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From the Parish Office:

Lots of expenses go

into running a parish.

Over the next few weeks we

will highlight some of these

expenses for the calendar year

2020.

The Vicariate Assessment was a

total of $10,468.

We of St. Clement of Rome Parish, with the Power of the Spirit, welcome, embrace and unite all the many faces of

Christ who worship with us. As a family, we deepen our faith and seek God in the community,

through prayer and good works.

St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church

Third Sunday of Lent

March 7, 2021

Christian Service Day

Saturday, March 13 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The North Macomb Vicariate Lenten project for this year is “Blessings

for Baby”. We will come together on this day to collect baby items for the

Agape Center pantry to support local families in need.

Items requested include:

• Diaper wipes

• Diapers (size 5 & 6)

• Baby wash

Just bring any of these items to our parish on March

13 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Volunteers will be available to accept your donation.

Thank you for your generosity!

Blessings

for

Baby

Throughout the Lenten

season of reflection and

meditation, you are invit-

ed to write your prayers

requests on the back of the little

purple crosses and pin them to the

cross.

Stations of the

Cross

• Monday, March 8 -

5:30 p.m.

• Monday, March 15 - 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, March 22 - 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, March 29 - 5:30 p.m.

Catholic Services Appeal 2021

You should have received information about the

Catholic Services Appeal in the mail. Please pray

about how you can help further the ministries

funded by our CSA, and consider making the most

generous gift possible given your other financial

obligations. Pledge payments do not start until

July. If you did not receive the CSA mailing this

past week, or have any questions about the CSA, please call the parish

office, 752-9611.

Dear Lord, I pray that You give me the wisdom to guide me on this faith

journey of stewardship. Help me to understand that everything I have is a

gift from You. Open my heart and my mind so that I may use these

marvelous gifts to give back to You here on Earth. I pray that You welcome

me into Your kingdom at the end of my life and that You are pleased with

what I have done with all your gifts. Amen

Dearborn Hams

The Knights of Columbus are

hosting a Dearborn Ham Sale.

These delicious 8-pound hams are

only $40. The K of C will start

taking orders after all Masses

March 6/7. Order deadline is

March 21. Pick up after 1:00 p.m.

on March 29.

Easter Baskets

A BIG “Thank you” to Pat

and Jim Palonis for all the

Easter baskets that they put

together. These baskets will be

used for local families and the

Agape clients. These efforts

are greatly appreciated!!!

Divine Mercy Sunday

April 11

Please join us for a

Divine Mercy Holy Hour

St. Clement of Rome.

Service will begin at 2:45 p.m.

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Religious Education Office Hours

Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday - closed

The office is closed daily from 12:00

noon - 1:00 p.m. for lunch

Follow the K of C on Facebook

www.facebook.com/Knights7018

A Family Perspective…

Today’s gospel says

Jesus chased the

merchants out of the

temple, it doesn’t say

He was angry. Jesus teaches us to

act from conviction and not from

anger. He didn’t condemn the

merchants, only their business

practice. Attack the behavior and

not the person. ~ Bud Ozar

Knights of Columbus Scholarships

For many years the Knights of Columbus at St. Clement have

offered financial assistance to our parishes students attending

Catholic K-12 educational institutions and colleges. The appli-

cation period is now open. All submissions are due March 31st.

Applications without the essay will not be considered. Please see our web-

site for more information or to download the application. Copies of the

application are also available in the parish office. More information on our

website www.romeoknights.com or contact Joe Suminski at 586-337-5776.

Mass Schedule

Saturday Mass

5:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses

7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass

Wednesday

Communion Service - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday and Friday

Mass - 9:00 a.m.

Austin Academy

Attention all current 8th grade

students & families! Austin Catho-

lic High School’s first wave of ac-

ceptance letters has gone

out. However, there is still time to

apply and be part of the class of

2 0 2 5 . P l e a s e v i s i t o u r

w e b s i t e t o a p p l y t o d a y ,

www.austincatholichighschool.org/

admissions. Located in Chester-

field, Austin is six months into the

new school year with in-person

learning in a large facility for

grades 9-12 and sensible COVID

policies in place for health and

safety. Guided by Augustinian val-

ues and faith formation, we are

committed to academic excellence

with a 100% college acceptance

rate and offer 12 varsity sports and

multiple clubs. Our average class

size is 18 students, where we foster

strong relationships and build lead-

ers of tomorrow.

