June 7, 2009
The Most Holy Trinity
Rectory (586) 463-5877
Rectory Fax (586) 463-1734
Dear Parishioners:
Thanks to all who made our
celebration of Lent-Easter so
wonderful. Private meditation and
prayer leads to great communal
celebrations of Word and
Sacrament. Private prayer leads
to beautiful Liturgical prayer.
Today our concentration is on the
mystery of the Holy Trinity. It’s the most basic and
foundational mystery of the Catholic Church. Please
make sure your children have some elemental
understanding of the oneness of God and at the
same time the three persons in the Trinity. We are
sometimes shocked at what the older students do
not know about our faith. We can’t take for granted
that they know this tenant of our faith and that it is
related to the sign of the cross, the blessing with
holy water, and the appropriate response to the
blessing of a priest. These are all things parents
need to check on from time to time so that the child
knows this from home and the catechist can
presume the child has been taught this. In the
Liturgy, the priest should be able to have the same
assumptions. It is a rare occurrence that a child
comes with parents for Communion and knows
enough to sign them when they receive a blessing.
Please check on this with your children.
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High School Graduates ~ L’Anse Creuse
Casandra Cook
Ailene Hicks
Audrey Jackson
Adrianna Katsimpalis
Ashley Klinkhamer
Arielle Morris
Andrea Terenzi
Michelle Troia
Stacey Weiss
College Graduates
Matt Buchman ~ Oakland University
Ashley Cook ~ Center for Creative Studies
Stacy Kjerrumgaad ~ Oakland University
Kevin Kramer ~ University of Michigan
Andrew McInerney ~ Ferris State University
Shannon Mitchell ~ Madonna University
We pray that God bless
the graduating members
of our parish family.
May He continue to
guide them in all they do
and bless them in all
their endeavors.
Parish Mission Statement
Saint Hubert of Harrison Township is a Roman Catholic parish, beloved of God, joined in Baptism, and
committed to the Gospel of Jesus. We strive to share God's Word through joyful worship, life long learning,
compassionate service, and responsible stewardship.
(Adopted July 2008)
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“The Beacon” — St. Hubert Church, Harrison Township
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 13/14, 2009
MINISTRY
Celebrants
Lectors
Greeters
Mass
Servers
Eucharistic
Ministers
Team A
Ushers
SATURDAY 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Fr Dickson
J Wilhelm
J Hargreaves
L Konwinski
C Ordakowski
N Baranski
T Brusoe
Fr Blondell
A Kapral
M Pomante
F Purchiaroni
D Steil
M Flint
G Petrucci
M Lugari - Sac
P Dubrawski
J Hargreaves
C Manciero
S Nowosielski
M Wegrzynowicz
S Wegrzynowicz
S Merony - Sac
C Maday - Sac
R Fromius
T Maday
G Petrucci
L Petrucci
F Purchiaroni
E Rogo
H Skrocki
D Zurek
M Hill
J Bostick
B Bostick
A Brooks
R Fachini
F Forner
J Franey
B Schmidt
S Ternullo
R Wit
J Aggeler
B Buchman
J Cole
Cy Minnella
F Mierzwinski
Saturday, June 6, 2009
9:00 am †Walter & Anna Kuta req by
family
For Health: Bonnie Bochniak req by
parents
6:00 pm †Gerald Bue req by Mary Bue
†Sandra Minnella req by Knights of Columbus
†Julius Gebauer req by Winnie Gebauer
Sunday, June 7, 2009
8:00 am †Fran Calvert req by family
†Helen Conlon req by Helen Skrocki
†Lou Purchiaroni req by children
†Mary Ellul req by grandchildren
9:30 am †Jerry Richard req by Traskie family
†Fred & Ann Bastien req by Jack & Margaret
Bastien
†Mary A. Finck req by Jack & Margaret Bastien
11:30 am †Alice Stoddard req by Gerri Wyte
†David & Bob Palm req by Patricia Palm
†Robert & Joseph Schulte req by Mom & Dad
Monday, June 8, 2009
9:00 am †Leon & Mary Jurczyszyn req by family
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
9:00 am †Jerry Gebauer req by friends
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
9:00 am †Walter & Anna Kuta req by family
Thursday, June 11, 2009
9:00 am †Edith Moquin req by Dorothy Sytek
Sunday 9:30 AM
Fr Petron
B Brownrigg
T Jacob
J Aggeler
D Turner
P Spry
B Turner
J Berger
B Nightingale-Sac
B Gibney - Sac
J Amrhein
C Florka
T Gibney
E Lardner
M Mannino
MB McMonigle
M Randazzo
J Scott
D Sufczynski
G Baglaj
J Brink
P Calandra
M Cook
E LaTour
R Rabine
C Tourangeau
Sunday 11:30 AM
Fr. Blondell
T Tipton
Sr Jane
J Wythe
D Williams
N Fournier
T Brusoe
L Hofer/A Giraud
J Berger-Sac
R Grenda
J Kautz
B Knaus
I Prigel
C Purser
D Smith
D Shorkey
J Bannigan
E Lannoo
J Lannoo
D McCann
P Preisz
K Verkest
Friday, June 12, 2009
9:00 am †Veronica Bolon req by Evelyn Rogo
Saturday, June 13, 2009
9:00 am †Ruth Wilhelm req by John Wilhelm
6:00 pm †Jerry Gebauer req by Winnie Gebauer
†Alice Podoris req by Ken & Pat Yee
†Gerald Bue req by Mary Bue
Sunday, June 14, 2009
8:00 am †Lou Purchiaroni req by family
†Fran Calvert req by family
†Doug Zwirner req by Mary Ellen & daughters
†Harold Zwirner & John Herman req by
