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St. Valentine Church
April 1, 2018
Page 2 St. Valentine Heartline April 1, 2018 Coming Up This Week
Monday, April 2nd No Daily Mass Tuesday, April 3rd Golden Years, School Meeting Room – 11:30 am Prayer Group, Church – 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Christian Service, Parish Office Meeting Room – 6:30 pm Wednesday, April 4th Baptism Prep Meeting, Parish Office Meeting Room– 7:00 pm Thursday, April 5th RCIA, Parish Office Meeting Room – 7:00 pm Friday, April 6th Holy Hour, Church following daily Mass Saturday, April 7th Confessions, Church – 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm 5:00 pm Mass Sunday, April 8th 9:00 am Mass and 12:00 noon Mass Video Series, Parish Office Meeting Room – 10:15 am Divine Mercy Service—Church 3 pm Youth Group Meeting, Youth Group Room – 6:00 pm
Happy Easter!
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Happy Easter! From all of us here at St. Valentine Parish, Priests, Deacon, and our entire
staff, we pray that you and your loved ones may have a blessed and hope-filled Easter. May we accept the grace Jesus won for us with gratitude and amazement, and live our lives as his resurrected people. And being filled with Easter Joy may we share that message to those who still sit in darkness and fear. Archbishop Alan Vigneron wants us all “to move towards the goal of becoming a band of joyful missionary disciples.” In joy, may we answer Jesus’ mission to us, and go out to our brothers and sisters in our own homes and neighborhoods, bringing Jesus and His new life through our words and actions. With heartfelt gratitude, we would like to thank all those who worked hard to
make our Lenten and Easter celebrations so meaningful. Added to that, thanks to our ushers, altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers, lectors, Kevin, Katrina and the choir members, Michael Burden and those who assisted him in changing the liturgical environment, Religious Education teachers and aids, and teachers of the Word for the Little Ones, for all your dedicated and loving service to the parish. We are indeed blessed with such selfless and loving followers of Christ. Congratulations to Kendall Drake, Aubrey Locklear, Allison Alexander,
Nickolas Bilski, Richard Franz, Bonnie Zelakiewicz, Wendy Wagner, Jodi Williams and Kimberly Mathis who walked the journey and now are fully initiated into the Catholic Church. We pray that you continue to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus. May Jesus live in all our hearts, that we may always embrace Him with love
and gratitude. And may the Risen Christ bless you and your families abundantly throughout the fifty days of this Easter Season and always.
Rejoice! For He has Risen, Alleluia!
Fr. Socorro and Fr. Henry
Divine Mercy Sunday—April 8—3:00 p.m. in the Church The celebration includes a recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. In preparation for the Feast, and to gain the greatest indulgence, you should
receive the Sacrament of Penance during the Lenten Season; and pray the Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet daily, starting Good Friday — ending April 7th. A pamphlet for praying the Novena and Chaplet is available in all the vestibules of Church. Please join us in celebrating this wonderful devotion.
“Jesus, I Trust In You”
Easter Holiday Parish Office Hours
Monday, April 2 Office Closed
Tuesday, April 3 thru Friday, April 6
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The parish office has a voicemail
system that will take messages when the office is closed. Messages will be returned in a timely fashion. Please speak slowly and clearly when leaving a message. Our regular office hours will resume on Monday, April 9. Thanking you in advance for your understanding and patience. Staff phone extension directory:
Fr. Socorro - 105 Fr. Henry - 102 Sue Daly -100
Bonnie Danic - 101 Kathryn Potts - 103
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L iturgy Schedule
Mass Intentions John Dillon Joseph Klocko Centivany Family Judi Marshall Shirley Zimmerman Josiah Wardrop Kathleen Keefe Jeanne Gierak Amy Cassidy Megan Cassidy Thomas Sandomierski Janell Dean Ken Eaves Marcia Favor Beth Nicola Eilene Kuhl Jim Dwyer Neil Hainley Kenneth Devore Jill Smith Tim Holme Shawn Durant Cristina Frendo Jo Evangelista Vicky Stephenson Joe Stephenson Bridget Brennan- Hurley Marge Bayer Marilyn McMunn Frank Zbikowski Anna Klocko Mary Hayes
Linnie Clinard Melanie Vick Jeffrey Kruk Claire Lubaway Joan Reilly Irene Siedlik Raymond Galloway Robert Malocha Greta Malocha George Zalewski Alfred Bourbeau Patrick Hart Robert Roderick Beatrice Roderick Richard Schroudt Shirley Schroudt Richard Corredine Walter Linski Rose Lyons Ronald Buck Kaitlin Klaus Susan Sanderson Allen Thomas Christina Hall Yvonne Janisse Tony Janisse Denise Bassett Lorraine Booms Mark Wozniak Robert Butler Ken Horgan Rich Hlavin
L et us pray for those who are ill and have asked for our prayer:
Monday—April 2 Monday within the Octave of Easter No Mass at St. Valentine, please worship at one of the other Redford Parishes.
