kieranshelby 07 01 12 - St. Kieran Catholic Church

ST. KIERAN
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
July 1, 2012
“Sharing Christ
with all
God’s people
in and through
the Church”
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St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township
Our Life Long . . .
H A V E A H O LY S U M M E R
The lazy days of summer can be a great time to bring your family closer to God and each other.
Try ideas like these to have a happy, holy summer:
Practice a new virtue. For example, fortitude can be practiced by setting a family exercise goal and working
toward it together. Temperance can be strengthened by limiting time spent watching television or playing
video games.
Visit the King. Weekly Mass is an important way to bring your family closer to God. Consider going to some
daily Masses, too. Then you will get extra helpings of grace.
Celebrate the saints of summer. Learn about saints like St. Elizabeth of Portugal (July 4) - queen and peace
maker, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14) - Native American and brave Christian, St. John Vianney
(Aug. 4) - devoted priest, St. Maximilian Kolbe (Aug. 14) - publisher and martyr.
Make Sunday special. Make Sunday about God and family by avoiding activities you can’t do together.
After Mass, eat together, play outside together, go visiting together. Defer chores to another day.
Learn a new devotion. There is a treasure trove of practices families can use to enrich our faith. The most
popular is the Rosary – prayers that focus on the life and mission of Christ. There are also novenas, spiritual
bouquets, chaplets, pilgrimages, and more. Ask your priest for suggestions.
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Hooks, Needles and Prayers
Do you know how to knit, crochet,
quilt or needlepoint?
Experience is not necessary. We will pray, share our
favorite snacks, share bargains, buys, patterns,
supplies and ideas.
We gather every Wednesday
at 10:00 a.m.
in the White Room.
Scripture
LESSON
Men’s Fellowship
We meet the first and third Tuesday of the
month, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
in the Parish Office Conference Room.
There’s no commitment involved, so come and
give it a shot. Take a chance and climb down
from your branch.
You just might find Jesus has been calling you.
Call 586-781-4942 ext 14.
Luke 1:57-66
TAKE GOD
AT H I S W O R D
Sometimes God has to take drastic action to get our attention. Before John the Baptist was
born, Zechariah was visited by an angel and told that his prayers for a son and his prayers for a savior would
be answered in a miraculous way. The appearance of an angel should have been enough to convince
Zechariah but he was still skeptical that what the angel said was possible. So, God shut Zechariah’s mouth to
make it easier for him to hear and see the truth. After the angel’s visit, Zechariah silently watched his wife’s
body swell with her miraculous pregnancy. When the baby was born, Zechariah demonstrated his obedience
and his mouth was opened. Zechariah’s first words showered praise on God and told the people around him
of God’s faithfulness and awesome love.
What can a parent do? We can always trust God’s love and care. He will never fail us. Help your children
listen for God’s voice and remember that all things are possible for God.
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St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township
. . . Journey of Faith
Children’s Catechesis
St. Kieran Faith Formation Registration
The Faith Formation offices are
closed for the summer.
Appointments to register for 2012/2013 can
be made by calling 586 781-6515 x16.
If registering a child (sibling) new to our program
you must bring child’s original Baptismal Certificate.
We will copy it and return it to you.
2012-2013 Faith Formation Sessions
Weekly (1st-6th Grades)
Monday 4:00 –5:15 p.m.
Tuesday 4:00-5:15 p.m. and 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Wednesday 4:00-5:15 p.m., 5:30-6:45 p.m. and
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Kindergarten Sessions will be offered on
Wednesday at 4:00-5:15p.m. and 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Family Based Sessions (1st, 3rd- 6th Grades)
1st Monday of the Month 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Jr. High Sessions
7th and 8th Grade Bi-Monthly Program
Friday 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Fee Schedule
$75.00 Family Fee
$25.00 Book Fee (per child)
$20.00 Sacrament Prep Fee (per child participating
in a Sacrament Prep process)
Sacrament Preparation
To enroll in any Sacrament Preparation Process your
child must have been enrolled in a
Faith Formation Program the previous year.