granddaughters
9:30 am †Fr. William Richardson req by Mr & Mrs
Jerome Spry
†Louis Lualdi req by Barbara
†Ida DeLodder req by family
11:30 am †Dr. William C. Wyte req by Gerri Wyte
†Albert & Susie Marszaleck req by Mary Ann Simon
50th Wedding Anniversary: Christopher &
Madalene Mannino
Mass Servers — 9:00 am
Monday, June 8:
Tuesday, June 9:
Wednesday, June 10:
Thursday, June 11:
Friday, June 12:
Saturday, June 13:
Ken Lucas
Tom Gibney
Bill Turner
Bill Turner
Terry Brusoe
Tom Gibney
“The Beacon” — St. Hubert Church, Harrison Township
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Plumbing has been repaired in the social hall
and new carpeting restored. The cause of the
problem is paper products being tossed into the
lavatories that should not be done. Pipes get
clogged and sewer lines back up. Please be careful
because costs to repair these incidents are very
high. Younger kids need parental supervision
especially in rest rooms.
But back to the feast of the Holy Trinity. “Trinity
Sunday invites believers to reflection and
commitment - to a conscious and ever deepening
relationship with the Father, through with and in, the
Son who in the presence and power of the Spirit
remains to the end of the age. As awkward as the
coexistence of worship and doubt might feel in our
life of faith, it is not only normal, but also life
giving.” (Corbin Eddy)
Blessings on all,
Fr. Bob, Pastor
Michigan Catholic
Update
As you know, due to our
budget limitations, we have had
to
cancel
our
home
subscriptions for parishioners, but we are happy to
announce that we will have copies available at
Church for your continued reading.
Another way of being assured of your connection
to the Michigan Catholic, the paper has offered a
special opportunity for you to subscribe directly to
your home for only $20.00 per year. This is a
wonderful avenue to keep informed of all that is
happening in our Archdiocese, to update your faith
by the many diverse writers who author columns,
and to witness the happenings of everyday life by
the featured articles.
If you did not receive one of these subscription
forms found in last weekend’s bulletin, extra copies
are in the Rectory, or you can contact the Michigan
Catholic directly by calling (313) 224-8002.
CSA 2009
Thank you to those who have
remitted their 2009 gift. So far,
204 families have responded
with a total of $36,040 in
pledges towards our goal of
$85,462. Your gift , great or
small, is needed even more
than ever in these stressful
times. Thank you!
The Trinity
Trying to grasp the concept of the Holy Trinity is
an act of folly, impossible. Nonetheless, even a
vague understanding of God can help bring us to a
closer relationship with him.
A concept called trilateralism describes a basic
reality in the world. Trilateralism describes structures
consisting of three elements. The area of a single
box or sphere actually consists of three dimensions,
sometimes called length, width and height, but other
names as well, such as, length, width and depth.
The labels are not important. What is important is
that the three dimensions equal the one reality of
space. If space were only one dimension, the only
possibility would be a straight line. Even then, no
matter how thin the line, it would have thickness
and, thus, 3 dimensions. One- or two-dimensional
space is impossible. Likewise, the three dimensions
of past, present and future form one time-line. It is
impossible to conceive of space and time as
anything other than three-dimensional. Thus, we live
in a particular place at a particular time. We cannot
imagine it any other way. And, yet, God exists in
every place at every time!
On the other hand, we see personhood as onedimensional. Each of us is a single person
constituting a single being. There are many persons
in the world and many beings. But each person is
one being. And each being is one person. We
cannot be two persons or two beings. For all
practical purposes, the words are synonyms, except
in one instance. Because God is three persons, yet
only one being! The concept is so far beyond our
own experience that we can know its reality only
because it was revealed to us by God.
People have always known about God in a vague
way through nature, its majesty, its beauty and its
sheer size and complexity and later though concepts
such as trilateralism. But then Jesus came along
and claimed to be God. And somehow he convinced
his disciples that he was not insane and really who
he claimed to be. Meeting him alive, after he died on
the cross, was rather convincing! Finally, after years
of reflection, the Church arrived at the reality of one
being consisting of three persons; that is, one God
consisting of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
They learned that the Father begets the Son; not
begat, because God exists outside of time and is
always begetting. There was never a time when the
Father existed before begetting the Son.
