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FEBRUARY 6, 2022
reading to the love between married cou- ples; but if you read what precedes this reading in the letter, it is intended to relate to the love between church members. So let’s talk about love between church mem- bers. Look at the congregation, and look for the people who need to be loved. I think we need to seek the people who need our love.
This is a little bit different way of thinking about who we are to love. The Puerto Ri- can woman understood that. She picked that young boy not because he sought her out, not because he was the cutest kid, not because he was the most fun or the easiest to love. But he was definitely the one that needed her love the most.
I also think that we need to be gener- ous in giving our love away. Sometimes we withhold our love out of fear of being vulner- able, fear of being rejected or fear that our love will not be returned. Sometimes we use our love in an attempt to control others.
I will love you when you do what I want you to do. We need to give love away like a free gift. When we love, we need to be open to loving the people around us. In the Gospel Reading, the people tried to assassinate Jesus on the first day of his public ministry.
They were so involved with their own needs and interests that they could not even con- sider seeing Jesus for who he was. Talk about a missed opportunity to love.
When we look at how we are to love, I think we need to look at our gifts, talents and charisms. We were given charisms by the Holy Spirit, and we are to use them to help other people. Sometimes we tend to
underestimate the importance of our charisms.
The Puerto Rican woman’s charism was that she knew how to love children. Would you think of this as a charism? I think that was a gift from the Holy Spirit. It changed that little boy’s life. Look at the things that you do well, the things you like and the things that people seek in you, even if you think they are no big deal. Sometimes other people recognize our charisms before we do. And sometimes we do not identify our charisms until later in life. One of my charisms is music, and I never thought of it as a charism until I was ordained and could use it to help others in my ministry. Also, remember that if you do not use your charisms to help others, they will go away. Use it or lose it. If we try to use our charisms for selfish or self-serving reasons, they will disappear. Gifts and charisms practiced without love are noth- ing. They will fail.
The greatest spiritual gift that we can give or get is love. Love is an end in itself. We may think our career, our house, our portfolio are important; but they are not as important as love. That little boy knew in his short life that he was loved by the Puerto Rican woman and by Jesus. That made all the difference in his life. As we hear in the Second Reading: “So faith, hope, love remain, these three, but the greatest of these is love.” All of our stuff is going to stay here. It is the love that we get to take with us into eternal life.
Love is eternal.
Love never dies.
Love & Peace, Fr. Jim
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Nourished by the celebration of the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, in an effort to become a more evangelizing Parish, St. Edith Parish is called to build a welcoming community of faith and service, continuing the mission and ministry of
Jesus Christ.
HOMILY
4th Sunday Ordinary Time
January 2930, 2022
Pastor Wilson had a church in the inner city of New York in a really rough neighbor- hood. A Puerto Rican woman, who did not speak English, came to him one day and told him that she wanted to do something to help with church ministry. He asked her what her talents were, and the only thing she could come up with is that she loved children. He put her on a church bus that went into the neighborhoods and brought children to Sun- day school. She performed her duties every week. She would find the worst looking kid on the bus, put him or her on her lap and whisper over and over the only words she knew in English: “I love you. Jesus loves you.” After several months, she became very attached to one boy who did not speak but came to Sunday school every week with his sister. Each week, all the way to Sunday school and all the way home, she would tell him: “I love you. Jesus loves you.” One day, to her amazement, the little boy turned around and said: “I love you, too!” Then he put his arms around her and gave her a big hug. That was 2:30 on a Sunday afternoon.At 6:30 that night, he was found dead. His own mother had beaten him to death and thrown his body in the trash. I was both stunned and touched by that story. Stunned that a mother could do that and touched by the power of the Puerto Rican woman’s love.
The young boy knew in his short life that he was loved.