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Yo u t h M i n i s t r y
SKY
9th thru 12th Grade
Vicariate High School Lock-Out
Friday - August 3rd 8:00 p.m. thru
Saturday - August 4th 8:00 a.m. at St. Isidore
Seating is limited so permission slips
must be in by July 15th.
Parent drop-off at St. Isidore - 8:00 p.m.
Parent pick-up - 8:00 a.m. at St. Isidore
SKY Camping Trip - Port Huron KOA
Friday - August 10th 7:00 p.m. thru
Sunday - August 12th 11:00 a.m.
Parent drop-off 7:00 p.m. August 10th
at Port Huron KOA Campground
Parent pick-up August 12th
11:00 a.m. at the Campground
We will attend the 7:00 p.m. Mass on
Monday, August 13th together
Permission slips need to be turned in by July 15th.
VENTURE
7th thru 8th Grade
**Look Here for Future Events**
C AT E C H I S T S N E E D E D ! !
Are you in high school, an empty nester, or somewhere inbetween? Would be willing to share your faith with the
young people at St. Kieran? We are in need of catechists or
co-catechists for the following sessions:
1st Grade
Tuesday at 4:00
2nd Grade
Monday at 4:00
3rd Grade
Tuesday at 4:00
Wednesday at 4:00
Wednesday at 7:00
th
4 Grade
Tuesday at 5:30
5th Grade
Tuesday at 5:30
Wednesday at 4:00
6th Grade
Wednesday at 4:00
Wednesday at 5:30
There are other sessions that would welcome a
co-catechist! Contact the Faith Formation Office
for more information 586-781-6515.
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St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township
What is a “Vocations Cross”?
The Vocations Cross is a symbol that is being used by St. Kieran Church to remind all of us about
the importance of praying for religious vocations. It is an actual wooden cross that has inscribed on
it the words, “The harvest is great; the workers are few.” The Vocations Cross Program is designed
to be a visible and continuous chain of prayers for vocations among the St. Kieran community.
Each Sunday, the Vocations Cross representing the following of a religious vocation, together with a
prayer for vocations, will be presented to a voluntary family at the Offertory of the Mass. The intent
is to have a family each week pray at home throughout that week for vocations among our parishioners. The prayers may take
place at the dinner table, in the evenings, etc. – whenever is convenient for that family. The following Sunday, a different family,
couple, or individual will be designated for the upcoming week. Keep in mind that a “family” can be a single person! In taking
the Vocations Cross, each family commits themselves to pray during that week the vocations prayer in petition for the gift of
sisters, brothers, deacons, priests, and lay ministers to our Church.
There is only one way to overcome a shortage of priest, religious, and lay vocations, and that is through an abundance of
prayers! Please let some of those prayers be yours! May our prayers help to inspire young men and women to be attentive to
the movement of the Holy Spirit within them and to step forward in faith and with generous hearts to wherever the Spirit leads
them.
The Vocations Cross Program will resume in July. For more information, or if you are willing to participate in the Vocations
Cross Program, please contact Ron Koscierzynski, Pat Radacsy, or any member of the St. Kieran Knights of Columbus.
Get
Ready
To
PICNIC!
T
he St. Kieran Parish Picnic will be held Sunday, September 9, the
actual feast day of St. Kieran! Please mark the date on your
calendar. The picnic will begin immediately following the 11:30 a.m.
Polka Mass and will last until 4 p.m.
Our Picnic Committee has already begun making arrangements for the
event. However, we cannot do it alone. Nor can we expect the Ushers or
the Knights of Columbus to do it all for us. This picnic is for everyone to
enjoy. That means it is up to everyone as fellow parishioners to help make
that possible.
Can you assist in selling tickets after any of the Masses on the weekends of
August 18/19, 25/26, or September 1/2? Can you serve food, drinks, cotton
candy, or popcorn for a short time while at the picnic? Can you assist in
conducting games for the children for a short time while at the picnic?
Your help is needed and will be appreciated. It
will mean that everyone will have an opportunity
to spend some time with their friends and
family, as apposed to working the entire event.
