St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church

Detroit, Michigan

January 19, 2020

We are the Catholic Com-

munity multicultural

family of St. Raymond-

Our Lady of Good Coun-

sel parish of Detroit. We

share the love of Jesus by

welcoming and serving

friends and strangers,

young and old, rich and

poor. We are called to be

the light of Christ in our

neighborhood, strength-

ened by prayer and

worship, especially the

Eucharist.

We see ourselves as a

rock in our community.

We are dedicated to grow

in unity with God and one

another. We invite all to

join with their time, talents

and treasures in the jour-

ney toward building

God’s kingdom. Under the

guidance of the Holy

Spirit, we are dedicated to

keep a

Catholic presence in our

neighborhood.

ST. RAYMOND- OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

PARISH

Adopted: June 26, 2011

The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

REFLECTIONS WITH FATHER MICHAEL : LESSONS FROM TOWN HALL MEETINGS !

Last week, Sunday January 12, 2020 St. Jude church Town Hall meeting took

place, following the 10am Mass. It was well attended despite the icy and unfriendly

weather. The gathering gave every participant the opportunity to express his or her

views and ask any question or concern the person might have. Looking at the active

participation and informative presentations, we can say that the Town Hall meeting

was a success, thanks to all who worked hard to make this result possible, including

the various presenters--- the book-keeper, David Elsey, the Chair of the PPC, Mike

Sawicki, the Felician Sisters, Shelley and Felicity, as well as the various functionaries

at the occasion, Diane Garrison who made sure that we were all well fed, Azeem

Ghatti who made sure we adhered to the specified time, Mike McCallion who did his

best to capture the proceedings, and Mike Pecar who operated the microphone system

effectively to insure that everyone heard what was being said wherever they might be

sitting. Indeed, the participation was great, and a lot of information was shared.

But, as the saying goes, "The devil is in the details." The negative and positive as-

pects of the parish life have been diagnosed and brought to everyone's attention. Now

what shall we do about it? The answer we gave to this important question may deter-

mine the direction St. Jude parish may be heading in the short or long-term.

One of the lessons Town Hall meetings teach us is, life can be a challenge at times,

and therefore calls for patience and tolerance. This is because from time to time some

issues that are beyond our control stare at us, often leaving us frustrated or angry.

What is the solution? Anger and quipping coming to the church and supporting our

parish? Not all! Taking to the exit in anger and frustration is self-defeating, because it

never solves any problem, rather it makes the problem worse. Patience, hard work,

prayer seem to be the best solution in the final analysis, because nothing is beyond

God's mighty power, if we trust in Him.

Another lesson from Town Hall meetings is, the realization that people are inherently

different. No two persons are exactly alike, not even the so-called identical twins!

This means that we are to respect and learn to celebrate our individuality and God-

given gifts, instead of attempting to program people to fit into past or future molds. In

a Town Hall meeting we realize that those who differ with us or do things differently

are not necessarily our enemies or competitors, but rather our collaborators in minis-

try, working towards the same goal, namely service of the Lord and his people.

(continued on inside front cover)

Congratulations to all the January 2020 winners !

$250 Winner Suzanne Graleski #2240

$50 Winners Jane Meeker #0980 Pauline Swindle #1617

$25 Winners Dolores McHale # 3234 David Czanstke #2443

Anna Gruca # 2227 Jim Carter #0325

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Next Millennium Drawing—February 12, 2020!!!

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Beginning Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew

Tuesdays 11:00 am,

St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel

community building.

Sr. Rosemarie - leading reflections.

Come - Bring a Neighbor and Share a cup of

coffee!

REFLECTIONS WITH FATHER MICHAEL

LESSONS FROM TOWN HALL MEETINGS !

