St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church

Detroit, Michigan

June 21, 2020 12th Sunday in Ordianry time

We are the Catholic Com-

munity multicultural

family of St. Raymond-

Our Lady of Good Coun-

sel parish of Detroit. We

share the love of Jesus by

welcoming and serving

friends and strangers,

young and old, rich and

poor. We are called to be

the light of Christ in our

neighborhood, strength-

ened by prayer and

worship, especially the

Eucharist.

We see ourselves as a

rock in our community.

We are dedicated to grow

in unity with God and one

another. We invite all to

join with their time, talents

and treasures in the jour-

ney toward building

God’s kingdom. Under the

guidance of the Holy

Spirit, we are dedicated to

keep a

Catholic presence in our

neighborhood.

ST. RAYMOND- OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

PARISH

Adopted: June 26, 2011

Happy Fathers Day!

REFLECTIONS WITH FATHER MICHAEL :

HONORING OUR FATHERS DURING THE PANDEMIC.

Today is Father's Day! I hope no one forgot it. O Yes, indeed, it is

Father's Day Sunday! Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic it is still

important to remind ourselves that today is a special day to celebrate and

honor our dads--- the men who made special contribution to our lives. We

must not allow the current pandemic to divert our attention from this im-

portant reality. Our fathers, like our moms, deserve our gratitude, honor,

and celebration, because they are our heroes. As such, we owe a

tremendous debt of gratitude to them. May they be blessed by our

supreme Father, God Himself, who loves us beyond measure! We also

pray today that eternal rest be granted to those fathers, including my

mine, who have departed this life to answer the call to eternity. We miss

them but we are hopeful that they are resting in the abode of the Most

High.

My friends and fellow reflectors, it is never easy to be a father, a real

dad. Fatherhood is a special vocation which should mirror the Fatherhood

of God Himself. It is not a vocation to be toyed with. Hence genuine

fathers are like reflections of God in our lives. They are faithful, patient,

caring, forgiving, and strong. Those of us who were very close to our

fathers know first-hand how much they go through to take care of their

families. At times, they toiled from morning to night in order to bring

comfort and security to us. At times when I think of my father, the

memory of his leaving the house early in the morning and returning late

at night with some basic household necessities fill me with a sense

gratitude and awe. I ask myself, "How can someone be so caring and

unselfish, inconveniencing himself almost on a daily basis without

applause or regrets?" As I ponder on this, I increasingly realize how

often our fathers are unappreciated even today. What strikes me about this

perennial 'injustice" is that we, their children, practice it almost

unconsciously. For instance, as

little children when our moms

return from the Farmer's Market

we instinctively run to welcome

them, expecting that they pur-

chased some goodies for us like

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REFLECTIONS WITH FATHER MICHAEL

HONORING OUR FATHERS DURING THE PANDEMIC. (continued form front cover)

On the other hand, when our fathers return in the evening or late night, we just say, "welcome," if at

all we are still awake when they return! What a contrast! Sadly, these are the men who have

sacrificed themselves all day long for their families well-being but in return they receive less than

enthusiastic welcome home. What an injustice!

This sort of injustice is still manifesting itself even to this day in the discriminate ways we

celebrate Father's and Mother's Days in many families all over the world. On Mother's Day, what do

we witness? Without a doubt, we witness lively and festive atmosphere, with gifts of various kinds

all over the place. Simply put, our moms receive gifts galore from us their children. Many of them

are in addition to taking Mom out to fancy restaurants where they eat anything their hearts desire.

How wonderful!

But, sadly however, similar treatment is often not given to our fathers. Why? In a way, we all

are complicit in this, but we can and should do better, can we not? Surely, we can learn to treat our

fathers much better than we are doing. We can and should appreciate them more than many of us

are currently doing. We should remember that, our fathers, like our mothers, are irreplaceable and

important in our lives. We are duty-bound to honor and celebrate both, because both have intrinsic

values in our lives. An African adage says, "He who forgets his father, forgets a vital part of his

history." I agree. Our dads form a vital part of our history. We should love and cherish them today

and always.