For more information
or to volunteer to assist
please call
Ron Koscierzynski
@ 248 805-4651.
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It
St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township
th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liberty and freedom are words that that carry significant
meaning. In the past year and a half we've seen those words bandied
about in a myriad of contexts. Across the Arab world young and old,
men and women, have all used those two words to talk about their
hopes and desires for their countries. In the United States, bishops
speak about liberty in reference to the right to be free from government
regulations in the practice of one's faith. In China, the words are often
used in an economic context, while having little to do with other
aspects of society, especially as far as politics is concerned.
While freedom may be a concept debated by officials, for many
individuals it is a concrete desire. For some people, freedom comes
down to the very practical day-to-day experiences of being free from
hunger, being free from oppressive labor conditions, or being free from
illness. The woman with the hemorrhages in this weekend's Gospel
was longing to be freed from her illness, something that she had
endured for a dozen years. Freedom, for her, meant that she would no
longer carry the burden of a debilitating sickness.
A quick review of our country's involvement in the events of the Arab
Spring show just how difficult it is to have any effect on the liberty of
another if we are not the proximate oppressor. In the same way, we
cannot easily remove the burdens of illness, homelessness, or
unemployment from those around us who may suffer from these
troubles. What we can do is stand with them, and offer them our
support and love. In the Gospel, people from the synagogue official's
house told him to give up on a cure because his daughter was dead.
But Jesus told him, "Do not be afraid; just have faith." Those are words
that we can use as
well, as long as we
are willing to support
and console those
who are held bound
by suffering.
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seems like the church
is in crisis all the time.
What is the biggest threat
to the church?
This is the type of question that popular
proverbs tell you to avoid as dinner
conversation! It is a loaded question, because
everyone has their favorite target to blame.
So-called liberals blame it on the lack of
progress while so-called conservatives blame
it on too much change. Some see celibacy as
the problem, or the lack of Latin, while others
say it is the lack of faith or devotion or
reverence.
With that in mind, I would suggest that the
biggest threat is losing sight of our mission to
preach and teach the Gospel as best we can.
When we get sidetracked by issues that are
secondary, or get caught up in arguing about
things that are irrelevant, we run the risk of
forgetting why we are a church to begin with.
Parishes can become divided communities
over such things as: social activities,
fundraisers, hymn preferences, or bingo. We
need to know what things help us proclaim
the Gospel message and then go about the
business of being disciples with enthusiasm
and zeal. Knowing the mission keeps us
focused and united in our work to build up the
kingdom of God.
Do you know the difference between a webmaster and a toastmaster?
What about Hypertext and Hyperspace?
Do you prefer to work on content channels versus
flipping through the television channels?
If so, St. Kieran’s IT Committee would like your help
in supporting the church’s website.
If you are interested please contact Pat Radacsy at 586-781-6515 ext. 5.
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St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township
St. Kieran Adoration Chapel
N.E. Corner of the
Religious Education Building
"If we knew how profitable those visits are, we
should be constantly prostrate before the altar. The
Saints understood this truth; they knew that Jesus
Christ is the source of all grace, and whenever they
encountered any difficulty or wished to obtain any
particular favor, they ran to Jesus Christ in the
Blessed Sacrament." (St. Marcellin Champagnat)
Adorers Needed
Morning, Afternoon & Evening
Call PAT 586-739-9694
BEV 586-781-3329
to commit to one hour per week of
prayer or to be a substitute adorer.
Intention to Marry
Mark Ireland & Elizabeth Ramus
Anthony Martin & Kate Duda
Buried in Christ
Monday, June 11, 2012
Douglas Timco (59)
survived by four children and
two grandchildren.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Chad Pozzi (41)
survived by his wife, Olga,
parents and two siblings.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Nedson Hitchcock (78)
survived by seven children
and twelve granchildren.
