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Most loving Virgin , Mother of Our Lord and
Queen of Heaven, through your holy prayers,
confirm within our souls the strength of your
Divine Son that we may bear with patience the
uneasiness, the disquiets, the difficulties that we
today face.
Direct us in our prayers before your Divine Son
for the health and well-being of our families and
friends..
Prayers for all of those wh7 ef jo have fallen into
sickness..
For the healing of their bodies, souls and spirits.
We place our trust in your intercession, in your
guidance.
Pray that your Son may shelter us in His Divine
and Holy Love now and always and forever and
ever. AMEN
Old St. Mary’s, now in its 185th year of faith and service to God’s people, and served by the Holy Ghost Fathers since 1893, extends a warm welcome to all!
The month of May in the Catholic Church is traditionally dedicated to honoring Mary, Mother of God and today on Mother’s Day, we also remember in a special way our mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, sisters and all women who contribute so much of themselves to the lives of those they love and who love them. Happy Mother’s Day!
Today’s Scripture passages hold powerful stewardship messages. In the Gospel, the evangelist St. John shares that Jesus tells His Apostles — and us — that I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Our discipleship in Jesus, instituted at our Baptism, draws us closer to Christ, which opens the way to the Father. In the Acts of the Apostles, the Christians in Jerusalem choose seven deacons filled with Spirit and wisdom to help those widows neglected in the daily distribution of food and other necessities. In his First Letter, St. Peter reminds us that while accepting our Lord’s gift of faith makes us special to God, it comes at a high price. Christian stewards strengthen this important gift with graces given from participating in Mass regularly and partaking of Holy Communion, daily prayer, and Scripture reading. In our ongoing stewardship journey, do we use God’s graces and gifts to galvanize our faith, so that we can, in a spirit of evangelization, share the gift of faith with those we meet?
OLD ST. MARY’S CHURCH PAGE 2 DETROIT, MICHIGAN
A PRAYER FOR THE SICK
Creator of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and join us in thanking you for all of your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.
Members of our Parish Family… Ruby Ashley, Nickole Bazger, Jackie Brown, Gerry Conover, Brian Dean, Jean-Claude Elie, Fr. Wayne Epperley, Teresa Galea, Peggy Graf, Dan Jones, Shirley Krol, Sharon Lesnau, Fred Lewis, John McCabe, Brian McCafferty, James Santo, Kathleen Sullivan, Bernadine Teipel, Valerie Wise
Friends and Family of Parishioners… Alexandra Bateau, Mary Beagan, Eli Beard, Mary Breeding, Chuck Callawaert, Anthony Cairo, Barbara Cella, Stella Chalanick, Robert Chapman, Daniel Cleary, Joe Cottone, Matthew Czerniak, Barry Ellerholz, Justine Fisher, Susan Gallagher, Tom Grossman, Tanya Hardike, Gerald Hodges, Marie Jarbo, Suham Jarbo, Colleen Jidov, Lucas Stanley Koch, Gerard Kostanecki, Kuriakose Mani, Mark McCubbin, Verna Meinershagen, Kimberley MiCallef, Mel Morabito, Jim Navin, Jamison Paling, Joanne Popelka, Patricia Ramirez, Cathy Roach, Nazar & Elsie Sadik, Katherine Samaha, Larry Schott, Charles Schultz, Anthony Skeltis, Tommy Slayton, Suzy Stockmann, Carmen Tabone, Christy Thomas, Nancy Thornton, Tom VanArsdale, Susan Vessle, Courtney Walker,
Sunday, May 10: Fifth Sunday of Easter Deceased Priests who served Old St. Mary’s by
Estrellita Gibson
Jack Shaughnessy by Terry Shaughnessy
Dolores Rohrkemper by Dick Rohrkemper
Ophelia Ramirez by her Family
Lisa Maria Porstman-van Gils by Mom & Dad
Monday, May 11: Easter Weekday
Roche Grandchildren by Patricia Roche
Tuesday, May 12: Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs;
St. Pancras, Martyr Winnie Heimiller by Kathy Heimiller
Wednesday, May 13: Our Lady of Fatima
John E. Bazger by his wife, Lydia Bazger
Thursday, May 14: St. Matthias, Apostle
Kathie Martin by Laura Mancini
Friday, May 15: St. Isidore
Birthday blessings for Dr. Clark Okulski by
Maria Jerome
Saturday, May 16: Easter Weekday
Irene Mylenek by Paul Mylenek
Intentions of our Parishioners
Sunday, May 17: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Tony Shaughnessy by Jack & Peg Shaughnessy
Stanley Majka by Ron Majka
Intentions of Patrick Zelenak by
Michelle Pierron
Lisa Maria Porstman-van Gils by Mom & Dad
All Mass intentions will be prayed for during
private Masses offered by our priests.