The Second Reading today is all about love. This is the reading that many engaged couples pick for one of the readings at their wedding. It is very appropriate to apply this
Fr. Jim’s Journal
Fr. James
McNulty
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
9:00AM † Antonio Cassone, req. by The Family
† Stanley Poleck, req. by a Friend
† Dominic & Lena Ponzetti, req. by Graziano Canini
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
9:00AM † Deceased of St. Edith
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
5:00PM † Sharon Konal, req. by Her Husband, Anthony
† Joseph Rashid (Father of Joe Rashid), req. by Joe & Pat Rashid
† Valeria Wasko, req. by Jim & Judy Wasko
† Mary Theresa O’Malley Ivers, req. by Adkins/Voyles Family
† Bill Bartolomeo, req. by The Family
† Charles William Coslet, req. by Fred & Jinny Tremmel
† Dominic & Lena Ponzetti, req. by Graziano Canini
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
8:30AM † Nancy Niemenski, req. by The Family
† Adam Mitchell, req. by The Mitchell Family
† Dominic & Lena Ponzetti, req. by Graziano Canini
11:00AM † Denise Cassani, req. by Her Husband, Pete
† Victoria Scavone, req. by The Spano Family
† Dominic & Lena Ponzetti, req. by Graziano Canini
† Teresa Blackman, req. by The Paull Family
† Dr. Senador Fandino (6th Anniversary), req. by
The Fandino, DiPonio & Schmidt Families
Garrett Bazany Amy Boone Boone Family Raymond Busuttil, Jr.
Nancy Cossin Andrew Daoust Joseph Dressell Paul Farr Michael Foley Karen Gartrell Oakley Geverink Joanne Gleason Elaine Goyer Dick Gregg Isa Hassan Barb Herriman Karl Isele Cailin LoGrasso Mabey Family Russell Mancewicz
Olivia Marcy Kim Murdock Joe Myers Baby Owen Nephew of Fred & Bess Fenech Caleb Peoples Steve Percha Scott Pittenger Romaldo Sanchez Kimberly Sands Hadley Schoenborn Jerry Smith Mike Smith Steve Solak Elaine Walko Ray Walko George Weible Nathan Zoratti
Please notify Parish Office (464-1222) when a parishioner enters the hospital. To have the Eucharist brought to anyone homebound, call 464-1222. Please remember to contact the Parish Office when a family member/friend no longer needs inclusion on the prayer list.
Pat Rashid Veronica Ryan Anthony Salah Joann Seaman Jerry Sheedy Vera Sopko Virginia Steadman Greg Stawara Terry Stillwagon Cheryl Strohmer-Vail Carol Tervo Kathy Tiedt Laura Walker Weible Family Debby Winnicker Cynthia Wishart Parishioners
Kevin Baumler Linda Blight Gary Brockway Carl Buckley Shane DeMott Jacob Douglas Mary Anne Ennis Donna Eskelinen Gerald Eskelinen Todd Geverink Katharine Johnston Jim Kelly
Opal Klein Marlene Klimnecki Tom Marzec Charles Myers Dennis Niemiec Lindsay Papazoglou
Friends of Parishioners Chris Billel Dan Bowerson Bruce Buddenborg Paul Chido Joseph Crehan Kreg Elliott Lindsey Gebenslebin Catherine Lafferty Lois Mize Matthew Pauley Jim Perkett Janis Peters Chloe Photsios Rosemary Rodak Fred Sinclair Blair Towe Rosalie Towe Kathleen Urbiel Laurie Walton Anna Webster Dorothy Weglarz Relatives of Parishioners
We will welcome you regardless of your present status in the
Catholic Church.
We will welcome you regardless of your current family situation or
marital status.
We will welcome you if you are a staunch Catholic or do not like
organized religion.
We will not judge you based upon your personal history, age,
race, ethnic background, appearance, sexual orientation or
gender identity.
We welcome children, even when they act like children.
If there is no crying,
our Parish is dying!
We are all on a spiritual journey, trying to find our way.
All are welcome to join us on our spiritual journey at St. Edith.
Welcome! ... to our visitors. We are happy to have you join us
today for worship. If you wish to join our Parish, please stop by the Parish Office or complete the
form on our Parish website, www.stedith.org.
Have you heard about the free at- home COVID tests being distributed by the Federal Government? Do you need help through this process?