STAY FIT - KEEP BALANCED
As people get older, they may experience age-related
loss of balance that can result in falls and related
injuries. This is caused by a gradual loss of the central
nervous system cells. This condition can be made worse
if you lack flexibility and physical strength according to
Helen Cohen, a specialist in Vestibular Rehabilitation. If
you find you are losing your balance, contact your
doctor. Discuss your plan to get in shape, which will
increase your strength, flexibility and the balance of your
life. You’re never too old to get in shape!
This is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor first.
Prayer
Requests
Kathy Abbott
Debra Alexander
Karen Allen
Angie Avripas
Mary Jane
Bacinski
Michael Bikos
Blasé Byrd
Joey Caretti
Bernice Chiarini
Leroy Coleman
Scott Coy
Barbara Cronce
Salvatore
D’Angelo
Greg Deakin
Monica Dobija
Loretta Eikamp
Kim Falkner
Nathan Fecteau
Ava Ferguson
Denise
Fitzgerald
Christine
Gamrat
Lynn Hamann
Mary Heim
Tillie Heinrich
Carol Jakubec
Jeff Karash
Rose
Kavanaugh
Dwight Kleinlein
Robert Koss
Sheila
Lobkovich
C
Emily Love
Dennis Maisano
Jesse Malczyk
Jesse McComas
Marion Micallef
Paul Militello
Gerald Milke
Jim Myers
Zoie Provencher
R.J. Remington
Robert Richards
Daniel Ripper Jr.
Bernie Ross
Katie Selliman
Robert Shaieb
Rochelle Shall
Mark Snay
Danielle Somes
Richard Stalinski
Cass Stefanski
Mike Stefanski
John Steinmetz
Richard Stemple
Lee Strickler
Peter Timinsky
Angie Tiseo
Tony Vohs
Pam Walker
Ashley Walsh
Glenn
Warrington
Stacy Westrick
Joanne Wise
Ed Zmyslo
Men & Women
In Uniform
ARMY
Joel Arthurton
Nathan Blight
Jesse Cambell
Jessica Cloutier
Ralph Cook
Jesse Dailey
Bill Deagan
Mark Fisher
Jordan Kalm
Ryan Kresse
Joseph Matheny
David Miller
Joshua Page
Patrick Roberts
Eric Thompson
AIR FORCE
Richard Black
Alex Goulette
Steve Kauten
Jeffrey Mangiapane
Eugene Meade
Jeff Michal
Richard VanOoard
NAVY
Brian Hasse
Lee Jackson
Philip Postma
Christian Shotwell
Nicholas Shotwell
MARINES
Trey Cholewa
Thomas Gorry
Paul Koss
Ted H. Shroyer
Joseph Tenaglia
Bradley Wing
Robert Wing
Contact the Parish Office
if you have a family member
serving in the Armed Forces
@ (586) 781-4901.
an you make yourself available one hour a week
for a special Ministry?
St. Kieran Homebound Ministry is in need of
parishioners to take Holy Communion
to the Homebound.
If you are interested, please contact
Pat Radacsy @ 586 781-4942.
St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township
Samaritan House
Pantry Needs
Please take your donations
to Samaritan House
Baby Food
Tea
Juice
Cereal
Oatmeal
Pancake Syrup
Canned Fruit
Jam/Jelly
Sugar/Flour
Cooking Oil
Canned Meats
Rice
Noodles/Pasta
Mac & Cheese
Ensure
Bath Soap
Shampoo
Deodorant
Feminine Products
Diapers (4 & 5)
DIABETIC NEEDS ~ SUGAR FREE
Jello Jam Jelly Pancake Syrup
Crystal Light Splenda
Samaritan House is located at
62324 Van Dyke
Washington, Mi 48094
586-336-9956
Business hours are:
Tuesday & Wednesday 10-6
Friday 10-4
Monthly Food Collection
On the first weekend of each month
you will find small brown bags in the
Gathering Area. Attached to these
bags is a list of food that is needed
for Samaritan House or Agape
Center. Please bring the groceries
you have purchased to St. Kieran the
following weekend.
If you can give an hour after the
11:30 a.m. Mass to
deliver the groceries
please call Patricia Radacsy
586 781-4942 ext. 14
Are you a
Medical Professional?