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.
Amen.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 3 MAY 10, 2020
Dear brothers and sisters, May 4, 2020 As the Body of Christ, the Church in all her sons and daughters has been enduring a time of severe trial. As we continue to practice social distancing to limit the spread of coronavirus, I write today with deep gratitude for all of you, the faithful of southeast Michigan, who have been walking the path of love for one another, particularly the most vulnerable among us, by sacrificing your ability to gather together for Mass during these last several weeks. Thank you for your witness and your faith. Many of you have shared your sadness and devoted desire to return to Mass. Please know that I listen to your longing for the Eucharist and have taken them to prayer as I have discerned each step of the Archdiocese of Detroit’s response to this global pandemic. I share your desire to return to normal liturgical life and reestablish the rich spiritual and communal life of our parishes and schools. We are grateful to God that public Masses are once again becoming a possibility in a few other dioceses less affected by the pandemic. While we do not yet have a firm date when it will be safe to resume public gatherings here, please know that we continue to monitor the incidence of coronavirus in southeast Michigan and are following the lead of local health officials and civil authorities. We will resume public Masses, and other parish events, when we are confident that doing so will not pose undue risk to the health and well-being of the members of our community. Meanwhile, let us look with joyful hope toward some more gradual returns to normalcy. Last week, we published updated liturgical guidelines allowing for the celebration of weddings, funerals, and baptisms, as long as these gatherings adhere to current social distancing practices. Families wishing to postpone these events until it is safe to gather in larger numbers are welcome to do so, except when there is danger of death and baptism is urgently necessary. It is important to note that the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation has not been prohibited during the pandemic in the Archdiocese of Detroit and pastors have been encouraged throughout to use their discretion to determine how to safely administer this sacrament to the faithful. Likewise, Anointing of the Sick and the pastoral care of the sick and the dying have continued as clergy are able and with respect for individual hospital or home policies. For more information about all these guidelines and other resources, please visit www.aod.org/emergencyresponse. It is my fervent prayer that we will gather again soon for Mass, in one form or another. We know that this return will look and feel different from what we are used to experiencing. As we move forward, we must remember God’s unending love for us and his ability to bring good from our trials. He created each of us to live in this moment, during this pandemic so that we might give witness to our confidence in the good news of the Lord’s victory over suffering and death. Please pray that I may rise to this challenge, as I will pray for you. Let us also continue to pray for our heroic health care workers, for those who are ill or who have died from the virus, and for their families. We entrust them and our entire Archdiocese into the loving care of Our Lady of Lourdes, patron of the sick. To this end, I invite all to join me for a Rosary and renewal of consecration of our Archdiocese to Mary, live-streamed at 7 p.m. Wednesday on Facebook and online. With this prayerful act we unite ourselves once again with the faithful of Canada and Latin America to entrust all our nations to the Blessed Mother. Through her intercession, may God bring about an end to the pandemic and grant healing and protection to the people of southeast Michigan and beyond. Please know of my prayers for you and our whole State of Michigan during these days. Asking the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron Archbishop of Detroit
Old St. Mary’s Served since 1893 by the Holy Spirit Fathers (Spiritans)
646 Monroe Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226-2935
(313) 961-8711
FAX (313) 961-4994
Email: [email protected]
Our website is www.oldstmarysdetroit.com
Rev. Wayne Epperley, C.S.Sp. Pastor
Rev. LeRoy Moreeuw, C.PP.S. (In residence)
Randy Bowers, Operations Manager
Patricia Gonyeau, Administrative Assistant
Ken Marchetti, Bookkeeper
Knights of Columbus Council 305, Grand Knight Andy Assenmacher
Finance Council Members:
Gerald Conover, Martin Critchell, Neil Barnes, Gerald Gruska
Pastoral Council President: Dr. Michelle Pierron Pastoral Council Members:
Andrew Assenmacher, Micki Czerniak, Beth Dziekan, Seema Erskine, Gerald Gruska, Dick Miller,
Garrett O’Donohue, Patrick Zelenak
ORDER OF SERVICES
Sunday Masses: Vigil Mass 5:30 p.m. (Saturday),
8:30 a.m., 10:00 (Latin), & 12:00 noon
Holy Day Masses: (except Christmas & Easter)
12:15 p.m. & as announced
Daily Masses: Monday through Saturday; 12:15 p.m.
