December 3, 2017!!

Strive • Celebrate • Serve!

31555 Hoover Rd. • Warren, MI 48093!

(586) 264�7515!

www.smdeporres.com !

!My “NICK”el’s Worth!By: Fr. Nick Zukowski!

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WE ENTER THE SEASON OF ADVENT TOGETHER… With today’s Feast of the First Sunday of Advent, we start a new liturgical year. This year’s Advent season is only about three weeks long, with the Fourth Sunday of Advent falling this year on Christmas Eve, December 24th. Please note the revised Mass schedule for the weekend of December 23!24, and Monday, December 25th. Volunteers will be needed to serve as altar servers, readers and ushers. Sign!up sheets are located in the back of church, under the Holy Family statue. Please help us have a full roster of liturgical ministers for Christmas weekend!�

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CALLING ALL CHILDREN… We invite all children to help us celebrate Christmas musically at the Sunday, 5:00 PM Children‘s Mass on Christmas Eve. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays, December 5, 12 and 19 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM in church. Spread the word and bring the kids! �

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WHAT IS ADVENT?... The word “advent” means the coming or arrival. Advent calls us to remember the three comings of Jesus Christ: in time, in our lives and at the end of time. Jesus came in time when He was born as true God and true man, and walked the earth for thirty!three years. Jesus comes in our lives when we celebrate and receive the sacraments, through others, and when we have a truly religious conversion experience when we live for Him as first in our lives. We will see him on the day of our dying. And we believe that Jesus Christ will come again in time at the end of the world. Are YOU ready?�

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REMEMBERING OUR RETIRED AND SENIOR RELIGIOUS… Next weekend is the weekend for the annual Retirement Fund for Religious. This national collection is taken up every year as an expression of our gratitude for the men and women in our religious orders and communities, now elderly and many infirmed, who served the Church for decades, especially in the areas of education, medicine and social justice. Envelopes are near the collection baskets in the back of church. �

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A PERSONAL THANK�YOU… My sister, Kathy Zukowski!Wisniewski, passed away at age 59 on Monday, November 20th, after a brave battle with cancer. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated here on Saturday, November 25th. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the support, prayers and kind wishes as she walked during her journey of faith, inspiration and great pain. She often commented on the kindness and compassion of this parish, and said that of all my parish assignments, this was “home” for her. Bless you all!�

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HAVE A BLESSED WEEK… AND “SEE YOU IN CHURCH!”!

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Saturday, December 2�First Sunday of Advent!

5:00 pm †Marcel Nadon�(Walter Cynar 2007, Grace Aliotta 2010, A. Christine Keefe 2014.)�

Sunday, December 3�First Sunday of Advent!

8:30 am St. Martin de Porres Parishioners, †Mary Zalewski�

11:00 am †Ken Nowak, †Lorraine Gierosky, †Justo Fernandez, †Raymond Particka (1st Ann), †Joseph Mansour, B’Day blessings for Yvonne Jurewicz, †Charles Cobb (17th Ann)�(Kenneth Nowak 2016, Lorraine Gierosky 2016, Raymond Particka 2016.)�

Monday, December 4�Advent Weekday!

6:15 am Communion Service�9:30 am †Joseph Castiglione�

(Michael Rose 2012, Jean Bugaj 2013.)�

Tuesday, December 5�Advent Weekday!

6:15 am Communion Service�9:30 am †Ann Norwin (6th Ann),

Birthday blessings for Nancy Meltzer�(Anna Norwin 2011, Harry Briskey 2011.)�

Wednesday, December 6�Advent Weekday!

6:15 am Communion Service�7:00 pm Blessings for Fr. Nick on

his Feast Day, Birthday Blessings for Edward Birch on his Birthday�(Carmen Allessio 2008, Nancy Van Gorder 2011.)�

Thursday, December 7�St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church!

6:15 am Communion Service�(Stanley Gurski 2008.)�

Friday, December 8�The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary!