Could you volunteer 1-2
hours a year to our Health
Ministry Team?
For more information,
please call Pat Radacsy
586-781-4942.
Health Ministry
Blood Pressure
Screening
July 15 @ 8:00 Mass
Walk With Me
The loss of a loved one defies
description. For each individual it is a
unique experience. How do you go
on? What direction do you take to
find balance in your life? There are
reminders that exist and remind you
of what you have lost. A picture, a
song on the radio, memories that
return unannounced. While it is
important what you do for yourself, it
also is suggested that you allow
others to walk with you as your
restructure your new life.
The Walk With Me grief group is
structured to assist you in your grief,
and is facilitated by
Licensed Professional Counselors
trained in grief counseling.
Meetings take place at the
Trinity Family Counseling Center
45445 Mound Road Suite 111
Shelby Township.
SCHEDULE
July 3 & 17 & 31
August 14 & 28
September 11 & 25
October 9 & 23
November 6 & 20
Catholic Services of Macomb
586-416-2300
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, July 1
Missionary Appeal Weekend
1:00 p.m. Baptisms
Monday, July 2
9:00-Noon Walking in the Gym
11:00 a.m. AA Mtg/WR
7:45 p.m. Contemporary Ensemble
Tuesday, July 3
9:00 a.m. Walking in the Gym
11:00 a.m. AA Meeting/WR
2:00 p.m. St. Al’s Sandwich Ministry/
WR
7:30 p.m. Community of God’s Love
Prayer Group/WR
Wednesday, July 4
Happy 4th of July
Parish Closed
Thursday, July 5
9:00-Noon Walking in the Gym
1:00 p.m. Retirees’ Card Club/GR
9:00 p.m. Vicariate Yg Adults
Basketball
Friday, July 6
9:00-Noon Walking in the Gym
8:00 p.m. AA Meeting/WR
Mark Your Calendars!
The St. Kieran Parish Picnic will
be held Sunday, September 9, the
actual Feast Day of St. Kieran!
Please mark the date on your
calendars. The picnic will begin
immediately after the 11:30 Polka
Mass, and will end at 4 p.m.
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St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township
WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE
Day/Time
JULY 7/8, 2012
Saturday 4:30 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Sunday 11:30 a.m.
St. Kieran
Parishioners
Cecilia Radecki
(21st Anniversary) by
her Daughter, Irene
Viola Whalls
by her Husband
St. Kieran
Parishioners
Presider
Father Sutherland
Father Pollie
Father Sinatra
Father Kurzawa
Altar Servers
Team 11
Mass Intentions
Lectors
Tom Valentine
Linda Plotkowski
Ralph Engler
Beverly Jakubowski
Team 12
Mary Ann Rutledge
Norm Dziadzio
WEEKDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE
July 2-6, 2012
Monday
7:00 p.m. Louise Heinrich by Jeff & Kathy Plank
Mass followed by
Perpetual Help Devotions
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Lector: Ralph Engler
11:00 a.m. St. Kieran Parishioners
8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Lawrence
9:00 a.m. Mass at Sts. John & Paul
9:00 a.m. Communion Service in the White Room Chapel
9:00 a.m. George & Susanna Croft by Joan Croft
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Ushers are prepared to handle
emergencies during Mass,
so please do not dial
911. In fact, we ask that
you turn your cell phone
off when entering Church.
Movie, TV & Theater Ratings
Confused about what movies, television
programs or theatrical productions are
appropriate for you and your family?
Visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops website for reviews and ratings
at: www.usccb.org/movies/index.htm.
I
f you are unable to join in the
Communion Procession at Mass and
would like Communion brought to you,
please notify an Usher before Mass.
They will bring a Eucharistic Minister to
you.
PRAY THE ROSARY
Monday - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday - 8:30 a.m.
Friday - 8:30 a.m.
Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed
15 minutes before the Rosary
every day but Thursday.