A kind parishioner has offered to help any of our parishioners needing assistance with ordering tests.
Please call or email the Parish Office, and we will be happy to assist!
(734) 464-1222
[email protected]
~ FAMILY of PARISHES ~
OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC CHURCH 133 Orchard Drive
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MASS TIMES:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 8:30 am Saturday @ 5:00 pm Sunday @ 7:30 am, 9:30 am & 11:30 am
RECONCILIATION:
Friday 7:30 am ~ 8:15 am Saturday 3:00 pm ~ 4:30 pm ST. KENNETH CATHOLIC CHURCH
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MASS TIMES:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ 9:00 am Saturday @ 4:30 pm
Sunday @ 7:30 am, 9:00 am & 11:00 am RECONCILIATION:
Saturday 3:30 pm ~ 4:30 pm ST. COLETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH
17600 Newburgh Road Livonia, MI 48152 (734) 464-4433, www.stcolette.net
MASS TIMES:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday @ 9:00 am Saturday @ 4:00 pm Sunday @ 8:00 am, 10:00 am & Noon
RECONCILIATION:
Saturday 2:00 pm ~ 3:00 pm Weekend
Schedule February 12/13
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
5:00 PM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
8:30 AM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
11:00 AM Reconciliation Sat. 3:30 PM
Fr. Jim
Celebrant Fr. Jim Fr. Jim Fr. Jim
Lector Cindy Wishart Carrie Ryckman Patt Andersen Music
Ministry In-Praise Bill Harnish Bill Harnish/
Adult Choir
Altar Servers See Sign Up Genius See Sign Up Genius See Sign Up Genius Eucharistic
Sacristan Dorothy Korzym Trish Watson Al Rivard
Ushers Tony Carozza
Diane Greenwell Mark Greenwell Jim King Darrell Nelson Gerry Wnuk Ray Yee
Bryan Macek Terry Macek John Michniak Pat Ryan Tom Sawicki Norm Stevens Barry Shoemaker Jim Vick
Gino Fortuna Richard Fullmerhouser Maria Potter Pat Suzio Mike Willis
Saturday Snacks and Sunday Coffee & Donuts
Chris Dixon Sandy Rogala Cerroni Family Fran Larkin Rose Scott
Parish Office Hours:
Mondays and Tuesdays:
9:00 AM ~ 7:30 PM
Wednesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays:
9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM
The Office will be Closed for
Lunch from 12:00 ~ 1:00 PM.
Masks are Recommended.
We recommend everyone wear masks for inside gatherings at St. Edith.
Thank you for your cooperation .
SAVE THE DATE Ushers’ Pancake
Breakfast Sunday, February 20
8:30 AM ~ 1:00 PM Menu Includes:
“All You Can Eat Pancakes”
With scrambled eggs, Bob Evans sausage, and
biscuits and gravy.
Proceeds from the breakfast help support the Altar Servers, Christian Service, the Youth Group and other
St. Edith Parish needs.
Happy New Year everyone! I pray this New Year
finds you all feeling happy and healthy!
The supply of blood products is at a historicallylow level at this time due to the continued cancellations of drivesduring the pandemic. Our next Red Cross Blood Drive is coming up on Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 8:00 am
2:00 pm, in the Gym. Please consider joining us by making an appointment after one of the Masses on the weekends of February 5/6 and February 12/13, or by contacting the Red Cross directly at1800 RedCross, or by scheduling an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org.
God bless you all for Giving the GIFT OF LIFE in 2022!
