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ASSUMPTION GROTTO
NEWS
ASSUMPTION GROTTO CHURCH
OCTOBER 19, 2014
Assumption Grotto
Parish - 1832 -
Our Lady of Lourdes
Shrine - 1881 -
A Pastor’s Descant
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arious disconcerting things are
being said about the synod of
bishops being held in Rome, on the
subject of the family. In particular, one
cardinal is said to be campaigning the
bishops (and the Pope) to permit
divorced Catholics who have attempted
‘remarriage’ (outside the Church) to
receive Holy Communion, presumably
without committing sacrilege. The issue
is larger than may seem since it concerns
the sanctioning of a second “marriage”
of a Catholic; a redefinition of the sin of
adultery; and a new and unprecedented
allowance for one in a state of mortal sin
to receive the Eucharist in “good
conscience.” Not wishing to anticipate
the verdict of the synodal fathers on the
suggestion to revise the Church’s
teachings, I turn my attention to the last
issue, the worthy reception of Holy
Communion.
I’ve begun to think that we generally
may be receiving Communion too often.
This opinion–radical, controversial and
much against the grain–is a reversal of
the thought of Pope Saint Pius X who, in
his time, encouraged the frequent and
even
daily
reception
of
Holy
Communion. His motives then must be
seen in the context of the times in which
he lived. Times have changed, however,
and men’s attitudes have changed as
well. What I’m proposing for
consideration is that we fast from
frequent Holy Communion for a time in
order to make us hunger and yearn for
Christ. Analogous to this would be the
dietary problem of many Americans
today who are eating far too much and
too often, and as a consequence have
health problems. In a similar way, we’re
overeating the Holy Eucharist, being
"Show me the coin that pays the census
tax." Then they handed him the Roman
coin. He said to them, "Whose image is
this and whose inscription?" They replied, "Caesar's." At that he said to them,
"Then repay to Caesar what belongs to
Caesar and to God what belongs to God."
- Mt 22:19-21
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass
unmindful of Christ’s Presence therein,
and being poorly suited to receive Him.
The result is spiritual illness–ironic to
say so–and perhaps even, according to
Saint Paul again, physical sickness as a
consequence (cf. 1 Cor. 11:30).
Consider those who receive Communion
without a thought to Who it is they’re
receiving; or take someone who
frequently sins and confesses and
receives Communion but without having
made a firm resolution to sin no more.
Saint Paul had sharp words of reproach
to those who receive the Eucharist,
without examining themselves as to
whether they are worthy of Communion
or those who communicate without
“recognizing the Body.” Perhaps we
should stop what we’re doing so
thoughtlessly, taking “time out” from
receiving Communion, in order to
recover our spiritual senses. For this, a
fast, that is, a refraining from Holy
Communion for a while might help us to
become healthier, expanding our desire
for receiving Christ, becoming hungry
for Him. Making acts of Spiritual
Communion, prayers of desire to receive
the Holy Sacrament, is useful towards
that end. Hours of adoration and visits to
the Blessed Sacrament may also help
stimulate an appetite for a
reception of the Holy Eucharist.
devout
Am I proposing a new Jansenism? I think
not. We’re sorely in need of a greater
awareness of the Inestimable Gift of the
Eucharist and of the requisite worthiness
to receive It. We’ve become gluttonous
children of God who need to hunger for
Him.
I
’ve received some suggestions on the
future use of our convent building.
Now another matter comes our way by the
retirement of our parish grave digger.
We’re looking for someone to take on the
job. When I asked what equipment is
needed I was told that a backhoe, a dump
truck, cable and chains were necessary.
With many men out of work, there might
be one among you able and willing to take
this on. (It’s employment; not a volunteer
position.) So, I’m putting out the word.
T
he annual Benefit Dinner and
Raffle takes place today in the gym
following the noon Mass. Too many
procrastinating people, I fear, are counting
on getting their tickets at the door today.
The caterers however had to cook for a
given number of people, a number we had
to estimate based on the sale of tickets.
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MONDAY, 5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 20, 2014
7:30 a.m. - Gainer Family (D)
7:00 p.m. - Jeanette T. Lutfy (D)
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
7:30 a.m. - Steve Fredal (D)
7:00 p.m. - Anthony & Pauline Barbara
(D)
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
7:30 a.m. - Smith Family (L)
7:00 p.m. - Patrick Smith (L)
Thursday, October 23, 2014
7:30 a.m. - Charles Van Overbeke (D)
7:00 p.m. - Boyle/Brannigan Family
(L&D)
Friday, October 24, 2014
7:30 a.m. - Mafalda R. Valise (D)
10:00 a.m. - Memorial Mass: Thomas J.
