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JUNE 24, 2018• SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Culture of Death
The smell of death
surrounds us: Ten
dead in a school in
Houston, Texas;
seventeen dead in
Parkland, Florida;
forty-eight dead at a concert in Las
Vegas, Nevada; four dead at a
Waffle House in Nashville,
Tennessee – a number that would
have been higher if not for the
heroic intervention of a bystander.
Heroin overdose deaths continue to
rise. Suicide rates are on the
increase – as recently as last
month, two local teens laid down
on the railroad tracks as a train
approached. Deaths caused by
alcohol and obesity are on the rise.
These are among the leading
factors in the decline of life
expectancy in the United States.
Commentators wring their hands,
lamenting, “We need gun control!”
Overdose-reversal drugs are
handed out to local police. More
funding is directed to suicide-
prevention efforts.
These efforts treat the symptoms,
not the causes. The percentage of
gun-owning households is the same
today as it was fifty years ago,
which means that the availability
of guns does not explain the
upsurge in mass shootings. The
same holds for a drug overdose,
suicide, and other self-inflicted
harms. The means for one’s self-
destruction are not new.
The causes for our culture of death
are mysterious. Nobody knows why
58 people were murdered in Las
Vegas – or why “deaths by despair”
are on the rise, especially among
white working-class men. In our
secular culture, death seems to
have no reason.
Until we look more closely.
The culture that formed the young
men who have killed so many in
mass-shootings – or who kill
themselves with drugs, alcohol,
and guns – cannot be blamed on
the usual suspects, the bigots, the
bullies and the “religious right.” On
the contrary, it is institutions such
as Harvard, Stanford, Google, and
the Ford Foundation that
determine the mainstream. Their
priorities set the tone, with the
buzzwords of “multiculturalism,”
“diversity,” “inclusion,” and other
terms for a post-traditional way of
life. With their vast wealth and
prestige, our elites sponsor attacks
on the “old ways” of thinking: the
norm of heterosexual relationships
and marriage, the father-led
household and the old enemy:
racism. Today’s culture is the
result of a more than fifty-year
effort of deregulation, rejection of
traditional norms, and the
demonizing of the Christian
religion.
At every level, these elites oppose
traditional regulation of behavior
based on clear moral norms,
preferring instead a therapeutic
and bureaucratic approach. They
seek to de-criminalize marijuana.
They have deconstructed male and
female roles for children. They
correct anyone who speaks of “sex,”
preferring to speak of “gender,”
which they insist is “socially
constructed.” They have ushered in
a view of free speech that makes it
impossible to prevent middle school
boys from watching pornography
on their smart phones. They insist
upon a political correctness that
rejects moral correctness.
The upshot is American culture
circa 2018. Our ideal is a world of
self-definition, characterized by
complete acceptance of even the
most bizarre lifestyles, and mutual
affirmation. In practice, the
children of our elites are fortunate:
Their families and schools carefully
socialize them into the disciplines
of twenty-first-century meritocratic
success while preaching openness,
inclusion, and diversity. But the
rest are not so fortunate. Most
Americans gasp for air as they
tread water. More and more drown.
Though we are each responsible for
our own actions, a society should
be judged by its effect on the
weakest and most vulnerable. As
recently as the 1960’s, a racist
culture encouraged some of my
white friends in high school to
frame their resentments and mask
their insecurities with racial slurs
– as earlier generations had done
to dominate and humiliate others.
(Continued on page 4)
Fr. K’s Korner
SAINTSAINTSAINT ANTHONYANTHONYANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCHCATHOLIC CHURCHCATHOLIC CHURCH BELLEVILLE, MICHIGANBELLEVILLE, MICHIGANBELLEVILLE, MICHIGAN
Page 2 Liturgy
June 30th & July 1st Ministers of the Liturgy
6:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM
EMHC Paul Centkowski
James Lenze
Enrica Hensley
Margot Shields
Bill Pampreen
Margie Pampreen
Mike Bujak
Tony Pappas
Norm Wisniewski
Mary McLaughlin
John Bleecker IV
Louis Kovach
Teresita Acosta
Pat Howard
Carol Larkin
Sharon Pokerwinski
Lector Laura Abney John Dolan Shirley Thompson
Altar
Server Coby Dore
Elijah Dore Peter Gutierrez
Chiara Oxender
Dominic Duffourc
Readings Mass Intentions Parish Events
Saturday
June 23rd
2 Chr 24:17-25
Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34
Mt 6:24-34
6:00 PM Walter Krakowiak
rb Dorothy Skszek 8:00 PM AA
Sunday
June 24th
The Nativity of St.