(continued form front cover)

Perhaps, one of the greatest lessons we learn during a Town Hall meeting, is every parish

has a good number of gifted people, some of whom do not participate actively in the parish min-

istry. By this we mean that, for instance, every parish has the great potential of having larger

choir members than it is currently having, as well as more lectors, ushers, extraordinary minis-

ters of the Eucharist, altar servers, Pantry and St. Vincent De Paul volunteers than is the case

currently etc. Simply put, Town hall meetings open our eyes to the need to offer our gifts and

talents in the service of the Lord and His people.

My fellow reflectors and friends, these lessons are what makes convoking Town Hall meet-

ings necessary. It not only provides a good forum for airing our views on what things are not go-

ing right in our church, but also opens our eyes to the things we ought to do ourselves to make

our faith-community better and more attractive to guests and visitors. It is our hope and prayer

that all who attended St. Jude Town Hall meeting last week, and all who will be attending the

Town Hall meeting on Sunday, January 26, at Our Lady Queen of heaven-Good Shepherd

church, will endeavor to make the sentiments of the Psalmist in our Mass today our own, “Here

am I Lord, I come to do your will." (Psalm 40:8)

Without a doubt, we come to Church to do God's will, not ours. And, God's primary will is

that we love one another. When we do this, other things fall into place.

Have a blessed week!

FR. MICHAEL CHIDI NKACHUKWU

You’re invited Come WALK with LIGHT and HOPE

A time to Reflect on “Why We Can Dream”!

Followed by Lunch

Where: St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel Community House 20103 Joann Detroit, MI 48205

When: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020:

1. A reminder that St. Raymond-OLGC Town Hall meeting originally scheduled for this

Sunday has been moved to late Spring or Summer this year due to factors beyond our con-

trol. A new date will be released soon.

2. As we all know by now, the annual Town Hall meeting at Our Lady Queen of Heaven-

Good Shepherd will be held next Sunday, January 26, 2020 following the 10am Mass. Like

in the past, it will be held in the parish hall, and lunch will be served.

All are encouraged to attend, including folks who usually attend the Saturday 4pm Mass.

The input of everyone is needed to continue to move the faith-community in the right direc-

tion. May you be blessed as you come!

3. Before you know it, Lenten season may be here. As in the past years, we will have the

"Lenten Series" Mass every Wednesday of Lent. Mass will be rotated from one parish to an-

other among our three parishes during this sacred period. Please, let's start to get ready. It is

hoped that we will have better attendance than we had during the past Advent Series when

we averaged only 3-5 people. We hope more of us join in and attend the special evening

Masses during Lent.

4. We are pleased to announce that the runners-up of last year's "Urban Spirit of the parish

Award at both St. Raymond-OLGC and Our Lady Queen of Heaven, have been tapped to

receive this year's award. Meanwhile, a deserving person at St. Jude will soon be identified

to follow in this year's prestigious award. Please, let us pray for these folks from our three

parishes for a spirit-filled participation. As we all know, one of the criteria for the award is

that the person must be a lover of the Eucharist, who participants in the celebration regularly

and allow the effects of the Eucharist to permeate all he or she does in the parish. No small

feat! Praise the Lord!

5. We are glad to announce the appointment of Sister Barbara Daskoke, HVM as a part-time

office helper at OLQH-GS for a period of one year, subject to renewal. Please, welcome sis-

ter with warm hugs. She will be working along other regular dedicated volunteers, including

Alloteen Hawk and others in a team, under our office Manager, Angela Vann. Congratula-

tions, Sister Barbara!

6. In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, in doing our part to keeping the Dream

2019

The Appeal is now in progress

Goal for our Parish: 14,982.00 $8,670.00 pledged or paid = {57% of Goal}

(as of 8-11-2019 )

We still owe $6,312.00 And must be pledged/paid

by March 1, 2020 or The Parish will have to pay!!!!!

PLEASE MAKE YOUR CSA PLEDGE TODAY! Thank you!

