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Reporter

ST. PAUL ON THE LAKE

CATHOLIC CHURCH

157 Lake Shore Road | Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236 | 313.885.8855 | stpaulonthelake.org

January 10, 2021 Baptism of the Lord

Things above from Fr. Bilot�

� St. John Henry Newman (1801�� 1890),

native of England, was a prolific writer and speaker

in his day. He was an Anglican Priest prior to his

conversion to Catholicism. One of his reflections

from his “Meditations” spoke on happiness and I

believe a good meditation for us as we embark on a

New Year.�

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� “God knows what is my greatest happiness,

but I do not. There is no rule about what is happy and

good; what suits one would not suit another. And the

ways by which perfection is reached vary very much;

the medicines necessary for our souls are very

different from each other. Thus God leads us by

strange ways; we know He wills our happiness, but

we neither know what our happiness is, nor the way.

We are blind; left to ourselves we would take the

wrong way; we must leave it to him.”�

�

� With the calamity of the past year and its

effects still lingering into the present I believe we

need to step back to spiritually look at where we have

been, where we are, and where we need to go. We

need Jesus to help us find the happiness and calm we

are searching for. �

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� I use the quote from St. Newman because

everyone wants to be happy. We may believe we

know makes us happy, but St. John Newman

challenges us to make sure by checking in with Jesus.

Newman says we “must leave it to him (Jesus)”. We

celebrated Christmas, God becoming human, because

we were and are continuing to make a mess of our

humanity. This “mess” of course stems from the evil

one “messing” with our heart, spirit and mind. Evil

wants to convince us that the pleasure and desires of

the world are better than the gift of God’s love and

friendship. �

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� In prayer, if we are docile and humble, we can

discern what happiness is and how it should move us

forward in life. Our souls were created in God’s

image and likeness, and God’s plan for each of us is

different. So how do we know what will truly make

us happy (even if we say I am happy already?)�

�

� I suggest we embrace praying Sacred

Scripture, which in turn, will help us to be more

mindful of contemplating on the Word of God. There

are many different opportunities to make the reading

of Scripture a part of your daily life. On page … of

the Reporter there are several options to embrace.

Pick an option that you can accomplish without

giving up. Fr. Michael Schmitz has a daily podcast

with him reading Scripture with a short reflection. It

lasts 20 minutes and you will finish meditating on the

entire Bible in one year! How cool is that?! By the

way, this particular podcast by Fr. Michael Schmitz

is the number one podcast in the United States right

now. �

�

� We are all searching for happiness, which in

spiritual terms, means a union with the Holy Trinity:

Father, Son and Holy Spirit. At Christmas we

celebrated the Father sending the Word who is Jesus.

The Scriptures, through the movement of the Holy

Spirit leads us to Jesus, to be with Jesus who will

guide us back to Father. Embarking on and

embracing the New Year challenge of reading

Scripture I believe we can find our way to true

happiness that St. John Newman spoke of.�

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� Will you take the challenge? Move forward in

confidence and just say yes!�

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All the best,�

�

Fr. Jim Bilot�

�

Note: Fr. Tom Slowinski had

“shoulder replacement reversal

surgery” on January 5

th

. He is

now recovering at his home. In

a couple of weeks he will begin

physical therapy. He will be out

for approximately four months.

Please keep him in prayer. �

BLESSINGS ON THIS NEW YEAR

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Join us for a Year of Saint Joseph!�

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On December 8

th

, 2020, on the 150

th

anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of

the Universal Church, the Holy Father declared a ‘Year of Saint Joseph” that will be in effect until

December 8

th

, 2021. Pope Francis’ new Apostolic Letter, Patris corde, (“With a Father’s Heart”)

describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an ac-

cepting father, a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.

The letter was written amidst the backdrop of the covid19 pandemic, and speaks to the importance

of “ordinary” people exercising great patience, without being in the spotlight.�

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How can we become more like Saint Joseph?�

Each month we will be looking at one of Saint Joseph’s virtues or examples to see if we, like

Saint Joseph, can quietly play an important role in the history of salvation in our families, work-

places, neighborhoods and beyond.�

For the first month, we will look at Saint Joseph as the Most Valiant Protector of the Church. The

Holy Family was the entire Church and under Saint Joseph’s care and protection, entrusted to and

by his wit, obedience and sacrifice as he valiantly defended them. God is entrusting you to be a

valiant protector of your domestic church (your church at home) as well as your local and wider

church. What does that mean for you in terms of using your wit, being obedient and making sacri-

fices? Pray and ask the Lord for His guidance and courage to act on it.�

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To access the Holy Father’s full Apostolic Letter, Patris corde, go to http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/

apost_letters/documents/papa�francesco�lettera�ap_20201208_patris�corde.html�

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Prayer to Saint Joseph�

To you, O blessed Joseph,�

do we come in our tribulation,�

and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse,�

we confidently invoke your patronage also.�

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Through that charity which bound you�

to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God�

and through the paternal love�

with which you embraced the Child Jesus,�

we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance�

which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood,�

and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.�

O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family,�

defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;�

O most loving father, ward off from us�

every contagion of error and corrupting influence;�

O our most mighty protector, be kind to us�

and from heaven assist us in our struggle�

with the power of darkness.�

�

As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril,�

so now protect God's Holy Church�

from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity;�

shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection,�

so that, supported by your example and your aid,�

we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness,�

and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven.�

Amen.�

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SCRIPTURE�

CHALLENGE�

Take the Scripture Challenge!�

Have you always wanted to read the Bible but don’t know where to start? Have you ever gotten started

but can’t seem to continue or you lose interest somewhere along the way? Have trouble understanding

what you are reading?

