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www.sttimothytrenton.org 2901 Manning • Trenton, MI 48183 www.sttimothytrenton.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.-12 noon 734-676-5115 Fax 734-676-6863 PARISH OFFICE Parish Secretary [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRIES Elyse Penzato, Director 734-676-5115, ext. 205 [email protected] PARISH COUNCIL Chairwoman – Kelly Walters Vice-Chairman – Bill Vollmerhausen Secretary – Tessa Smith Vicariate Representative – Bill Vollmerhausen COMMISSIONS Finance – Joseph Pisarcik NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Please stop by the Parish Office or print a form from our web site (see below) and bring or mail it to the office. Welcome! DAILY MASS Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION 9-9:45 a.m. PRIVATE RECONCILIATION 3 p.m. Saturdays BAPTISMS Register at the Parish Office and attend Baptismal Preparation class. Please call the Parish Office for details. MARRIAGES Make arrangements at least 7 months in advance. Pastor Fr. David Lesniak 734-676-5115, ext. 204 [email protected] Deacon – Mark Redwine [email protected] St. Timothy Guide Bulletin Info Email: [email protected]

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www.sttimothytrenton.org

2901 Manning • Trenton, MI 48183www.sttimothytrenton.org

Office HoursMonday-Thursday:

9 a.m.-1 p.m.Friday:

9 a.m.-12 noon

734-676-5115Fax 734-676-6863

PARISH OFFICE Parish Secretary

[email protected]

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION [email protected]

MUSIC MINISTRIES Elyse Penzato, Director 734-676-5115, ext. 205 [email protected]

PARISH COUNCIL Chairwoman – Kelly Walters Vice-Chairman – Bill Vollmerhausen Secretary – Tessa Smith Vicariate Representative – Bill Vollmerhausen

COMMISSIONS Finance – Joseph Pisarcik

NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Please stop by the Parish Office or print a form from

our web site (see below) and bring or mail it to the office. Welcome!

DAILY MASS Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION 9-9:45 a.m.

PRIVATE RECONCILIATION 3 p.m. Saturdays

BAPTISMS Register at the Parish Office and attend Baptismal Preparation class. Please call the Parish Office for details.

MARRIAGES Make arrangements at least 7 months in advance.

Pastor – Fr. David Lesniak734-676-5115, ext. 204 [email protected]

Deacon – Mark [email protected]

St. Timothy GuideBulletin Info Email:

[email protected]

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GOSPEL MEDITATION -ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

There are many things of which we can be afraid: being rebuked, rejection, anger, being challenged, having to defend ourselves, standing alone, insecurity, failure, and even death. For some, identifying and overcoming their fears is a daunting task. Regardless of how much they may want to break the cycle of fear, they find that they remain close friends with old and dysfunctional behavioral habits and norms. Maybe what they really fear is change. There are many who gravitate to the familiar and comfortable, and find safety and security in doing so, even if they remain mired in mediocrity. Human beings have to learn that there is life beyond the “what has always been” and that happiness and depth are possible when old structures and systems have to be left behind. Can you leave the near and dear, the comfortable and familiar, the safe and secure, and discover new oppor-tunities? The shear thought of doing so can bring on feelings of apprehension, intense anger, resentment, de-fensiveness, reluctance, resistance, and even apathy. If we have to be responsible for making the change, cow-ardice can creep in. If someone else is to blame for making the change, any number of possible negative reac-tions are possible. In the end, only one thing is required and that is God. If I can rely on and deepen my rela-tionship with God, especially in the Eucharist along with a community of believers, then little else is of great concern. We have to figure out what is really important. It is not always what we think. The Gospel calls us to stretch ourselves and try new things, not to remain stuck and stagnant in familiar ways. We are asked to live life more deliberately, radically, and intentionally. We are asked to leave the famil-iar behind and learn to live with changing, and often limiting, human structures. We cannot get too caught up in the physical, ideological, or structural systems we are used to. The Holy Spirit always leads and guides us. If we trust this, we will find ourselves doing things we never thought we could do. Always seek the path to joy and love. They keep us from falling victim to our fears and from seeking the nostalgic crutches we think we need to achieve a sense of well-being and happiness. ©LPi

President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Legal Definition of “Sex” in Civil Rights Law

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Ange-les, provided a statement on the decision issued Monday, June 15, 2020 by the Supreme Court of the United States – combining Bostock v. Clayton County, Ga., Altitude Express v. Zarda, and R.G. & G.R. Harris Funer-al Homes v. Equal Opportunity Employment Comm’n. The justices ruled that the prohibition on “sex” discrim-ination in employment in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 now prohibits discrimination based on “sexual orientation” and “transgender” status.

