall be open to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, a fountain to purify from sin and uncleanness.

Psalm Response: Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 My soul is thirsting for you O Lord, thirsting for you my God, thirsting for you my God" #915

Second Reading: Galatians 3:26-29 Brothers and sisters: Through faith you are all children of God in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into

Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s children, heirs according to the promise.

ALLELUIA

Verse before the Gospel My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.

Gospel Luke 9:18-24 Once when Jesus was praying by himself, and the disciples were with him, he asked them,

“Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’” Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said in reply, “The Christ of God.” He scolded them and directed them not to tell this to anyone.

He said, “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.”

Then he said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.”

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 Center of my joy - #356

COMMUNION: Thank you Lord - #489

MEDITATION: Everyday is a day of Thanksgiving - #490

RECESSIONAL He has done great things for me - #635

NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE

Commentator: Marissa Hill

Lectors: Latryce Jenkins and Janice McKeithen

Ministers of Eucharist: front: Apryl Voner and Pam Curson

back: Marissa Hill and Michelle Hill

SAVE THE DATES MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR THESE UPCOMING PARISH SPECIAL EVENTS!!!!!

Sunday, June 26th at 2:00 p.m. Cecilia Site Trinity Vicariate Sacrament of Confirmation

June 25th 5:00 Community Dinner July 17, 18 ,19 Come and receive you message the Lords gift of to

His people "Grace & Mercy" Fr. Roy Lee from the Archdiocese of Atlanta St. Charles Lwanga (Cecilia Site)

July 17 – Sendoff of Poland Pilgrims August 19-20 Church Garage Sale and School Lollapalooza September 24 – Homecoming Gala ($100/person) October 16 – Mass Mob – Cecilia Site October 22 – Mass Choir Festival November 6 – Memorial Mass November 13 – Veteran’s Mass

More information on these activities will be shared as the date approaches.

The Bolden Family is offering a $1,000.00 college scholarship in honor of Ethel M. Bolden. Eligibility

A member of St Charles Lwanga Parish

Must be a graduating high-school in 2016 or a college student

Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Must demonstrate financial need (EFC score on financial aid form)

Attend or plan to attend a college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Full-time college enrollment (12 semester credits each term or equivalent)

Complete application by July 2, 2016 For an application please go to the parish website: saintcharleslwanga.org

COMMUNICATIONS NEWS!!!!!!!!

Our official Facebook page is up and

running! Our new page's name is St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Church - Detroit so, please login to Facebook and search for the new page. In addition to the website, you will find information on the Parish and Parish events, contact information, and office hours. There is also a Donate Now button, which links to our website for your tithes and offerings.

Our current Facebook page's name has been changed to Friends of St. Charles Lwanga Parish - Detroit, MI. You will still be able to post on this page but the official, business page of the church will be St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Church - Detroit.

TAKE NOTE: THERE IS A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR LANTERN SUBMISSIONS: stcharleslwanga7@gmail.com.

EVANGELIZATION, Our meeting of the Evangelization Committee was GREAT!!!! We talked about the parish boundaries and ways to let our neighbors know about us and what we have to offer. We will be looking to our Communications Committee to develop a post card to mail out, hand out to let people know the latest activities going on at St. Charles Lwanga. We will also be “hitting the streets” greeting our neighbors. If you are interested please contact Valgene Hill. WORSHIP COMMISSION: Having one mass at two sites can be confusing. In order to have everyone doing the same way in the same manner no matter where we worship, there will be a MANDATORY meeting for all

groups involved in worship. This meeting will take place on Saturday, August 27th at 10:00 in church at the Cecilia Site. If you are a Minister of Service, Lector, Commentator, Usher, Minister of the Eucharist, please put this date on your calendar.

END OF SCHOOL YEAR BRAGGING TIME!!

CONGRATULATIONS LaRonnie Rippy on your outstanding grades at WCCD – three As and 1 B. Preparing for your Poland trip and working – You Go!

Jonathan Jenkins has received some awards for his academic success and his leadership in the classroom. This year he was able to maintain a Grade Point Average(GPA) of a 4.0, the highest out all the students in the school. He was also inducted into the National Honor Society along with 4

others in the same year.

Birthdays June

20 Carol Dotson

21 Claudette Cooper

Cornelia Louis Stephens

22 Vivian Jackson

Alryanna L. Thomas

Edwin Hardeman Jr.

23 Pauline M. Onwuzurike

Dorothy Bennett

David Bowers VII

24 Iris Watson

Alexander Caple

25 Terrance Johnson

Michele B. Hill

Jacqueline Spotts

We are still in the process of updating.

If you see a name that should be removed from the list or have your

name added. Please contact Angela Thomas-Weldon or Joi Hunter

Readings week of June 19, 2016

Twelfth

Sunday in

Ordinary Time

ZEC 12:10-11; 13:1

GAL 3:26-29

LK 9:18-24

Monday 2 KGS 17:5-8, 13-15A, 18

MT 7:1-5

Tuesday

2 KGS 19:9B-11, 14-21, 31-

35A, 36

MT 7:6, 12-14

Wednesday 2 KGS 22:8-13; 23:1-3

MT 7:15-20

Thursday 2 KGS 24:8-17

MT 7:21-29

Friday IS 49:1-6

LK 1:57-66, 80

Saturday LAM 2:2, 10-14, 18-19

MT 8:5-17

Thirteenth

Sunday in

Ordinary Time

1 KGS 19:16B, 19-21

GAL 5:1, 13-18

LK 9:51-62

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 athomasweldon@gmail.com

and let us know.

Poland Pilgrims:

Chaperone

Patricia Dixon ~ DRE

Quida Henderson

Kathryn Horton

Lauryn Williams

Students under 18

La Ronnie Rippy

Young Adults

Dewayne Adams

Noel Dixon

Joi Hunter

Austen Leake

Nicole Smith

James Thompson

SPECIAL NEEDS

Mrs. Eddie Mae Stanley

Kenneth Lenox

Karen Brustman

Karen Wilson

Gwendolyn Boyd

Bailee Lowry

Denise Dunham

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

David Thompson

Denise Hayes

Carol Evans

Kelli City

Scherhera Shearer

Dominic Shearer

MILITARY SERVICE

Jimmy Johnson

Sgt. Terrin Russell

Justen (Thomas) Anderson

Joshua Thomas

SICK & HOMEBOUND

Doug Merriman

Griffey Lewis Huble

Dorothy Farmer

Ollie Johnson

Tyra White

Bobbie Safford

Nathan Cook

James Fryer

David Gaines

David Thompson

James Evans

Joseph Williams

Darryl Blyther

Wynetta Sears

Azora Chapman

Ryan Daniels

Caesar Leonard

Leo Kohanski

Ron & Sigrid Dale

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

Gary Baxter, Sr.

Jeanette Bergholtz

Craig King

Kirtis Thomas

Annie Ellis

Marishia Gipson

Heather Quaine

Mark Blyther

Ed Wohlford

REST IN PEACE It is with deep sadness

that we share the news of the death of Spec. Ryan C. Lundy.

Mr. Lundy was killed last Wednesday while riding his motorcycle. Funeral Services for Spec. Lundy will be Thursday, June 22 at the St. Cecilia Site. Family Hour at 1:00 p.m. and Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be on Friday at the National Cemetery in Battle Creek.

Arrangements are being handled by Cole’s Funeral Home on West Grand Blvd.

Please remember the family of Spec Lundy in your prayers during this time.

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