Here are several different suggestions on ways to read, listen to, pray and meditate on Holy Scripture:

�� Find the daily Catholic Mass scripture readings at www.usccb.org under the “Daily Readings” head-

ing. Take the time to read, reflect and meditate on the Holy Scriptures. This is can also make a big

difference on your experience at Mass to help you have greater understanding and meaning and

time of prayer. The usccb also has a list of approved Catholic Bibles on their website (under the Bi-

ble search tab).

�� Take the challenge and listen to Fr. Mike Schmitz’s “The Bible in a Year” podcast, currently the #1

podcast in the United States. For only 20/25 Minutes each day, you will hear Fr. Mike read scripture,

provide a reflection, helping you to allow the Word of God to soak in and allow God to speak to you.

There is also an introduction to certain portions of the Bible provided by Jeff Cavins to give an over-

view making it easier to understand. To subscribe, search and download on your favorite podcast

app or visit www.ascensionpress.com and sign up.

�� Join the Archdiocese of Detroit’s “Run So As to Win the Race” Grow Year Scripture Challenge.

Choose from 6 different reading plans for families and adults based on various commitment levels…

there is something for everyone! To sign up, visit https://www.unleashthegospel.org/scripture-

challenge/

�� Watch a short (5-6 minute) video reflection on the Sunday readings by visiting the Formed Catholic

digital platform. You’ll also find a weekly prayer journal you can download for free for further reflec-

tion and prayer. Go to www.Formed.org , enter “St. Paul on the Lake” and enter your email address.

In the search bar, enter “Opening the Word”. The website is free for St. Paul parishioners, and has

other valuable resources for reading, contemplating and praying on the Word of God as well as oth-

er ways to help you grow in your faith for adults, teens and children.

There is something for everyone…now is a great time to start!! Ask a friend or family member to join

you! If you have any questions, email agraves@stpaulonthelake.org.

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LETHAL “COMPASSION”:�

THE LIE OF EUTHANASIA

ASSISTED SUICIDE�

�

Canadian columnist Andrew Coyne once observed that “A

society that believes in nothing can offer no argument even

against death. A culture that has lost its faith in life cannot

comprehend why it should be endured.”�

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Our culture is indeed profoundly confused about the

meaning and importance of life. St. John Paul II identified a

“culture of death” that maintains that life has value only if it is

productive and pleasurable. As St. John Paul II explains, this

culture sees death as a “rightful liberation” for those whose lives

are deemed to be no longer meaningful. Hence inflicting death

becomes the compassionate “fix” for suffering.�

�

For example, a 2015 survey of Dutch physicians found, of the

almost 1,500 responses, that 31% of primary care physicians and

25% of elderly care physicians would grant euthanasia for

patients with advanced dementia, while 37% and 43%,

respectively would grant euthanasia for those with psychiatric

problems.�

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The Catholic Church teaches that life is the gift of a loving

God � a gift over which we have stewardship but not

absolute dominion. As the Vatican Congregation for the

Doctrine of the Faith has said, “nothing and no one can in any

way permit the killing of an innocent human being, whether a

fetus or an embryo, an infant or an adult, an old person, or one

suffering from an incurable disease, or a person who is dying,”

We have no right “to ask for this act of killing” for ourselves or

for those entrusted to our care (Declaration on Euthanasia,

1980).�

�

Moreover, enshrining euthanasia/assisted suicide as a legitimate

“choice” in law threatens vulnerable people, including the

elderly, persons with mental and physical disabilities, and those

with terminal illnesses.�

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As St. John Paul II observes, “Euthanasia is one of those

tragedies caused by an ethic that claims to dictate who should

live and who should die. Even if it is motivated by sentiments of

a misconstrued compassion or of a misunderstood

preservation of dignity, euthanasia actually eliminates the

person instead of relieving the individual of suffering.”�

�

“Assisted dying” is based on a false concept of human life, and

of its worth and dignity. Life, as St. John Paul II reminds us,

must always be protected from conception to natural death.�

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St. Mother Teresa please pray that we respect, protect

and cherish human life from conception to natural death.�

Stand Up For Life �

PRAYER VIGIL FOR LIFE�

Saturday, January 30, 2021�

10:00 AM�

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Join us in Eastpointe�

8 Mile Road between Redmond �

and Universal Streets�

Meet on the median�

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If you would like to Take a Stand for Life, join in