Archbishop Gomez’s statement follows: I am deeply concerned that the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively redefined the legal meaning of ‘sex’ in our nation’s civil rights law. This is an injustice that will have implications in many areas of life. By erasing the beautiful differences and complementary relationship between man and woman, we ignore the glory of God’s creation and harm the human family, the first building block of society. Our sex, whether we are male or female, is part of God’s plan for creation and for our lives. As Pope Francis has taught with such sensitivity, to live in the truth with God’s intended gifts in our lives requires that we re-

ceive our bodily and sexual identity with gratitude from our Creator. No one can find true happiness by pursu-ing a path that is contrary to God’s plan. Every human person is made in the image and likeness of God and, without exception, must be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Protecting our neighbors from unjust discrimination does not require redefin-ing human nature. We pray that the Church, with the help of Mary, the Mother of God, will be able to continue her mission to bring Jesus Christ to every man and woman.

(taken from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website: USCCB.org/media/releases)

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MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 20 Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 4 p.m. +Michael Asteriou (8th ann.) by wife Sunday, June 21 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 a.m. All Deacons of Archdiocese of Detroit 11 a.m. +Sheila Bazner by Family +Young Park by family Int. Robert Park (father to be) by family Monday, June 22 St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop 8:30 a.m. +Michele Bert (bday) by husband Tom Tuesday, June 23 Weekday 8:30 a.m. No intention offered Wednesday, June 24 Nativity of St John the Baptist 8:30 a.m. +Vincent Durjo (wedding ann.) by wife Thursday, June 25 Weekday 8:30 a.m. No intention offered Friday, June 26 Weekday 8:30 a.m. No intention offered Saturday, June 27 St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop 4 p.m. +Leroy Fleisher by wife Sunday, June 28 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 a.m. People of the Parish 11 a.m. No intention offered

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY

MOMENTS Will You Say Yes?

You find yourself in the difficult situation of being accused of blasphemy and confronting pos-sible execution. Your crime is believing in Jesus

Christ. The question is then asked of you, “Are you a Christian, a follower of the one named Jesus Christ?” Your answer may very well dictate what happens to you next. What is your answer? It is probably easier to

answer this question when the scenario is make-believe. All of us want to believe that we would say yes to the question of belief in Jesus, but strange things happen when humans panic in the face of extreme stress. As we reflect on what we would say, there are those all over the world who are being asked that very same question. It is a question that was asked of many in the first cen-turies of the Church. Those who respond “yes” are considered martyrs and saints. We might not usually think of all this in terms of good stewardship living. However, our faith is also a gift we have received from God to culti-vate, grow, and share with others. The more in-teresting question than the one posed above is, “Would an accuser even think of asking you such a question?” Would you have cultivated, grown, and shared your faith enough that anyone would even consider you worthy of asking the question? They might assume you don’t know Jesus Christ at all. I don’t like conflict and do not seek out conflict, but I would rather someone ask the first question posed than assume there is no reason to confront me in the first place. — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi

The 10 Principal Virtues of Mary: Universal Mortification

Our Lady had a true spirit of mortification, of self-sacrifice. She was willing to sacrifice what was com-fortable or convenient for God’s will. Surely, she of-fered up her sufferings, as well as additional sacrifices for the sake of us sinners. She desired to participate completely in her Son’s work of salvation. Reflect: What are some sacrifices I can offer up to-day for the salvation of souls? (This article was published in Unleash the Gospel Magazine by the Archdiocese of Detroit)

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The Sign of Peace

Question: Why do Catholics give the sign of peace to one another at Mass?