Kramek
7:00 p.m. - Lucia Bednarek (L)
Saturday, October 25, 2014
7:30 a.m. - Ryan Steinhaus (L)
4:00 p.m. - People of the Parish
Sunday, October 26, 2014
6:30, 9:30 a.m. and Noon - People of the
Parish
Graves
DETROIT, MI
Saturday, October 25, 2014
4:00 p.m. D. Bastuba, , R & J. Praet, J.
& J. Williams, R. Grado
Sunday, October 26, 2014
6:30 a.m. R. Jacek, C. Kolomjec, M
Pomeroy
9:30 a.m. K. Garavaglia, D. Schuster,
K., D. Dux, J. & E. Lang, J. Prevo, G.
Heffernan, R.& A. Santine, A., J. & S
Coates, J. & J Simpson, H. Wisniewski,
B. & J. Newby,
12:00 p.m. B. & S. Sharp, J., P. I. & M.
Doyle, C. & M. Chambers, G & J.
Venditti, A. & M. Arrigoni, A. & J.
Kopke, F. & W. Remske, J. Gallagher, P.
Cooper, C. G. & J. Rochon, D & L
Steinhaus
Gethsemane Eucharistic
Adoration Chapel
The Chapel, located in the Convent, is
open 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Monday-Friday,
and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We need more people to be adorers. If
you can commit to one hour, or be a sub
when someone is absent, please call the
Convent at 313-527-4416.
Open Hours: Monday, 1:00 p.m.,
Thursday, 11:00 am. & 3:00 pm
For information on graves or our
cremation burial site, call the Rectory,
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
ASSUMPTION (GROTTO) PARISH
DIRECTORY
13770 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, MI 48205
Pastor, Rev. Eduard Perrone
Associate Pastor, Rev. John Bustamante
Deacon James Wilder
RECTORY BUSINESS HOURS
Monday-Friday ............................. 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday-Sunday........................... 9:00am-2:00pm
Evening hours ............................... by appointment
Rectory
313-372-0762, FAX 372-2064
Website: www.assumptiongrotto.com
e-mail: grottorectory@ameritech.net
Assumption Grotto Gift Shop
313-332-4432
Email:assumptiongrottogiftshop@hotmail.com
Parish Council President
Anna Graziosi ..................................586-775-3228
Organist, Ray Long ........................313-372-0762
Email: grottomusic@ameritech.net
SUNDAY MASSES: Saturdays at 4:00; Sundays
at 6:30, 9:30 (Tridentine), & Noon
HOLY DAY MASSES: 6:30, 9:30 (Tridentine),
Noon & evening at 7:00 p.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday-Friday 7:30
a.m. (Tridentine), . & 7:00 p.m. , Saturday. 7:30
a.m (Tridentine)
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 2:30-3:30 ., Sunday
9:00 & 11:30 a.m.
BAPTISMS: Every Saturday after the 4:00 p.m.
Mass or Sunday after the Noon Mass. Arrange at
the Rectory Office.
BLESSING FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS:
After the Noon Mass on the first Sunday of the
month.
REGISTRATION: Come to Rectory 9-5 p.m.,
Mon-Fri. If not possible, call for a registration
form to be sent out to you.
ORDER OF CANONS REGULAR OF THE
HOLY CROSS - 313-884-1121
SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS CONVENT
313– 527-1739 Office
313-527-4416 Sisters
Join us for refreshments in the vestibule
of the gym after Mass.
Weekly Holy Hours
Wednesday: after the 7:00 p.m. Mass,
“for all our Priests
Thursday: after the 7:00 p.m. Mass, in
commemoration of the Passio Domini
Friday: after 7:00 p.m. Mass - for the
souls in Purgatory
Saturday: after the 4:00 p.m. Mass - for
all our Military
First Sunday of the Month: K of C
Holy Hour after the Noon Mass, Benediction, prayers, Holy Rosary for vocations
Readings for the Week of
October 19, 2014
Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt
22:15-21
Monday: Eph 2:1-10/Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22/Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Lk 12:39-48
Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Lk 12:49-53
Friday:
Eph 4:1-6/Lk 12:54-59
Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Lk 13:1-9
Next Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/1 Thes 1:5c10/Mt 22:34-40
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TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
and so, many may be turned away from
this long-planned-for event. This strikes
a discordant final note, but I nevertheless remain hopeful for a good outcome.
Fr. Perrone
St. Vincent De Paul Helpers announce
the second Swing Dance fundraiser
with the Dave Ziarko Band on October
25th, 7-10:00 p.m. in the gym. Come
enjoy live music, fun, food and friendship. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is
$8.00 per person.