the country’s largest, �

long�running, First Amendment �

Stand for Life against abortion.�

�

Pray with us the Rosary and �

Divine Mercy Chaplet for the Sanctity of Life on

Saturday, January 30 in remembrance of the US

Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which

legalized abortion in all 50 states.�

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Fr. Colin Fricke of �

St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church will lead the

Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The Vigil should

take under an hour in consideration of likely weather

conditions. Parking is available on the side streets�

�

ALL CHILDREN DESERVE LIFE�

In conjunction with the USCCB's Novena for Life, we

invite you to join as Archbishop Vigneron celebrates

Mass for Life from the Cathedral of the Most Blessed

Sacrament at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 23rd.�

aod.org/livemasses�

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Operation Outreach�

ST. PAUL PARKING LOT PANTRY�

�

Our efforts to serve and care for the homeless guests at the

Pope Francis Center and the St. Aloysius Food Pantry

continues. Many members of our St. Paul Family have truly

made a difference...even while volunteering from a distance!��

�

Thursday, January 21, 2021�

�

We have a dedicated team of drivers who will provide contact�free porch

pick�up from your home on Thursday mornings between 9:00�10:15 am.

Here is the current list of items needed:�

�

�� Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (individually packed in sealed Zip Lock bags, any type of

bread or jelly, no cutting necessary)�

�� Fresh bananas, oranges or Cuties (soft fruit is best)�

�� Cases of bottled water (any individual sized bottles are welcome)�

�� Individual�size cartons of organic white/chocolate milk (sold in 6, 12 or 24 count cases)�

�� Individual�size bottles of orange juice �

�� Individually wrapped SOFT granola bars or treats (i.e. Rice Krispie Treats, Hostess products,

RAISINS ARE A FAVORITE, NO CHIPS PLEASE)�

��Homemade baked treats (i.e. cookies, brownies, Rice Krispie treats)�

�� CLOTH protective masks�

Questions? email or text Therese Schueneman at �

thereseschueneman@yahoo.com or (313) 598�2167�

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KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS BOTTLE

AND CAN DRIVE�

Next collection on

January 9�10�

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Monthly collection of refundable �

bottles and cans�

�

Sponsored by St. Paul Knights of Columbus�

�

Provides for seminarian scholarships for

Deacon Bobby Karle SJ, �

Br. Luke Van Berkum OP, James Bird, and

Arturo Medina�

�

Second full weekend of each month�

Trailer with banner in parking lot near rectory�

�

Please do not bring or leave anything �

if trailer is not present.�

SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE � �

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��

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Frustrated, hurt or angry? Constantly fighting? Are you

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Please pass this information on to anyone who �

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The next Retrouvaille program will begin�

Friday, January 15, 2021 in the Detroit Area�

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ST. PAUL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SCHOOL NEWS

�

Blessing of the Classrooms �

“Chalking the Door”�

�

On January 5, 2021 Fr. Jim and Fr. Colin teamed up to bless all

of the classrooms at St. Paul School. �

�

What is “Chalking the Door”?�

“Chalking the door” is a sign and symbol of asking God’s

blessing upon those who live, work, or visit throughout the

coming year. In Exodus, the Israelites marked their doors with

blood so that the Lord would pass over their homes; but in this

service, we mark our doors with chalk as a sign that we have

invited God’s presence and blessing into our homes.�

In Deuteronomy 6:9 God tells the people of Israel: “These

words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You

shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of

them when you sit in your house… You shall write them on the

doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Chalking the door

is a tangible way to honor God in our lives.�

�

Using chalk, wr ite on the outside of your house or inside

above the front main entrance, above or next to an entrance:

+20 Christus Mansionem Benedicat 21+ or +20 C M B 21+�

Pray: Lord God of heaven and ear th, you revealed your

only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star.

Bless this classroom and all who work here and all who visit.

May we be blessed with health, kindness of heart, gentleness

and the keeping of your law. Fill us with the light of Christ,

that our love for each other may go out to all. We ask this

through Christ our Lord. Amen.�

�

The letters C M B come from the traditional names for the

three kings: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. It is also an

abbreviation for “Christus Mansionem Benedicat” which

means, “May Christ bless this dwelling!” The first and last

numbers simply refer to the current year.�

�

� Just before Christmas, the second graders had a special story hour with Fr.

Colin, where he talked about the traditions he enjoyed with his family. Fr. Colin

shared some funny stories about what he and his sisters would do as children during

the Christmas season. The students were excited to share how many of their family

traditions were similar in many ways.�

�

� Fr. Colin and the children discussed the true meaning Christmas, including how

Mary said "Yes" to the Angel Gabriel, and how Joseph truly accepted what was told

to him by faith.� The class concluded with Fr. Colin sharing one of his favorite

Christmas storybooks, which told the story of Christmas from the Annunciation

through the Birth of Christ. It was really a sweet time shared by our future First

