R E M M B E R ST. GERALD OCTOBER 30, ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH A Servant Church Of The Archdiocese of Detroit

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1 W Douglas David Antishin Antishin, DDS Harold Barr E Isabelle Matthew Thomas Boivin Boyer Cencer Diane Czarnomski Gerald Gray Bernadette Grix Dennis Hengy R Ronald Joseph Sylvia Hudak Joyal Kerzka Gerald Kopasz E John Sylvia Kopiwoda Kozlowski Gladys Kryszak M Gloria Marilyn Robert E. Lewis McEvilly McGuigan OCTOBER 30, 2016 ST. GERALD E Kevin Marco Aline Shirley McKervey Melia Merlihan O'Connell ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH A Servant Church Of The Archdiocese of Detroit Farmington Road Farmington, Michigan Phone: Fax: Website: stgeraldparish.org OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 Noon M B E R Alfred Frances Alda Fernando Frances Jean F. Helen Adam Stephen Joseph Ernest Orlando Piscopink Quiton Rodriguez, Sr. Rogala Rundel Szabo Tabaczewski Wolff Yuhas Zawisa WEEKDAYS Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9:15 a.m. Thursday Evening: 7:00 p.m. RITE OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 3:30 4:30 p.m.

2 ST. GERALD PARISH, FARMINGTON, MI ALL ARE WELCOME No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church; No matter what your current family or marital situation; No matter what your past or present religious affiliation; No matter what your personal history, age, background, race, or color; No matter what your self-image or esteem; You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at St. Gerald Catholic Church. OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 5 Monday 9:15 AM Howard Petter Requested by Diane Petter Tuesday 9:15 AM Isabelle Boivin Requested by Friend of Family 6:00 PM Fr. John Menner Requested by Family Wednesday 7:00 PM Howard Petter Requested by Diane Petter Thursday 7:00 PM Gladys Kryszak Requested by Marge Koenigscheckt Friday 9:15 AM Helen Derus Requested by Joanne Wojnar Saturday 9:15 AM Marino Dall Olmo Requested by Graziano Canini READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY: PHIL 2:1-4/PS 131:1-3/LK 14:12-14 TUESDAY: RV 7:2-4, 9-14/PS 24:1-6/1 JN 3:1-3/ MT 5:1-12A WEDNESDAY: WIS 3:1-9/PS 23:1-6/ROM 5:5-11 OR ROM 6:3-9/JN 6:37-40 THURSDAY: PHIL 3:3-8A/PS 105:2-7/LK 15:1-10 FRIDAY: PHIL 3:17--4:1/PS 122:1-5/LK 16:1-8 SATURDAY: PHIL 4:10-19/PS 112:1-2, 5-6, 8-9/LK 16:9-15 NEXT SUNDAY: 2 MC 7:1-2, 9-14/PS 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15/2 THES 2:16--3:5/LK 20:27-38 OR 20:27, LITURGICAL PUBLICATIONS INC (FOR A LIST OF DAILY READINGS: GO TO First Friday, November 4 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following 9:15 AM Mass until 9 AM Saturday Scheduled Adorers Needed Sign-up sheets in narthex NOVEMBER 6, 2016 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 PM November 5 Fr. Puzio For Bernice, Louis & Dennis Kaye Requested by Joe Pavco Servers Lector/ Ushers Ashley Grabinski Diane Blankenship 5:00A 8:30 AM November 6 Fr. Kris For All Our Parishioners Servers Lector/ Ushers Gabe Smith John Smith Candy Rosowski 8:30B 10:15 AM November 6 Fr. Roodbeen For Nathaniel Brannigan Requested by Sharon Zann Servers Lector/ Ushers Grace Pagnucco Claire Pagnucco Caron Kott 10:15C 12:00 Noon November 6 Fr. Kris For Angelo Russo Requested by Family Servers Lectors/ Ushers Fernando Guerra Angie Guerra Paul Radzilowski 12:00A Sacristan Schedule for Next Two Weeks November 5 and November 6 November 12 and November 13 Team C Team A The Mass schedule for All Saints Day, Tuesday, November 1st: 9:15 AM 6:00 PM Scheduled Lectors: 9:00 AM Mass Alice Sheehan 6:00 PM Mass Ray Pisani and Candy Rosowski Holy Da Actual Offertory for Weekend of October $ 7, Budget Offertory Weekend of October $ 8, Actual Offertory July 1 - October $151, Budget Offertory July 1 - October $140,800.00