During this pandemic, for instance, we have witnessed the different crosses that fathers, along

with mothers, carry in their families and communities. In the midst of the scary pandemic they still

go out to shop for the basic household items, including food. The fear of catching the vicious virus

doesn't deter them from venturing out, risking their lives for the well-being of their families.

A single dad once told me in late March this year during the early period of the lockdown that he

had searched almost every store around for toilet papers and found none. When I asked him what he

planned to do next, he simply smiled and said. "I will keep searching. I cannot stop." What a dad!

The fear of Corona virus won't stop him for searching for that important household item. Why?

Because he loves his children more than he fears the Virus. Many dads are like that. He is an

example of a caring, patient and unselfish father. My dad was like that, and I hope and pray that

yours was like that also.

This explains why we need a change of attitude to our fathers, knowing how much they love and

care for us. Therefore, I recommend that we learn to treat them better than we are currently doing.

For instance, let us begin to realize that our dads are not allergic to fancy restaurants, nor that they

allergic to assorted gifts during Father's Day and Christmas. As the expression goes, "What is good

for the goose is also good for the gander!"

As for those fathers who do not live up to what they are called as fathers, we remind them that

they are "men" not "teens". Like Jeremiah in our first reading today, they should face and handle

life's ups and downs like mature and God-fearing men, and not "chicken

out" when challenges confront them. We therefore pray today for a change

of heart in lukewarm fathers. We pray that the Lord may touch and turn

their lives around for the better for the benefit of their families and our com-

munity, as well as for their own accountability before the throne of the Most

High when life's journey is ended. To reiterate, being a father is not a lim-

ousine ride. It requires hard work and sacrifice, as well as sustained pray-

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THIS MONTH OF JUNE 2020:

11. As announced some weeks ago, during this pandemic church bulletins will be published

only once a month, instead of usual weekly publication. However, when things normalize the

weekly production will resume. To this end, our next bulletin will be published on the last

Sunday of July, July 26, 2020. Please, let us take note of this important adjustment. All rele-

vant announcements will still be communicated through the pulpit every weekend at Mass, and

via emails etc. Anyone with important announcements or information is asked to contact the

parish office. Thanks for your cooperation.

2. We are glad to announce that Sunday September 27, 2020 has now been chosen as the date

for this year's annual "Apple Festival" for St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel. It is hoped

that the occasion will start with episcopal Mass at 10.30am, all things being equal, assuming

that the current pandemic is under control by that time. Whatever happens, however, the

festival Mass will be held, as well as the raffle draw. All parishioners, alumni, and friends

are asked to purchase raffle tickets, even if they do not attend the Mass or drawing and

help to ensure the success of the special occasion. Please, spread this information to your

friends and neighbors to come and enjoy this fun-filled occasion.

3. As we all know, this is the Budget period. The pandemic delayed this year's budget

preparations, we are glad that at last we are ready to submit the Budget to the archdiocese

before the end of this month. To this end; A) Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd

joint Finance Council and Parish Council have examined and approved their church

Budget following their emergency meeting on Tuesday June 16. B) St. Jude joint Parish

Council and Finance Council will be holding their emergency Budget meeting on Monday,

June 22, at the usual time of 7pm at the church basement, where social distancing will be

observed. The same goes for St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel PPC and FC whose

emergency meeting will be on Thursday, June 25, at 6pm. It is hoped that all members

who can make it will attend these emergency meetings to discuss the annual Budget

during this unprecedented time. See you on the respective dates. Thank you.

4. The annual "Good Times" festival for this year has come and gone

for Our Lady Queen of Heaven-GS on Sunday June 14. Despite the on-

going social distancing and other challenges, the low-profiled event

went well, and the raffle draw was hitch-free, thanks to the dedicated

organizers, led by Richard Larkins and his team of helpers. Let us

hope that the Festival at St. Raymond-OLGC on September 27, as well

as St. Jude feast day celebration on the last Sunday in October will all

turn out nicely also. Let's keep these faith-communities in our thoughts

and prayer, as they plan for their special occasions. In the meantime, let

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REPORT OF YOUR GENEROSITY FOR For the Weeks of

May 31, June 7, & June 14, 2020 Sat. or Sun. Regular Mass

#of Env. Mass Loose 5/31 20 $2865.00 $69 6/7 27 $1636.00 $105 6/14 19 $ 691.00 $36 totals $5192.00 + $210 = $5402.00

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation! Bless Your hearts!