John the Baptist
Is 49:1-6
Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]
Acts 13:22-26
Lk 1:57-66, 80
8:30 AM Barbara Jaszcz
rb Pat Korgal & Richard Korgal
10:30 AM Mike Radecki
rb Fran McCarthy
10:30 AM Baptism
11:00 AM AA
1:30 PM NFP
Monday
June 25th
2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18
Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]
Mt 7:1-5
8:00 AM Delliah Cox
rb Mickey & Tee Dore 6:00 PM Boy Scouts
Tuesday
June 26th
2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36
Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9D]
Mt 7:6, 12-14
8:00 AM Theodore Terlaak
rb The Whittaker Family
6:00 PM Rosary
7:00 PM Evangelization
7:30 PM Praise Group
Wednesday
June 27th
St. Cyril of
Alexandria
2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3
Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]
Mt 7:15-20
8:00 AM The health & wellbeing of
Sisters Marty, Theresa & Juliana
rb a parishioner
7:00 PM AA
Thursday
June 28th
St. Irenaeus
2 Kgs 24:8-17
Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]
Mt 7:21-29
8:00 AM Tedd Olsztyn
rb his family 6:00 PM Prayer & Intercession
Friday
June 29th
Sts. Peter and Paul
Acts 12:1-11
Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]
2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18
Mt 16:13-19
8:00 AM Garry Germaine
rb Tom King
7:00 PM AHG
7:30 PM AA
Saturday
June 30th
The First Martyrs
Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19
Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]
Mt 8:5-17
6:00 PM Donna Hall-Esser
rb Stacie May 8:00 PM AA
Sunday
July 1st
13th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24
Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]
2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15
Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43
8:30 AM Terry, Franny
& Barbara Butler
rb Fran McCarthy
10:30 AM Helen Rochowiak
rb Walter & Joyce Rochowiak
11:00 AM AA
5:00 PM SAME
St. Vincent DePaul
Pantry needs the following food donations:
Jelly
Pancake syrup
Jiffy baking mix or
Bisquick
Mac and Cheese
Spaghetti sauce
St Vincent de Paul thanks you for
your generosity.
Peter’s Pence
Next week, we will take the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides
Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works
around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the
margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters.
Please be generous.
For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.
Page 3 Church and Community
DIRECTORY stanthonybelleville.com
PASTORAL
ADMINISTRATOR
Fr. John Kiselica
PASTORAL MINISTRY
Rev. Mr. John Burke
FAITH FORMATION 699-3373 DRE: Joyce Hansen
YOUTH MINISTRY 699-3373 Youth Minister: Jenifer Cwiek
MUSIC MINISTRY 476-5842 Music Director: Barb Tritten
RECTORY OFFICE 697-1211 409 W. Columbia Avenue
Business Manager: Cynthia Weipert
BULLETIN EDITOR Tee Dore, [email protected]
FINANCE COUNCIL Frank Trupiano, 699-9627
PASTORAL COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS
President: Mickey Dore, 810-813-5315
Vice Pres: Ken Conyers, 810-908-8909
Secretary:
Worship Commission
Starr Burke, 697-7517
New Evangelization Commission
PARISH COMMITTEES & GROUPS
Catholic Social Action
Crisis Pregnancy Hotline, 800-Bethany
Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-4355 Project Rachel Ministry, 888-722-4355
CYO (Youth Athletics) Leonard Szweda, 699-3519
Knights of Columbus
William Alati, 347-0426
Men’s Club/Ushers Leonard Szweda, 699-3519
Natural Family Planning
Rachel Faitel, 697-2988
RCIA
Carol Uhal, 485-7544 Darrel Recker, 572-0157
St. Theresa Circle
Betty Kurczewski, 699-2608
Strawberry Festival
Sharon Pokerwinski, 461-0989
St. Vincent dePaul
Contact Rectory, 697-1211
Welcome Team
Jack Mills, 697-7637
Mary Stephanie Palazzolo, 313-282-8266
Scouting American Heritage Girls: Kathryn King, 325-6424
Boy Scouts: Jeff Smith, 699-7994
Cub Scouts: Stephen Palmer, 895-7685
Archdiocese of Detroit: www.aodonline.org
For Those who serve overseas . . .
