We of St. Clement of Rome Parish, with the Power of the Spirit, welcome, embrace and unite all the many faces of

Christ who worship with us. As a family, we deepen our faith and seek God in the community,

through prayer and good works.

From the Parish Office:

The January bill for

keeping the parking lot and

walk ways in a safe

condition for all of us costs the

parish $9,363.75. Our snow

removal company was here 17

days during the month of January

and applied 26.25 tons of salt to

our parking lot. Many days they

were here several times.

Rosary Makers Meeting Wed., March 27 at 10:00 a.m. Information on page 6.

St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church

Third Sunday of Lent

March 24, 2019

Throughout the Lenten

season of reflection and

meditation, you are invited

to write your prayer requests on the

back of the little purple crosses and

pin them to the cross.

You should have received information about the Catholic Services Appeal in the mail. Please pray about how you can help further the ministries funded by

our CSA, and consider making the most generous gift possible given your other

financial obligations. Pledge payments do not start until July. If you did not

receive the CSA mailing this past week, or have any questions about the CSA,

please call the parish office, 752-9611.

Dear Lord, I pray that You give me the wisdom to guide me on this

faith journey of stewardship. Help me to understand that everything I

have is a gift from You. Open my heart and my mind so that I may use

these marvelous gifts to give back to You here on Earth. I pray that You

welcome me into Your kingdom at the end of my life and that You are

pleased with what I have done with all your gifts. Amen

Calling ALL PB & J

Makers!!!

We are in need

of some sandwich

making for March 31. Please

contact Christian Service to sign

up 586-651-0734. We are in need of

4 people to make a total of 100

sandwiches. All supplies will be

ready for you. This is a great

family activity for a great cause.

Thank You from On the Rise Bakery

All the men from the

Capuchin operated On the Rise

Bakery want to thank you for your

welcome, interest, and support of

the program. Your encouragement

helps us to stay steadfast and

focused on our goals. We especially

want to thank Denise Kehren and

the many workers, those who

helped set up and sell after the

Masses, for their enthusiasm and

assistance. Thank you again and

Blessed Lent, Men from On the

Rise Bakery

The Parish Office will be closed

Wednesday, March 27 for

Onward to the Kingdom Staff Day.

Anointing of the Sick

St. Clement will have an

Anointing of the Sick next

Saturday, March 30 after the 5:00

p.m. Mass. Please call the Parish

Office if you are interested in

attending, 752-9611.

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Religious Education Office Hours

Monday - Wednesday

9:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Thursday - 9:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday - closed

The office is closed daily from 12:00

noon - 1:00 p.m. for lunch

Knights of Columbus Scholarships

For many years the Knights of Columbus at St. Clement have

offered financial assistance to our parish's students attending

Catholic K-12 educational institutions and colleges. The applica-

tion period is now open. All submissions are due March 30th.

Applications without the essay will not be considered. Please see

our website for more information or to download the application. Alterna-

tively, you can call Jim Smiszek at 586-651-1502. More information on our

website www.romeoknights.com.

Religious Education

Schedule March 24 – No Preschool classes

March 24 – No Preschool classes

held

March 25, 26, 27 – No Classes held

Onward to the Kingdom –

A Vicariate wide Event -

March 31 – No Preschool classes

Stations of the Cross

St. Clement will have the

Stations of the Cross during Lent

on the following days:

Friday, March 29 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 5 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 12 - 7:00 p.m.

IHM Golf Outing

The IHM Sisters

Royal Blue Classic

Golf Outing is

Mon., June 17 at

Fox Hills Golf and

Banquet Center in

Plymouth and we need your help!

Donations needed are: Golfers,

Gift Cards for Balloon Raffle

(Applebee's / Olive Garden /Chili's /

Red Lobster/Panera/Kroger/Meijer/

Target/Visa/Amazon and Spon-

sors. Proceeds help the IHM Sis-

ters continue to minister to those

in need throughout the United

States and overseas. If you have

any questions, please contact

Sister Val 810-656-3282.

Ministry Grants Awarded from

Royal Blue Classic Proceeds…

Colombiere Retreat Center, Inc., A

Resiliency and Healing Retreat

Series for Women Veterans with

PTSD - funds will provide a

four-day intensive therapeutic

retreat per quarter in the fiscal

year, for a total of 48 women

veterans who struggle with

post-traumatic stress disorder.