This financial summary only covers 25% of our entire yearly budget …

CLUSTER/COMPANION PARISHES OF ST. RAYMOND-OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL &

OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN-GOOD SHEPHERD

(LOCATED AT 8200 ROLYAT, OFF THE S.E. CORNER OF OUTER DRIVE AND VANDYKE) OFFICE: 313-891-4553

Pastor: Fr. Michael Chidi Nkachukwu Associate Pastor: Fr. Tyrone Robinson

(Residence: Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd)

SAINT RAYMOND-OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL 20103 Joann - Detroit, MI 48205

Phone: (313)527-0525 Fax: (313)527-977

PARISH E-MAIL: infosaintraymond@gmail.com

Catechist (Hmong Community) Xai Lu Cha Development: Carol Bissa Volunteer Parish Nurse Joann Clinchoc, RN, Sr. Pat Altermatt, CSJ, RN Spiritual Director: Beryl Fletcher Secretary: Alton James Minister of Music: John Karski Bookkeeping: Dave Elsey Maintenance: Horace Pitts Lectors: Pat Connor ORGANIZATIONS: Altar Society: Joann Clinchoc Quilters: Dolores McHale (586)777-4144 Choir: Dir. John Karski THRIFT STORE

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 313-372-0437

Tues: 9:30-11:00 am - Thurs: 4:30-5:30 pm in the Community Center.

Saturdays from 10 am to 1pm. In the Com. Ctr. Donations are always welcome.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Joann Clinchoc Co-Chair/Evang. Xai Lu Cha Hmong Catechist Patricia Connor Finance Dolores McHale Christian Service Bob Selwa Stewardship/Adm. Lynne Tighe Member at Large Henry Lazarecki Member at Large My Xiong Hmong Com. Rep. COMMISSIONS: Christian Service, Evan-gelization, Worship, Stewardship, and Religious Education

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DAY &

TIME

Saturday, June 20, 2020 4:00 pm

For Victims of Covid-19 pandem-ic, and special intentions;

Fr. Peter Ben Opara

1 Lector

Sunday, June 21, 2020 Happy Fathers Day Dads! 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am—

For all Fathers for God's blessing and guidance;

Ralph Rautenberg (req. by fami-ly)

Antonio Agostinelli & Antonio Dechellis & Remo Fabiilli;

and special intentions;

Fr. Peer Ben Opara

1 Lector

1 Minister * - cleaning Chalice

Leo Randolph

Aaron & Alexis

Yang

Celebrant Proclaim the Word

Extraordinary

Ministers of

Holy Communion

Altar

Servers

St. Vincent DePaul Conference Meeting:

The St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel

Parish St. Vincent De Paul Conference, are

holding our monthly meeting on Tuesday

June 23, at 11: 00 a.m. in the Community

Center. This is an open meeting for anyone

interested in St. Vincent De Paul. For more

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Don Allen Mary Allen Andrea Allison Maria Benoit Joann Brown Eilene Caponi David Clinchoc Jim Connor Millie Connor Pat Connor Marie Czantske Diane Detloff Bernie Doebler Denise D’Orazio Jacqueline Dreary Dustin Fielder Beryl Fletcher Ann Gabow Anthony Gabow Joan Gawron “Rachel” Beverly Gietzen Donna Grammatico Lisa Gray Marian Haas Gloria Janicki Ray Klucens Joan Lyczkowski Lynn Manion Sandra McBroom Carol McCloskey Carol Mitchell Long Moua Dylan Nichols Claudia Neubauer Roberta Preston Michelle Rauenerg Debbie Rissman Rebecca Rozzell