Answer: The sign of peace is a part of the Mass that takes place immediately after we offer the Lord’s Pray-er. Inspired by the Jesus’ words to his first followers, we stand together in a spirit of communion to pray as Jesus taught us: “Our Father who art in heaven…” In this prayer, we call for the coming of God’s kingdom in all its fullness and ask that God provides for our needs — “Give us, this day, our daily bread” — to forgive our sins and to bring us to the joy of heaven. It is almost natural, then, that the rite of peace would follow. As the celebrant prays that Christ’s peace will fill our hearts, our communities, the Church, and the whole world, we extend to those around us a sign of peace (usually a hug or a handshake) as a symbol of the communion that we experience now and will experience forever in the fullness of the reign of God. We are also reminded of Jesus’ teachings that if we are at prayer and remember that a brother or sister is holding something against us, then we are to go and seek reconciliation with them before we continue our prayer (see Matthew 5:23). And so, the sign of peace also reminds us of the need to truly be in communion — united in love and peace — with God and one another before we approach the altar to receive the Eucharist. So, the next time you’re at Mass and the time comes for the sign of peace, remember that this is a moment to celebrate the gift of Christ’s peace that each of us has received from God and to pass that peace along to those around us. We need this moment to practice, because this is also the same peace of Christ that we are instruct-ed to carry out into the world at the end of Mass when the priest or deacon says to us, “Go, in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.” ©LPi Blessing of Fathers

God and Father of all creation, we come before you today with humble hearts. You are our model of a loving father. When we fail and fall short of your expectations, you are always there at the end of the day with open arms, ready to heal the cuts and scrapes of the day and to encourage us to try again and not to give up.

We hold up these men in our midst who act in the world as fathers to their children or models of fathers for oth-ers.

Bless them in their moments of doubt and frustration with their children. Give them warm and open hearts to forgive failures. Provide them with the words needed for encouragement and perseverance.

We ask all this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Father's Day Blessing Single fathers usually sit in the back row of their children's school performances. Fathers who are married usually sit as close to the front of the audiences, with their spouses. Why is this? Well, we all know how important mothers are to the well-being of a family. However, we as a culture look at single fathers with a bit of suspi-cion. Fathers are as important as mothers are, but offer a different perspective on life and bring a much needed role in bringing up children. Let us welcome all fathers today to the front row of our lives and acknowledge how important they have been, and continue to be in our lives. Let us pray... Gracious God and Father, our first father, You are the One who has brought us to life in this world you created. You created us and eve-rything around us. We turned away from you and only after disappointing you did we return your love.

Look with favor on our earthly fathers. They helped create us in your image. We have disap-pointed them, but have come to realize just how important they are to us.

Bless all our fathers, living and deceased, with comfort and health. We bring all their needs to you and ask for strength so they may live wor-thy lives.

We ask all this in the name of your Son, our model of what it means to reverence our fa-thers. Amen.

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“We Cannot Tolerate”: Pope Francis’ Powerful Statement About the Evils of Racism

by ChurchPOP Editor - Jun 12, 2020 “Dear brothers and sisters in the United States, I have wit-nessed with great concern, the disturbing social unrest in your nation in these past days, following the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd. “My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to rac-ism and exclusion in any form, and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life. “At the same time, we have to recognize that ‘the vio-lence of recent nights is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost’.” “Today, I join the Church in Saint Paul and Minneapolis and in the entire United States in praying for the repose of the soul of George Floyd, and all others who have lost their lives as a result of the sin of racism. “Let us pray for the consolation of their grieving families and friends and let us implore the national reconciliation and peace for which we yearn. “May Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of America, inter-cede for all those who work for peace and justice in your land and throughout the world.”