REPORT OF YOUR GENEROSITY FOR For the Week of January 12, 2020

Budgeted (Weekly Contributions) $1440.00

@ Mass …14 envelopes………… $ 395.00 Loose cash…………………………… .00 Total Contributed………………… $ 395.00

Over/(Under) ………..…… ($ 1,045.00)

Thank you for your continued support

and cooperation! Bless Your hearts!

This financial summary only covers 25% of our entire yearly budget ...

CLUSTER/COMPANION PARISHES OF ST. RAYMOND-OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL &

OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN-GOOD SHEPHERD

(LOCATED AT 8200 ROLYAT, OFF THE S.E. CORNER OF OUTER DRIVE AND VANDYKE) OFFICE: 313-891-4553

Pastor: Fr. Michael Chidi Nkachukwu Associate Pastor: Fr. Tyrone Robinson

(Residence: Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd)

SAINT RAYMOND-OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL 20103 Joann - Detroit, MI 48205

Phone: (313)527-0525 Fax: (313)527-977

PARISH E-MAIL: infosaintraymond@gmail.com

Catechist (Hmong Community) Xai Lu Cha Development: Carol Bissa Volunteer Parish Nurse Joann Clinchoc, RN, Sr. Pat Altermatt, CSJ, RN Spiritual Director: Beryl Fletcher Secretary: Alton James Minister of Music: John Karski Bookkeeping: Dave Elsey Maintenance: Horace Pitts Lectors: Pat Connor ORGANIZATIONS: Altar Society: Joann Clinchoc Quilters: Dolores McHale (586)777-4144 Choir: Dir. John Karski THRIFT STORE

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 313-372-0437

Tues: 9:30-11:00 am - Thurs: 4:30-5:30 pm in the Community Center.

Saturdays from 10 am to 1pm. In the Com. Ctr. Donations are always welcome.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Joann Clinchoc Co-Chair/Evang. Xai Lu Cha Hmong Catechist Patricia Connor Finance Dolores McHale Christian Service Bob Selwa Stewardship/Adm. Lynne Tighe Member at Large Henry Lazarecki Member at Large My Xiong Hmong Com. Rep. COMMISSIONS: Christian Service, Evan-gelization, Worship, Stewardship, and Religious Education

WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., @ 8:30 a.m. @ SROLGC

Sat 4:00 p.m. Sun 10:30 a.m. @ SROLGC Holy Days - 12:30 pm

RECONCILIATION (Confession): Every 1st Saturday 3:45 pm, also by appointment.

For Baptismal and Marriage Sacramental Records & to ar-

PARISH OFFICE HOURS (eff. July 22, 2019) Mon., Tues., & Wed., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thurs. 10

NEED HELP?? WANT TO HELP??

PLEASE CALL 313-372-0437 St. Vincent de Paul Conference

(St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel ) Community Center , 20055 Joann Ave.

Tues. 9:30-11 am; Thurs. 4:30-5:30 pm.

Our St. Vincent de Paul parish conference is par-

ticipating in the Kroger/Gleaner food drive, January 18-

19,2020 at the 9 mile and Mack, St. Clare Shores

store....We need help to man the doors from 10am to

5pm. Both days. This is an important resource; last year

44 grocery carts of food provided 4 months of food to our

parish pantry. Please help us for an hour or two. Sign up

DAY &

TIME

Saturday, January 25, 2020 4:00 pm

For parishioners and alumni, and for the success of the Town Hall

meeting at OLQH-GS.