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Furthermore, the Father and Son have a relationship
of love. This love is not static, but dynamic and full of
pulsating activity. Their love for each other is so
alive, so real, that their loving relationship itself
begets (and always has begotten) a Person we call
the Holy Spirit.
What does that mean to us? Well, if we want to
be warm, we go near the fire. If we want joy, power,
peace and eternal life, we have to get close to the
One who has them. If we let God have his way, we
will come to share in the very life of Christ. We will
share a life begotten, not made, a life that has
always existed and always will. In Jesus we will be
children of the Father and we will love the Father as
Jesus does. Caught up in their love we will share in
their dynamic, pulsating life and the Holy Spirit will
dwell and grow in us. The whole purpose of
Christianity is simply that, nothing else.
Knowing this, understanding that the eternal love
of Father, Son and Holy Spirit is the basic
requirement for life itself, we can finally grasp the
necessity of loving each other, even our enemies.
Our lives depend on it. Real love, from which flow
genuine peace and happiness, consists of living our
lives for others. Self-centered love leads to misery
and death. Other-oriented love leads to eternal life
with God.
May you experience the Lord’s peace today and
every day. Deacon Val
Vacation Bible
School
June 15th ~ 19th
each day from
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Our theme this year is “Son Rock Kids Camp”
and the Bible stories will revolve around the life
of the apostle Peter and how he (and we) can
grow as followers of Jesus. All children from
those currently four years old thru those
completing 5th grade are invited.
It is
guaranteed to be a full week of Bible stories,
skits, music, craft projects and fun. The cost for
the entire week is only $20 per child. Please let
us know if help is needed due to financial
hardship.
To register, please fill out one of the
registration forms in the church Gathering
Space and send it to us or contact the Faith
Formation Office (463-5875.)
St. Hubert’s Fall Festival
is in need of the following
for this year’s festival:
Tag Tent - Co-chairperson
Chinese Auction - Chairperson
Games Tent - Chairperson
If you are interested in chairing
one of these areas, please contact
Mary Owiesny
at (586) 899-4823 asap.
If we do not get chairpersons for the
Chinese Auction and Game Tent
these areas will be cancelled for this year.
Thank you!
This Week's Parish Council
Parishioner Salute
In gratitude for God's
gifts of time and talent to
St. Hubert Parish, we
gratefully acknowledge
and salute:
Betty Knaus
who sacrificially shares her Time and Talent
with the Parish by serving as a
Christian Service Representative,
Eucharistic Minister, Collection Counter,
and an AHEPA caregiver.
With deep gratitude, we thank you, Betty!
“The Beacon” — St. Hubert Church, Harrison Township
St Hubert
warmly
welcomes our
New
Parishioners:
Readings for the Week of
June 7, 2009
Sunday:
Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/
Rom 8:14-17/Mt
28:16-20
Monday:
2 Cor 1:1-7/Mt 5:112
Tuesday:
2 Cor 1:18-22/Mt
5:13-16
Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11/Mt
5:17-19
Thursday:
Acts 11:21b-26;
13:1-3/Mt 5:20-26
Friday:
2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt
5:27-32
Saturday:
2 Cor 5:14-21/Mt
5:33-37
Next Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Heb
9:11-15/Mk 14:1216, 22-26
“Go, therefore, and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit, teaching them to observe
all that I have commanded you.
And behold, I am with you
always, until the end of the age.” Mt 28:19-20
MY ENVELOPE
TELLS THE STORY
May 30/31, 2009
Adult Donors...........
Loose Money..........
Student Donors.......
Total Parish Support:
$11,329.00
$ 675.00
$
69.35
$12,073.35
13 gave................ Over $75
29 gave................ $75-$50
50 gave................ $49-$30
99 gave................ $29-$20
146 gave................ $19-$10
70 gave................ $9-$1
15 ..... E-contributions
1488 ..... Envelopes Mailed
407 ..... Envelopes Used
Cichoski, Lesley & her children,
Amelia, Zachary & Paisley
Kelley, Lois
Kurk, Cathryn
LaBoda, Steven
Soenen, Paula &
her daughter, Emily
Treadwell, Victoria
Would You Like to Register
as a Parishioner of St. Hubert
But Cannot Make It To The
Office? No Problem!
We can register you over the
phone! Just call the Parish
Office at (586) 463-5877.
Stewardship By The Book
Adam and Eve were banished
from the Garden because of their
disobedience. But Jesus says in
today’s Gospel that when we are
obedient to God’s will — when
we use our gifts to serve one
another — we are part of His
family. “Whoever does the will of
God is brother and sister and
mother to me.” This is the gift,
and fruit, of Baptism
As we celebrate the
mystery of the Trinity
we also realize the
mystery of
how
much God loves and
cares for us each
day. Believing in this our lives
can then overflow in thanksgiving
and praise.