What the Catholic Church teaches about racism and discrimination:

“Created in the image of the one God and equally en-dowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. “The equality of men rests essentially on their dignity as persons and the rights that flow from it: “Every form of social or cultural discrimination in funda-mental personal rights on the grounds of sex, race, color, social conditions, language, or religion must be curbed and eradicated as incompatible with God’s design. (CCC, 1934-1935) “There exist also sinful inequalities that affect millions of men and women. These are in open contradiction of the Gospel: “Their equal dignity as persons demands that we strive for fairer and more humane conditions. Excessive eco-nomic and social disparity between individuals and peo-ples of the one human race is a source of scandal and mil-itates against social justice, equity, human dignity, as well as social and international peace.” (CCC, 1938)

FROM POPE FRANCIS’ HOMILY ON CORPUS CHRISTI, June 14, 20202

“The Eucharist brings us the Fa-ther’s faithful love, which heals our sense of being orphans. It gives us Jesus’ love, which trans-formed a tomb from an end to a beginning, and in the same way can transform our lives. It fills our hearts with the consoling love of the Holy Spir-it, who never leaves us alone and always heals our wounds.” “Every time we receive him, he reminds us that we are precious, that we are guests he has invit-ed to his banquet, friends with whom he wants to dine. And not only because he is generous, but because he is truly in love with us. He sees and loves the beauty and goodness that we are.” “The Eucharist is not simply an act of remem-brance; it is a fact: the Lord’s Passover is made present once again for us. In Mass the death and resurrection of Jesus are set before us.” “The Lord, offering himself to us in the sim-plicity of bread, also invites us not to waste our lives in chasing the myriad illusions that we think we cannot do without, yet that leave us empty within.” “The Eucharist satisfies our hunger for material things and kindles our desire to serve. It raises us from our comfortable and lazy lifestyle and reminds us that we are not only mouths to be fed, but also his hands, to be used to help feed others.” “Only love can heal fear at its root and free us from the self-centeredness that imprisons us. And that is what Jesus does.” “He comes as Bread broken in order to break open the shells of our selfishness. He gives of himself in order to teach us that only by open-ing our hearts can we be set free from our inte-rior barriers, from the paralysis of the heart.” “The Lord knows that evil and sins do not de-fine us; they are diseases, infections. And he comes to heal them with the Eucharist, which contains the antibodies to our negative memory. ... We will always remember our failures, trou-bles, problems at home and at work, our unreal-ized dreams. But their weight will not crush us because Jesus is present even more deeply, en-couraging us with his love.”

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Robert Ambrose Virginia Ambrose Mary Antoncello Christine Arnoczki James Arthur Sr. Miriam Barnes Vivian Beutner Erma Bennett Sharon Blackledge Ken Bloomfield Janice Bodenstedt Victorio Bonot Jim Bost Josephine Bourassa Michael Bunting Tino Casetti Tommy Chapman Christie Chaput Bethany Ciemnicki Nancy Cieppo Judy Clinton Ryan Collier Timothy Cooney Diane Cornacchia Michael David Josephine Davis DPhil Dillaha

Mary Ellen Judd Frank Kardos Glenda Koenig Rosalie Koshko Donna Kuzava Bill Lane Sr. Jessica Long John Joe Macken William Marciniak Genevieve Martin Jill Spry Mayrand Kyle Mayrand Lea Matthews Marc McDougal Johnny McKee Sal Mignosi Frank Miklaski Ed Miller Heather Millitello Philomena Mirch Frank Moore Monica Moore Jackie Moorehouse Jerry Moreno Andrea Mosynski Michael Murphy Kathy Murray Alexis Navia Lori Palumbo- Puckett

James R. Petrowski Evelyn Phillips Darren Player Carolyn Prather Ruth Richardson Joe Rico Dale Roberts Arlene Robinson Virginia Rolling Theresa Rowe Jeanine Saylor Marge Sawicki Patricia Sebest Joseph Seguna Michael Simone Dennis Slusarz Jr. Peter Snellman Lynn Sonenauer Kathleen Steveson Mary Taurence Jack Terpenny Anna Ventura Bob Van Vynckt Courtney Warner Geraldine Weeg Tabitha Wilkerson Mark Wysner William Zorn

Domenic DeLucia Carole DeMolen Ann Doley Brittany Dzialo Jerry Flaishans Eva Fleck Mark Florino Anna Ferrante Jack Gallagher Barbra Gaarllaway Deborah Garak Joyce George Brenda Gentile KC Gerdien Mary Beth Gervasi Joan Gilroy Ava Grebovic A’Mare Gurtowsky Keelin Haber Angelina Hamblin Beverly Hasselbach Doreen Heck Penny Henricks Dawn Hood Michael R. Holzemer Mary Honsher Vicky Humhrey John Humphrys Michelle Jahs Debbi Jo