Respectfullysubmitted by Rita Howell, St. Edith Blood Drive Coordinator
Please Keep These
Members of the Military
In Your Prayers:
Ralph Buckley Christian M. Castillo
Nathan Collins Austin Drake Lucas Drake Nicole Drake Tia Drake Robert Fraser Daniel Furlong
C. J. Gustitus David Gustitus
Eric Hill Matthew C. Hoak
Ben LeClerc Mark Lipski
Christopher Mastantuono (Mastan) Brooke Heintz Morrissey
Michael T. Morrissey Devin Moynihan
Kristen Mudge Allison B. Murray Katherine Murray
Ryan Nick Anna Nowak Damian T. Orslene
Travis Pecar Cody Perkins David Petruska
Ryan Scalzo Steven Schenk Robert Sommerfeld
Madeline Stowe Jim J. Tapin Jeff Willman II
Stephen Wallon Jeremy Yono
Linda’s Links to Family Ministries & More
Religious Education Class Schedule
Sunday, Grades K-8 from 9:45-10:45 AM:
February 6th, 13th & 27th and March 6th, 13th & 20th
Monday, Grades K-6 from 5:00-6:00 PM:
February 7th, 14th & 28th and March 7th, 14th & 21st Monday, Grades 7-8 from 6:30-7:30 PM:
February 7th, 14th & 28th and March 7th, 14th & 21st
Please Note: NO RE Classes February 20th & 21st and March 27th & 28th
Tickets on Sale for St. Edith Valentine’s Date Night
Friday, February 11th is the date for this year’s Valentine’s Couple Event starting at 6:30 PM in the Hall. The evening includes a delicious catered dinner, desserts, Trivia, DJ with dancing, beer and wine. Tickets will be on sale this weekend, February 5th & 6th, after all Masses for $45.00 per couple. Last day for ticket sales is Sunday, February 6th, after the 5:00 PM Mass.
Please note: In case of a cancellation of this event,
all monies for tickets will be refunded.
Looking Ahead to Lent
Our Lenten theme this year is No Greater Love. We will be having our annual Lenten Soup Suppers on Wednesdays starting on March 9th at 6:30 PM in the Hall. We will be taking a biblical walk through Christ’s passion using parts of Edward Siri’s study, No Greater Love, and accompanying DVD’s which were filmed on location in the Holy Land. Please plan on attending and appreciate God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you ± and grow closer to Jesus.
Inspirational Quotes
Here is another inspiration from Advent by Candlelight ~ Enjoy!
Blessings friends, please stay safe, and remember to pray for one another! Linda
St. Edith will celebrate Milestone Anniversaries for married couples in our Parish.
There will be a Renewal of Vows on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the 11:00 AM Mass and a reception will follow in the Church Hall. All couples who will celebrate the following anniversaries in 2022 are invited to celebrate with the St. Edith community:
25 years ~ 30 years ~ 35 years ~ 40 years ~ 45 years ~ 50 years ~ 50+ years
Please return the form below to the Parish Office byMonday, February 7 by 9:00 AM.
You may also call or email this information to the Parish Office.
(734) 464-1222 ~ [email protected]
Names of all of the Milestone Anniversary Couples will be printed in the Bulletin the weekend of February 12/13, 2022.
Last Name: ________________________________________________
Wife’s Name: _______________________________________________
Husband’s Name: ___________________________________________
Anniversary Date: ___________________________________________
Years Married: ______________________________________________
Number of People Attending Reception: __________________________
THANK YOU FROM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The generosity of all of the Parishioners at St.
Edith continually brings joy to our hearts as we are able to share this bounty with others. We thank you for your gen- erous donations to our recent Winter Clothing and Toiletry Drive.
Because of your gener- osity, we are able to bring joy to others. We collected over 2,000 items.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Diaconate Vocation
Awareness Night
Have you ever thought about becoming a permanent deacon or do you know someone who might be interested? We are planning a Diaconate Vocation Awareness Night for those in the Archdiocese of Detroit who are considering a call to the permanent diaconate. They and their wives are invited to attend on Tuesday, February 15, at Sacred Heart Major Seminary from 7:00 pm
8:30 pm.
If you know of anyone who is discerning the call to become a deacon or if you would like to learn more about the diaconate vocation, please contact Erin Dewimille at [email protected].
ST. EDITH BOOK CLUB
The Great Alone
North to Alaska could be an alter- nate title for this novel from Kristin Hannah, the St. Edith Book Club February selection. A story depict- ing spectacular beauty and an un- forgiving landscape, applies to both the setting and the people. This is a story of survival and growth set in the 49th state.