3 OCTOBER 30, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEEDS YOUR HELP! The St. Gerald St. Vincent de Paul Conference provides aid to families living within our parish boundaries. This aid may be for food, rent, utilities, or other basic needs. We cannot do this without the generous support of our parish community. For this we are deeply grateful, especially to those who are regular donors. Over the past 12 months we have made 122 home visits and been able to: - Pay $26,091 rental assistance. - Pay $5,469 utilities assistance. - Obtain an additional $4,256 utility assistance through MEAP (THAW funds). - Provide $4,280 in other assistance such as furniture and medical needs. - Provide 232 bags of food. - Provide $985 in food and gas cards. We also invite anyone interested in volunteering to assist in this ministry to call x-220 and leave a message. In addition to serving the needy, members of St. Vincent de Paul benefit from prayer and fellowship. All are invited to remember our deceased loved ones, especially those whose funerals were during this past year, at a Mass of Remembrance Wednesday, November 2 7:00 PM at St. Gerald Church Reception following Please come and pray for those who have died. On the First Saturday Mass each month, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick during the Liturgy. If you wish to be anointed, please sit in the first bench that begins each section. The first two sections, when you come into church, should be seated first. Father will come to you and anoint you with the Oil of the Sick. What a beautiful way to celebrate the Liturgy of First Saturday. Children s choir practice is on Sundays, after the 10:15 Mass. All interested in singing for Christmas and monthly Masses here at St. Gerald, please join us, as we create a Joyful Noise! Any questions; please call or . Thanks. Mary Melonio, mmelonio@aol.com, we pray for the repose of the soul of Robert Papler + March 20, 1931 October 21, 2016 Eternal rest grant unto Robert o lord, and may perpetual light shine upon Him St. Gerald keeps a Book of Remembrance in our gathering space during the month of November. We invite you to write the names of your deceased loved ones in this book at any time during the month of November. The deceased listed in the Book of Remembrance are remembered during the Prayers of the Faithful at each of our weekend Masses in November. We realize that this time following the death of your loved one has been a difficult time for you and your family and we pray that you might find comfort in our Lord and our Blessed Mother, Mary. Please know that you are remembered in the prayers of our Parish community. Wanda Reiner Tony Wadrick Robin Kafcas Dick Campbell Charles Minear Rita Knight John MacDougall Josephine Meyers Corinne Wedge Wanda Johnson Ralph Wenski Laurie Aldrich Mary Ann Alcala Andy Vermiglio Joan Goniea Bill Borchert Beth Croitori Bill Walker Carol Reinke Erin Malloy-Tingle Andy Mosher Cyndy Fenech Emily Choike Dennis Hill Erin Malloy-Tingle Stephen Cleary Nancy Kolliker Margaret Joyal Joan Preston Gerry Makowski Norma Bazzett Gabbie Frey