Tuesday—April 3 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 8:30 a.m. Mass in Church Leonard Sesko, Sr. req. by The Family
Wednesday—April 4 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter No Mass at St. Valentine, please worship at one of the other Redford Parishes.
Thursday— April 5 Thursday of within in the Octave of Easter 8:30 a.m. Mass in Church Mr. and Mrs. L. Celmer & daughter, Leonarda req. by The Skora Family
Friday— April 6 Friday within the Octave of Easter 8:30 a.m. Mass in Church All living and deceased members of St. Valentine Parish
Saturday—April 7 Saturday within the Octave of Easter 5:00 p.m. Mike & Tom Nikolaj req. by The Family
All living and deceased members of St. Valentine Parish
Sunday— April 8 Second Sunday of East (Divine Mercy Sunday) 9:00 a.m. Jim & Shirley Dwyer req. by Jim Dwyer
Richard Rydzewski, Patrick & Mary Doherty, the healing of, Lorraine Guziatek, Patricia & Darrell Kangas, Viola, Linda and Maryann Ustes, all living and deceased members of Guziatek and Makowski families, all priests and religious
Prayer List Announcement
If you would like your name or that of a loved one on our prayer list, please call
the parish office at 313-532-4394. Thank you.
P lease keep in mind the information you are reading today was sent to the printer on March 16th. Collection amounts were not
available at time of printing.
Mass intentions continued:
and a special intention req. by Georgiana Rydzewski 12:00 noon John & Donna Boskovich req. by The Family
Henry Staunton req. by Mike & Katie McEvoy
Michael Jarnot req. by The Family
Readings for the Week of April 1, 2018
Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/ Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 [24]/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1- 7or Lk 24:13-35 Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [5b]/Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8- 9 [3b]/Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2, 5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27 [22]/Jn 21:1- 14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21 [21a]/Mk 16:9- 15 Next Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22- 24 [1]/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
There will be NO daily Mass on Monday, April 2nd
In order to enjoy the beautiful Easter Decorations, our 8:30 a.m. daily Mass will be celebrated in Church April 3rd—April 6th. Daily Mass will return to the School Chapel on Monday, April 9th.
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Attention All Ushers
Usher Schedule
Month 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
April 7 & 8 Ron Klassa Frank Flores Ken Berini Jeff Kramer
Gene Wozniak Bryan Davis Jamie Olesky Ed O’Brien
Eileen MacDonell Patrick Jeffries Tony Janisse Mike Nowak
April 14 & 15 Bill McKeever Tom Alexander Beth Jachman Tom Beaudoin
Frank Tislerics Ron Fron Sam Barbario Volunteer
Terry Galloway Mike Valla John Murzin Volunteer
Golden Years Come join the Golden Years Club
for cards, coffee and conversation on Tuesday’s at 11:30 a.m. in the School Meeting Room. Please join us!
Prayer Group Everyone is invited to join the
Prayer Group on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 p.m. in the church. The intention: to pray for the church.