Lenten Disciplines of

Fasting & Abstinence

Catholics in good health

ages 18 to 59 are required to fast

and to abstain from meat on Ash

Wednesday and Good Friday.

Fasting consists of eating only

one meal, with the possibility of

two smaller snacks that do not add

up to a single full meal.

Catholics age 14 and older are to

abstain from meat on all Fridays

during Lent.

Go, Therefore Boldness in Christ as the

Remedy for Fear

In a time where there is so much uncertainty, fear

and suffering, Christ’s call to all of us as His

disciples is to be rooted in the promise of His grace

and go forth in boldness to bring His love and

presence to everyone around us. Sessions will be in-person or livestream.

• March 13 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Christian Service “Dropoff”

Day - St. Clement parking lot

• March 14 at 7:00 p.m. - St. Lawrence, Utica

• March 15 at 7:00 p.m. - St. John Vianney, Shelby Twp.

• March 16 at 7:00 p.m. - St. Therese of Lisieux, Shelby Twp.

More information on www.gotherefore21.org

Easter Egg

Hunt

Saturday, April 3,

12:00 noon

Reconciliation Parent /

Candidate Mini-Retreat

Saturday, March 27

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Includes Mass

Support the IHM Sisters

Cash prizes ranging from $50 to

$250 monthly. Tickets are $25 and

can be purchased from your favor-

ite IHM Sister by contacting Sister

Val (810)656-3282 or parish office.

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Jesus is the giver of life

in the midst of death

Walking In The Gym… The

gym is available for walkers Mon.

through Fri. from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00

Noon. Please remember to wear

your gym shoes.

Please Pray

for the Sick

Eternal rest grant unto

them, O Lord, and let

perpetual light shine upon

them. May the souls of all

the faithful departed, through the

mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

For Those Who Have

Died....

Clara Malburg

Evelyn Lomakoski

Life has changed,

Myrna Battani

Florence Bauer

Gary Bianchi

Jane Briggs -

Bunting

Camille Camron

Adam Cole

Christa Dampier

Connie Davis

Elizabeth

Decker

Nancy Degnan

Clara DePyper

Lisa Elliot

Christine Gamrat

Thomas Gamrat

David Gonczar

Jacob Gordon

Richard Goral

Peter

Grygorcewicz

Martha Gutowski

Henry Hainer

Amelia Hale

Donna John

Ethan Kammer

Denise Kappa

Jennifer Parker

Kelts

John F. Kern

Dennis Kida

Glen Knoblock

Tom Krafft

Sharon Lark

Jim Libs

Juliana Lord

Nancy Lukowski

Domenico Maletti

Sara Maletti

Bob McFall

Bob Mickelson

Ashleigh

Motoligin

Ellen Myers

Cody Nichols

Rocky O’Berry

Theresa

O’Connor

Muriel Paquette

Paul Paquette

Judy Polakowski

Jim Raska

Richard Redd

David Reed

Ed Risch

Glenda Roberts

Karen

Rothenhauser

Patricia Stacer

Laura Staller

Robert Szuba

Terri Turner

Dana Winn

Bubba Dan Wirick

Michaela Wolford

Christine Yonkas

Aldona Zynda

And those who

care for them...

Armada Rubber Mfg. CO

586-784-9135

Lectors & Communion

Ministers

For more than four decades, the

Church has invited the faithful to

participate in the celebration of the

liturgy as Lectors and Extraordi-

nary Ministers of Holy Commun-

ion.

Today the Church, and especial-

ly our parish, relies heavily on the

work of lay ministers to bring forth

a meaningful liturgy. As with all

ministries, they begin with an invi-

tation.