2JHOPE DEMENTIA MINISTRY invites you to attend a free online dementia education series in June and July. Invitation links to all the sessions are available on the HOPE Dementia Ministry web-site calendar of events: www.HopeDementiaMinistry.com/events Educational topics are available on Wednesday evenings and sup-port group sessions are on Monday mornings. Just click on the invita-tion link provided in each description and join a zoom session. Please contact Judy Petterle-Saylor with any questions about the series or for help navigation Zoom: 734-446-6584 [email protected] or through the contact page of the website.

In the Gospel today, we hear Jesus say: “Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father” This week, know that you will bring hope to the poor by your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Please notify the office of any changes

May God bless and protect all men and women in the military, especially those we

pray for here:

John DeLucia, Peter J. Podolski, ; Air Force; Jonathan Martin, Air Force; Tim Shiflet, Army; Ben Stoddard, Army; Justin M. Purdy, Marines.

OFFERTORY CONTRIBUTIONS DURING

THIS TIME OF SUSPENSION OF MASSES

Some have called and asked what to do about offertory contri-butions. You are encouraged to mail them in to the parish office or sign-up for online giving at www.OSVOnlineGiving.com Your continued support of the parish is needed, as the bills still have to be paid. PLEASE NOTE: For parishioners who write a single check with a group of en-velopes, please do not include the St. Vincent DePaul contribu-tion in that same check. A separate check or cash should be put in the St. Vincent de Paul envelope. Those enve-lopes are not processed here but rather are forwarded to St. Vin-cent DePaul’s treasurer unopened. DAILY MARRIAGE TIPS (www.foryourmarriage.org) 1. Choose a virtue to practice

today. Don’t tell anybody what it is but consider charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness or generosity.

2. Every once in a while surprise your spouse with a gesture of kindness, such as a cup of cof-fee or help with

the dishes. 3. Spend time every day think-

ing of reasons you love your spouse. You’ll every struggle to remember why you married him or her.

Happy

Summer!

MILITARY PRAYER LIST

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Sunday, Jun 21, 2020 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN OR-DINARY TIME The true measure of love How do we know we’re loved? It’s more than a matter of hear-ing the words or seeing them written in a card. Love has something to do with fidelity: showing up, being there, not leaving when the stampede is moving in the direc-tion of the door. Love makes sacrifices, shares times of want along with seasons of plenty. Love generously supports and honestly challenges. Love lets go when the time is right. On this Father’s Day, celebrate those who have embraced the vocation to show a father’s love and helped you recognize your true worth. TODAY'S READINGS: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33 (94). “So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

Monday, Jun 22, 2020 MEMORIAL OF PAULINUS OF NOLA, BISHOP Simplicity is next to Godliness Paulinus of Nola had it all—a successful career and wealth that enabled him to retire early—and then he didn’t. After his only child died as a baby, he and his wife started shedding their life of leisure that sorrow must have rendered insensible. Today, as the world changes dramatically, and our lives with it, we can re-late. Paulinus eventually became a monk and celebrated Christian poet. After his wife died, he was named bish-op and ended up being friends with many future saints, including Augustine, Jerome, Ambrose, and Gregory the Great. With God’s help, you too can turn your own tragedies into triumph in Christ. TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Matthew 7:1-5 (371). Tuesday, Jun 23, 2020 ESSENTIAL WORK CALLS Today , designated International Widows’ Day by the United Nations, is a good day to remember all families that have lost a loved one due to coronavirus—especially families that are most vulnerable, with chil-dren or a limited livelihood. As Pope Benedict XVI af-firmed in his encyclical Deus Caritas Est, “love for wid-ows and orphans, prisoners, and the sick and needy of every kind is as essential” to the church “as the ministry of the sacraments and preaching of the gospel.” How can you be Christ’s hands and feet today, to help pro-vide sustenance to hurting families and lessen their suf-fering? TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Kings 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Matthew 7:6, 12-14 (372). “Do to others what-ever you would have them do to you.” Wednesday, Jun 24, 2020 SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Give it away John the Baptist is considered the opening act for Jesus, the forerunner and the one who prepared people to re-ceive the message of Jesus. A better spokesperson could not be found. John’s noble counsel that we share our extra coat and food with those who need them holds true today, ever more in these difficult times when we have learned the imperative need to care for one anoth-er. Head to the closet—what can you give away? TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26;