9:30 am †Claire Maher family�7:00 pm †Kathy Wisniewski�

(Michael Robinet 2007, Diane Villeaunava 2010, Harriet King 2011.)�

Saturday, December 9�Second Sunday of Advent!

5:00 pm †Stanley Gurski, †Thomas Koleba, †Wallace Presby, †Kimberly Wiegand�

St. Martin de Porres Church!31555 Hoover!

Warren, Michigan 48093!Pastor!

Rev. Nicholas Zukowski!Deacon!

Rev. Mr. Marion Jurewicz!!

Administration Bldg.!E�mail: parishoffice@smdeporres.com!

Website: www.smdeporres.com!

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Parish Office…………………………..264!7515�Fax……………………………………..264!4013�Sr. Patricia Whalen� Worship Coordinator………...……..264!7515�John McGovern� Director of Music…………..……….264!7515�Renee Heileman R.N.� Director of Christian Service………264!7515� Parish Nurse�Christian Formation Office…………..264!7970�Christine Cabe � Director of Christian Formation 264!7970�

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Saturday Evening Mass�5:00 p.m.�

Sunday Masses!8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. �

Daily Mass�Check Mass Intention Schedule�

Holyday Masses�9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.�

Baptism�

Call the office for information�Marriages�

Notification necessary�6 months prior to date�

Confessions�Wednesday evening at 7:45 p.m.�

Saturday at 3:00 p.m.�Rosary!

Perpetual Help Prayers�Wednesday at 6:25 p.m.�

Mass at 7:00 p.m.�Adoration�

Mondays 1 � 5 p.m.�Administration�Office Hours!

Monday� Friday�9:00 a.m. � 5:00 p.m.�

Saturday 9:00 a.m. � 1:00 p.m.�Closed daily 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.�

Sunday � Closed�!

Rev. 1!1!17�

SUNDAY LITURGY!December 9 and 10, 2017!

TIME! 5:00P.M.! 8:30A.M! 11:00A.M.!

READER! Brian Tomaszewski!Mary Alyce Gaffke!

Michele Kipisz!Diane Budzinski!

Linda Samulski!Mary Uryga!

SERVERS! Connor Flores!Aidan McMenamin!

Joseph Ciurla!Nicholas Ciurla!

Evan Garcia!Aniela Crill!

USHERS! Rich DelPapa!Jerry Cipkowski!Tim O’Brien!Dan Arredondo!

Dave DeSandre!Jerry Worley!Tom Anonick!Bea D’Ambrosio!Dan Heileman!

Rich Kucharek!Sue Haddad!Patrick McQuillen!Teresa West!

MUSIC! Contemporary Choir! John McGovern & Hand Bell Choir!

Adult Choir!

Sunday, December 10�Second Sunday of Advent!

8:30 am †Michael C. Majerowski (33rd Ann)�

11:00 am St. Martin de Porres Parishioners, †Dennis Quantz (4th Ann), †Lottie Nadolski, †Carol Kustarz�(Alfred Rinke 2008, Lottie Nadolski 2009, John Cramer 2009, Anne Gorski 2011, Helen Ignasiak 2014, Arthur Sabat 2014.)�

MAY THEY!REST IN PEACE!

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On behalf of our parish community, we wish to extend our deepest sympathies and prayerful reassurances to the family and friends of �Kathleen Zukowski!Wisniewski, �and Daniel Currie!

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This list reflects the names of those who are experiencing an acute illness or a serious injury.�!

Michael Curzenski�Fran Edwards�Richard Heileman�Harry Kujawski�David LaFrance�Raymond Majszak�Ron McConnell�Tom McConnell�Maureen McConnell�Alex Sands�Sr. Pat Whalen, CSJ�!!

and for all of our elderly parishioners and families living with chronic health problems and those residing in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.� The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available upon request. Please contact the Parish Office.