The requirements for serving as

a liturgical minister is fully

confirmed, at least 16 years of age,

and available for training/

formation. Training will be

scheduled for a day and time to

accommodate those interested.

We would like to invite anyone

who may be interested in

discerning these ministries to

contact the Worship Office at (586)

752-9684.

Outdoor Stations of the

Cross

Sundays in Lent (March 7, 14, 21,

28) 3:00 p.m. Join us for an outdoor

Stations of the Cross prayer

service. This program takes place

outside behind the Capuchin

Retreat Center, 62460 Mt. Vernon

Road, Washington. No registration

is required. Please dress according

to the weather. You must wear a

mask to attend this prayer service.

Donations are always appreciated.

Call the Capuchin Retreat Center

with any questions: 248-651-4826.

Parents Just Don’t

Understand

Anybody remember the old rap

song by the Fresh Prince, aka Will

Smith, “Parents Just Don’t Under-

stand?” As we grow up, it is some-

times a struggle for us to imagine

that our parents understand us. It

can seem impossible that Mom and

Dad remember the stress of exam

week or peer pressure. We never

saw them as children; we never

saw their disappointed faces when

they weren’t invited to a party, or

their dashed hopes at a bad test

grade. We never saw them home-

sick their first week of college or

nervous to ask their crush to

Homecoming.

We’re often the same way about

God. We gripe about what He asks

of us. “He doesn’t understand sin

— he’s all-good,” we think. “He

doesn’t understand temptation —

He is perfect.”

In Scripture, God can be very

much a father, telling us what we

can and cannot do. And yet, in His

divine genius, He is sometimes

simply a man at a well, asking for

a drink.

For me, it turns out I didn’t need

to tell my parents anything about

what I was going through as a kid

— they knew already. What I need-

ed was for them to tell me what to

do, and how to do it.

Similarly, we don’t need to tell

God about human nature. We need

God to tell us about His nature.

He’s good enough to ask us for a

drink, to enter into our humanity.

But we have to remember, for our

own sakes, to have the humility to

ask Him for something, too — the

water that will quench our eternal

thirst. — Tracy Earl Welliver,

MTS

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Please Pray for the

Members Serving

Our Country

Cpt. Nicole Adenomas

MSG Omar Ambriz

CTM2 Jonathan Behm

Spc. William Boeve

Pvt. Dakota Burdo

Capt. John L. Fellows

Sr./AMN Michael P. Fellows

A1C Andrew Fons

Pfc. Brian Gaines

SSGT Adam S. Girardot

Sgt. James Griffie

Spec. Mark A. Lipinski

SSGT Ian McLaughlin

SSG. Brian Niebel

Maj. Catherine Peuterbaugh

Spc. Zacari Pytleski

MC1 Jeff Richardson

2nd Lt. Stephen Rutherford

Chief Jacob Shey

E5 Rebecca Sovereign

Spc. Michael Stobak

Maj. David Stys

Pfc. Bill Thompson

Pfc. Evan Vanouver

Sgt. Bradley Wing

L/Cpl. Robert Wing

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.

We ask this in the name of Jesus

Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen

Forgotten Harvest

The Forgotten Harvest

pop-up pantry will be in

our parish’s parking

lot! Volunteers from Forgotten

Harvest will be distributing food on

Mondays from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00

a.m. If you are interested in vol-

u n t e e r i n g p l e a s e g o t o

www.forgottenharvest.org to

sign up.

PB&J Ministry Donations Needed

The PB&J Ministry is in need of donations of smooth peanut butter.

Jars can be placed on the carts at the entrance of church. Thank you for

your generosity.

WHEN WE HOPE By Deacon Kurt Godfryd

“Hope is the theological virtue by which we desire

the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our

happiness, placing our trust in Christ’s promises

and relying not on our own strength, but on the help

of the grace of the Holy Spirit.” (Catechism of the

Catholic Church, #s 1813, 1817-21)

In thinking about this word, it is helpful to step back and reflect upon

what most of us “hope” for. The Brooklyn born twentieth-century

psychologist, Abraham Maslow, made such an effort through his Hierarchy

of Needs. Included among these are: Physiological (food, water, warmth,

rest); Safety (security, employment); Love (friendship, family); Esteem

(prestige, accomplishment); and Self-actualization (achieving one’s full

potential). While his list contains many items for which we humans hope

and strive, there is one glaring omission.