Your gift to St. Vincent de
Paul will help the poor to
believe in the mystery of God’s
love for them.
If you would like to make a
financial donation to our
Conference, or if you or
someone you know needs
assistance, please call 586447-2243.
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Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Last Sunday, on the Vigil of
Pentecost, Archbishop Allen H.
Vigneron ordained Fathers
Raymond Arwady, Philip Ching,
David Cybulski, Charles White
and Michael Wilkes to the
priesthood for the Archdiocese of
Detroit at our Mother Church, the
Cathedral of the Most Blessed
Sacrament.
All five men studied for the
priesthood at Sacred Heart Major
Seminary, which is the college
and graduate seminary of the
Archdiocese of Detroit. Your gifts
to the Catholic Services Appeal
provide a significant portion of the
financial support for candidates
who prepare for the priesthood
there.
Sacred Heart’s student body
also includes seminarians
studying for the priesthood for
other dioceses throughout the
country and world and lay men
participating in the archdiocesan
permanent diaconate program.
Also, through the Institute for
Ministry at Sacred Heart, lay
women and men earn graduate
and undergraduate degrees and
diplomas in religious studies.
Many of these students serve as
catechists in parishes and
schools throughout the
Archdiocese of Detroit.
The 2009 Ordination Mass
will be rebroadcast throughout
June on CTND, and a Webcast is
available at AODonline.org. Your
gifts to the CSA also support
CTND and the Archdiocese of
Detroit Web site, as well as The
Michig an Cat holic, which
publishes a weekly program
guide for CTND.
For more information
about Sacred Heart Major
Seminary, CTND, or other CSAfunded programs and ministries,
go to AODonline.org.
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“The Beacon” — St. Hubert Church, Harrison Township
Blessed Are Those Who Have
Died in the Lord
Cletus Abke
Born into Life:
August 13, 1938
Born into Eternal Life:
June 1, 2009
Rev. Richard Cyr
presided
Survived by wife, Georgetta, and
children Madonna (Jeff) Hilarides, Loretta
(Steve) Gluckstein and Linda (Gary) Dame,
and 9 grandchildren.
Oratory
Help Wanted
We have been
blessed
with
many wonderful
and dependable
people
who
have closed the
Oratory over the
past year. For various reasons, some of these
people can no longer help. We are looking for
people who are able to close the Oratory on
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday every other month.
We are also looking for a few people who could
assist as “subs”.
If you can help, please call and we will set up a
time to give you a quick tutorial on the close-up
tasks. It only takes a few minutes. Our phone
number is (586) 465-3621.
Peace in Him,
John & Diana Burns
W
W ork will commence
replacing/repairing the
cement at the front entrance
to the church. The target date
for this work to begin is
Monday, June 8th. Please
use the side door entrance to
the church this week. The work should be completed
and not affect next weekend’s Masses.
Thank you!
The St Hubert Fall Festival Committee
is very grateful for the support of
our Festival sponsors.
Please continue to support these businesses,
who sponsored our Festival last year,
throughout the year:
Grand Raffle and 50/50 Sponsors
Metro Park Auto Wash
Dr John Regis, DDS
Dr William Bender, DDS
Dockside Canvas
Platinum
Lance and Tricia Smotherman
William and Kay Casey
Distinctive Innovations, LLC
Shelving, Inc.
Schus Sports-Macomb, LLC
Gold
JP Painting Co
Boat Town Canvas
Wolverine Broach and
Wolverine Production & Engineering
Nucci Veterinary Clinic
Dockside Canvas
Knights of Columbus
General and Mrs Bartholomew
River Rat Restaurant & Bar
Cub Scout Pack 95
hat significance does the feast of the Most Holy Trinity have on our identity and mission as
disciples of Jesus? When speaking of the Trinity, the nature of mystery always surfaces. The
meaning and significance of mystery can puzzle us. If we cannot understand or appreciate it, what
difference does it make for our faith lives? This is the challenge any homilist faces on this feast. As humans
we desire to understand, no matter how mysterious. Thus we attempt to articulate meaning while
acknowledging our limited capacity to do so. Thoughts and language seem so limited when attempting to
explain the Trinity.
Jesus provides the best avenue to Trinitarian understanding. As God incarnate, Jesus manifests to us the
fullness of God, while being fully one of us. Jesus, who knows our daily human struggles, models for us how
to live full human lives in conformity with God's desires and intentions. Love of others without restrictions or
stipulations always guided Jesus' words and deeds, which communicate the very essence of God's being.
Love of others is at the heart of our love for God and God's love for us. Jesus' Spirit supports, guides, and
strengthens us to try again when we fail to love one another.
What is the Trinity? It is God who creates, loves and sustains us with unending love for all time. God, in the
person of Jesus and through the Spirit's power, invites us to respond in love while reaching out to others.