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RETIREMENT FUND FOR

RELIGIOUS APPEAL!

Many of you have been influenced by men or women religious whom you’ve encountered through schools, hospitals, parishes or other work places. There is also a generation of Catholics who have never had more than a passing relationship with a religious priest, brother or sister. �� Men and women religious have had much influence in our Church and society, often speaking out against injustice, the culture of death and other evils such as human trafficking.�� Now they are in need of your help as they age and have more medical problems. Please pray for them and consider supporting next weekend’s appeal to the retirement fund for religious.�

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Dec 07 � Christmas Dinner ! Doors open at 5:30�PM; Dinner 6:30 PM. A reservation is required. If you have not already notified Diane Budzinski of your attendance, please contact her at 576.0605. Remember: If you sold all your craft fair raffle tickets, your dinner is free of charge � otherwise $12.�!

Our service project for December is a gift of $10 or the purchase of a gift of equal value for the needy. Suggestions are: Men’s gloves, hats, scarves, PJs. Also, Men’s and Women’s warm tops (all sizes). Gifts collected will be given to families in the community. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. �!

Dec 08 � Immaculate Conception � Let us honor our Most Holy Mother and let us remember her in our prayers � especially during this most holy season of Advent.�!

Dec 12 � Memorial Mass for deceased member Joann Doyle.�!

Dec 19 � Anniversary Mass for deceased member Irene Kuczynski at 5:00 PM.�!

Dec 22 � Board Meeting at 10:30 AM in the Teen Room following 9:30 AM liturgy.�!

Dec 23 � Memorial Mass for deceased member Cecilia Makarewicz at 5 PM liturgy.�!

Dec 26 ! Birthday Breakfast has been cancelled. Happy Birthday to club members Yvonne Jurewicz, Lucille Chirco, Leona Lisoski and Pat Hardy and all who celebrate birthdays in December. The December birthdays will transfer in celebration to January. Anyone wishing to gather for the December celebration may do so on their own. �!

On Going ! Craft ladies will be taking a well!deserved break. The group will resume in January.�

ADVENT BEGINS !

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Advent comes from the Latin word for

an "arrival" or a "coming". Advent

means that the Lord is coming. Jesus

Christ, our brother in our humanity

and our God in His divinity is about to

arrive. But He is comes to us in

different ways. First, Jesus came to

us at a specific point in history at

Bethlehem about 2000 years ago.

But in the Church's great feast of

Christmas He mystically comes

again. Second, the Lord, Alpha and

Omega, will come to judge the living

and the dead in the Second Coming.

Third, the Redeemer comes to us in

grace. He speaks to us in our

consciences; He comes to us in the

Eucharist and in the Word of God

proclaimed. He arrives in the person

of the beggar, the needy, the

suffering, the oppressed. We must be

ready to receive and welcome Him

when He comes, however He comes. (Catholic Online)�

SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS

FOR THE !2017 WALK TO BETHLEHEM!�

Week of December 3: Vigilance: The Gospel rouses us from worldly sleep and tells us to Watch, for we do not know the day or the hour when the Lord will call upon us. Are we attentive to our spiritual life? Do we diligently pray for the strength to avoid sin and be alert for opportunities to live out our faith?�

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St. Martin de Porres Parish !Pastoral Council Roster��

Chairperson�Gary McMenamin�Commission Representatives�Christian Service�Rocky Mercier�Education�Gary McMenamin�Finance/Stewardship�Fr. Nick Zukowski�Worship�Jerry Cipkowski�Youth Representative!Ciara Regan!Moore�K of C�St. Pius X Council 3848!Kevin Labudde�!

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All parishioners are welcome to attend.�

MISSION STATEMENT!We the parishioners of St. Martin de Porres of Warren, reflecting the qualities of our patron saint, strive to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, to celebrate the mystery of God’s love in our midst, and serve one

another and the wider human community, thus continuing the Mission of Jesus Christ.!