Join us for a livelydiscussion
on Monday, February 21, 2022
at 7:00 PM in the Fireside Room.
For More Information, Please Contact:
ST. EDITH YOUTH GROUP
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
February 6 (Mass),
February 13 and February 27
(No Meeting on February 20)
We meet on Sunday evenings at 5:00 PM in the Youth Group Room.
ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!!
Watch the bulletin for more information regarding Youth Group or contact Deacon Don Esler at the Parish Office at 7344641222 or email at [email protected].
May they Rest in Peace.
Pray for the Souls of:
Charles Arndt
Fr. Ronald Babich
Robert L. Granzotto
Donald Masternak
Elaine Morgan
(Aunt of Cindy Wishart)
A Message from
the Parish Library
Winter is a great time for reading! Stop in and find a book about Jesus, the Bible, the Saints, selfhelp books and many other topics. Sign out the book and return it when done reading!
Submitted by: Jim Vick
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7
5:00 PM Religious Education/
Kindergarten-6th Grade 6:30 PM Religious Education/
7th-8th Grade
7:00 PM Divorce Care (Hall) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
9:00 AM Mass (Church) 9:30 AM Adoration (Chapel) Benediction at 6:30 PM 7:00 PM Walking with Purpose
Women’s Bible Study (SL)
7:00 PM K of C General Mtg. (H) 7:00 PM Parish Council Mtg. (FR) 7:30 PM In Praise (C) (MR) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
9:00 AM Mass (Church) 12:00 PM Mat Makers (Hall) 6:00 PM Gospel of Life Rosary
(Chapel)
7:00 PM RCIA Meeting (FR) 7:00 PM Worship Commission
Meeting (PL)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
10:00 AM Walking with Purpose Women’s Bible Study (PL) (CR-L) (FR) 1:30 PM Disciples of Love Prayer Group (FR) 7:00 PM Great Adventure Bible Study (A/V) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
6:30 PM Valentine Date Night (H) 7:00 PM Baptism Prep Class (FR) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
8:00 AM Fishers of Men Bible Study (Hall) 3:30 PM Reconciliation (Chapel/
Reconciliation Room) 5:00 PM Mass (Church) Saturday Night Snacks
(Hall)
Blood Drive Sign Up (GA)
6:00 PM Anointing of the Sick (C) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
8:30 AM Blood Drive Sign Up (GA)
8:30 AM Mass (Church) Coffee & Donuts (Hall) 9:30 AM Adoration (Church) 9:45 AM Religious Education/
Kindergarten-8th Grade 11:00 AM Mass/Milestone
Anniversaries (Church) Coffee & Donuts/
Milestone Anniversary Reception (Hall) 11:00 AM RCIA/Breaking Open
the Word (PL)
11:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (A/V)
12:30 PM Altar Server Training (C) 5:00 PM Youth Group (G) (YR)
Eucharistic Adoration
In the Chapel Every Tuesday
(Following the 9:00 AM Mass)
From 9:30 AM ~ 6:30 PM
Adoration will Conclude with
Benediction at 6:30 PM.
All Are Welcome to come
and spend some quiet time with the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration.
We are looking for more
volunteers on Tuesdays, especially between the hours of 12:00 ~ 2:00 PM.
(Please use the signin book
in the Chapel.)
If you are interested in scheduling a time each week or each month
or if you have any questions,
please contact:
Tom Rist ~ 7347181172.
THANK YOU!!
The next dates for the Anointing of the Sick:
Saturday, February 12
After the 5:00 PM Mass
Sunday, March 6
After the 8:30 AM Mass
(Please meet in the
Church after Mass)
Month of
February 2022 After 5:00 pm Exception February 12
will be on Sunday, February 13, after the 8:30 am Mass.
The Gospel of Life Group invites you to join us to pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and other Prayers for Life, every Wednesday at 6:00 PM in the Chapel.
All Are Welcome!!
Readings for the Week of February 6, 2022:
Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 [1c]/1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11/Lk 5:1-11 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10/Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22/Mk 8:1-10 Next Sunday: Jer 17:5-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6 [40:5a]/1 Cor 15:12, 16-20/Lk 6:17, 0-26
Have you ever thought about using On-Line Giving to make contributions to St. Edith?