Labels for Education

Earn cash for

Romeo schools with

Box Tops! We’ve

recently added a Box Top collection

container to the lobby. Each Box

Top earns 10¢ towards school

improvements and supplies at

Romeo Schools. Thanks for your

support and contribution!

S.O.S Ministry Needs Help

The S.O.S. Ministry is in need of

a person to pick up soup from

Romeo Family Restaurant on

Sunday mornings and bring it to

the parish refrigerator. Please

contact Denise at 586-651-0734.

Calling All Gardeners Spring is coming and the St. Clement Gardening Club is

looking for volunteers to help with the church’s gardens this

upcoming season. Several of our previous volunteers are not

able to help this year so we really need the parish members to step up and

help with planting and maintenance. We need a group to plant sometime

in May and then we need individuals to adopt a garden or portion of a

garden and maintain it at your convenience throughout the season.

Please consider donating your time and talents to help make our grounds

look inviting and beautiful. We really need congregation help this year.

For questions and/or volunteering, please call Juli at 586-531-0662.

Easter Flowers It is our custom at St.

Clement to make an

offering for the decoration

of the worship space for

the Easter Season, in the names of

friends and family - living or

deceased. The flower donation is

$25.00. The names will be

published in the Easter bulletin.

Deadline - Sunday, April 14

(Please Print)

In Memory: ___________________

_______________________________

In Thanksgiving:_______________

______________________________

Given by: _____________________

______________________________

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Help us keep our sick list

current. Please notify the parish

office at 752-9611 when changes

occur. We enjoy hearing the good

news of recovery and extend our

deepest sympathy for those who

have departed.

Please Pray for the Members Serving

Our Country

Cpt. Nicole Adenomas

Sfc. Omar Ambriz

Pvt. Stephen Bennett

3rd Po. Brennan Bennett

Pvt. Dakota Burdo

Capt. John L. Fellows

Pfc. Brian Gaines

SSGT Adam S. Girardot

Sgt. James Griffie

Spec. Mark A. Lipinski

SSGT Ian McLaughlin

SSG. Brian Niebel

Maj. Catherine Peuterbaugh

Spc. Zacari Pytleski

MC1 Jeff Richardson

2nd Lt. Stephen Rutherford

E5 Rebecca Sovereign

Spc. Michael Stobak

Maj. David Stys

Pfc. Bill Thompson

Pfc. Evan Vanouver

Sgt. Bradley Wing

L/Cpl. Robert Wing

Lord, hold our troops in Your

loving hands. Protect them as they

protect us. Bless them and their

families for the selfless acts they

perform for us in our time of need.

We ask this in the name of Jesus

Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen

Please Pray

for the Sick

Pour out, Thy Healing

Angels, Thy Heavenly Host

upon me, and upon those

that I love, let me feel the

beam of Thy Healing Angels upon

me, The light of Your Healing

Hands. I will let Thy Healing

begin, whatever way God grants it.

Amen

Bob Agius

Mary Agius

MaryAnn B

Eric Babe

Minnie Bacon

Florence Bauer

Gary Bianchi

Jerry Bode

Richard Borowski

Jonathan Braun

Rozanne

Buhagiar

Georgina Campbell

Giuseppi Cavaliere

Scott Chevalier

Adam Cole

Elexie Delaney

Maurice D’Hondt

Rosanna

DiMaggio

Jake Flint

Thomas Gamrat

Christine Gamrat

Jacob Gordon

Martha Gutowski

Joachim Hagedorn

Jerry Halker

Karen

Halker-Krause

Jeff High

Vic Hosfeld

Ethan Kammer

Dorothy Kida

Gregory Knoche

Sharon

Koralewski

Karen Krumbach

Bob Krumbach

Betty Lara

Thersa LaSollette

Dorothy LePage

Nancy Lukowski

Lawrence Mahaffy

James Malley

Domenico Maletti

Margaret McIntyre

Bob Mickelson

Elaine Morgan

Ashleigh

Motoligin

Ellen Myers

Bruce Northey

Diane O

Rocky O’Berry

Theresa

O’Connor

Paul Paquette

Andre Platevoet

Judy Polakowski

Geraldine

Pollock

Tom Radzitowski

David Reed

Sandra Richie

Glenda Roberts

Richard Rock

Glenn Rounding

Fran Salvatore

Claudio Selva

Shannon Shaieb

Raymond Smith

Patricia Stacer

Laura Staller

Jason Stys

Robert Szuba

Sam West

Bubba Dan Wirick

Dana Wynn

Luke Vires

Christine Yonkos

Cheryl Zuehlk And those who

care for them...