Mass Time & Date
Sacristan Lector Servers Eucharist Ministers
April 7 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy
Suzanne Mote Elaine Kramer George Baughman
Alex Carpenter Adam Yaris Jamie Hobson
Lisa Alexander Joe McComb Ann Berini Patricia Lewis Suzanne Lewis
April 8 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy
Tori Buscemi Al Betzler Jeff Clark
Jax Baehr Tony Buscemi Brianna Betzler
Mary Wilson Hannah Davis Ted Kozlowski Patty Soter Jim Soter Kathy Petlewski Joan Ricotta
April 8 Sunday 12 noon Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy
Dan Benard Lynnae Fisher Bob Zimmerman
Zachary Morris Emma Bilski Michael Rossi
Abigail Benard Leslie Benard Michelle Prowse Sandra Valla Ann Brighton Volunteer
April 14 Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Rosie Gonzales Tom Sesko Keith Vega
Paisley Wallace Avery Petrie Nasir Fortner
Joe Brehm Mary Courtney Kim Bickley Tony Silva Volunteer
April 15 Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Barbara Pogoda Michael Burden Janet Doody
Emily Olesky Sadie Davis Mikayla Rado
Ron Damuth Anna Damuth Rachel Damuth Beau Bushart Brady Bushart John Danic Bonnie Danic
April 15 Sunday 12 noon
John Dziurgot Fred Foster Robert Calleja
Jeremy Pfeifer Joey Pfeifer Kayla Singleton
Sandra Valla Brian Humphry Ann Brighton Patty Williamson Volunteers (3)
Stewardship Thoughts In the First Reading from the Acts
of the Apostles, St. Peter recaps Jesus’ mission: to release us from the devil’s grip through His sacrifice on the cross and His good works — to send forth His missionary disciples to preach the Good News of salvation. In St. John’s Gospel, Mary Magdalene arrives first at the empty tomb on that first Easter morning. She then prompts Peter and John to go there. Scripture tells us that upon their arrival, they discover the burial wrappings. St. John saw and believed. This is the beloved disciple who sat at Jesus’ side at the Last Supper, who bravely stood at the foot of the cross, and who, at Jesus’ request, took our Blessed Mother Mary as his mother. John’s faith allowed him to be one of the first disciples to believe in the Risen Christ. St. Paul, in his letters, illustrates how Christ has been raised up, raising us along with Him. Like St. John, may the gift of Easter grace intensify our faith and deepen our relationship with our Lord so we, too, may boldly profess, Jesus is risen. Alleluia! We are invited to make the risen Christ personal in our lives and then commissioned to spread Jesus’ Good News to everyone we meet. A good place to start is at Alpha or a similar evangelization course at your parish or a neighboring parish.
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From Faith Formation
our school chapel at 5pm on
Easter Prayer of Thanksgiving Good and gracious heavenly Father,
we come before you on this Easter Sunday
with full and grateful hearts for the gift of the Paschal Mystery
that you showed us in the life, death, and resurrection
of your Son, our brother by adoption, Jesus Christ.
Bless us and all those who profess
belief in your saving love. Bless also those who have yet to
profess belief in you. You are God for all.
We ask all this in Christ's name.
Looking Ahead to
Vacation Bible School
Our theme this year at VBS is “Super
Heroes of Faith”. Please consider signing up your child or grandchild for this wonderful week of learning about our Super Heroes of Faith. We know you will not be disappointed! We will meet the week of June 18-22 from 9 am—11:30 a.m. in the School Gym. Our VBS teachers Mrs. Joan
Ricotta and Mrs. Amy Davis and their team of helpers look forward to spending the week with your children. For more information please call the Faith Formation Office at 313-532-4394 x101.
An Easter Proclamation The hosts of heaven exult and sing
aloud in mighty triumph! Let the earth be glad as glory alights
and night reigns no more. Let the Church rejoice at the victory
of her Lord and Master, Who paid the debt of Adam,
Who frees those doomed to die, Who heals the broken-hearted and bind up their wounds, Who forgives the sinner and raises up the lowly,
Who destroys death forever, Whose Kingdom shall have no end.
God our Father, eternal is your love for us!
Christ the Son, in victory you reign! Holy Spirit, set the Easter fire ablaze
in our hearts. Together you live and reign and
ransom your people, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
CSA Easter
Easter is a time of great joy, when we are reminded that the Lord walks beside us on our journey of faith. We witness Christ’s living presence
in many ways, such as through our support of our local communion of faith through the Catholic Services Appeal. Our annual CSA supports the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, which brings new members into full communion during the Easter Vigil. The CSA enables us to reveal Christ’s presence not only to our sisters and brothers with whom we share the Eucharist, but also to those who do not know Christ. Gifts to the CSA show that Christ is
present and active in our world. Indeed, He is risen today. Alleluia! For more information about CSA-
funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.aod.org.
Make Easter joy last all year The joy of Easter morning is meant
to come more than once a year. “Sunday recalls the day of Christ’s Resurrection. It is Easter which returns week by week, celebrating Christ’s victory over sin and death” (Dies Domini, Pope John Paul II). Spread Easter joy by making every Sunday, “little Easter.” Darkness comes before the
dawn. Atoning for sin isn’t comfortable but it is essential to experiencing the joy of Easter. Make Fridays penitential days in your home. Share meatless meals, fast from television or video games, or perform a family act of charity. Rejoice in second chances.