Here is an easy way to get started!
Simply hover your smart phone camera over the QR code → and then click on the link to Our Sunday Visitor.
If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office.
GOSPEL OF LIFE
Every Life is Worth Living From Conception to Natural Death
THE GOLDEN RULE
"The Golden Rule is one of the core teachings of Jesus.
Most of us could recite it from the time we were children and have had a lifetime to practice it. Why, then, do we still struggle to live it? All around us, we see examples of disre- spect and cruelty. We may even be guilty of that ourselves.
We fail to love one another, in ways big and small. Some- times we even struggle to be civil. We practice a cheap substitute of the Golden Rule instead. We treat others well if they agree with us, share our faith, belong to the same political party and treat us well in return. Like it or not, though, the Lord's command is simpler and clearer than that: Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.
In short, love one another--everyone, always. Lord Jesus, help me to live as you com- mand!" A quote from Karla Manternach
Respectfully submitted by Sandy Rogala ~ 734-421-7145
Worship Commission
Chairperson
Joseph Rashid ... 248-348-8381 Lectors
Linda Bodnar ... 734-462-1289 Sacristan
Joseph Rashid ... 248-348-8381 Prayers of the Faithful
Parish Office ... 734-464-1222 Eucharistic Ministers
Al Rivard ... 734-464-8363 Ushers
Mike Magoulick ... 734-464-1490 Altar Servers
Lisa Smerdon ... 734-502-4661 Coffee / Donuts
Deb Strautz (8:30) ... 734-464-1222 Leslie Colbeck (11:00) ... 734-853-8107 Liturgical Environment
Jane DeRoo ... 734-748-1888 Cindy Coleman ... 734-464-8853 Prayer Group
Geri Soelz ... 734-464-8906 Eucharistic Adoration
Tom Rist ... 734-718-1172
Christian Service Commission
Chairperson/Holiday Outreach Denise Brady ... 248-888-6952 Funeral Luncheons
Helen Ickes ... 734-693-3013 Blood Drive
Rita Howell ... 734-674-4214 St. Vincent de Paul
Richard Fullmerhouser ... 586-436-5813 Meals Ministry
Toni Sheffield ... 734-464-1222 Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Julie Dunaway ... 313-310-3187 Gospel of Life Committee
Sandy Rogala ... 734-421-7145 Visiting the Homebound/Sick
Deacon Don Esler ... 734-464-1222 Knights of Columbus
Tony Carozza ... 734-464-3924 Parish Nurse
Mary Nakamura…..…….734-560-0672 Missions
Pat Young ... 248-672-7448 Mat Making
Loraine Raniszewski ... 248-476-1433
A BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
HOLIDAY OUTREACH ARTICLE!
To say this past Thanksgiving and Christmas Outreach season was a tad different than years past is a bit of an understatement, including me remem- bering to write a followup article; better late than never I guess!
Not knowing what might happen COVIDwise, we cut back on the number of people/organizations we help to local families and Loaves & Fishes of SW Detroit only which turned out to be a good decision. Volunteers to help sort and pack were less than in years past, but a decent number for what we had to do, for which I am thankful.
Someone who wants to remain anonymous donated all the turkeys for Thanksgiving again this year; and Busch’s Market, who we order our perisha- ble items through, worked wonders given the supply chain issues. Some items were not available, but the substitutes they made were great. I am super thankful for that as well.
Both delivery days were a bit of a challenge, but things got done as they always seem to. Even though the weather was horrible on Christmas Delivery Day, we had two parishioners and two young folks stand out in the rain to sing Christmas Carols to the delivery drivers as they pulled up to pick up their items. Now that is dedication! Thankful for them as well.
And our wonderful Maintenance guys, Bob and Justin? Could not have done any of this without them setting up, tearing down and doing things just a tad different than they have in the past. Thanks to them, not only during Out- reach, but always!