Communicants and Fr. Colin.�

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George Adams �

Kevin�Agnone �

Michael Agnone �

Elizabeth Brennan �

Nicolas Brennan �

Tyler Brockway �

Hannah Brownsberger�

Conrad Casby �

Raffaella Cavallo �

Margaret Cox �

John (J.R.) Crandall�

Conor Curran�

Clairemarie Dailey�

Samantha Dely �

Joseph Dzubak �

Dominic Estephan �

Graham Farrell �

Mia Fedirko �

Scarlett Ford �

Lily Getz�

Jack Gryzenia�

Audrey Guastello �

Anders Gustafson�

Matthew Guthat�

William Hahn�

Nathan Harris�

Samuel Henry�

David�Hindelang�

John Hindelang�

William Howlett �

Ryan Hurd �

William Hurd �

Charles Johnson�

William Jones�

Peyton Komasara �

William Kowal �

Brady Lamb �

Adriana Leone�

Gianna Lupo �

Sienna Mann�

Evelyn McAtee�

Henry McCulloch�

Andrew Muzik �

Benjamin Muzingo�

Marcus Oneski�

Michael Pelerin�

Georgia Rinaldi�

Charlotte Romolino �

Karen Rosenbach�

Michael Rothmeier �

Michael Ryan�

Maria Saqqa �

Henry Schmitt �

Mary Shanle �

Emma Topolinski�

Elise Tranchida �

Sam Trapasso�

Preston Treska �

Lila Wachler �

Andrew Wood �

Joseph Zub III�

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Sam Adams �

Samuel Adlhoch�

Daniel Allen �

Ethan Bailey �

Parker Barbieri �

Michael Bartoszewicz �

Hunter Belanger �

Charlie Bingle �

Francis Blake �

Drew Brady �

Carly Brown �

Claudio Cavallo �

Matthew Chalut �

Thomas Ciconte�

Brynn Connor �

Carolyn Coyle �

Shawn Coyle �

Remy�Crane�

Hayden Crane �

Grace Curtis �

Dylan DeMarco �

Gavin DeYoung �

Abigail Dombrowski�

Seamus Doyle�

Sullivan Estes �

Sofia Gamero �

Graham Gill �

Katie Hamilton �

James Hanika �

Matthew Jakubowski �

Quinlan Johnson�

Jake Juip�

Julia Kado �

Holden Kaspzyk �

Michael Kornmeier �

Tia Kosmas �

Lillian Lagrou �

Hallie Marcero �

Victoria McCabe�

Lauren McDonald �

Michael McGlinnen �

Patrick McGlinnen �

Mary McKee �

Patrick Messacar �

Elijah�Meyers �

Joseph Michelotti �

John Monahan �

Katherine Moores�

Charlie Morse �

Ian Morse �

Megan Muczynski �

Morgan Muczynski �

Luca Muller �

Jack Nearhood �

Victoria Nugent �

Lillian Petz�

Haranath Policherla�

Mia Pyenta�

Thomas Rabaut �

Frances Rinke �

Christopher Rosati �

Alice Roth �

Andrew Sables �

Vincent Sceglio�

Shailee Simon �

Gwyneth Smith �

Michael Soosik �

Christopher� Stovall �

Julia Stumb�

Brennan Sullivan �

Joseph Sullivan �

Mia Tedesco �

Giovanni Thams �

Hayley Thompson �

Thomas Ugval �

Tess Watkins �

Jack Webber �

Rex Whitmore �

Brody Yeloushan�

Mitchell Young�

Madelyn Zann�

†�

Student Confirmations

were also celebrated

safely in smaller

groups throughout �

the year.�

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The names listed below

are the students who

received the gift of the

Holy Spirit in 2020.�

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First Holy Communion’s were celebrated at

St. Paul in small groups throughout this past year.

The names listed below are students who received

1st Holy Communion in 2020.

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�

Priestly Vocations

Discernment Group�

The Office of Priestly Vocations is

starting a discernment group for

men(18�55)considering the

priesthood on Thursday, �

January 21, 2021 �7:00�8:30pm. �

�

It will led by Fr. Craig Giera,

director of priestly vocations, and

will include prayer, a presentation

on discernment, free discernment

resources, and light refreshments

and fellowship with �

other�like�minded men. �

�

Please contact the vocation office

for more info…�

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https://

detroitpriestlyvocations.com

/discernment�groups/. �

aod.org/livemasses

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Are you a baptized Catholic (at least 16

years old); have received your First Holy

Communion; and are interested in receiving

the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Please contact Fran Bauer at the St. Paul

Parish Office at fbauer@stpaulonthelake.org

We will connue to livestream

Mass. Mass links are available all

week for post�live�viewing.�

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Schedule and live links are

available at stpaulonthelake.org

or our Facebook page.�

JOIN US AND SPEND TIME

WITH JESUS!

Eucharistic

Adoration

Tuesdays

8:45am -

7:00pm

Confessions

6:30pm -

7:00pm

IT'S SO GOOD TO SEE (HALF OF) YOUR FACES

Be sure your mask is providing the proper coverage from nose to chin.

We appreciate your cooperation and support.

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Day, Date,�

and Time�

Celebrant�

Saturday,�

January 16�

4:30 pm�

Fr. Fricke�

Sunday,�

January 17�

7:00 am�

Fr. Fricke�

Sunday,�

January 17�

8:30 am�

Fr. Fricke�

Sunday,�

January 17�

10:00 am�

Fr. Bilot�

Deacon Jamieson Preaching�

Sunday,�

January 17�

12:00 noon�

Fr. Bilot�

Deacon Jamieson Preaching�

Weekend Celebrants

Care Notes are written for people dealing with

intensely emotional situations who are looking for

concise, easy-to-read guidance and support.