This Lent, Help Others Check

Hunger Off Their List

This coming Lenten season, we

will all try to be more conscious

about fasting, almsgiving and

prayer. As a suggestion where

almsgiving is concerned, please

consider a donation to the Agape

Center food pantry. Below are

some suggestions of nutritious

canned and dry goods that we use

the most. Please, no open

containers, homemade food or

expired products. And, please

avoid items in glass containers as

they often break in handling.

Tuna fish

Canned meat

Beef stew

Meat soups, Hearty soups

Canned spaghetti or pasta

Canned fruit

Canned vegetables

Rice

Noodles, macaroni

Powdered milk

Pancake or baking mixes

Low sodium items (soup,

vegetables, etc)

Cereal/Oatmeal (including

single serving sizes)

Granola bars

Coffee (ground)

Personal care items

Diapers

Toothpaste & toothbrushes

Bar soap and hand soap

Shampoo

Cleaning products (window

cleaner, laundry detergent,

dish soap, etc.)

Paper products (paper towels,

toilet paper, napkins)

Thank you for considering a do-

nation to the Agape food pantry.

Please include our client individu-

als and families and those in need

who have not yet been identified in

prayer this Lenten season.

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Vigil Lights Special Intentions

~ Michigan and Utah

~ Healing of Jennifer Trombley -

Sheretko family

~ My son - blessings with good

health & longevity in life

~ James F. Blaisdell, Jr. -Tony,

Sherrie, Anthony, Stefani & Blake

Blaisdell

~ Family blessings

Mass Times on the Road…

Traveling? Need the nearest

Catholic Church and Mass

times? www.masstimes.org

Strangers No Longer Day of Prayer

A Day of Prayer/Retreat

will be held at St. James

Campus, 241 Person @

Woodward in Ferndale on

Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. There is a $10

registration fee and lunch will be

provided. Please contact Ro

Schultz 586-786-5433 to register or

for more information.

FOR WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN

Monday, April 1st @

1:00 p.m.: Widowed men and wom-

en are invited to meet for lunch

and enjoy friendship with delicious

food at Maggiano’s Little Italy,

2089 W. Big Beaver Rd, in Troy.

RSVP by March 27th to Esther @

586-264-1939.

TRENDING TOWARD HOT By Deacon Kurt Godfryd

In 1985, a band called The Power Station released a

song that immediately became a best seller. With a

snappy tune and fast-paced lyrics sung by the British

singer, Robert Palmer, the words described a swath of

the American culture.

"We want to multiply, are you gonna do it? I know

you’re qualified, are you gonna do it? Don’t be so

circumscribed, are you gonna do it? Just get yourself

untied, are you gonna do it? Feel the heat pushing you to decide. Feel the

heat burning you up, ready or not. Some like it hot, some like it hot."

These lyrics provide us insight into our modern culture. Why, you ask? In

an opinion piece written a few years ago (Some Men Love Abortion, it

Allows Sex Without Consequences, LifeNews.com, June 16, 2013), blogger

Renee Bracey Sherman explored why some men believe so strongly in

abortion. She wrote: “I’ve heard stories about how the choice was tough,

but they appreciate that their partner included them in the decision. They

too felt abortion was the best option at that time. Some have gone on to

have other children, while others haven’t. Once a man told me that when

he and his partner became pregnant after having an abortion, they had

such a different feeling about it: We knew that this time, we were ready to

be parents. I felt like a father.”

As such, it appears that the same evasive and slimy language used by

abortionists is also followed by certain fathers who claim they aren’t

fathers—until they feel that they are. So much for reality or science.