Luke 1:57-66, 80 (587). “‘What, then, will this child be?’ For surely the hand of the Lord was with him.” Thursday, Jun 25, 2020 COME QUICK, COMPAS-SION The COVID-19 pandemic leaves deep scars around the world. The words of today’s psalm are vividly true: “May your compassion quickly come to us, for we are brought very low.” The church teaches that God’s compas-sion is always at hand. Suffering can be excruciating, but God’s presence endures. Be a compassionate presence to someone who is hurting. The heart you heal may end up being your own. TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Kings 24:8-17; Matthew 7:21-29 (374). “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.” Friday, Jun 26, 2020 MAKE US CLEAN Today is In-ternational Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This year's theme of "Health for Justice. Justice for Health" captures the complexity of the problem, including the need for widespread accountability and equal access to treat-ment. As a society, we recognize "international days" as a way to raise awareness about global problems and cele-brate achievements. The bad news: Worldwide, 35 million people now suffer from drug disorders; the good news: Co-operation among nations is becoming more coordinated and sustained. In April 2020, during a month the church dedicated to the "drama of addiction," Pope Francis prayed that “those suffering from addiction may be properly helped and accompanied.” It is a prayer worth repeating. TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Kings 25:1-12; Matthew 8:1-4 (375). “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” Saturday, Jun 27, 2020 MEMORIAL OF CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Mellow sainthood Fifth-century Saint Cyril of Alexandria began his career as archbishop with intolerant impulses, expelling Jews from the city. But with time he softened his views, and so is remembered instead for op-posing the idea that Jesus’ humanity was a mere disguise. How compassionate Jesus is toward the centurion in to-day’s gospel, how tenderly he touches the hand of Peter’s mother-in-law. Surely he shows the best of being human, nothing is camouflage. In the process of maturing, how have your own hard edges been softened and made com-passionate? TODAY'S READINGS: Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Matthew 8:5-17 (376). “He took our infirmities and bore our diseases.”

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6 consecutive years!Downriver’s 5 Star Medicare Facility!

Drop in anytime and meet our staff!

734.282.2100

5 Minutes fromHenry Ford-Wyandotte Hospital

and Beaumont South Shore Hospital

SHORT TERM REHAB| Cardiac | Respiratory | Orthopedic |

18591 Quarry | Riverview, MI 48193

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Rony’s Body ShopRony’s Body ShopFamily Owned & Operated Since 1959

11650 Allen Road, Tayor(Between Goddard & Northline)

See us for...• Auto Body Repair • Painting – No Job Too Small • Specialty Painting – Detailing for Special or Classic Cars

• Complete Suspension Work• Struts, Shocks, Brakes, C.V. Joints

(734) 287-3910Monday-Friday, 8-5

www.ronysbodyshop.com

Greg’sGreg’sAuto SeviceAuto Sevice

2310 WEST ROAD • 734.676.0711

KURT HAASE

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTSBOVITZ CPA, P.C.

Individual Tax & Retirement Planning,Business Accounting & Tax, Eldercare Advisory Services

1651 Kingsway Court • Trenton, MI 48183734-671-5300 • 734-671-6504

Web: bovitzcpa.com • Email: [email protected]

KEARNEY FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCAn Independent PracticeLawrence J. Kearney, Jr.

CRPC®, RICP®Financial Advisor

RAYMOND JAMES® Services offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc

Member FINRE/SIPC

KEARNEY FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCis not a broker/dealer

2662 Riverside Drive, Trenton, MI 48183Phone: 734-676-3807 / Fax: 734-676-0791

Email: [email protected]

A&M TRANSMISSIONS734-782-0575

Transmission & Drivetrain SpecialistsFront Wheel Drive

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED14020 Telegraph, Flat Rock

Across from Flat Rock Speedway