May 22, 2016 Pastor`s Pen

The
Vigil
May 22, 2016
Trinity Sunday
“The Spirit of Truth”
Today’s Readings
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
First Reading:
Proverbs 8:22-31
(The discourse of wisdom)
Mass Times:
St. Charles: Wednesday 10:30am;
Sunday 8:15am AND 11:30am
Second Reading:
Romans 5:1-5
(Faith, hope, and love)
Nativity: Thursday Noon; Saturday 4pm;
Sunday 9:45am
“The Lord Be With You.”
Gospel:
John 16:12-15
(Coming of the Paraclete)
Pastor’s Pen
On this feast of Trinity Sunday, we are reminded of the community of the
Trinity. We are reminded of the three persons of the Trinity pouring themselves
out for one another in mutual love. This becomes the call to the whole world to
live in mutual love and respect. As I look at our world it seems we have strayed
far from that call of the Trinity. Paul’s letter to the Romans in Chapter 12 sums
it up wonderfully:
“Brothers and sisters, let your love be sincere; hate what is evil and
cling to want is good. Love one another with mutual affection;
anticipate one another in showing respect. Do not grow slack in zeal,
be fervent in spirit and serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in
affliction, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy
ones; exercise hospitality. Bless those who persecute you, bless them
and don’t curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with
those who weep. Have the same regard toward one another; do not
be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own
estimation. Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned rather for
what is noble in the sight of all. If possible, on your part, live at peace
with all.”
What would our world look like if people would live out these simple verses from Paul? It
would look like the Trinity! Let’s remember that we are part of a mystery so much greater
than our own individual lives. We are part of the Trinity, the family of God. As such we are
called to live out this heroic love in grand ways. Let’s do it!
St. Charles Mission Statement
St. Charles Borromeo, a diverse urban parish of Detroit, is rooted in Christ’s Gospel and Catholic tradition. We strive to build a community of
faith through education, worship, and evangelization. We are called to carry on Christ’s ministry to our brothers and sisters, especially the
sick and their families, the elderly, youth, and the disabled. With Mary as our example of unconditional love, we strive to welcome everyone
to share joyfully in the peace, love and salvation of Jesus Christ. We acknowledge that it is the Holy Spirit who calls and empowers us, who
strengthens and renews us, and who gives us the will to continue our mission, until Jesus comes again in glory.
Community
We Pray for the
Healing Presence for…
Bobby Allen
Laura Andrecovich
Shirley Bailey
Shawn Burks
Carol Cherry
LaTisha Dearing
Nicole Dooley
Kyle Duker
Susanne Fileccia
Doris Harris
John Huddleston
Tony Lababera
Sam LaFata
Michael Martin
Patricia C. Randall
Carol Reyes
Judy Schultz
Pat Walker
Jenny White
St. Charles 2016
Dinner Dance Info
(GET YOUR
TICKETS!)
Date: Friday, Sept. 16
Cocktails: 6:30p-7:30p
Dinner: 7:30p-8:30p
Location: Assumption
Cultural Center (21800
Marter Road, St. Clair
Shores 48080)
Ticket Info:
$50/person until
7/31/16; $55 per person
from 8/1/16 to 8/31/16
Table of 10: $450 until
7/31/16; $550 from
8/1/16 to 8/31/16
To purchase a table of
10 all tickets must be
paid for at the same time
with one check. Table
purchase lets you
choose your table the
week before the event!
Put your ticket(s) in
layaway now to get the
reduced price!
Catholic Corner: Triumph
“How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!”
Psalm 133:1
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, three persons who dwell inside each other, sharing
all they are, in a cosmic dance called LOVE. One is “the transcendent source”, one
is “the historical embodiment” and one is “the accompanying presence…who will
guide future realizations” of LOVE/GOD.
What could this mean for us? Since all humans are made in the image and
likeness of this Most Holy Trinity, perhaps we must think again about who we are in
relationship to everyone else: sharing all we are, seeing through each other’s eyes,
recognizing God in each other, helping each other to love.
Stewardship Thoughts
“But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth...”