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(Reviewed & approved by the Parish Pastoral

Council June, 2016)!

Knights Of Columbus!St Pius X Council 3848!

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Meetings �2nd Thursday of the month in the Parish Center, Room 1. If interested please contact Grand Knight Kevin Labudde at 586!295!2812�www.3848.councilnet.us!

Central Macomb Vicariate!Vicar � Rev. Michael Cooney!

St. Peter Parish!110 New St.!

Mount Clemens, MI 48043�5664!586�468�4578!

Vicariate Website: www.cmvic.net!Vicariate E�mail:!

goodnewsCMV@gmail.com!!

CHRISTMAS FOOD!� In less than weeks we will be making the food baskets for the families we are helping this Christmas. We will be needing non!perishable food to make those baskets. Ingredients for a holiday meal are needed, but we also try to give basic food items needed throughout the week. This includes things such as peanut butter and jelly, pasta and sauce, cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, tuna fish and mayonnaise, macaroni and cheese, soup and crackers, etc.�� Thank you for your unwavering support of our Christian Service Programs. Food may be brought to the Parish Office during regular business hours or to church and dropped in the food baskets behind the last row of pews. Many of the families we are helping this year have children with physical or mental disabilities with the added burden of financial difficulties. You have no idea how much your generosity brings joy to these families. You are truly sharing the light and love of Christ with them. Thank you again!�

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“Warm Unders” Collection!!!

Students in Level 8 Christian Formation classes are collecting

Warm Unders for the Homeless as part of their Christian Service

commitment, in preparation for Confirmation. �

Warm socks; long underwear in sizes L, XL and XXL, plus T shirts and men’s underwear in all sizes

will be collected through December 11. �

Please consider donating, all items must be new. You may drop off

your donation, in the barrel located outside of the Christian Formation

Office.���

Thank you for your support of this program! �

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GIVING TREES!� Just a reminder that there are still tags on our Giving Trees. The gifts will help us provide Christmas presents for families experiencing difficult times this year. Many of the families are dealing with illness, children with disabilities, escape from abusive situations, loss of jobs or combinations of these. Any help you can give us to provide help for them is very much appreciated. Some of you have asked about making monetary donations because you cannot do the shopping any more. If you would like to do this, I do have volunteers who can do some shopping. Please put your donation in an envelope marked “Giving Tree, attention Renee” and I will make sure that it is used to help a family. This can be dropped off in the parish office.�� Gifts should be brought to the Tree Trimming Service on Thursday, December 14th, at 7pm. We will be wrapping up our ‘Walk to Bethlehem’ that evening. The drawing for prizes for those who participated will be done at the social after the service. You do not have to be present to win, but we hope you will be there. If you cannot attend the service, please be sure to bring your gifts to church or the parish office by December 14. Gifts brought after that date probably will not go to the person they were intended for. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!�

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HAPPY FEASTDAY, FR. NICK!! December 6th

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Through the intercession of St. Nicholas may

you continue to follow his example of generosity

and humor. You are in the prayers of your parish

family. !

God bless you.�

Traditionally thought to be the original “Santa Claus”, St. Nicholas is the

patron of children, pawnbrokers, bakers and much more. Many Advent

customs are associated with “St. Nick.” Check out your local library or go

online to www.catholic.org to find out more about this saint and some fun

family activities to do on this feast. !

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REFLECTING ON THE

WORD!!