The Psalmist (39:7), through his question and response, provides us what

is missing: “And now, Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.”

By placing our hope and trust in God, a Divine rhythm unfolds. Each

day, through an ever-deepening relationship with Our Lord, we speak

freely regarding our most intimate concerns. While already aware of our

needs (see Matthew 6:8), it must nevertheless please Him when we sit

quietly and listen to His soft voice. Over the years, so many have told me

that they make no decision in their lives without first asking God two

simple questions: (1) Lord, is this your Will for me? (2) By moving in this

new direction, will it, in ways large or small, help bring about your

kingdom?

In the Gospel of Mark (10:17-22), this idea of meeting the Lord and

asking Him “the question” regarding our lives is illustrated in the Parable

of the Rich Man. If you remember, this rich man asked Jesus what was

required to inherit eternal life. In reply, Jesus told him that he should

follow the commandments (which the rich man had been doing). But then,

Jesus gave him one more instruction: “Go, sell what you have, and give to

the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

However, the rich man could not separate himself from his earthly

possessions and give his life to Jesus. And so, “…he went away sorrowful.”

Clearly, the Rich Man was sorrowful because his hope (earthly riches)

remained out-of-synch with God’s divine will for his life.

Today, is the Lord asking us to part with everything we own? For some of

us, perhaps. But for most of us, what the Lord asks is that we allow Him

entry into our life decisions; that we invite Him along on our journey!

Regarding our earthly treasure, perhaps the question is: Might some of our

earthly wealth be shared with others? Still yet, in our day and age, when

so many of us are overly consumed with digital gadgets, perhaps He is

asking us to reduce our online time in favor of visiting those in our families

and community who are lonely and receive very few visits? In this regard,

the gift of our time—to others—is what the Lord asks.

I like to remind myself and those I meet that while our earthly journey

requires that we tend to the here-and-now, it is more important to hope for

things that last. For it is there that true happiness resides.

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WEEKLY EVENTS FOR

March 8 - 14

Monday, March 8

5:30 p.m. - Stations of the Cross -

Church

Tuesday, March 9

Wednesday, March 10

9:00 a.m. - Communion Service -

Church

Thursday, March 11

9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. St.

Clement Parishioners

Friday, March 12

9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. St.

Clement Parishioners

Saturday, March 13

9:30 a.m. - Blessings for Baby

Drop Off - Christian Service

Building

5:00 p.m. - MASS - Int. Ralph

Silvestro & Dottie Silvestro req

by Joanie Oliver

Int. Mickie Clouse req by Gail

Nemshick

Sunday, March 14

Fourth Sunday of Lent

7:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Richard

Paholsky req by his wife

10:30 a.m. - MASS - Int. Rolando

Suffredini req by Ruth Bortolotti

Int. Mary Ventimiglio req by

Cathy Sardelli

7:00 p.m. - Spanish MASS - Int.

St. Clement Parishioners

Vigil Lights

Special Intentions

~ In honor, Jim Blaisdell - A&S

Blaisdell

~ Continued healing

~ Family blessings

St. Clement of Rome

343 S. Main Street

Romeo, Michigan 48065

Phone: 586-752-9611

Fax 586-752-1601

Website: www.stclementromeo.org

PASTOR

Rev. Stephen C. Reckker

Weekend Assistant

Fr. Jim Andres, OFM CAP

Fr. Jerry Slowinski

Fr. Art Baranowski

Fr. Biju Parakkalayil

Fr. Binoy Augustine

Deacon

Rev. Mr. Kurt J. Godfryd

Mass in Spanish

Fr. Binoy Augustine

Vicariate Hispanic Pastoral Minister

(North Macomb Vicariate)

Sr. Valerie Knoche, I.H.M. 810-656-3282

Adult Education Coordinator

Mr. Russ Morgan 752-6984

Building Manager

Mr. Peter Bernadich 752-9611

Minister of Music

Mr. Bert Lord 752-9611

Religious Education Director

Mrs. Debbie Knoblock 752-6591

Middle School Youth Group 752-9611

Agape Center 336-6842

Pregnancy, Counseling and Adoption

Catholic Family Services 416-2300

Knights of Columbus

Mark DiPaola 586-292-5284

Email: [email protected]

Weekend Masses

Saturday - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - 7:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Spanish - 7:00 p.m.