JOHN 16:13
Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us know and live the truth. To prepare ourselves,
we need to open our hearts to receive this gift before we can give it. Develop a daily
prayer routine to ask the Holy Spirit to help guide our thoughts and actions.
No-interest Home Repair Loans for
Detroit Homeowners
The Cathedral Cultural
Series Presents: “Poulenc!”
Mayor Mike Duggan has announced the Detroit 0%
Interest Home Repair Loan Program. It provides $8
million in financing for eligible homeowners looking to
replace or patch roofs, replace windows, upgrade
plumbing, make electrical repairs, replace the
furnace, and address structural or safety issues.
The program is directed at Detroit homeowners
earning up to 80 percent of the area median income
($54,150 for a family of four), as well as households
in designated areas of the city (regardless of their
income). The program is designed to help
homeowners fix deteriorating properties and help
eliminate blight.
Loans are available between $5,000 and $25,000 for
Detroit homeowners who own and occupy singlefamily homes. Homeowners who own properties with
two units, such as duplexes, can be eligible for up to
$50,000 as long as they live in one of the units.
Loans are paid back over ten years. There is no fee
for paying back a loan early. Homeowners pay back
only what they borrow. To qualify for a loan, the
homeowner must have occupied the home for at least
6 months.
Southwest Solutions is one of the nonprofit partners
in the program serving as an Intake Center to help
eligible homeowners complete the intake forms and
start the loan application process. Our Intake Center
is at the offices of Southwest Economic Solutions at
2835 Bagley, Suite. 800, Detroit, MI 48216 . Intake
forms can be downloaded on the City’s website
devoted to the Home Repair Program.
For more information on applying for a no-interest
home repair loan, please contact Southwest
Economic Solutions at 313-841-9641 or via email.
We encourage you to download the application (or
pick one up from our office), fill it out and assemble
the required documents, and then contact us to
schedule an appointment to review the application
and submit it on your behalf.
TODAY @ 4:00 PM
The Archdiocesan Chorus of
Detroit celebrates “half monk,
half rascal” Francis Poulenc
with a performance of his
Gloria, Organ Concerto, and
Clarinet Sonata
Admission $20
CATHEDRAL OF THE MOST
BLESSED SACRAMENT
9844 WOODWARD AVENUE
DETROIT, MI 48202
313.237.5782
www.detcathedral.org
Questions of the Week
(Please see Today’s Readings)
Key Passage: Jesus said, “I
still have many things to say to
you, but you cannot bear them
now. When the Spirit of truth
comes, he will guide you into all
the truth; for he will not speak
on his own, but will speak
whatever he hears, and he will
declare to you the things that
are to come.” (John 16:12–13a)
Adult: In what difficult situation
has the Holy Spirit helped you
see more clearly?
Child: What kind of decision
can the Holy Spirit help you
with?
Upcoming Events / Meetings
TODAY
The Most Holy Trinity Sunday
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Corpus Christi Sunday
Confirmation
Sunday, June 26, 2016 Graduate
Celebration
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Annual St. Charles Street Festival
Sunday, July 17, 2016
New Member Welcome Sunday
11:30am Mass ONLY
Weekly Collection
05/15/16
Envelopes
Loose
Maintenance
Holy Days
TOTAL
$ 2,290.00
$ 440.00
$
80.00
$
20.00
$ 2,830.00
Reminder: Battery Recycling
Battery Giant is now open in
Harbortown. Not only do they sell batteries
to meet most needs, they are also
recycling all types of batteries, both for
home and business. They will take any
type/size of battery: flashlight batteries,
car batteries, power tool batteries,
flashlight, hearing aid, etc. (Battery Giant is
located at: 3496 E. Jefferson, Unit B,
Detroit, MI 48207 in the Harbortown
Shopping Center)
Rectory Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Charles Borromeo
1491 Baldwin St., Detroit, MI 48214
313-331-0253 (Fax 313-331-4834)
St. Charles Web Site: www.stcharlesdetroit.org
Email: stcharlesborromeodetroit@yahoo.com
Pastoral Team
Bro. Ray Stadmeyer, OFM, Cap., Pastor
Rhonda Gilbert, Parish Council Chair
Jessica Taylor, Parish Council Vice-Chair
Linda Simpkins, Parish Council Secretary
Thomas Nance, Choir Director
Priscilla Steenburg, Religious Education Director
Gayle Koyton, Boulevard Ministry
Council Members
Mary Ann Andrecovich
Gerry Danielewicz
Rhonda Gilbert
Autumn Hamilton (youth)
Donna King
Marcia Lee
Steve Llorens
Diane Simpkins
Linda Simpkins
Jessica Taylor
Stephanie Vujic
Mark Wedgeworth
Frances Williams
Paco Williams
Ashley Wilson
MAY
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Doris Kramer
Ron Williams
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Celeste Ciapala
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Paul Duker
Thomas Fenczyk
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Freddie Lee Harris
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Open to children 3-6 years old
 Last class today! We will
begin again in the fall.