In his book, On Heaven and Earth, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (now Pope

Francis) noted: “The moral problem with abortion is of a pre-religious

nature, because the genetic code of the person is present at the moment of

conception. There is already a human being. I separate the issue of

abortion from any religious concept. It is a scientific problem. To not allow

further progress in the development of a being that already has the entire

genetic code of a human being is not ethical. The right to life is the first

human right. Abortion is killing someone who cannot defend himself.”

One of my favorite writers, the late Joseph Sobran (1946-2010), once

wrote a column entitled “The problem with abortion? A baby.” After

pointing out that “most doctors don’t mind being called by their

specialties—dentists, dermatologists, and pediatricians,” Sobran

questioned why those who perform abortions prefer not to be called

abortionists. He then likened those who support abortion as modern no-

mads, always moving from argument to argument. “They used to quibble

about when life begins: It was a religious question, they said. The obvious

answer, at conception, didn’t satisfy them, though even atheists will agree

that a squirrel or a dachshund begins its life when it’s conceived. Biologists

handle that one without feeling they need to call in the help of

theologians.”

In 1970, American author Alfred A. Montapert wrote a book entitled The

Supreme Philosophy of Man: The Laws of Life. Regarding our choices and

consequences, he reminded: “Every person has free choice. Free to obey or

disobey the Natural Laws. Your choice determines the consequences.

Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices.”

A seminary professor once told me of a Michigan priest who provided

annual advice to his congregation regarding choice and life and

procreation. “If you don’t want to go to Minnesota, don’t get on the train.”

Good advice, don’t you think?

North Macomb Right to Life Sponsors Bottle Drive

A Bottle Drive will be

held at St. Clement on

March 30/31 after all

Masses. This bottle

drive is to support the

North Macomb Right to Life and

Compassion Pregnancy Center.

Please return all bottles no

later then Sunday, April 21.

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WEEKLY EVENTS FOR March 25 - 31

Monday, March 25

Vicariate Mission Tuesday, March 26

9:00 a.m. - Vicariate Mission

MASS - Int. Julian Berishaj req

by family

10:00 a.m. - Breakfast/

Fellowship - Social hall

10:00 a.m. - Adoration

6:30 p.m. - Youth Ministry

Meeting - social hall/gym

Wednesday, March 27

Parish Office Closed

Vicariate Mission

NO 9:00 a.m. MASS

10:00 a.m. - Rosary Makers -

social hall

12:30 p.m. - Bible Study:

“Revelation”

3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy - church Thursday, March 28

Vicariate Mission

NO 9:00 a.m. MASS

6:30 p.m. - Right-to-Life Meeting

social hall

Friday, March 29

9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Walter

Champagne req by family

9:30 a.m. - Rosary

7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross -

church

Saturday, March 30

12:00 noon - social hall usage

3:30 p.m. - Confessions

5:00 p.m. - MASS - Int. St.

Clement Parishioners

Anointing of the Sick

immediately following Mass

Sunday, March 31 (Fourth

Sunday of Lent)

Coffee & Donuts hosted by

Christian Service

7:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Richard

Paholsky req by his wife

9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Vlora

Berishaj req by family

11:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Ardiana

Berishaj req by family

12:00 noon - Make peanut butter

& jelly sandwiches - kitchen

7:00 p.m. - MASS (Spanish) - Int.

St. Clement Parishioners

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St. Clement of Rome 343 S. Main Street

Romeo, Michigan 48065 Phone: 586-752-9611

Fax 586-752-1601 Website: www.stclementromeo.org

PASTOR Rev. Stephen C. Reckker

Weekend Assistant Fr. Jim Andres, OFM CAP

Fr. Jerry Slowinski Fr. Art Baranowski

Fr. Biju Fr. Binoy

Deacon Rev. Mr. Kurt J. Godfryd

Mass in Spanish

Rev. Jerry Kessel, OFM CAP

Vicariate Hispanic Pastoral Minister

(North Macomb Vicariate) Sr. Valerie Knoche, I.H.M.

Adult Education Coordinator

Mr. Russ Morgan 752-6984

Building Manager

Mr. Peter Bernadich 752-9611

Minister of Music

Mr. Bert Lord 752-9611

Religious Education Director

Mrs. Debbie Knoblock 752-6591

Middle School Youth Group 752-9611

Gabriel Project

Carol 752-9611

Agape Center 336-6842

Pregnancy, Counseling and Adoption

Catholic Family Services 416-2300

Knights of Columbus

Joe Suminski 586-337-5776

Weekend Masses

Saturday - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Spanish - 7:00 p.m.