4 ST. GERALD PARISH, FARMINGTON, MI FOOD DRIVE HELP ST.GERALD FEED FAMILIES FOR THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS IN 2016!!! Please place your donation in either box in the gathering area of our church. Items Requested: GROCERY GIFT CARDS FOR FROZEN TURKEYS CEREAL CRANBERRY SAUCE TUNA / TUNA HELPER STUFFING MIX TEA BAGS GRAVY YAMS PEANUT BUTTER/ JELLY COFFEE FRUIT JUICE SPAGHETTI SAUCE/ PASTA DROP OFF DONATIONS BEFORE NOVEMBER 13 TH QUESTIONS CALL PLEASE CALL Christian Service at , ext. 204 ANNUAL SWEATSHIRT DRIVE FOR THE CHILDREN AT BOYSVILLE The Knights of Columbus here at St. Gerald need your help by gifting a hooded sweatshirt to be given to the children at Boysville (Holy Cross Children's Services). This may be the only Christmas gift these children will receive. Hooded sweatshirts men s sizes large and extra large with sports, high school or college names printed on the sweatshirts. Please drop them off anytime, but no later than, Sunday, November 12 on the Knights table in the social hall. Thank you for your generosity. Please call Richard Smith, at for additional information. MAINTENANCE POSITION AVAILABLE AT ST. GERALD Mark Koss, who works in our Maintenance position here at St. Gerald, will be retiring in early November. We will miss him and wish him the best in his future endeavors! Because of his departure, we are looking for someone to fill this position. The responsibilities include maintenance for our parish and grounds. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office at or speak to Fr. Kris. Thank you! Juice Yams Canned Fruit Canned Soup Canned Vegetables 31 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 9:15 am Mass 1 9:15 am Mass 6:00 pm Mass (All Religious Education Students are expected to attend) 2 No Bible Study Tonight 7:00 pm Mass of Remembrance (Reception to follow) 3 10:30 am SVDP Meeting 7:00 pm Mass 4 (Eucharistic Adoration following morning Mass) 9:15 am Mass 7:30 pm Holy Hour 8:00 pm AA Mtg 5 9:15 am Mass with Sacrament of Anointing 3:30 pm Conf. 5:00 pm Mass 6 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Fellowship 8:30 am Mass 10:15 am Mass 10:15 am Children s Liturgy of the Word 10:15 am Sunday School 12:00 pm Mass

5 OCTOBER 30, YOUNG ADULT AND CAMPUS MINISTRY Msgr. Robert McClory, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Archdiocese of Detroit, will speak about joy in evangelization at November s Theology on Tap, to be held at Detroit s Traffic Jam and Snug on Tuesday, November 8. Gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal help fund these fellowship evenings, which give young adults in our Archdiocese the opportunity to reflect on their faith in a fun and relaxed setting. Held each month on the 8th, Theology on Tap gatherings feature speakers on topics relating to religion and theology. The Young Adult and Campus Ministry Office coordinates activities for young adults ages 18 to 35, so they may grow in their faith through evangelization, catechesis, spiritual growth, liturgical formation, social events, and service. For more information on CSA-funded programs, ministries, and services, please go to DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES SENEX ADULT DAY PROGRAM Senex is a social and recreational day program dedicated to improving the quality of life for senior adults and their care partners by providing opportunities to be involved in the activities offered by the Farmington Hills Senior Division. The program allows care partners to work, socialize, rest or run errands while being assured that their loved one is being cared for and supervised by dedicated and experienced staff in a structured environment. Our participants include seniors who are experiencing a decrease in physical, mental or social functioning. Appropriate diagnoses may include isolation, Alzheimer s disease, Parkinson s disease, as well as other challenges. For admission criteria, fees, and more information, call The 2016 Alta Loma Food Drive was a success. We collected 1,300 lbs. of food and toiletries... And exceeded last year s haul by 175 lbs! All food went to the St. Gerald Community Food Pantry and will be distributed to local individuals and families in need. All toiletries will benefit the shower program for the homeless at Samaritan Center. Our efforts were successful because of the generosity of our community and because of your generous gift of time! Thank you! Hope to see you and your family again next year. Synod Prayer God our Father, you have called us to be witnesses to Jesus and have sent us on a mission to lead all people to encounter him. Send your Holy Spirit to enlighten our minds and enkindle our hearts, so that we may grow daily as your disciples. Empower us to face bravely the challenges of our time. Keep us close to you, together with Jesus your Son, Mary our Mother, and St. Anne our patroness as we engage in Synod 16 to Unleash the Gospel. Transform us into a band of joyful missionary disciples, who will bring the message of Jesus power and mercy to every person in southeast Michigan. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ELECTRONIC DEPOSIT OF DONATIONS IS AVAILABLE AT ST. GERALD. FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE OR ON OUR PARISH WEBSITE