Holyday and Weekday Masses

As announced

Reconciliation (Confession)

By appointment

Baptism: Prior arrangements must be made.

Call the parish office.

Marriage: Arrangements must be made at

least six months in advance of the marriage

date.

Care of the Sick: Call the parish office at

any time to make arrangements for

Anointing, Communion calls or Visitations.

Funeral Luncheon Ministry: Please call

the parish office.

Registrations: New parishioners should

register at the parish office. Those moving

should notify the parish office.

Parish Council

Administration Commission

Charles Anglewicz... . . . . . . . . . . . ...752-9435

Christian Service Commission

Denise Kehren. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 752-9611

Social Commission

Dorothy Kida ……………………….752-9611

Rev. 11-12-20

Mass Intentions

If you would like to have a Mass

said in honor or memory of

someone you can request at the

parish office, 752-9611. Mass

intention cards can also be picked

up from the parish office. Names

will be printed in the bulletin the

Sunday prior to the Mass.

Easter Flowers

It is our custom at St.

Clement to make

an offering for the

decoration of the wor-

ship space for the Easter Season,

in the names of friends and family

- living or deceased. The flower

donation is $25.00. The names will

be published in the Easter

bulletin.

Deadline - Sunday, March 28

(Please Print)

In Memory: ___________________

_______________________________

In Thanksgiving:_______________

______________________________

Given by: _____________________

______________________________

Knights of Columbus

Raffle Tickets

The K of C are selling raffle

tickets for the April 15th drawing.

Top prizes are trips around

Michigan:

• 1st place - Grand Hotel,

Mackinac Island + $12,500

• 2nd place - Grand Traverse

Resort + $3,500

• 3rd place - Bavarian Inn,

Frankenmuth + $2,500

• 4th place - Dearborn Inn +

$1,500

And many money prizes. 40

chances in all to win! Tickets are

$5 each and can be purchased

from any Knight or in the parish

office.

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Readings for the

Week of

March 8, 2021

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab/Ps 42:2,

3; 43:3, 4 [cf 42:3]/Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-

5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-

35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-

13, 15-16, 19-20]/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6

-7, 8-9 [8]/Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a,

8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11

and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-

19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14

Sunday, March 14: 2 Chr 36:14-

16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6

[6ab]/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 or

1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a,

3b-4m 5, 6 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41

or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

Save the Date: Royal Blue Classic... The Royal Blue

Classic to raise money for the IHM Sisters will be held on Monday,

June 21 at Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center in Plymouth. For

more information call 734-240-9860 or [email protected]

Many prefer a “create as you go” approach

to life where laws and protocols primarily

exist to secure and protect liberties rather

than dictate and outline proper and right

behavior. There are no real benchmarks for

acceptable ethical and moral behavior, with a

“you can’t tell me what to do” attitude

prevailing. Parents are even limited in what they can request of their

children, and dealing with threatening behaviors, especially from adults,

are a challenge as well. Acceptable and expected conduct seems to amount

to safeguarding each other’s space rather than increasing awareness of

necessary relationships that require a more refined and higher response.

We have lost our axis to the world of “anything goes” and no longer see

the Ten Commandments as practical and wise guideposts to effective

living. We live on “relativism island” where only a possible suggestion to

“love and do not harm” may be the only standard able to be preached.