P L E A S E J O I N U S
COMMUNITY OF GOD’S LOVE
PRAYER GROUP
Walking (ONLY) In The Gym
Monday ~ Friday
9 a.m.-Noon
Unless otherwise posted
Prayer & Praise
Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
St. Kieran’s White Room
Join us, or for information:
Kathy (586) 781-3503
Mike (586) 731-0284
Team 13
Linda Deeds
Frank Wendryhoski
Team 14
Readings for the Week of
July 1, 2012
Sunday:
Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9,
13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43
Monday:
Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Mt 8:18-22
Tuesday:
Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29
Wednesday:
Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Mt 8:28-34
Thursday:
Am 7:10-17/Mt 9:1-8
Friday:
Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Mt 9:9-13
Saturday:
Am 9:11-15/Mt 9:14-17
Next Sunday:
Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a
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Parents
Children under the age of 12
are to be accompanied by a
responsible adult if they need
to leave the church.
NOW HEAR THIS!
Having difficulty hearing the
Priest during Mass?
Notify an Usher at the
back of church. We have
hearing aid devices to help you!
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ST. KIERAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
North Macomb Vicariate
Archdiocese of Detroit / Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop
53600 Mound Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316
Parish Web Page: www.stkieran.org / Vicariate Web Page: www.NMVonline.org
Parish Office: 586-781-4901
Fax: 586-781-6516 Faith Formation - Religious Education: 586-781-6515
After Hours: 586-781-4942
Coordinator K-6: Linda Plotkowski
ext 17
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
E Mail: linda@stkieran.org
Coordinator 7-8: Sue Weyland
ext 12
Religious Education Office: 586-781-6515
E Mail: sue@stkieran.org
Absence Hot Line :
586-781-6515 ext. 35
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist
Youth Ministry:
586-781-5SKY (5759)
Linda Plotkowski
ext 17
Pastor: Father H. Thomas Johnson 586-781-4901
Confirmation
Weekend Assistant: Msgr. Frank Koper
ext 12
Deacon: Alex Jablonowski ext 13 / deaconalex@stkieran.org Sue Weyland
Confirmation
Service
Opportunities:
Pastoral Minister: Patricia Radacsy 586-781-4942 ext 14
Angie Coyle
ext 25
E Mail: pat@stkieran.org
E
Mail:
angie@stkieran.org
Parish Secretary: Barbara Becker 586-781-4901
RCIA/Adult Faith Formation
ext 28
E Mail: barb@stkieran.org
Russ Morgan & Deb Paglia
Director of Music and Worship:
E Mail: AFF@stkieran.org
Matthew Kush
586-781-4942 ext 18
Secretary Faith Formation/Youth Ministry:
E Mail: Matt@stkieran.org
Christian Service: Patricia Radacsy 586-781-4942 ext 14 Nancy Kicinski 586-781-6515
ext 16
E
Mail:
nancy@stkieran.org
Accountant: Kathleen Parzynski
586-781-4942 ext 15
586-781-5759
Plant Maintenance: John Hankus
586-781-4942 ext 30 Youth Ministry:
Coordinator:
Sue
Weyland
ext 12
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel:
E
Mail:
sue@stkieran.org
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Danielle VanderHagen
ext 40
Knights of Columbus:
Ron Koscierzynski/Grand Knight
248-805-4651 Junior High Youth Minister:
Kelly Rhodes
ext 40
Sacristan and Bulletin Editor:
Christine Albrecht
586-781-4942 ext 31
E Mail: JHYM@stkieran.org
Bulletin E Mail: Christine@stkieran.org
Youth Ministries Activities Coordinator
Deadline: Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
Jeanee Snider
ext 32
Baptisms, Marriage, Ministry to the Sick:
E Mail: YMACT@stkieran.org
Contact the Parish Secretary 586-781-4901
Ushers: Al Jankowski (586) 243-6071 *after 5 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday after 4:30 Mass
11/2011
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Contact the Parish Office Monday ~ Friday
from 9 am - 5 pm or fill out the form to the left
and drop it into the collection basket..
A Registration Form will be mailed to you.
If you have moved check here _____