It Must Be God’s Fault!��

It must be God’s fault. That’s the conclusion Isaiah reaches. And who of us hasn’t thought the same? If things don’t go our way, if someone hurts us, if someone leaves us�even if the mess is our own fault�we blame God.�

People sin, but Isaiah asks God, “Why do you let us wander, O LOPQ, from your ways?” People show no remorse, but Isaiah asks God, “Why do you harden our hearts so that we fear you not?” Must be God’s fault.�

�Isaiah’s prayer opens the season of Advent because of a specific request it makes. “Rend the heavens and come down.” In the midst of our misfortune, sorrow, and sin, when we realize our own strength fails to make life any better, to eliminate hurt, or to erase the past, we finally turn to God for a solution. Let there be no veil concealing heaven from earth. Let God rip it open, come down here, and save us from the messiness of life.�

God did just that on the first Christmas Day.�

As we stand on the threshold of another Advent, we ask God to do it again. Even if our mess isn’t God’s fault, we need God’s help to set us free.���

Written by Paul Turner. Copyright © 2008,

Resource Publications,!Inc., 888�273�7782,

www.rpinet.com. All rights reserved. Reprinted

with permission from Lectionary Bulletin

Inserts, Year B: First and Second Readings.!

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Small Packages�!

As a child, I remember my Mom telling me that “The best presents come in small packages.” As time has gone on, I have found this to be quite true. �!

The services of a Stephen Minister are small. They simply listen, care and help care receivers reflect on different issues in their lives. These presents from the Stephen Minister may not seem like much to the ordinary observer, but to the care receiver they can be the best present that they could receive.�!

If you are experiencing a difficult time in your life and would like the services of a Stephen Minister, please contact Florence Murphy at 576!264!7515 for more information. The best present that you could receive may be waiting for you in a small package.�!

Susan Madro�

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Birthday Wishes to ACWC!Members for the Month of

December!!!!!!

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Yvonne Jurewicz� 12/05�Leona Lisoski� � 12/06�Margaret Missig�� 12/11�Florence Murphy� 12/11�Mary Satawa� � 12/13�Lucille Chirco� � 12/14�Marie Manofsky�� 12/16�Elsie Barratt� � 12/17�Inga Burger� � 12/20�Patricia Hardy� � 12/21�Mary Micallef� � 12/22�Bice Silvestri� � 12/23�Marie Dimmer� � 12/25�Renee’ Heileman� 12/25�Joan Kwitt� � 12/31�Jenny Wieneski�� 12/31�

THE ADVENT WREATH !�

The Advent wreath, like many of our customs at Christmas traces its origin to pre!Christian times when candles were lit during the winter to the "sun!god" asking for light. It was the Lutherans who started the Advent wreath as a Christian custom. The word “advent” comes from the Latin term for arrival or "coming." It is the season when we await the coming of the Lord in time and at the end of time. ��

The Advent wreath usually has four candles, three purple and one pink to match the color of the vestments of the week. The candles are lit on the Sundays of Advent. The first candle, called the Prophets' Candle, is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, then the second candle, called the Bethlehem Candle, is lit on the second Sunday along with the first. On the third Sunday of Advent a pink candle, called the Shepherds' Candle, is lit representing "Rejoice" Sunday, and then the fourth candle, called the Angels' Candle, is lit on the last Sunday of Advent. Sometimes a white candle is placed in the center of the wreath and is called the Christ candle.� ��

A different explanation of the meaning of the candles can sound like the greetings we use in our Christmas cards. This explanation says that the candles represent "hope," "love," "joy," and "peace." For this reason the wreath can also be used during the Christmas celebrations but with candles that are all white.� !

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First Sunday of Advent!!

First Reading � Isaiah 63:16�17, 19; 64:2�7!• As good Christian stewards, we learn to surrender and let God mold our

lives.��Psalm 80:2�3, 15�16, 18�19!• As practicing stewards, we put our full faith in God, knowing He will be

with us and protect us.��Second Reading � 1 Corinthians 1:3�9!• In anticipation of Christ’s revelation, as Christian stewards we never lack

in spiritual blessings, and we give thanks and praise for these gifts.�!