How is Jesus a guide in exploring the mystery of the Trinity? ©2009 Liturgical Publications Inc, New Berlin, WI 53151
“The Beacon” — St. Hubert Church, Harrison Township
Archbishop Invites Faithful
to Prayer in Economic Distress
This week’s bankruptcy filing by General Motors
adds to the disruption and uncertainty many in the
Detroit area are feeling in regards to the economy
and their own futures. Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron
has said he is keeping all of those impacted by the
latest developments in his prayers. He also invites
the faithful to join him in imploring the Blessed Virgin
Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help, for her comfort in
these times of economic distress.
Each Tuesday at 6 p.m., devotionals to Mary,
Mother of Perpetual Help are broadcast on Catholic
Television Network of Detroit (CTND); Michigan
Catholic Radio (WCAR, 1090 AM); and via podcast
on the Web site of the Archdiocese of Detroit at
www.aodonline.org. Prayer responses and
recordings of the devotionals also can be found on
the archdiocese Web site.
Let’s Talk … Family Planning
Natural Family Planning (NFP) only physicians are
medical doctors from a variety of religious
backgrounds who do not prescribe, perform, or refer
patients for abortion, sterilization, contraception or
barrier methods of family planning, or in vitro
fertilization. NFP–only physicians recognize the
negative consequences of these various medical
procedures and their possible effects on a couple’s
future health and ability to become pregnant.
NFP–only physicians choose to promote Natural
Family Planning among their married patients as a
way of regulating family size. These physicians
promote chastity for their young and unmarried
patients. For additional information go to our web
page at www.nfponline.org or call 313–237–4679.
A Mission: Possible Moment…
“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to
me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Although the 11 disciples were located in Galilee,
their outreach was to be universal, to all nations, not
just to the Jewish people. This must have seemed
an insurmountable task but would Jesus have asked
this if he didn’t believe they could accomplish it? It is
the same for us now. As baptized Christians we are
called to full and active participation. When we
attend Mass we respond, sing and share in the
Eucharist. Another way of participating is as a lector
to proclaim the Word of God or as an extraordinary
minister of the Eucharist. Some of us are called to
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these ministries and they help to feed us spiritually.
Others are called to serve the Church working in a
parish. This could be you. If you believe that God is
calling
you,
please
check
out
www.missionpossibledetroit.org and see what
ministry would fit you.
– Julie Neal, worship coordinator and pastoral
minister, St. Anne Parish, Ortonville
FLOWER: Families Live Out the Word
in Everyday Routines
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them… teaching them to observe all that I
have commanded you…
Each time we bring a child to baptism, we heed
this command. Within the Rite of Baptism, parents
are asked if they accept the responsibility to raise
their children in the faith, introduce them to God and
help them keep God’s commandments. Godparents
are asked if they agree to help the parents with
these duties. Our “yes” means that we embark on a
journey of making disciples—we baptize them and
teach them through our actions, what it means to be
a disciple, what it means to love, forgive, and to live
in relationship with the Trinitarian Lord.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Parish ministry FOR youth, WITH youth,
TO youth, and BY youth
Youth Ministry Coordinators:
Linda Jarvi (High School) and
Marge Kohler (Middle School)
Go ..... Red (Angel) Wings?
Let's flash back to last Saturday evening:
The crowd streams in....music is playing.....the
crowd comes to a hush as we begin. Then we begin
the back and forth of exclamations and quiet
prayerful moments. All eyes are focused on the folks
dressed in red. As at all celebrations we share food
and drink together. Then, once again, celebrating
the great victory, we head home to continue sharing
the good news.
Now I bet you think I was just describing my
attendance at the Red Wings game last Saturday at
the Joe. Actually I was describing my attendance at
the Mass celebrating Pentecost!
With just a little change of attitude perhaps we can
see our weekly attendance at Mass as a communal
celebration. We can appreciate the friendship and
support we gain. We can give honor and praise to
what is most important in our lives. And....if we really
want to stretch this comparison....perhaps we won't
get frustrated and antsy if we happen to go 'into
overtime" at Mass!!!! It's all in how we look at it.
Have a blessed week!! Mrs. Kohler
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“The Beacon” — St. Hubert Church, Harrison Township
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Why Family Faith?
What do you think of when you hear the word
“Church”? Maybe you think of our worship space, a place
of brick and mortar where we gather together each week.
Perhaps you think, more accurately, of our St. Hubert
community itself, when we as the people of God gather
together for worship and for service. Maybe you have a
broader vision, thinking of the worldwide Church, under
the leadership of the pope. But when you hear “Church”,
do you picture your own family, gathered in your living
room or around the dining room table? If you don’t, then
an essential part of what it means to be “Church” is
missing, because a crucial part of what it means to be
Church is the “domestic Church.”
It is this vision of the domestic Church that family faith
promotes. We read national surveys that indicate how
seldom parents have meaningful conversations with their
children on any subject. We are often fragmented, with
parents and children scattered about at different activities.