Fr. Peter Ben Opara

1. Tom Vallejo 2. Eileen Vallejo

Henry Lazarecki

Sunday, January 26, 2020 10:30 am

For John and Anna Polak (req. by the family)

& For Chester Lyczkowski (req. by family)

& For parishioners and alumni; and Special intentions

Fr. Peter Ben Opara

1. Audrey Arrington 2. Pat Connor

Wally Jakubowski My Xiong * * - cleaning Chalice

Leo Randolph

Aaron & Alexis

Yang

Celebrant Proclaim the Word

Extraordinary

Ministers of

Holy Communion

Altar

Servers

THE 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

January 26, 2020

Sunday, January 19, 2020 The 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 p.m.: David Janusz (25th Anniv.) (req. by Diane Schmidt)

And For the sick and home-bound; Deceased alumni and

special intentions;

10:30 a.m.: For Rev. Dr. martin Luther King, Jr. & For all military men

and women, and for all in foreign service; and special intentions;

Monday, January 20 , 2020— Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time

Rev. Dr. MLK, Jr.; and end to abortion, human trafficking and violence other inhuman

acts; and special intentions;

1 Samuel 15:16-23/ Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 / Mark 2:18-22

Tuesday, January 21, 2020—Memorial of Saint Agnes, virgin and martyr

For all military men and women, and for all in foreign service; and special intentions;

1 Samuel 16:1-13 / Psalm 89:20, 21-22, 27-28 / Mark 2:23-28

Wed., January 22, 2020—Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

NO MORNING MASS/ Bible Study at Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd, 1pm- 3pm

Thursday, January 23, 2020 – Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time

For all deceased parishioners, and for all buried at Mt. Olivet cemetery;

1 Samuel 118:6-9; 19:1-7/ PS 56:2-3, 9-10a, 10b-11, 12-13 / Mark 3:7-12

Friday, January 24, 2020 – Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the Church

For all January birthdays, and all bulletin ad sponsors and Memorials;

1 Samuel 24:3-21 / Psalm 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11 / Mark 3:13-19

Saturday, January 25, 2020–4:00 pm Mass (See below for Sunday January 26, 2020)

Morning Masses, Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri., celebrated at 8:30 am, No morning Mass on Weds.

For the week of January 19, 2020

Readings for Next Weekend :

Sunday, January 26, 2020

The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 8:23-9:3

Psalm 27:1,4,13-14

1 Corinthians 1:10-13,17

Don Allen Mary Allen Andrea Allison Maria Benoit Joann Brown Jim Connor Millie Connor Pat Connor Marie Czantske Diane Detloff Bernie Doebler Jacqueline Dreary Dustin Fielder Ann Gabow Anthony Gabow Joan Gawron “Rachel” Beverly Gietzen Donna Grammatico Lisa Gray Marian Haas Gloria Janicki Joan Lyczkowski Sandra McBroom Carol McCloskey Carol Mitchell Long Moua Dylan Nichols Claudia Neubauer Roberta Preston Michelle Rauenerg Rebecca Rozzell Loretta Servo Fred Simpson Mary Simpson Essie Taylor Mary Thompson Mary Tunesi-Kowtun Juanita Vazquez

George Wardell Jackson, IV Minnie Wicks Aime Marie Shoemaker Ruth Westrick Ray Klucens Jenny Davis Dorothy Damm Beryl Fletcher Debbie Rissman

Our Parish SVDP conference is inviting you to join us in doing the work of the

Church.. During this time of Unleash the Gospel, let us remember

Mathew 25:31-41 ‘...For I Was Hungry...A Stranger...Homeless..’

Please see Arland Powell or Joann Davenport after mass

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS! A t a ny l oc a t i on Register your Kroger Card on-line or go to the Service Desk. (If you do not have a card, register for one). The Parish receives a percentage of all purchases. Be sure to mention St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and the number: 72608.