Confessions: Weekdays, before the 12:15 Mass
Saturday, 5:10 to 5:30 and Sunday, 15 minutes before each Mass
MATRIMONY
Marriage Inquires: [email protected]
BAPTISMS
Call the Parish Office to make arrangements.
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF OLD ST. MARY’S PARISH?
YES! IF YOU ARE REGISTERED, ACTIVE AND SUPPORTING.
The Glorious Mysteries For each of the mysteries below we have provided short meditations to go along with each Hail Mary that you pray. We have also included a Spiritual Fruit that is exemplified in the mystery. As you pray, you may wish to ask God for help to increase these fruits in your own spiritual life
Spiritual Fruit: Faith
The First Glorious Mystery - THE RESURRECTION The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb on the evening of Good Friday. His soul descends into the realm of the dead to announce to the Just the tidings of their redemption. Fearing the body of Jesus will be taken, the chief priests place guards at the tomb. On the third day Jesus rises from the dead, glorious and immortal. The earth quakes as the angel rolls back the stone, the guards flee in terror. The holy women coming to anoint the body of Jesus are amazed and frightened to find the tomb open. An angel calms their fears: "He is not here. He has risen as He said." Jesus appears to Mary Magdalen and Peter and two disciples on the way to Emmaus. That evening He appears to the apostles behind locked doors: "Peace be unto you ... do not be afraid." Jesus breathes on them and gives them the power to forgive sin.
Spiritual Fruit: Christian Hope
The Second Glorious Mystery - THE ASCENSION Jesus remains on earth forty days after His Resurrection to prove He has truly risen from the dead.
He commissions the apostles to preach the gospel to every creature, and promises to be with them forever. He will not leave them orphans, but will send the Holy Spirit to enlighten and strengthen them. Jesus proceeds to Mt. Olivet accompanied by His Mother and the apostles and disciples. Extending His pierced hands over all in a last blessing, He ascends into heaven. As He ascends a cloud takes Him from their sight. Jesus ascends to take His place at the right hand of the Father. What jubilation there must be amid the angels of heaven at the triumphant entry of Jesus. The wounds in His glorified body are an endless plea before the Father on our behalf. The disciples leave Mt. Olivet and "return to Jerusalem with great joy."
The Third Glorious Mystery - THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The apostles are gathered in the upper room where Jesus had held the Last Supper. They are persevering in prayer with Mary the Mother of Jesus. A sound comes from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it fills the whole house. The Holy Spirit descends on each of them in the form of tongues of fire. Filled with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, they are enlightened and strengthened to spread the gospel. Having lost all fear of the Jewish leaders, the apostles boldly preach Christ crucified. The multitudes are confounded because every man hears them speak in his own tongue. The Holy Spirit comes upon the Infant Church never to leave it. That first day Peter goes forth to preach and baptizes three thousand. The feast of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, for on that day it begins to grow.
Spiritual Fruit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Fourth Glorious Mystery - THE ASSUMPTION After the apostles have dispersed, the Blessed Mother goes to live with John, the beloved disciple. Mary lives many years on earth after the death of Christ. She is a source of comfort, consolation and strength to the apostles. As she had nourished the infant Jesus, so she nourishes spiritually the infant Church. Mary dies, not of bodily infirmity, but is wholly ravished in a rapture of divine love. Her body as well as her soul is taken up into heaven. After her burial the apostles go to the tomb and find only fragrant lilies. Jesus does not permit the sinless body of His Mother to decay in the grave. Corruption of the body is an effect of original sin from which Mary is totally exempted. The bodies of all mankind, at the last judgment, will be brought back and united again to the soul.
The Fifth Glorious Mystery - THE CORONATION As Mary enters heaven, the entire court of heaven greets with joy this masterpiece of God's creation. Mary is crowned by her divine Son as Queen of heaven and earth. More than we can ever know the Hearts of Jesus and Mary overflow with joy at this reunion. Only in heaven will we know the great majesty of that coronation, and the joy it gave to the angels and saints. Even the angels, who by nature are greater than humans, hail Mary as their Queen. Mary shares so fully in the glory of Christ because she shared so fully in His suffering. Only in heaven will we see how central is the role of Mary in the divine plan of redemption. The angels and saints longed for the coming of her whose heel crushes the head of the serpent. Mary pleads our cause as a most powerful Queen and a most merciful and loving
Mother. A great sign appeared in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
Spiritual Fruit: To Jesus Through Mary
Spiritual Fruit: Grace of Final Perseverance