That’s why these booklets are designed with

smaller, more manageable sections.

If you find this topic helpful to you or a loved one,

you may find this booklet along with others in our

gathering space.

If you need additional assistance or wish to speak

to a priest or deacon, please call 313-885-8855.

Seniors at st. Paul

Knights News

Each month, the Knight of Columbus council Family

of the Month committee selects one parish family

that models Christian family values and visibly lives

them every day. Once a year, each participating

council also selects one of the previous twelve Fami-

ly of the Month winners to represent the council/

parish as the potential international Family of the

Year. The Knights of Columbus Family of the Year is

chosen by the Supreme Council and recognized

each year at the annual Supreme Convention.

A Higher Purpose

Promote and support the development of strong

and vibrant families. Each council establishes a

committee to recognize a deserving Family of the

Month and Family of the Year with potential for

recognition on the international level.

Factors

��Is the family tight-knit? Does the family spend quali-

ty time together?

��Does the family attend weekly Mass together?

Does the family pray together outside of Mass?

��Has the family made significant contributions to the

parish and church community?

��Does the family serve as a model of Catholic family

values?

If you would like to nominate a family

please contact our Knights at

gk12121@mikofc.org

Schedule is subject to change at any time.

Bereavement

Attention Senior Parishioners!

We know the possibility of Covid-19 exposure

is concerning for our senior parishioners.

We are here to help!

Do you need help with local errands?

Do you have trouble getting out shopping for essentials?

Do you know someone who may need help?

Contact the parish office at 313-885-8855 or at

info@stpaulonthelake.org

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Many of you are aware and take advantage of

the convenience of electronic giving to our

parish and we are grateful for that. We believe

it is time to upgrade to a more streamlined

online provider for our eGiving needs through

Faith Direct. For those of you who have yet to

join us in giving online, I strongly encourage you

to do so. Here’s why:

Faith Direct enables parishioners to make your

Church contributions through either direct debit

from your checking/savings account or through

your credit/debit card. No more writing checks

or searching for envelopes on the way out the

door. Now you can apply the convenience of

direct debit to your parish offerings in much the

same way as you may now use it to make your

mortgage, car or tuition payments.

Faith Direct also offers you personalized

offertory cards to replace your envelopes for

the collection basket.

Please join me in enrolling by responding to the

mailing you will receive or visit faith.direct/

MI1011 to enroll securely online.

STEWARDSHIP AND CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL

ONLINE GIVING

TEXT TO GIVE

Text GIVE to 313-825-5778 to setup recurring or

one-time donations to St. Paul on the Lake.

CSA AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2020

OFFERTORY

Your generosity to the Catholic Services Appeal makes

all these efforts possible. It brings livestreamed Mass to

those who can’t attend, powers our Christian Service

programs and outreach, helps us learn how to better

share Jesus in our diverse and multicultural Detroit

community, and helps individuals and families grow

closer to God even while physically distanced. Your

gifts to the CSA does all this, and so much more.

Jesus told his disciples, “Rise up, and be not afraid.”

Now it is our turn to answer the call, to rise up and be

united in the mission of Christ. Please, prayerfully

consider making a one-time or recurring gift to help

continue this mission and to help each parish, family,

and individual throughout the Archdiocese bring the

hope of Jesus and his message to Southeast Michigan

and beyond. Visit www.givecsa.org for more

information.

Our current CSA is reflected in the graph below.

CSA will be updated in

an upcoming bulletin.�

Stewardship will be

updated in an �

upcoming bulletin.�

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PRAY ALSO PRAY FOR OUR RECENTLY DECEASED

GEORGE MCMULLEN † HON. ROLAND OLZARK

Rev. Louis Madey † Rev. Stanislaw Flis

Sister Mary Finn

MASS INTENTIONS

Day Date Mass Time Intention

Also to be

Remembered

Sunday

January

10

7:00 am

Clergy Intentions

8:30 am

Clergy Intentions

10:00 am

All St. Paul Parishioners

12:00 noon

Vincent Sceglio

By: Geneseo Sewing Group

Monday

January

11

6:30 am

Anthony Buhler

By: Family

8:15 am

Judy Rashid Marcella Seymour

Tuesday

January

12

6:30 am

Cletus Fritz

By: John and Carole Dolan

8:15 am

Robert Curran Sr. & Jr.

By: Mother and Family

Wednesday

January

13

6:30 am

Lorrie Peck

By: Rosemary, Andrea & Anne

8:15 am

Agnes Ege

By: Family

Thursday

January

14

6:30 am

Joseph Bauer

By: The Reilly Family

8:15 am

Berne Mettenleiter

By: The Reilly Family

Friday

January

15

6:30 am

Kelly Dee

By: Betsy Corona

8:15 am

Robert and Carol Berry

By: The Reilly Family

Harry Apap

Eileen Gretkierewicz

Marilyn Hayward

Ruth Helen (Vernier) Zmuda

Saturday

January

16

8:15 am

Judith DeFauw

By: Judy Long

4:30 pm

William Lonam

By: Auk Family

Judy DeFauw

Lara Michelle Rutan

Sunday

January

17

7:00 am

Clergy Intentions

8:30 am

Clergy Intentions

10:00 am

All St. Paul Parishioners

12:00 noon

Anthony Delapa

MASS INTENTIONS

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Addiction

Destroys lives and families! Community is a

Catholic faith-based approach to treatment.