While Jesus most certainly emphasized love above anything else, it was

never about warm fuzzy feelings or halfhearted humanitarian efforts. The

love of which Jesus spoke establishes an intimate connection with God,

neighbor, self, and creation. Because this love, who is God Himself, is at

the foundational core of our lives, it demands actions and attitudes that

serve to build up, increase, and free up those relationships. Love requires

proper conduct. Preserving and enhancing these love centered

relationships is at the heart of the Ten Commandments (and the

Beatitudes) and the reason for Jesus’ display of anger in the temple.

The Ten Commandments can save the world from turmoil and conflict by

instilling basic moral and relational principles within us. They also hold a

healthy sense of sin in balance and always remind us of our relationship

with God and the freedom God offers. Our faith preserves these jewels of

truth that we often look beyond, dismiss altogether, or seek to remove from

public view. Human beings can be so arrogant at times. Our Lenten

journey, especially when embarked upon with sincerity and resolve, can

restore all of our essential relationships. When we get absorbed in life’s

preoccupations and demands, things can quickly get distorted and we can

find ourselves way off track. In short, we find ourselves in sin. Humanity is

losing a sense of both grace and sin. We need both to understand what is

real and true. Until we do, the oppressive systems and ideologies that hurt

so many will never change. We will never change. We are grateful for those

courageous souls who willingly embrace the conversion and hard work

Lent demands and stand against antiquated systems and ideologies. They

give us hope that all is not lost.

We've made big headway.

But the work isn't done.

THANKS TO YOU, we have the

$300,000 in hand to complete con-

struction on the women & chil-

dren's shelter! Now MCREST is

launching a follow up donation

drive to equip the building. An Am-

azon Wish List is now available for

supporters to help MCREST pro-

vide the items that mothers and

children will need during their

stays. The furnishings and accesso-

ries featured on the Amazon Wish

List, at a wide range of prices, in-

clude bedding, towels, appliances,

necessities to care for children of

all ages and other items families

need. Books, games and toys for

the children staying with MCREST

are also included on the list. All

Wish List purchases can be

shipped directly to MCREST.

M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a t

www.mcrest.org/returning home.

Stations of the Cross Using Body Movement

Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the SS John & Paul Gym. Join us

for a Lenten experience as we incorporate prayer, readings, art, and body

movement to enter the Stations of the Cross. For more information and

register by calling SSJ&P Parish Office at 86-781-9010. Free will donation

to benefit SS. John and Paul’s Circle of Support and Strangers No Longer

group.

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GOURMET MEATS & SAUSAGE• Full Service Meat Counter• Pick up/on-site Catering• Outdoor BBQ & Smokey’s Booze Barn

www.countrysmokehouse.com

(810) 798-3064Open 7Days a Week!

ALMONT, MI

HELP WANTED2nd Shift Press Operators. $14/hr plus Medical Benefits, Life Insurance, & Production Bonus.

Se busca ayudanteOperadores de prensa de segundo turno.$14 por hora. Beneficios medicos, seguro

de vida y bonificacion de produccion.Apply at: Armada Rubber Mfg. Co., 24586Armada Ridge Rd, Armada (586) 784-9135

VERELLEN ORCHARDSQuality Fruit In SeasonApples • Cider • Donuts

Fresh Baked Pies63260 Van Dyke

752-2989

CULLIGAN WATERCONDITIONING

Specializing in WaterSofteners, Drinking Systems

and Bottled Water752-6527 • Ask for Details

ROMEOACCOUNTANTS, INC.

Personal • BusinessCorporate • Taxes

Payroll • Bookkeeping122 W. Washington • Romeo

752-2682

Design • Develop • BuildResidential/Commercial/Industrial

New Construction - Remodeling - MakeoversAdditions - Insurance - Energy Upgrades

Justin Racz 752-2776 Darryl Racz Est. 1971

AS YOU LIKE ITHAIR SALONFamily Hair Care

Elizabeth Gondert - Owner/Stylist113 W. St. Clair, Romeo

586-336-9790

586-752-3224 NICK JAMIL

70920 Van Dyke, Romeo

Equipment • Rentals • Sales • Service410 E. 32 Mile Road

Mon-Fri 7:30-6:00; Sat 7:30-4:00; Sun 9:00-12:00 (Seasonal)

586-752-6961 • www.romeorentall.com

ROMEOENT-ALL

FAMILY DENTISTRYJulie Cichoracki, D.D.S.