--------------------********----------------Sunday Social - Volunteers are needed
at the Sunday Social to help at the counter. Call Mary Mc Guckin at 313-2436455.
--------------------********----------------Parish Council Updates At the September Parish Council Meeting it was
decided that the council will only meet 5
times a year.
The months Father Perrone chose were
February, April, June September and
November. Our next meeting will be
November 17th.
--------------------********----------------The Rosary is prayed daily throughout the month of October at the Grotto, weather permitting, or in church.
Monday through Friday at 6:30 p.m.,
Saturday after the 4:00 p.m. Mass, and
Sunday after the Noon Mass. A leader
may volunteer from those in attendance.
--------------------********----------------We are in need of Lectors for the 4:00
p.m. Mass and the Noon Mass. We
would like to see some of the younger
men of the parish volunteer. Normally we would have 4 men for these
masses so that it would only be a once
a month commitment. Call the rectory to volunteer.
--------------------********----------------Parishioners are invited to have your
home consecrated to Jesus and the
Immaculate Heart of Mary and receive his special graces for this devotion and the twelve promises. Call
Tom Ulrich at 586-775-8138 or Deacon
Jim Wilder at 586-776-7774. Men of
the Sacred Heart:
--------------------********----------------“So you could not keep watch with me
for one hour?” Matt. 26:40: Here is
OCTOBER 19, 2014
another request that asks for an hour of
prayer. Could you please come to a
neighborhood abortion clinic and spend
one hour with us? As we pray for pregnant mothers and their babies, we ask that
Jesus will protect them. For more information, call Dan Goodnow, Helpers of
God’s Precious Infants, 313-530-4539.
--------------------********------------------Purgatorial Society - You will find envelopes in the pews today to write in the
names of your deceased loved ones for
two special Masses that will be said for
them. This year’s Masses will be said
Sunday, November 2nd, All Souls Day,
and Sunday, November 9th, at the 9:30
a.m. Mass.
Assumption Grotto
Gift Shop
313-332-4432
Assumptiongrottogiftshop@hotmail.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8:30-10:30am
Sunday: after the 9:30 & Noon Mass
The Gift Shop has many fine items to
choose from if you are in need of a gift or
are looking for something special for
yourself.
A good selection of books is also available . Come in and browse. Hours: MonFri. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. Call 313-332-4432
World Mission Sunday
This year, the Pontifical Mission Societies, which sponsors World Mission Sunday, is focusing on the Gospel passage
from Matthew, "I will build my
church" (16:18).
Throughout the world, the Pontifical Mission Society spreads the good news of the
Gospel far and wide. Let us pray, and offer our gift of support and money to the
spread of the Gospel in faraway lands, and
in our own cities and towns.
Let us pray
Good and gracious God, we humbly ask
your blessings upon our brothers and sisters in lands far from us. Your Gospel
message was handed to us through our
parents and nurtured in our communities
by priests, brothers, and sisters who have
dedicated their lives to spread God's good
news.
Help us to be generous in our offering of
monetary gifts to the Pontifical Mission
Society. May our gifts continue the work
of evangelization of countries throughout
the world.
We ask this in Christ's name, who is our
brother and savior. Amen.
29th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
"Then repay to Caesar what belongs to
Caesar and to God what belongs to God."
Jesus had a brilliant way of navigating
tricky situations. In today's Gospel, the
Pharisees "plotted how they might entrap
Jesus in speech." But he outwitted them,
as usual. They wanted to catch him being
a political rebel; they expected him to
suggest that paying taxes to Caesar was
unnecessary or even unjust. But instead,
he shifted the focus. He emphasized the
importance of fulfilling our civic responsibilities but also the necessity of giving
to
God
what
we
owe
him.
So, how do we know what we should
"repay" to God? Well, Jesus' response to
the Pharisees gives us our answer. He
looked at the Roman coin that bore the
image of Caesar on it. Then he concluded
that the coin belonged to Caesar because
it was made in his likeness. Now, what
bears the image of God? What is made in
his likeness? We are! "God created man
in his image; in the divine image he created him; male and female he created
them" (Gn 1:27). If the coin belonged to
Caesar, we belong to God. We repay God
by
giving
him
ourselves!
This self-giving is what the Second Vatican Council called "the obedience of
faith." Through this spiritual obedience,
we freely commit ourselves to God,
"offering the full submission of intellect
and will to God" (Dei Verbum #5). Jesus
is calling us today to use our will to
choose to follow God. Indeed, the one
thing we can give God in return for the
gift of life is our will. He gave us the freedom to love him or not. And while the
choice is always ours, today Jesus encourages us to make the right decision by giving God what is really his: ourselves!
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