Jesus knew that while our intentions may be good, our resolve isn’t perfect so he created the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Take your family to Confession at least monthly. When children see that you seek God’s forgiveness, they will learn that it’s there for them, too. Experience the Mass. It’s not
meant to be observed. Preview the readings together before Mass. Sing out loud. Pray responses with feeling. Celebrate the Resurrection with joy.
Easter Blessings The Faith Formation teachers and
staff wish all of our families a blessed Easter. Remember we have no classes on Monday, April 2nd but look forward to seeing all of you on Monday, April 9th!
Alleluia, Christ is Risen!
Passion Play We extend a heartfelt thank you to
our recently Confirmed 8th grade students with the help of our 7th grade students for their beautiful rendition of the Passion Play, “What a Week for Jesus”. May God continue to guide you as you make decisions on which ministries in the church you choose to become involved in.
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Employment Camps Connect, a collaborative
between St. Vincent DePaul Camps and Catholic Youth Organization Camps, is hiring camp counselors, activity staff, and kitchen staff for summer 2018. The camps are located near Carsonville, MI on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. Counselor and activity leader positions are residential positions with a 5-9 week assignment, depending on position. Staff receive time off during the week and weekends. Training is provided! Applicants must be at least 18 years of age for counselor positions and at least 17 years of age for activity staff and kitchen positions. Make a difference in a child’s life, and in your own! For more information, please apply online at www.campusconnect.or or contact
Lori at the Camps Office at 810-622-8744 or [email protected].
Tiger Game Outing St. Valentine Tiger Fans will be
going as a group to the July 20th game at Comerica Park. We travel in a fine motor coach and leave after the game and fireworks. Tickets are very reasonable – the cost is $39 per t i c k e t a n d i n c l u d e s y o u r transportation and your ticket to the game. Our bus driver is able to park close to the gates so there isn’t too much walking. We have reserved 56 tickets and
we have many good seats available. Consider joining us, you will be glad you did! To reserve your spot call Cecilia
Gallagher at 313-613-7463 or you may email me at [email protected]. If possible, please get your money
in as soon as possible by making a check payable to “St. Valentine” drop it in the collection basket marked “Tiger Game”.
Firekeepers Casino Outing Wednesday, April 18th
The price of the trip is $35 (this includes transportation, $20 Freeplay and $5 toward dining.) $5 price increase due to transportation costs.* We will leave St. Valentine Church
Parking Lot at 8:45 a.m. and return by 5:30 p.m. If you would like to join us, please
call Bonnie at 313-532-4394 x101 to secure your reservation and more information. Please bring your players card and
photo i.d. If you do not have a card they will give you one on arrival at the casino. Make checks payable to St.
Valentine. The deadline is April 11th. All proceeds go to our parish.
No Video Presentation Today The Video Series Group will not be
meeting today, April 1, Easter Sunday. We will resume next week.
Easter Sunday The first light of Easter dawn had begun to creep over the horizon. The steadfast women f rom
Friday's gory events are returning again to the body of their Lord. "Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?" How quickly we return to mundane concerns and how thoroughly God wants to surprise us! Imagine the utter shock upon seeing the stone rolled away, the tomb empty, and a stranger clothed in light proclaiming the impossible. "You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here." He is risen indeed and the world will never be the same. We know from other Gospel
passages that Mary Magdalene made haste to the disciples to proclaim the Good News. We know that Peter and John rushed to the tomb to see for themselves. We know that the wonder and awe of the Resurrection permeated the lives of the apostles until their own dying day. Can we comprehend the utterly
world-changing nature of this surprise? The historical reanimation of a dead man is of no real value to us. But we know that Easter Sunday is so much more. By the Resurrection of Jesus, life has triumphed over death for us all. The gates of heaven are opened and the treasury of graces is poured out upon the here and now. This Resurrection Day, let us draw near, amazed yet unafraid, to the risen Christ. Let us recall the words of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, "Jesus is not a character from the past. He lives, and he walks before us as one who is alive, he calls us to follow him, the living one, and in this way to discover for ourselves the path of life" (Easter Vigil, April 15, 2006).