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Elizabeth Altermatt 03.17.1914-03.04.2007

Joseph Altermatt 07.21.1911-02.06.2006 Lillian Kaitz Altermatt 05.01.1935-03.05.2015

Tony Altermatt 08.27.1949-04.16.2015

Earl Ball 02.17.1908-12.08.1966

Lillian Ball 10.08.1918-12.08.2005

Gerald “Jerry” Baumgart 09.22.1932-09.29.2012

Edward Benninger 02.23.1921-05.16.1999

Helen Benninger 03.25.1920-02.05.2012

Mario Biordi 05.01.1930-10.29.2005

Adeline Brdak 10.06.1923-10.29.2013

Helen Brockert 02.01.1926-01-09-2017

Lenus Brockert 09.26.1924-01.01.2006

Raymond Brockert 08.17.1948-11.25.2000

Thomas Brockert 09.16.1952-03.31.2014

Frances Cantin 01.12.2010

Robert Cantin 08.11.1991

Claude A. Caponi 03.25.1926-11.27.2010

Ronald Caponi 09.28.1958-05.23.2016

Agnes Clinchoc Stanley P. Clinchoc Stanley R. Clinchoc

Frank Constante

Lottie Constante Olana Constante James L. Connor

05.20.1978 Susanne Connor

06.13.1944-12.30.1956 Helen Connor Whalen 06.05.1945-03.19.2017

Arvil DePetro 03.28.23-07.05.2010

Irene DePetro 10.27.22-06.02.2016 Daniel J. D’Orazio

01.07.1954-07.13.1999 Amada Dizon

08.09.1950-12.06.2012 Mary Fante

05.26.1913-02.12.2007 Raymond Fante

02.23.1911-02.10.1979 Edward Groll

10.17.1926-02.06.2009 George Groll, Sr.

03.23.1928-06.12.2005 James Groll

06.19.1929-02.14.2009 Mark Gruca

12.30.1957-06.28.2012 Darlene Guzdziol

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06.06.1915-04.11.2006 Joseph Guzdziol

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12.29.1923-02.25.2017

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Marie Karski 09.30.1923-03.06.2001

Bill Klucens 03.08.1921-07.22.2011

Edna Klucens 06.17.1921-12.04.2010

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Charles Koskos 1915-1961

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Eugena (Peggy) Koskos Randazzo

1924-2016 Jack Kranik

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2.20.1974-7.27.2017 Amber McMann

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Ronald McCloskey 12.04.1926-05.04.2016

James E. McHale 12.06.1928-02.04.2015

Larry McHale 09.06.1963-10.11.1984

Barney Olex 06.12.1920-11.20.2011

Gertrude Olex 03.10.1918-11.05.2001

James Staley Pelc 4.06.1973 -12.22.2018

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Helen Reuter 03.10.1933-07.10.1979

Theresa Reuter 09.13.1904-03.27.2005

Douglas Roback 07.10.1955-05.17.2013

Joseph Siewcki Mary Siewcki

Virginia Siewcki Kenneth Skowronek

05.16.1958-11.30.2014 Lucy Skowronek

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09.01.1918-09.26.2003 Sonja Slowinski

10.01.1922-02.01.2007 Amelia Stepien

06.29.1922-12.20.2013 Joan Stepien

02.20.1961-04.21.2016 Rudolph J. Stepien

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03.08.1979-04.28.2014 John Stewart

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MASS WITH THE INTENTION OF THE NAMES OF THE FAITHFUL

DEPARTED LISTED BELOW, WILL BE CELEBRATED AT

ST. RAYMOND—OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL ON THE

FIRST TUESDAY AND THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 8:30 AM.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PLACING A NAME IN OUR MEMORIAM LISTING ABOVE, PLEASE CALL

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11.29.1923-12.21.2011 Robert Tumavitch

08.22.1939-03.16.2010 Albert Tunesi

7.28.1926—5.13.2018 Arthur Tyll

07.03.1930-11.30.2006 Brian Tyll

09.23.1957-12.28.2015 Cathy Tyll

07.31.1930-03.23.2009 Dave Tyll

08.21.1958-11.1985 Larry Tyll

09.03.1959-06.03.1997 Steve Tyll

06.11.1955-07.24.1980 Archie Tyll

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10.23.1966-09-10-2016 Harry Westrick

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Martin Wojcik 10.19.1917-05.05.1992

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Updated: 01.16. 2020