Even when all are at home, how often is one person,
watching TV, another reading a book, another on the
computer and yet other playing a video game, occupying
the same space but not really together. Family faith gives
the structure, the resources and the opportunity for
parents to really share faith with their children and in
doing so to gather closer together as a family. When
parents gather with their children to talk together and to
share what their faith and their love of God means to
them, this is sacred time.
Home Depot used to have a commercial in which the
slogan was “You can build it. We can help.” That is also
a great motto for the Family Faith model of faith formation
that is beginning here at St. Hubert. You as parents have
the primary role of forming, nurturing and informing the
faith of your children. Our role as a Faith Formation staff
is to help you in that sacred responsibility. There will be
many ways in which we will be doing this, including a
family handbook, family faith based activities both as
large groups and to do at home, an ongoing continually
updated website and others.
One way we will be providing that support is one that I
will be heading up, through ongoing adult Faith
Formation. How many Catholics ended any meaningful
learning about their faith when they were confirmed? Yet,
that dimly remembered early adolescent faith proves
inadequate to us when we face the challenges of
adulthood. It also can seem inadequate when faced with
the challenge of passing on our faith to our children. A
large part of my responsibility next academic year will be
to help parents to grow in their adult understanding of
their faith so they can more confidently pass it on to their
children. I have a love for adult teaching and am excited
about the possibilities this opens up. It is an exciting
opportunity and new chapter for our entire faith
community.
Mr. Allan Ranusch, St. Hubert Faith Formation Director
Email: [email protected]
Family Faith Formation
Since the fall of 2008, the Faith Formation Staff
and the Education Commission have been
studying different programs of Family Faith. We
had several guest speakers present the
programs that have been successful at their
parishes. We also were allowed to view two area
churches as their sessions were taking place.
We talked with parents, catechists and the
coordinators. After we made our decision on the
series we would use, we had a representative
from the Archdiocese of Detroit facilitate three
workshops for our entire Staff.
Now that the Family Faith Registration is upon
us this weekend, I would like to address some of
the recently asked questions here:
What does the tuition pay for?
Faith Formation tuition covers the phones
system, internet, copy machine, postage, office
supplies, hospitality, student textbooks,
instructional materials and guest speakers. The
tuition also covers cost of training our volunteer
Catechists. It does not cover staff salaries or
benefits.
Now that the program will be once a month,
why has the tuition cost remained
almost the same?
In past years we did not pay our volunteer
catechists, nor did we pay to use L’Anse Creuse
Public schools. So that has not caused a
reduction in our cost for the new program.
Therefore we will still be supplying materials for
our program here, as well as activities and
materials to be sent home for the remainder of
the month.
Please explain the new family book fee charge
New this year is an At Home Family Guide.
This spiral bound book is good for Grades 1 – 5.
Only one book is needed for each family and can
be reused over in the coming years. Your tuition
will cover the cost of each elementary student’s
textbook.
Each Middle School textbooks and bible will be
used for the three years they attend Grades 6, 7
& 8. So your tuition will cover the cost of Middle
School textbooks and the book fee will cover the
cost of bibles and/or handouts to be used.
High School youth will be using The Catholic
Youth Bible and The Catholic Faith Handbook for
Teens as a resource from Grade 9 through 12.
Your support is greatly appreciated. We are
here to answer your questions. Please do not
hesitate to call the Faith Formation office at 4635875.
God’s Blessing,
Sandy Tapp, Coordinator, Faith Formation
“The Beacon” — St. Hubert Church, Harrison Township
Please pray for the safety
of those who are serving
in the Military. May St.
Michael the Archangel defend them
and protect them. Pray also in
thanksgiving for their dedication and
service to our Nation.
ARMY
Ray Arnold, Neal Brusch, Martin Busch,
Sgt. Jeff Copek, Mike Dickey,
Jason Gaboury, Adam F. Jastrzebski,
Adam Scott James, Michael Kaminski,
Robert Kerr, Richard Knox,
Michael E. Kozlowski, Janet LaRose,
Brett M. Libscomb, Timothy Mack,
Nicholas Manikas, Capt. Matthew Mesko,
Gregory Pauch, Jeffrey Pauch,
Gerald Pokorski, David Weiss
AIR FORCE
Keith Askar, Eric Bird, Gerald Bondy,
Ryan Scott Brown, Aaron Dowen,
James Eberts, Wade Gaboury,
Brendon A Harms,
Ryan M Jurcak, Richard M. Malik,
Brandon Squires, Kimberly Squires,
Kathleen Stemmerich, Gerry Thompson,
Thomas VanTiem, Jennifer Wynn
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
William Bradley
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Derek Golec, Fred LaVigne
MARINE CORPS
David Kennedy, Brandon L. Klanke,
George A. Revenaugh-Mularski,
Gregory Reyst, Matthew Rodgers,
Brent Traskie, Matthew Weiss,
Bradley Wing
NAVY
Adam Bernardi, Aaron Bernardi,
Elizabeth Branson,
Lee Branson, John Elliot,
Roger C. Haddad, Daniel J. Schwab,
Todd Trombly, Daniel J. Westerfield
U.S. COAST GUARD
Steve Salomone
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Let Us Pray ...