Lieutenant Conlan Kastanias
Lieutenant Noah Christians
Lieutenant Red Powell
Marine Corps 1st Class Corporal
Dylan Sewalka
Marine Corps Cody S. Pratt
Marine Corps David A. Gurunian
Master Sgt, Daniel Babcock
PFC Michael C. Davis
PFC Zach Rhodes
SPC Lawrence J. Maples, Sr.
SPC Travis Weber
Staff Sergeant Alejandro Gonzalez
Staff Sergeant Theresa Gonzalez
The prayer list is updated monthly.
To continue prayers or to add the
names of your loved ones, please
contact the parish office.
Prayer Community
Rosary
Tuesdays 6:00 PM
Wednesdays/Cedar Woods 10:30 AM
Weekdays after morning Mass
(when leaders are available)
Divine Mercy Chaplet Weekdays before morning Mass
End Abortion Saturdays 8:00 AM
Prayer Request Line Call 697.7424 or 697.4064
Schedule of Masses Saturday: 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM
Daily: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM
*Holy days: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM*
National Holidays: 9:00 AM
Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturday 4:30-5:30 PM
and by private arrangement.
PARISH MISSION
STATEMENT
The Faith Community of
St. Anthony Parish,
Belleville, open to the
Spirit as disciples of
Jesus Christ, envision
our mission as
Proclaiming, Witnessing
and Celebrating the
Kingdom of God among
us through Service,
Healing and Reconciling
Love.
For everyone’s safety, obey this sign!
Page 4 Church and Community
We Pray for the Repose of the Soul of
Leota Whalen
Dorothy Butzin
We extend our deepest sympathy
and prayers to family and friends.
Wow! What a difference a year makes! New and exciting things are happening around our parish.
Have you noticed?
Things you probably noticed
New Priest
Repair and painting of church ceiling
New carpet on altar area
New altar
New ambo
New tabernacle stand
Statues of Mary, Joseph and St. Anthony moved to better viewing area
Altar chairs reupholstered
Plant stands replated
Last supper wood carving moved to church
Full colored bulletin
New website
New votive stand
Altar server cinctures and crosses
Altar Bells
Things you may not have noticed
Gym lights updated to LED
Parish Hall lights updated to LED
Church organ tuned and maintained
Increased Mass attendance including an increased number of children
St Anthony Marriage Enrichment grew in couples
RCIA team added a new member
increasing depth and flexibility to the team
Adult and Children RCIA programs
began a collaboration enriching both groups
Funeral lunch teams reorganized and doing a fantastic job!
Happening and Upcoming
School hall lights are being converted to LED
Faith Formation Parent Center coming this fall
Front of church landscaping and lighting
Parish trip to Germany!
Today’s American culture is very
different. It promises inclusion but
delivers a punitive social hierarchy
of celebrity and professional
success. In a world of limitless
freedom “to be the best you can be,”
all failures and suffering
(adolescent as well as adult) must
be someone else’s fault. So we are
pulled between desperate struggles
for success and resentful demands
for retribution.
In the last half-century, our elite
have focused on deregulating
personal life. It makes options
available to those with the
resources to exploit them. But it
has also created a world in which
disordered souls kill themselves
with drugs and alcohol – and in
which those harboring murderous
thoughts feel free to act upon them.