6 ST. GERALD PARISH, FARMINGTON, MI KNIGHTS CORNER Knights Food Drive Nets 1,300 Pounds Of Food, Toiletries, Tops Last Year s Effort Last weekend s Alta Loma food drive was a big success. Led by brother Shatomi Kerbawy, Mike Rometty and Anand Thakur, the drive in the near downtown Farmington neighborhood collected l,300 pounds of food and toiletries, an increase of l75 pounds over last year. The food went to the St. Gerald pantry; a car full of the toiletries west to the Holy Family Children s Center, the successor to Boysville. In addition to several of Shatomi s neighbors, Knights working on the drive included GK Fred Gerometta, Frank Gariepy and his wife Kathy, Peter Becks, Dave Bednarski, David Bryja and Tom McPhail. Also helping were Katie Thakur, Milbia Rometty and parishioner Nancy Lacey. Great job, guys and gals! The food arrived in time for the annual Thanksgiving distribution of baskets for the needy by the parish and the St. Vincent de Paul group. The Knights annually give that effort a boost with $1,000 in food and gas cards. At the request of the SVDP, our gift was cash. Speaking of the SVDP, brother Bob Kuhr who also is that group s treasurer, raised $1,060 by walking at the SVDP Walk for the Poor earlier this month on Belle Isle. He is accepting post walk sponsors. Reminder Bring an appetite to the Nov. 15 membership meeting and enjoy chili, brats and dogs.. MSGR. BALDWIN b e n e f i t pancake breakfast last month netted $909, thanks to the generosity of parishioners. The Knights added funds to make an even $1,000 check which Grand Knight Fred Gerometta presented to St. Anne s Meads General Manager - Jane Collins, Sr. Mary Schwindlin and Board Chair Jerry Nechal. ST. GERALD CATHOLIC CHURCH Office Hours 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday thru Thursday. Closed Friday. (secretary at lunch 12:00 pm 12:30 pm) STAFF Parish Office (248) Reverend Krzysztof Nowak, Administrator. x 203 Timothy Westfall: Pastoral Associate x timwestfall.sgp@gmail.com Mary Hoots, Administrative Assistant x stgeraldsecretary@yahoo.com All other offices dial (248) Christian Services Candy Desjarlais: Christian Service Coordinator.. x desjarlais.candy@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul.. x 220 Education Mary Taylor: Director Religious Education x taylor.mary04@yahoo.com Music and Youth Ministry Mary Melonio x mmelonio@aol.com Maintenance Mark Koss Accountant Kim Shepard Rite of Reconciliation: Saturdays from 3:30-4:30PM SACRAMENTS Sacrament of the Sick: Please call the office Baptism: Please be aware that first time parents must attend a short baptism prep class prior to the baptism of their child. Arrangements for baptism may be made by calling the Parish Office. Matrimony: St. Gerald Parish is pleased to marry registered parishioners and their children. Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of the wedding date. Please call the Parish Office. Registration of new members: Please see Fr. Kris after Mass or call the office. Registration forms are located on the shelf in the classroom hallway for your convenience. After you fill it out, just give it to Fr. Kris or drop it off in the Parish Office. Thank you! RCIA: Would you or someone you know want to become a full member of the Catholic Church? Please call Tim Westfall (248) x202 or Fr. Kris (248) for more information. WE WELCOME YOU TO ST. GERALD CATHOLIC PARISH! If you are new to the area, we look forward to meeting you personally. If you have not been active in the practice of the Catholic faith, we encourage you to return. If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the Sacraments, we invite you to call the rectory at In many cases, Fr. Kris can work with you to find a favorable solution. St. Alexander Food Pantry Contact Information Phone: Calls taken Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 AM - to 11:00 AM ST. GERALD MISSION STATEMENT St. Gerald Roman Catholic Church is a welcoming, inclusive parish striving to be a reflection of Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are dedicated to strengthening our faith through reverent and uplifting worship, serving those in need, and living the fullness of the Gospel with all God s people.

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