As always, the wonderful parishioners of St. Edith were beyond generous with their gifts of food, gifts, gift cards and money. You all never cease to amaze me, and a huge THANK YOU goes out to all of you!
The last almost two years have been a challenge; but we are all making it through, and I have faith we will continue to do so. I hope you all had a won- derful holiday season and that this new year will find all of you blessed beyond measure!
Toni Sheffield, Christian Service
(734) 4641222, Ext 309
ST. EDITH PARISH DIRECTORY
15089 Newburgh Road • Livonia, MI 48154
Office Phones(734) 4641222 / (734) 4641223
Office Fax(734) 4647582
Email address[email protected]
Websitewww.stedith.org
PastorFr. James McNulty[email protected]
Coordinator of Evangelization...Deacon Don Esler[email protected]
BookkeeperKaren Roosen[email protected]
Office ManagerDeb Strautz[email protected]
Parish SecretaryAngela Baumler[email protected]
Parish SecretaryHelen Paciero[email protected]
Bulletin EditorHelen Paciero/Deb Strautz
Please submit all articles via email no later than Monday at 9:00 AM.
Director of MaintenanceRobert Calleja(734) 4641222
R.C.I.A.(734) 4641222Deacon Don Esler
CHRISTIAN SERVICE OFFICE(734) 4641222 Ext. 309
Coordinator Toni Sheffield[email protected]
YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT MINISTER
Contact……….Deacon Don Esler…[email protected]
WORSHIP OFFICE(734) 4641222 Ext. 314
Director of Music MinistriesHeather Nofar Shina[email protected]
GRADE SCHOOL
Office Phone(734) 4641250
PrincipalGeorgene Wojciechowski
Secretary/BookkeeperJackie Slaviero[email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Office Phone(734) 4642020………
Director of Religious Formation.Linda Kramer[email protected]
Grade Level Section HeadConnie Fletcher K[email protected]
SecretaryDeb Strautz…………[email protected]
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Pastoral Council ChairpersonMark Tuttle(734) 5223559
Pastoral Council Vice ChairElisabeth Johnston(734) 7761276
Pastoral Council SecretaryMegan Szczypka Wolschleger
Parish Finance CouncilJohn Brady(248) 8886952
Worship CommissionJane DeRoo(734) 7481888
Christian Service CommissionDenise Brady………...(248) 8886952
Education CommissionDeb Beaman………(616) 7529278
Evangelization CommissionDeacon Don Esler(734) 4641222
Young AdultRenee Billotto(313) 3103095
MemberatLargeJohn Bodnar(734) 4621289
MemberatLargeTerri Field(248) 4737865
MemberatLargeAlex Mager(313) 9095985
SeniorsJoseph Bertrand(734) 2616482
FINANCE COUNCIL………Tom O’Meara………..(734) 4514395
PRAYER LINE………..Grace Weible………..(734) 4641896
FAMILY LIFE ………...Jennifer Butts………..(734) 5160634
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Grand KnightJim Wyzlic(734) 4644018
CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO)
Athletic DirectorJohn Szewc(313) 6734949
Assistant Athletic DirectorsMegan SzczypkaWolschleger
(248) 9213285
Jackie Cook……… (810) 5167639
Email[email protected]
SACRAMENTS
SUNDAY EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3:304:30pm in the Reconciliation Room
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Please call the Parish Office to arrange interview and a class for parents.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call the Parish Priest at least six months in advance.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Please call the Parish Office to arrange by individual
appointment.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday & Tuesday:
9:00 AM ~ 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM
(Closed for Lunch 12:00 ~ 1:00 PM)
Website: http://www.stedith.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/stedithparish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
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You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/
StEdithChurch
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5588 W. Jefferson Trenton
Parkview Memorial Cemetery
Serving the Community Since 1926 34205 5 Mile Rd., Just West of Farmington Rd.
734-421-6120
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Ronald L. Rice - Owner/Manager Park R. Rice - Owner/Funeral Director
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Celebrating Life Every Day
• Independent Living
• Assisted Living
• Memory Care
Tours by Appointment
734-738-5000
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