Holyday and Weekday Masses

As announced

Reconciliation (Confession)

Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

Baptism: Prior arrangements must be made.

Call the parish office.

Marriage: Arrangements must be made at

least six months in advance of the marriage

date.

Care of the Sick: Call the parish office at

any time to make arrangements for

Anointing, Communion calls or Visitations.

Funeral Luncheon Ministry: Please call

the parish office.

Registrations: New parishioners should

register at the parish office. Those moving

should notify the parish office.

Parish Council

Administration Commission

Charles Anglewicz... . . . . . . . . . . . ...752-9435

Christian Service Commission

Denise Kehren. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 752-9611

Social Commission

Dorothy Kida ……………………….752-9611

Rev. 2-05-18

Do you know anyone who is

elderly and home bound,

anyone who has under-

gone a recent surgery, or

anyone who is struggling

with health issues and

would appreciate a weekly visit to

drop off some soup? If so, contact

Christian Services 586-651-0734

and we will add them to our SOS

Ministry. The SOS (Serving Others

Soup) Ministry delivers soup that

is donated from the Romeo Family

Restaurant to individuals who are

going through rough times. The

warmth of a smiling face, a caring

ear and a delicious bowl of soup

can do wonders!

Vets Returning Home Visit

The Comfort Makers will be visiting the

Vets Returning Home center in

Roseville on Wednesday, April 10.

They will be serving them dinner

at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to

join them please contact Christian

Service at 586-651-0743 for more

information. Our visits are always

h e a r t w a r m i n g a n d v e r y

appreciative!

A Mass Intention was given on

Sunday, February 17 for Virginia

Steinbrink req by Barb Schmidt.

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Liturgical Appointments for April 6/7

Sat.

5:00 p.m.

Sun.

7:00 a.m.

Sun.

9:00 a.m.

Sun.

11:00 a.m.

Lector/

Comm.

Rosemarie

Stewart

Henry Malburg John Swan Russ Morgan

Altar

Servers

Joe & Anthony

Pollzzie

Cameron & Nate

Joseph

Gwen Gabby & Abram

Pogodzinski

Choir Adult Choir

Liturgical Appointment for March 30/31

Sat.

5:00 p.m.

Sun.

7:00 a.m.

Sun.

9:00 a.m.

Sun.

11:00 a.m.

Lector/

Comm.

Kathy Markel Steve Pytleski Ed Glowicki Carl Mischley

Altar

Servers

Joe & Anthony

Lomakoski

Natalie & Andrea

Frederick

Joe & John

Greenlee

Choir Adult Choir

Communion for the Homebound

Did you know that we have parishioners who will bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass? If you have a

family member or a neighbor who is homebound, please contact the

Parish Office at 752-9611. Arrangements will be made for a visit.

Lifetime Hardwood Floors, Inc.

586-498-5511

Chris Maskill - President

Readings for the

Week of

March 25, 2019

Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-

8, 8b-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/

Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-

5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-

35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-

13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6

-7, 8-9 [8]/Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a,

8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11

and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-

19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14

Sunday, March 31: Jos 5:9a, 10-

12/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [9a]/2 Cor

5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

A Family Perspective… The owner of the fig tree was impatient because the tree did not live up to his expectations. In

families there are those who don’t live up to our expectations.

Imitate the gardener and give them more time and help. Don’t cut them out

of your life. Love asks us to be connected, not productive.

Rosary Makers Meeting

Wednesday, March 27 at

10:00 a.m. in the Social Hall.

Become a missionary by

making rosaries for missions in the

U.S., the military, and all around

the world. It’s easy to learn and we

can provide all your initial sup-

plies. All are welcome.

Knights of Columbus Raffle Ticket Sales

The K of C are selling raffle

tickets with a chance to win a trip

for 2 to 2020 Super Bowl with

$8,500 cash and many other cash

prizes. Donation is $5 each. Prizes

will be awarded on April 24, 2019

at DeCarlo’s Banquet Center at

8:00 p.m. Need not be present to

win. Tickets available in the parish

office.