35000 Division Rd., Ste. 4 • Richmondwww.drjuliec.com

(586) 727-1100

Providing Dependable Insurance ServiceIn Your Community For Over 50 Years!

For your car, home, or business586-781-5000 • [email protected]

57345 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48094

586-739-891510% Parish Member Discount

Full Service Residential & Commercial PlumbingInstallation, Repair & Maintenance

New Construction & RemodelCertified Backflow Tester

Water Heaters, Furnace & Air Conditioning

Parish Member

Living in a comfortable community with staff nearby to help you with the tasks of daily living can go a long way in reducing stress, leaving you time to live your retirement years in the best way possible -living it upSchedule a tour of our community today. SENIOR HEALTH & HOSPITALITY SERVICES

Shirley Nakash, DDS155 SOUTH RAWLES STREET • ROMEO, MI

(586) 752-4560

Nakash dental group

FAMILY DENTISTRYJulie Cichoracki, D.D.S.

35000 Division Rd., Ste. 4 • Richmondwww.drjuliec.com

(586) 727-1100 Parish Member

58047 Van Dyke, Ste 202Washington Twp

joan.rehometowne.com

JOAN HENDERSONAssociate Broker

Buying? Selling? Phone Joan for all your Real Estate Needs

810-650-1585

586-745-7722 Washintgon Twp, MI

zioscatering.comFor any type of event or party...

Romeo Quick Lube66460 Van Dyke, • Washington, MI

(Just South of 31 Mile) 586-336-4645

We service all Makes & Models - full oilchanges (up to 5 quarts); New & Used Tires

64541 Van Dyke/South of 30 Mile,Across from Kroger

Washington Twp. (586) 935-1100

209 North Main St. • Romeo, MI 48065

586-331-7900 586-331-7900 [email protected]

CITY WATER • WELL WATER • SALES • SERVICE • RENTALSCITY WATER • WELL WATER • SALES • SERVICE • RENTALSWHOLE HOUSE SYSTEM/REVERSE OSMOSISWHOLE HOUSE SYSTEM/REVERSE OSMOSIS

ALL MAKES OF FILTERS & ACCESSORIES • SALT DELIVERYALL MAKES OF FILTERS & ACCESSORIES • SALT DELIVERYrollingstreamwater.com

“Your Bridge Over Troubled Waters” For Over 30 Years!

Installation • Sand • Stain

CHRIS MASKILL • PRESIDENT

Specializing in Glitsa® Finish19 Years serving Macomb County

Professional Craftsmanshipat a Fair Price!

586-498-5511David TenHopen

Insurance Agency LLC

[email protected]

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Serving Romeo-Washington for over 30 yearsServing Romeo-Washington for over 30 years

– THE TREE CARE SPECIALISTS –– THE TREE CARE SPECIALISTS –LicensedLicensed 586-752-7561586-752-7561 InsuredInsured

mtvernontree.commtvernontree.com

NORTHERN AIRHEATING & COOLINGOver 25+ Years experience

Parish Member DiscountsTIM RYAN

586-291-2410 or 586-727-7504www.northernairheatingandcooling.com

BLOCK, BRICK, CONCRETE & LANDSCAPE SUPPLIESCHESTERFIELD - (586) 949-1300 ROMEO - (586) 752-4541CROSWELL- (810) 679-3376 MARYSVILLE - (810) 364-7132 RICHMOND - (586) 727-7272 MARINE CITY - (810) 765-9321

www.theutproductsinc.com

MICHIGAN FAMILY OWNED

SINCE 1937At WellBridge we specialize in post-acute rehabilitation and nursing care which will be the bridge between the hospital and back home. Our care delivery will be fully automated and

will incorporate state-of-the-art technology which will allow our team of dedicated caregivers to spend more time where they belong, with our patients! Our goal is that each person at

WellBridge will have an EPIC experience.