Call for help at 313.550.8107, 313-550-8106 or visit

hopereborn.org.

E.T.C. Eastside Take Control

An Ecumenical Career Network Group.

Contact Susan Bristol (Lead Volunteer at

St. Paul) at susanbristol.soc@comcast.net.

Think you might be pregnant?

Pregnancy Aid will help, call 313.882.1000.

Hurting from an abortion experience?

Contact Project Rachel Post Abortion Ministry,

888.722.4355.

Are you caring for a loved one suffering

from Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss?

CarePointe - Support Group for Caregivers can

help. Join other caregivers to share experiences

and gain support. CarePointe meets on the

third Saturday of every month from 1:00pm-

2:30pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea. Information

carepointesupport.org

Need somewhere to turn?

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

800.799.7233.

Mental Health

NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness

is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health

organization dedicated to building better lives

for the millions of Americans affected by mental

illness. Call Barb, 313-886-8004, for information

on meetings in Grosse Pointe.

FIND HELP IN A CRISIS: CALL THE NAMI HELP LINE

AT 800-950-NAMI, EMAIL AT info@nami.org OR

TEXT "NAMI" TO 74174.

Marriage Resources: foryourmarriage.org

An initiative of the US Conference of Catholic

Bishops with information and support relating to

dating and engaged couples, parenting and

the family, marriage (including troubled

marriages), and Marriage Resource Center.

Reporting Sexual Abuse

Inform the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding the

sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons, and

other church personnel and/or to speak to the

Victim Assistance Coordinator, contact

866.343.8055. This line is for reporting suspected

sexual misconduct or child abuse within

archdiocesan institutions and ministries only.

Persons with complaints not involving clergy or

church personnel should refer to the

archdiocesan web site at www.aod.org for

contact information for civil authorities.

SUPPORT SERVICES

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Donald DelPlace, Jr.

Richard Donovan

Lois Donovan

Ed Gamero

Ted Kirles

Marjorie Miller

Ted Roney

Harry Trout

RECENTLY MARRIED

ST. PAUL ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Family members please call the Parish Office

at 313.885.8855 to update/confirm your

service person’s military active status.

Matthew Allison

Brian Boylea

John Couzens

Matthew Forbes

David Harris

Drew Harris

Ryan Hudson

Patrick Jackson

Alex Johansen

Ryan Kirles

Patrick Kuchta

Mark Lepczyk

Maxwell Martinez

Nicholas G. Mayer

Timothy Moehring

Megan Moehring

Michael Mott

David Murray

Briana Carter-Murray

Amy Padesky

Brett Piche

Alexander Raggio

Daniel J. Rader

Evan A. Scott

Sean B. Scott

Robert Skowronski

John P. Steinhauer

Daniel VanNatter

Josh Weldon

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BAPTIZED IN CHRIST

Remember to check out our website

stpaulonthelake.org

for more information!

December 26, 2020

Patrick Arthur Bakken

December 27, 2020

Giana Sofia Genna

Emma Josephine Smith

December 30, 2020

Catherine Gardey and Cameron Keuning

December 31, 2020

Haleigh Sluschewski and Andrew Clairmont

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PASTOR & CLERGY 313.885.8855

Rev. James Bilot, Pastor

jbilot@stpaulonthelake.org

Rev. Colin Fricke, Associate Pastor

cfricke@stpaulonthelake.org

Rev. Thomas Slowinski, Associate Pastor

tslowinski@stpaulonthelake.org

Rev. Mr. William Jamieson, Pastoral Associate

bjamieson@stpaulonthelake.org

PARISH OFFICE 313.885.8855

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

(closed for lunch 12:30pm - 1:30pm)

Patrick Fabian, Business Manager, x146

pfabian@stpaulonthelake.org

Colleen Tolliver, Administrative Assistant, x151

ctolliver@stpaulonthelake.org

Barb Stahl, Accounting Assistant, x148

bstahl@stpaulonthelake.org

Fran Bauer, RCIA Coordinator, x157

fbauer@stpaulonthelake.org

Anne Graves, Evangelization Coordinator, x144

agraves@stpaulonthelake.org

Theresa Sommer, Funeral & Liturgical Coordinator, x149

tsommer@stpaulonthelake.org

Cesare Donofrio, Facilities Manager, x118

maintenance@stpaulonthelake.org

NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION

Please call/stop by the Parish Office or download the

form from stpaulonthelake.org.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

Only registered parishioners may make arrangements

for weddings at least 6 months in advance to ensure

adequate preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage.

Please call the Parish Office at 313-885-8855.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptism Preparation Classes are suspended at this

time. Please email ctolliver@stpaulonthelake.org to

register for online class. Baptisms take place the 2nd

& 4th Sundays of most months following the 12:00 noon

Mass.