• God calls us to fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ.��Gospel Reading � Mark 13:33�37!• Being watchful, we as wise and faithful stewards know that God will hold

us accountable on how we used His gifts in this life to further His kingdom��Stewardship Thought!We are the servants of God, each with his or her own task. We will be judged good stewards if, at His coming, He finds us ready and conscientiously pursuing the tasks to which we have been called (Used with permission from Our Sunday Visitor, Stewardship by the Book: Bulletin Bits Based on the Sunday Readings, by Sharon Hueckel, 2004 edition, page 15).�

!PARISH SUPPORT! !! �! �! �!

Sunday 11/21/17! !! �! �! �!

�! Total! Loose! Envelope!On�Line Giving!

Weekly Contributions:! $9,496! $459! $7,877! $1,160!

Weekly Budget:! $11,538! !! �! �!

Weekly Over/(Under)! ($2,042)! ! �! �!

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YTD Contributions:! $243,447! $14,311! $207,662! $21,474!

YTD Budget:! $242,301! !! �! �!

YTD Over/(Under)! $1,146! !! �! �!

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Annual Contributions Budget:!$600,000! !! �! �!

THIS WEEK:!12�2�17 Saturday!3:00 pm Confession!5:00 pm Mass!RTL Christmas Card Sale!6:30 pm Family Fun Night!!

12�3�17 Sunday!1st Sunday of Advent!8:30 am Mass!11:00 am Mass w/ CLOW!

RTL Christmas Card Sale after Masses!12:30 pm Baptism!

FAM Christmas Shopping for needy!4:00 pm Judelaires Christmas! Concert!!

12�4�17 Monday!9:30 am Mass!1�5 pm Adoration!All classes w/attend Reconciliation!6:30 pm Handbell Choir!!

12�5�17 Tuesday!9:30 am Mass!1:00 pm Staff Meeting!1:00 pm AA!All classes w/attend Reconciliation!6:30 pm Children’s Choir!7:30 pm Contemporary Choir!!

12�6�17 Wednesday!Fr. Nick’s Feast Day!10:00 am Armchair Aerobics!All Classes will attend Reconciliation!7:00 pm “Mary” Series!6:25 pm Rosary/Perpetual! Help Devotions!7:00 pm Mass!7:45 pm Confessions!8:00 pm Adult Choir!!

12�7�17 Thursday!10:00 am ACWC set�up for dinner!1:00 pm AA!6:30 pm ACWC Gen Mtg.!7:00 pm Scouts!7:00 pm Steph Min!!

12�8�17 Friday!Immaculate Conception!9:30 am Mass!Autumn Wds Mass!1:00 pm Colorful Art!7:00 pm Mass!!

12�9�17 Saturday!Retired Religious Fund!Christmas Food Coll.!FAM Poinsettia Sale!3:00 pm Confession!5:00 pm Mass!!

12�10�17 Sunday!2nd Sunday of Advent!Retired Rel. Fund!Christmas Food Coll.!FAM Poinsettia Sale!8:30 am Mass!Coffee & Donuts!9:30�11:30 am BP Screening!11:00 am Mass w/CLOW!

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All widowed men and women are invited to join us for a Holiday Lunch and Fellowship at the Wildflower Café, 42900 Garfield (just south of 19 Mile), on Tuesday, Dec 12th at 11 AM. Join us for good food, conversation and a chance to meet new friends who understand your loss. RSVP to Esther at 586!264!1939 by Dec. 8th.�

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NOTES FROM YOUR

NURSE!!

“God is faithful, and by him you were called to fellowship with his son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” !(1Corinthians 1:9)��

� Today we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare to celebrate Christmas, but we also prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ. This Scripture from today’s readings reminds us that we do this by developing a relationship with Jesus. We do this by spending time together. Deepening relationships lead to love, joy and caring. �� Our spiritual relationship with Jesus can be nurtured through prayer, Eucharist, reading Scripture and other faith!based books, devotions, listening to inspirational music or just spending quiet time in front of the Blessed Sacrament or in your prayer space at home. These things help us to know Jesus and grow close to Him. As we develop this relationship we rely more on the inspiration and discernment of His Holy Spirit. Walking through life with Jesus at our side makes everything better and more meaningful.�� Tending to our human relationships is also essential for our emotional and mental health. Important relationships include family, romantic relationships and close friends. Investing in these requires time and effort, but the rewards are so meaningful. Our lives are so much richer when they include people who love us, care about us and support us during both good and difficult times. �� Some essential qualities of close interpersonal relationships include�

♦ Trust: personal information can be shared without the worry that it will be shared with others and you know that your loved one will always consider what is best for you and the relationship.�

♦ Communication: sharing your thoughts, fears, concerns and joys builds the relationship. Remember that listening is a big part of communication. �

♦ Ability to apologize: because we are human, we all make mistakes, but we need to own up to them and ask for forgiveness. We all need to take responsibility for our behavior and work to resolve any conflict.�

♦ Humility: we have to know that everything is not all about us. Putting others first sometimes and acknowledging that all good things come from God is part of being humble.�

♦ Time: spending time together is crucial. Physical togetherness time, phone time, face time on the computer are all ways we can do this in the high tech world we live in. �

As we begin this holy season of Advent, consider working on both your spiritual relationships and human relationships as we prepare for Christmas. Both will be a blessing. Have a blessed week!�� � Renee’�

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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY!

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12/11 @10:00 articles due for 12/17 and 12/24

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12/18 @ 10:00 articles due for 12/31 bulletin!

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Jesus said to his disciples:�"Be watchful! Be alert! �You do not know when the time will come. �What I say to you, I say to all: 'Watch!'" ! Mk 13:33, 37�Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.�

Readings for the Week of December 3, 2017!

Sunday:�� Is 63:16b!17, 19b; 64:2!7�� Ps 80:2!3, 15!16, 18!19 [4]�� 1 Cor 1:3!9�� Mk 13:33!37�Monday:�� Is 2:1!5�� Ps 122:1!2, 3!4b, 4cd!5, 6!7, � 8!9�� Mt 8:5!11�Tuesday:�� Is 11:1!10�� Ps 72:1!2, 7!8, 12!13, 17 [cf. � 7]�� Lk 10:21!24�Wednesday:�� Is 25:6!10a�� Ps 23:1!3a, 3b!4, 5, 6 [6cd]�� Mt 15:29!37�Thursday:�� Is 26:1!6�� Ps 118:1 and 8!9, 19!21, 25!� 27a [26a]�� Mt 7:21, 24!27�Friday:�� Gn 3:9!15, 20�� Ps 98:1, 2!3, 3!4 [1a]�� Eph 1:3!6, 11!12�� Lk 1:26!38�Saturday:�� Is 30:19!21, 23!26�� Ps 147:1!2, 3!4, 5!6 [cf. Is � 30:18d]�� Mt 9:35!!10:1, 5a, 6!8�Next Sunday:�� Is 40:1!5, 9!11�� Ps 85:9!10, 11!12, 13!14 [8]�� 2 Pt 3:8!14�� Mk 1:1!8�

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Friday, December 8th!

!!Feast of the Immaculate

Conception Holyday of Obligation�!!

Patronal Feast day of the United States�

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Masses at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM�

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Poinsettia Sale Next Weekend!!

!The F.A.M. Teen Group will once again be selling beautiful poinsettias this year for $12.00�!

The sale benefits our Catholic High School Youth Conference trip to Steubenville, Ohio. This year’s Poinsettia Sale will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10, after all Masses. �The cheery and colorful poinsettias have been said to last all year, and come to us from Diegel’s Greenhouse. Please plan to purchase some of these beautiful Christmas plants, while helping to support our youth.� Thank you! The F.A.M.!

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!!!!!!!!Week 6 and WE HAVE DONE IT!!!!This past week the parishioners have walked 1334.45 steps and reached Bethlehem.�This gives us a grand total of 7619.25, so now we can tour Bethlehem while we await Mary and Joseph’s arrival.