Confirmation
 5/25 (Wed.) – Confirmation
Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. in
church
 5/29 – Confirmation Mass
with Bishop Gumbleton.
 6/12 – Session 8 (last class)
RCIA is for adults who are
interested in what it means to be
a Catholic Christian. No
commitments, just friendly
discussions. Contact Priscilla
through the Parish Office at 313331-0253.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Father Louis Grand Pre
Jean Simpkins
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Gail Stoll
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Nathan Kennedy
Fenczyk Family
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Walker Simpkins
Please register (or re-register) your
Kroger Rewards Card to continue our
fund raising efforts during April 2015!
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Fathers of St. Charles
www.kroger.com/communityrewards
Go to
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Anthony Seyboldt
READINGS FOR THE
WEEK
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Katherine Tazzia
Jesse Kirby
Mon. May 23: 1 Peter
1:3-9; Psalm 111:1-2, 56, 9, 10c;
Mark 10:17-27
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Kaelyn Carson
Come, Encounter Christ!
“Come,
Encounter
Christ!”
experiences occur on three consecutive
evenings. Each has different themes and
preachers, all focused on the true
Eucharistic presence of Jesus and how
to begin a personal relationship with our
Lord and Savior.
The next gatherings will be held at St.
Anthony Parish in Belleville, May 22 to
24, and St. Louise Chapel in Lapeer,
June 15 to 17.
Details about “Come, Encounter
Christ!” can be found at
www.aod.org/BeingCatholic/Evangelization/ComeEncounter-Christ. For more information
about CSA-funded ministries, programs,
and services, please go to www.aod.org.
Tues. May 24: 1 Peter
1:10-16; Psalm 98:1-4;
Mark 10:28-31
Wed. May 25: 1 Peter 1:1825; Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20;
Mark 10:32-45
Thurs. May 26: 1 Peter
2:2-5, 9-12; Psalm
100:2-5;
Mark 10:46-52
Fri. May 27: Peter 4:713; Psalm 96:10-13;
Mark 11:11-26
Sat. May 28: Jude 17,
20b-25; Psalm 63:2-6;
Mark 11:27-33
Sun. May 29: Genesis
14:18-20; Psalm 110:14; 1 Corinthians 11:2326; Luke 9:11b-17
Capuchin Soup Kitchen Events: Friday, August 26 - The 23rd Annual Benefit on the Bay!
DDOT adds new bus service to Belle Isle Park: Bus riders do not have to pay additional park entry fees
The Detroit Department of Transportation has partnered with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to provide
bus service to Belle Isle Park via the existing #12 Conant route.
The new bus service provides access for residents, visitors and staff to get on and off the island by simply paying the
standard $1.50 bus fare with no additional park entry fees. A Recreation Passport is not needed for those visitors taking
bus service onto the island. There is one bus stop on the island; it is located in close proximity to major attractions such as
the conservatory, the aquarium and the giant slide. Customers can utilize the service, which in effect already, via the #12
Conant bus route Monday through Friday between 5:50 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and
Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Service to Belle Isle will run roughly every 50 minutes. For more information, contact
SuVon Treece at 313-670-1687 or suvtre@detroitmi.gov.