In your kindness please remember those
who journey with illness, may they know of
the healing touch of the Lord.
Parishioners:
Friends & Family of
Parishioners:
Bettarel, Donald
Bussinger, Lynne
Baptist, Laura
Baughman, Baby Ryan
Grassa, Tom
Hargreaves, Joyce
Buchman, Andrew
Listman, Carla
Horwood, Lois
Calvert, Jerry
Moran, Ed
Johnson, Jim
Dishman, Jerry
Otto, Michael
Kohnke, Duane
Felton, Christopher Purchiaroni, Genny
Lugari, Mary Lou
Felton, Vickie
Purchiaroni, Patti
Ordakowski, Duane
Ford, Karen
Ruczynski, Sheila
Pagel, Paul
Forton, Bob
Sewell, Andrew
Paratore, Katie
Grassa, Fred
Taormina, Taylor
Hentschel, Sandy
Schandevel, Jack
Tomlinson, Ed
Kammron, Baby
Urbanczyk, Sylvia
Tomlinson, Sue
King, William
Wambach, Evelyn
Lee, Delores
Webb, Peggy
Limina, Ed
Wilhelm, John II
Please call the Rectory to add or remove names from the sick
list at (586) 463-5877. All names are kept on the sick list for a
one month period of time. If you wish for a name to be kept on
for a longer period of time, please call the rectory.
If you wish to include or remove someone from the Military List
please call 586-463-3815 or fax 586-469-3906.
LEST WE FORGET:
Please pray for the following deceased members of the parish
whose anniversaries will be this week:
John Skalecki, age 85, June 7, 1994
Darlene Marsano, age 17, June 8, 1975
Victor Krestar, age 64, June 8, 1982
Eugene Fackler, age 81, June 8, 2001
Marian Cueny, age 87, June 8, 2002
Henry Shiner, age 66, June 8, 2004
Rose Gutleber, age 90, June 8, 2007
Charles Barry, age 81, June 9, 1980
Theresa Seledotis, age 91, June 9, 2001
Ruth Hawk, age 75, June 9, 2003
George Zanotta, age 71, June 10, 1975
Robert Dick, age 61, June 10, 1983
Clara Kupferer, age 90, June 10, 1989
Harry Moran, age 71, June 10, 1991
Anthony Kopitzki, age 82, June 10, 1991
Leo Graczyk, age 84, June 10, 1991
Paul Vercruysse, age 82, June 10, 2006
Lauretta Porter, age 65, June 10, 2007
Amelia Pawlowski, age 90, June 11,
1988
Shirley Piasecki, age 72, June 11, 2004
Lloyd Spencer, age 62, June 11, 2007
Mary Kowalski, age 82, June 12, 1967
Thomas Elwood, age 52, June 12, 1996
Bernice Hadsall, age 51, June 13, 1985
Alice Kopitzki, age 74, June 13, 1986
Joseph Simoncini, age 71, June 13,
2001
William Marsack, age 46, June 13, 2004
Alice Podoris, age 61, June 13, 2008
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“The Beacon” — St. Hubert Church, Harrison Township
ITEMS FOR SALE
Senior Fun Festival
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Gibraltar Trade Center Expo Center
237 N. River Road, Mt. Clemens
Free parking and entrance to the festival.
Come and celebrate aging!
Join us for fun, learning, crafting, shopping,
and good music.
Free lunches will not be provided at this
event, but food concessions are available at
discounted prices.
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Highlights:
Dancing to the music of Elvis
Impersonator Mark Babich and Neil
Diamond impersonator Marco Rancillio
from 10 am to 11:30 am
Dancing to the sound of big band with the
Tommy James Orchestra 12:30 pm to 3:30
pm
Free health tests
Play bingo: new players every hour
Visit over 100 exhibitors with information
of interest to seniors
Gardening and othe Exhibits by Michigan
State University Extension Office
Learn to dance with CC Plus
Fitness exhibits
Macomb County Sheriff Exhibit
Buy crafts and other items from vendors
For more information, contact
Macomb County Senior Citizen Services
(586) 469-6313
Helping seniors since 1968
Macomb County Senior Citizen Services
Funded by the
Macomb County Board of
Commissioners
Ads will run for 3 weeks & then will be
automatically deleted. Ads are free to
St. Hubert Parishioners.
We are sorry we can no longer run ads
for services offered.
2005 Triumph Bonneville T100 motorcycle. Only 200
miles! Great condition! $6300 OBO (586) 419-0163
(5/24)
FREE: Huntington upright grand piano, circa early
1900s. Call (586) 292-3225
(6/7)
2 folding bikes, ideal for boats, motorhome,
campers. $175 the pair. (586) 468-4637
(6/7)
Emmett Kelly 1993 J.F. Lavin 1990 14/100. E.O.J.
for President $200. Call (586) 463-8217
(6/7)
Boat well for rent: inside boathouse available.