SCHOOL 313.885.3430 / Fax: 313.885.9357

Tina Forsythe, Principal, x113

tforsythe@stpaulonthelake.org

Emily Coldicott, Assistant Principal, x112

ecoldicott@stpaulonthelake.org

Colleen Wilson, Administrative Assistant, x100

cwilson@stpaulonthelake.org

Lynne O’Brien, Secretary, x111

lobrien@stpaulonthelake.org

MUSIC

Lawrence Przybysz, Director

Lrprzybysz@comcast.net

RELIGIOUS ED 313.885.7022 / Fax: 313.885.9316

Tricia Kesteloot, Coordinator, x122

tkesteloot@stpaulonthelake.org

Donna Peters, Secretary, x121

dpeters@stpaulonthelake.org

Christi Nyquist, Part Time Secretary, x123

cnyquist@stpaulonthelake.org

Amy Ludvigsen, Preschool RE Coordinator x123

aludvigsen@stpaulonthelake.org

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Christian Service Bob Barrette

Faith Formation Josef Zehetmair

Stewardship Robert Rizzo

Vicariate Brian Fromm

Evangelization Anne Graves

Parish Member at Large Dr. Tom Knuth

FINANCE COUNCIL

Chair Bob Hayes

Vice Chair Patrick Haddad

GROUPS AT ST. PAUL

Altar Society Patty Gmeiner

gomer44@comcast.net

Catholic Men’s Fellowship Group Tom Graves

hardsecondserve@yahoo.com

Eucharistic Minister Scheduler Susan Bristol

Gardening Group David Calcaterra

david.calcaterra@tfienterprises.com

Head Sacristan Elli Giordimaina

Homeless Week Tom McCarren

cheernd@comcast.net

Knights of Columbus 12121 Richard Sandifer

gk12121@mikofc.org

Life Issues Committee Marcia McBrien

mcbrienmm@gmail.com

Parish Moms for questions or information email

parishmoms@gmail.com or

Sacred Linens Coordinator Bev Ballew

St. Paul Athletic Club A.J. Hakim, Director

athletics@stpaulonthelake.org

Jeff Cook, President

jcook@driggersschultz.com

St. Paul Educational Trust Kathleen Conway

edtrust@stpaulonthelake.org

St. Paul Hospitality Josephine Pompeo

jpompeo@landscapeamerica.net

St. Paul Lector Scheduler Mike Johnson

St. Paul Prayer Ministry info@stpaulonthelake.org

St. Paul Ushers Robert Rizzo

saintpaulushers@gmail.com

St. Vincent de Paul Conference Mike Kozicki

mkozicki@alglawpc.com

St. Paul Worship Liaison Theresa Sommer

tsommer@stpaulonthelake.org

PARISH INFORMATION

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WASHER/DRYER REPAIRG.E., Whirlpool,

Kenmore Specialist(586) 791-4466

Call David Dressler

Bob Dube Plumbing

Serving Grosse Pointes for Over 40 Years

313-886-3897

“The Same Always to All”

1-800-VERHEYDEN 1-800-837-4393www.verheyden.org

warrendetroiteastpointegrosse pointeclinton township

FOKSA PAINTING & SERVICESCustom Interior & Exterior Painting

Drywall Replacement & Repair • TexturePowerwashing • Deck Sealing

Jeff Foksa • 248-705-4903 10% Senior Discount Insured

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM) and its subsidiaries. Eric Allen Backman is an Insurance Agent of NM

Eric Backman CFP® RICP® Wealth Management Advisor Eric.Backman@nm.com Phone: 313-209-5000

100 Kercheval Ste A Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

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Eric Backman CFP®Financial Advisor(313) 209-5000ericbackman.nm.com

We help you see your whole financial picture.

© 2016 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual).

Old Equipment Specialists

586-296-1800 CandCHeat.comServing your family for over six decades

heating& air conditioning

“Service Today...Installation Tomorrow”

• Estate Planning & Probate • Business & Commercial Law• Corporation- LLC Set Up & Operation• Commercial Litigation & Collection

Robert L. Hindelang, P.C.The Attorney-CPA Bow-Tie Guy

313-886-445018430 Mack Avenue | Grosse Pointe Farms | RLH@Hindelang.us

THRIFTYF L O R I S TF L O R I S T

pa r i s h i o n e r

CorporateEvents

SympathyDesigns

Full ServiceFloristWeddings & Parties

CALL 1-888-THRIFTY ( 8 4 7 - 4 3 8 9 )

or call david calaterra 313-995-4647

T H R I F T Y F L O R I S T. C O M

Seaver’s HomeMaintenance Inc.