Nursing & Therapy Services• PT/OT/ST 7-Days-a-Week• State-Of-The-Art Therapy Equipment• Alter-G Designed by NASA• E-Stim, Ultrasound, Outdoor Therapy• We Accept Admissions 24/7• Registered Nurses• Less than a 1:12 Patient Ratio• Fully Electronic Medical Record• In-House PT/INR’s Completed• All Medications & Treatments Kept in Patient Room• All Wounds Photographed and Measured Using a PDA with Real Time Stats• Wound Care Certified Nurses• Electronic Vital Signs that Import into the Medical Record• No Overhead Paging

375 S. Main • Romeo, MI(586) 589-3800

www.TheWellBridgeGroup.com

• 86,000 Square Foot Rehabilitation Center• 84 Private Rooms / 8 Semi-Private Rooms• 12 Semi-Private Suites• All Rooms with Private Shower & Bath• No Medication or Treatment Carts• Resort Like Amenities: WB’s Fresh Bistro, Salon, Massage Therapy, and Starbucks® Coffee• An Executive Chef• Room Service Always Available Menu 24/7• Liberalized Breakfast Made-To-Order from 6:30-9:00 am• LG Smart TV’s with Facebook, Flicker, Gmail, Skype, andDischarge Planning• Each Room Has Their Own Phone Number That Can BeDialed Directly• EPICare Philosophy Resulting in Exceptional Customer Service

NowAccepting

Reservations!WILSON VETERINARY

HOSPITALDr. John F. Wilson

& AssociatesFull Service Small Animal Hospital12000 Durham • Washington

586-752-6217

My Cleaning Lady, Inc.My Cleaning Lady, Inc.The Best Cleaning Company inRomeo • Washington • Rochester • Shelby

Residential/CommercialFully Insured

586-524-1201 586-524-1201

Serving the Surrounding CommunitiesRobert Meldrum586-255-9049

[email protected]

Over 40 years of experience to serve you!

PREFERRED SEAMLESSPREFERRED SEAMLESSGUTTERSGUTTERS

Be a Preferred Customer...There is a Difference | Office: 800-964-6613

• Michigan’s Premier Seamless Gutter Company• 22 Years of Business built on “Honesty and Integrity”• Highest Rating on Angie’s List• Fully Insured• Full 5 Year Warranty• 25 Colors in Stock• Free No Pressure Quotes

Family Owned & Operated for Over 22 Years5 Year Warranty on All Materials & Labor

Visit Us at www.PreferredSeamlessGutters.com

Contact Sherri Fischhaber to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6553

LICENSED & INSURED MASTER PLUMBER

586-501-8479WaterWorkPlumbing.com

Senior Discounts 24 Hr. Emergency Service

$20 OFF ANY SERVICE

Landscape & Designshrub & tree trimmingproperty maintenance

586-876-5504 | groundscape-inc.com

64860 Van Dyke Washintgon, MI (Orchard Square)

COUPON: Large pizzawith 1 topping, $9.99

586-752-6200jetspizza.com

FUERST Plumbing Providing all of your plumbing needs

*Service *Repairs *InstallationFull Plumbing Service, Sump Pumps, Water Heaters,

Snake Drain Lines, Leak Repair, Toilet and FaucetRepair and Installation, Tub and Shower Valves

810-724-6861Offering Senior & Veteran DiscountsFree Estimates • Licensed and Insured • Family Owned Since 1976

medical groupAll ages welcome Treating for whole body wellness

John Kilmer, DOChristine Hermiz, DO

Romeo Family Practice, 64580 Van Dyke, Suite C, Washington Twp, MI 48095 • 586-752-9629Almont Family Practice, Century Plaza, 4260 Van Dyke, Suite 102, Almont, MI 48003 • 810-798-3994

Accepting NewPatients

The Henry M. MalburgFuneral Home

HENRY MALBURG, OWNER & DIRECTORMARK MALBURG, DIRECTOR

11280 West 32 Mile Road • Romeo MI(1/2 Mile West of Van Dyke)(586) 752-2000

www.henrymmalburg.comMEMBER OF ST. CLEMENT PARISH