Thank You! Dear St. Valentine Church, We would like to thank you for your
gracious generosity. Donations to the Prison Ministry helps countless people in need throughout the year. May God continue to bless you all in Jesus’ name.
Sincerely, Dorian Bellinger
President of the Special Work SVdP Justice Initiative
Prison Ministry
Video Series Starts New Program
Our Video Series held after the Sunday 9 am Mass will resume next week, April 8th with Lesson 1: Introduction to the Mysteries. All are welcome to join us.
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St. Valentine Directory Redford, MI 48239
Rectory 25881 Dow St. ..................................................................................... 313-532-4394 Fax ...................................................................................................... 313-537-2237 School 25875 Hope St. .................................................................................... 313-533-7149 Fax ....................................................................................................... 313-533-3060
Parish Website
www.stvalentineparish.us Parish E-mail Address
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Rev. Socorro Fernandes SAC ###################...Pastor Rev. Hendrico Rebello SAC Associate Pastor & Director of Religious Education Lawrence Toth#########################.#..Deacon Sue Daly .................................................................. Parish Secretary/Receptionist Kathryn Potts x103 ..............................................................................Bookkeeper Rachel Damuth ............................................................................................ Principal Kris Brake ...................................................................................... School Secretary Bonnie Danic x101 ............................. Faith Formation Secretary/Bulletin Editor Rick Charlton & Bill Charlton ................................................................ Maintenance
Faith Formation Office ............................................... 313-538-9161 Music Minister Kevin Cushman ................................................................................... 313-930-8907 Choir Practice Thursday ..................................................................................................... 7:30 p.m. Mass Schedule Saturday evening: ....................................................................................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday morning: ......................................................................................... 9:00 a.m. ................................................................................................................. 12:00 noon Daily Mass—September—May Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ............................................ 8:30 a.m. in school chapel Friday ........................................................................................... 8:30 a.m. in church Holyday Schedule Holyday: 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Confession Saturday afternoon: ............................................... 3:30-4:15 p.m. or by appointment Baptism Prior arrangements must be made by calling the parish office. Parents must attend an informational meeting. Matrimony Arrangements for Matrimony must be made at least six months in advance. Catechumenate-RCIA Please call the Parish Office for more information. St. Valentine Parish Office Hours— Monday—Friday .................................................................. #.8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Mon. Tues. Wed ...................................................................... 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thurs. Fri ................................................................................ 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat ............................................................. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Revised 11-19-17
Parish Council Ron Fron#.########Chairperson Mary Anthony#.####..Vice Chairperson
Jeff Kramer########..#Secretary Anthony Janisse Lisa Alexander Beth Jachman Frank Zbikowski
Suzanne Mote Mike Nowak#######.#......Worship Joe Kelly#######...Finance Council Rosemary Fox#####Christian Service Rachel Damuth#####. School Advisory
Please submit articles for the Heartline to: [email protected] by 11:30 am Monday. Submit flyers to the rectory office by Wednesday 11:30 am.
Support of U.S. Armed Forces
As a parish community we would like to support the men and women serving in our Armed
Forces with our prayer. Lord, Hold these men and women
in your loving hands and protect them as they protect us and bless them for their selfless acts. We pray for peace in our world. Brent Vann, Michael Arsenault,
David DeAngelis, Christopher LePain, Patricia Molloy, Scott Shoemaker, Christopher Tibei, Joshua Coe, Anthony Potter, Andrew Kliman, Luke Leveillee, Michael Cain, Kristen Lauber, Frank Bordo, Bonda Bordo, Larry Silk, Bradley Swanson, Gary Semon, Brian Jones, Seth DeTavernier, Christopher Rodriguez, Adam Fisher, Brent Byerle, David Starsinich, Timothy Mc Carthy, Rob Nitz, Jesse Moore, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Witkowski, David M. Willey, Ryan Coppens, Daniel T. Ryan, Dr. Andrew Daugherty, Justin Ryan Tyler Boyd and Micheal Nalepa.
Pantry Item of the Canned Vegetables and Canned Soup
Thank you for your continued generosity.
Your kindness appreciated.
Box Tops for Education, Campbell Soup Labels and
Pop Bottles Thank you for sending in your Box
Tops for Education, Campbell Soup Labels and bottles and cans. Every little bit helps towards our goals for education items for the students.
St. Valentine School Open House
April 17 5pm—7 pm
Come and check out what St. Valentine School has to offer your child and family. You won’t be disappointed! For more information 313-533-7149.
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