There will be a reckoning for all
this one day … even for those
expert elites who dismiss such
notions and view organized religion
as antiquated. Christians must
speak out against these evils and
against those responsible for them.
As both St. Pope John Paul II and
Mother Theresa clearly said, those
who would murder their own
children are living in a “culture of
death.”
Gleaned in large part from writings published by The Institute on Religion and Public Life, May 31, 2018.
Fr. K’s Korner
continued Mark Your Calendars
Page 5 Church and Community
Help Us to Open the
Door to Grow With Christ
Help us reveal Jesus’ face by meeting our
goal
2018 CSA
Goal $69,496.00
Collected $59,868.00
Remaining ($ 9,628.00)
86%—
Irish Playmakers Camp
Sponsored by the FGR
Football and Cheer programs
July 12, 2018
9:00-11:00am (ages6-12)
12:00-2:00(ages13-18)
Fee: $10 per camper
This camp invites students with special needs to
Father Gabriel Richard High School to participate
in a fun experience with our Football and Cheer
programs. Campers will get to be football players
and cheerleaders.
All campers will receive a T-shirt.
Registrations and Questions contact:
734-726-9608
Father Gabriel Richard High School
4333 Whitehall Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
“Doubters”
“Oh you who could not put one star
in motion,
Who could not build one mountain
out of earth,
Or trace the pattern of a single
snowflake
Or understand the miracle of birth,
“Presumptuous mortal
who cannot alter the universe in
any way,
Or fashion one small bud,
release one raindrop
Or toss one cloud into a sunny day,
“Oh earthling who could never
paint a sunset
Or cause one dawn to shine.
Oh puny man who cannot create a
single miracle,
How dare you doubt the one who
can.”
~Author Unknown
Page 6 Youth News
John the Baptist was a great prophet and herald of Jesus. He prepared the
way of the Lord. And revealed Jesus to others as both a Messiah and the
Lamb of God. St. John exemplifies the disciple’s life as one who proclaimed
the Gospel message of healing and repentance while he showed others the
way to become united with Christ. Today is an ancient solemnity, reaching
back to the fourth century.
We celebrate this day in keeping with Luke 1:36 which tells us that
Elizabeth was six months pregnant at the time of the Annunciation of the
Lord. An angel came to Zechariah and Elizabeth and told them they would
have a son and to name him John. Jesus called John “a burning and
shining lamp.”
Joyce Hansen, DRE
Faith Formation Registration 2018-19 School Year
Registration packets for the 2018-2019 Faith Formation school year have
been emailed to all current Faith Formation families. If you are not a
current Faith Formation family or did not receive the email, please pick a
packet up at any church door or at the Faith Formation office. If you have
any questions, please call the office (734-699-3373).
ConGRADulations!
Cheers to this year's senior gradu-
ates! What a gift it was to cele-
brate you at mass and honor you
afterwards with a brunch for you
and your families! As you go
through your next adventure Hal-
ley and Noah, please know that
you are in the prayers of your fam-
ily here at St. Anthony. Know that
no matter where you go or what
you accomplish in life, you always
have a home here!
2018 Natural Family Planning
Support & Education
Series: Deeper Reflections
June 26th Sacred Heart Major
Seminary
What NFP can Teach Us About Ourselves
Learning to use NFP correctly is
i m p o r t a n t f o r m a x i m u m
effectiveness. While NFP teaches
us many things about our physical
selves, the benefits of learning
NFP extend well past the physical
and into the emotional, relational
and spiritual realms. What can
NFP teach you about yourself,
your spouse, your marriage, and
your family? In which ways are
you being invited to grow in virtue
& holiness through NFP?
Invest in your marriage!
Natural Family Planning is
h e a l t h i e r , i m p r o v e s
communication, has no continuing
c o s t s , h e l p s a c h i e v e o r
avoid pregnancy, and helps bring
joy to your marriage.
Take the three part class in person
or online. Register at: www.ccli.org
Teachers: Chip and Rachel Faitel,
734-697-2988
Classes are held at St. Anthony
Church, Belleville at 1:30
pm Sunday, June 24, July 29,
and August 26.