Reliability, Integrity,Quality WorkmanshipPainting, Plaster, Carpentry,

Brick, Gutter, Roof WorkSince 1980 • Licensed /Insured

313-882-0000313-231-4996

Mike Seaver St. Paul Alumnus

CUSTOM HOMECUSTOM HOMEPAINTINGPAINTING

Interiors & ExteriorsSatisfaction Guaranteed

586-549-7819 • Senior Discount

Kendra Maurer, MD20225 E. Nine Mile RoadSuite 100, St. Clair Shores586-772-1090

Accepting new patients from newborn up to 21 years of age

Lakeview Pediatrics

www.RedBaronEnterprises.com313-408-1166

Second Generation Owned and Operated

Residential and CommercialServing the Grosse Pointes and

South Eastern Michigan Communities

Accepts all major credit cardsCheck us out on Facebook!

“We’re Your To Do List Handymen”Parishioner & Grosse Pointe Resident

Patrick O’Hara, CPAConrad Koski, CPA– Income Tax Services –

377 Fisher Rd, Suite F • Grosse Pointe(313) 885-9700 • www.OHaraCPA.net

Mark T. Chargot Specializing in: 586-759-6842 Additions • Renovations www.mtchargotbuilding.com Kitchens • Bathrooms

Serving the Community Since 1980

40th Anniversary

New World Design, Old World Craftsmanship

Contact Larry Burgett to place an ad today! lburgett@4LPi.com or (800) 477-4574 x6268

JOE RICCI AUTOMOTIVE

FEATURINGChrysler • Dodge • Jeep • Ram

Vespa • Mahindra TractorsJOE RICCI • JAY RICCI

ANDREW RICCIwww.joericciauto.com joericci1@aol.com

& HORTICULTURAL SERVICES

• Landsape Design/ Installation• Custom Outdoor Living Spaces • Bluestone/ Concrete• Full Service Outdoor Maintenance• Snow & Ice Management• Seasonal Displays

Matthew E. ManninoOffice: 313.884.1101

www.ToccoMannino.com

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ALL PRO

Call John (586) 776-5167

New & Repairs

Licensed& Insured

Roofing • Gutters • Siding • Brickwork Professional - Reasonable Senior Discounts

Over 44 Years... Same Owner, Same Phone Number

Delivering comfort, style and security in a signatureneighborhood lifestyle concept

Come Visit The HOMESTEADOur newest neighborhood is fully furnished for short stay

respite care featuring a supervised recovery gym

ShorePointe Village 26101JeffersonAve. St.ClairShore,MI48081 586.498.4500 www.ShorePointeLiving.com

Interior & ExteriorRestoration & Custom Painting

Custom CarpentryPlaster Repair

Superior Preparation & CraftsmanshipFREE ESTIMATES • LICENSED • INSURED

www.NickKaroutsosPainting.com

www.drbendentistry.com OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT

DENTISTRY & IMPLANTS by Dr. BenBEN J. CZERNIAWSKI, D.D.S., M.S., PLLC.

Licensed SpecialistDIPLOMATE, AMERICAN BOARD OF PROSTHODONTICS

20323 MACK AVENUE, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236PHONE: (313) 881-0077

EASTWOODEASTWOODCARPETCARPETsales & service586.773.1111586.773.111122924 Mack Ave., SCSCARPET • VINYL • HARDWOOD

Serving the Community for 55 Years

BuyBuyWithWith

ConfidenceConfidence

Audi BMW Mercedes-Benz Volkswagen PORSCHE

586-773-5820

WE DIAGNOSE AND SERVICE GERMAN CARS EXCLUSIVELY

Quality Genuine PartsKeeping the German Tradition since 1975

16521 E. 9 Mile Road, Eastpointe4 Blocks East of Gratiot Avenue

LICENSED & INSURED MASTER PLUMBER

Senior Discounts • 24 Hr. Emergency Service313-558-8757 WaterWorkPlumbing.com

$20 OFF ANY SERVICE

Edward J. Vermet B.S. D.D.S. fa m i ly p r a c t i c e Implant Services • Sedation Available

Evening Hours Complete Cosmetic Dentistry

Including Whitening660 Cadieux at Kercheval, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

313.882.2300 • vermetdental@gmail.com

Carl F. Jarboe30 year parish member

cfjarboe@jarboelawfirm.com

(313) 821-260018720 Mack Avenue, Suite 240Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Visit us at jarboelawfirm.com

JANSSEN REFRIGERATION Co, Inc.

HVAC Commercial & IndustrialMechanical Contractor

Jim Motschall, Executive SalesMobile: 586/883.2398

26725 Bunert • WarrenOffice: 586/498.1191

jm@janssenrefrigeration.com

24 HOUR SERVICE

proudly welcomes

Jonathon A. Hinz, DOorthopedic surgeonFellowship Trained in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy

(586) 779-7970 24715 Little Mack Ave., Suite 100, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

Visit us at AssociatedOrtho.org

Call for a Tour 586-498-4500 26101 Jefferson Ave., North of 10 Mile, St. Clair Shores, MI48081

• Signature Neighborhood Life Style Concept• Delicious Seasonal Menus• Spiritual, Social, Educational & Cultural Activities• 24/7 On-Site Personal Assistance• Respite Care plus so much more!CranberryPark.net

A Shared Campus with Shorepointe Health &

Rehabilitation Offers a Continuum of Care

Scott AdlhochRealtor

Office: (313) 882-5200Cell: (313) 550-1181

Parish Member and Proud Parentof a St. Paul 4th Grader