Accommodates up to 28’ x 11’ vessel. 21/Jefferson
area. Great opportunity to keep your boat clean and
out of inclement weather. Covered well and minutes
from I-94 and Anchor Bay. Call David at (586) 3229002, summer storage negotiable.
(6/7)
Outside boat well available. 21/Jefferson area,
directly next to inside boathouse. Accommodates up
to 28’ vessel x 11’ beam. Call David at (586) 3229002 for more details and summer storage pricing.
(6/7)
Every
Thursday evening
Doors open at
5:00 pm
Early Bird Game
begins at 6:30 pm
St. Matthias Church
12311 Nineteen Mile Rd,
Sterling Heights
“The Beacon” — St. Hubert Church, Harrison Township
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Saint Hubert Catholic Community Directory
38775 Prentiss Street
Harrison Township, MI 48045-2652
Parish Office
(586) 463-5877
Parish Fax
(586) 463-1734
Faith Formation Office
(586) 463-5875
Faith Formation Fax
(586) 463-4520
Email:
[email protected]
Parish Office Hours:
Mon-Fri, 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00
pm. Evenings & weekends by appointment only.
Liturgical Schedule
Saturday:
6:00 pm (Mar 14, 2009-Oct 31, 2009);
4:00 pm (Nov 7, 2009 - Mar 13, 2010)
Sunday:
8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am
Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am
Pastoral Ministry Coordinators
Pastor: Rev. Robert Blondell
[email protected]
Deacon: Deacon Val Buyle [email protected]
Music Minister: Bill Russell
[email protected]
(586) 822-1428
Master of Ceremonies: Terry Brusoe
(586) 790-8867 [email protected]
Clergy Liturgical Assistants
Msgr. George Browne
Rev. Larry Jackson
Rev. James O’Leary
Rev. William Petron
Rev. Richard Welsh
Pastoral Staff
Pastoral Administrator
Donna Belli
[email protected]
Office Manager/Beacon Editor
Lynn Pietila
[email protected]
Bookkeeper
Paul Joseph [email protected]
Maintenance Director: Mark Turchanik
Faith Formation Staff
Faith Formation Director
Allan Ranusch [email protected]
Faith Formation Staff
Sandra Tapp
[email protected]
Section Head—Preschool & Kindergarten
Robin Ruzicska-Gabbert
Faith Formation Office Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Youth Ministry Staff
Coordinator of Youth Ministry - High School
Linda Jarvi [email protected]
Coordinator of Youth Ministry - Middle School
Marge Kohler [email protected]
Beacon Newsletter
Deadline for articles is Monday at Noon.
Beacon Editor: Lynn Pietila
Please send articles to the Parish Office, fax or email
Parish Pastoral Council
Chairperson
Mary Lynne Hunter ......... 463-4646
Vice Chairperson
Mary Anne Polan ............ 465-3258
Recording Secretary
Jerry Weis....................... 783-1141
Stewardship/Administration:
Larry Tomenello ............. 313-549-9790
Education Commission
Sue Merony .................... 465-3177
Christian Service Commission
Jan Brooks...................... 954-2524
Worship Commission
Maria Randazzo.............. 468-5403
At Large:
Eva Belknap.................... 321-8697
Jeannine Bender............. 465-7891
Vi Brown ........................ 468-5082
Diane Cichon .................. 791-4958
Mary Pavetto................... 783-5263
Larry Tomenello .............. 954-0266
Jerry Weis....................... 783-1141
Parish Organizations
Eucharistic Ministers: . Mary Owiesny 899-4823
Greeters: ...................... Maria Randazzo 465-4402
Lectors: ........................ Gerald Cywka 948-4955
Ushers: ......................... Ken Merony
465-3177
Senior Altar Servers: ... Ken Lucas
468-2616
Youth Altar Servers: .... Louise Borkowski 463-6388
K of C St Hubert Council No 11658:
....................................... William Dorne 468-7204
St Vincent dePaul Society & Caregivers 447-2243
Sacramental Ministry
Sacrament of Baptism: Scheduled every second
Sunday of the month at Masses. Class required held
the first Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm.
R.C.I.A.: People of different Christian traditions or
Non-Christians are invited to explore our faith
through the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults). We also have a special program for children.
Please call the Rectory.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 2:30 pm
Private reconciliation by appointment.
Sacrament of Matrimony: Arrangements are made
at least six months in advance. Call the Rectory.
Wedding Rehearsals Jan Brooks 954-2524
Visitation of the Sick: Priest or Pastoral Associate
and/or a Special Minister of the Eucharist are
available upon request. Parishioners are urged to
take the Blessed Sacrament to their confined family
after Mass.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:
Scheduled twice per year. Father is also available
upon request. Please call the Parish Office.