Loretta Servo Aime Marie Shoemaker Fred Simpson Mary Simpson Essie Taylor Mary Thompson Mary Tunesi-Kowtun Juanita Vazquez George Wardell Jackson, IV Ruth Westrick Minnie Wicks

(update & Alpha 2.13.2020 aj)

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THIS MONTH OF JUNE 2020:

(continued form page 3)

5. By now many of us must have heard of the new vision of

the Archdiocese, known as, "Families of Parishes." It is a spe-

cial plan to try to arrange parishes in effective groups that

will collaborate meaningfully with one another in areas of

ministry, social, and administration etc. We will be learn-

ing more about this ambitious vision in the coming weeks

and months. Fortunately, we in these three parishes are al-

ready practicing this vision in some form. Therefore, it

shouldn't be a big surprise or shock to those already used to

collaborative ministry at some level. So, let's watch out and

pray for the success of this new and bold archdiocesan vision

for the whole Archdiocese.

6. It is necessary to remind us once more of some of the

Important guidelines during this pandemic:- keeping all

windows and doors opened during service when possible;

- no going round by ushers to collect the weekly offerings;

- no gathering in groups in the church to converse or discuss

after Mass is over. As soon as Mass is over all are expected

to leave the church and go home. Any discussion may be

done outside, not in the church, because the less talk that goes

on within the confine of the church, the less the chances of

spreading the virus unconsciously. Please, let us endeavor to

observe the guidelines, because they are put in place for the

well-being of everyone. Thanks for your cooperation.

7. We are glad to announce that the damaged rectory base-

ment at St. Jude has now been repaired and painted. The in-

surance covered all the cost, but the church will pay the usual

five hundred dollar, ($500.00) deductible. Also, St. Jude

Food Pantry which temporarily closed for a short time

during the peak of the pandemic, has since reopened and

has continued to serve the community, as it has been

doing for about fifty years now. We thank God for the

dedication for the Volunteers at the Pantry, as well as at

the St. Vincent De Paul centers at St. Raymond-OLGC

and Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd. We

cannot thank them enough for what they are doing for

our communities and neighborhoods during this trying

time. The same goes to Deo Gratias Ministry of the Felici-

an Sisters. All are making a difference in the lives of our

needy folks. To God be the glory!

8. Last but not the least, we again appeal to all parishioners

and alumni to continue to support their church, particularly

during this trying time. It should be remembered that every

MASS INTENTIONS: 6/22—6/26 Monday June 22: For all Parish Council

and Finance Council members, and spe-

cial intentions;

TUESDAY, JUNE 23:For all our de-

parted parishioners during this pandem-

ic; and special intentions;

WEDNESDAY JUNE 24: No Mass;

THURSDAY, JUNE 25: For all buried

at Mount Olivet and for departed alum-

ni;

FRIDAY, JUNE 26: For special inten-

tions;

SATURDAY JUNE 27: For the sick

and home-bound, and for the success

Luggage for

Sale!!…

Going on a

trip? Our

Thrift stores

has plenty of

suitcases,

$3.00 each.

Open

Saturday, 10

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Regina Adamek 12.04.1921—12.08.2013

Edward Adamek 07.13.1920—12.31.2006

Elizabeth Altermatt 03.17.1914—03.04.2007

Joseph Altermatt 07.21.1911—02.06.2006 Lillian Kaitz Altermatt

05.01.1935—03.05.2015 Tony Altermatt

08.27.1949—04.16.2015 Earl Ball

02.17.1908—12.08.1966 Lillian Ball

10.08.1918—12.08.2005 Gerald “Jerry” Baumgart 09.22.1932—09.29.2012

Edward Benninger 02.23.1921—05.16.1999

Helen Benninger 03.25.1920—02.05.2012

Mario Biordi 05.01.1930—10.29.2005

Adeline Brdak 10.06.1923—10.29.2013

Helen Brockert 02.01.1926—01-09-2017

Lenus Brockert 09.26.1924—01.01.2006

Raymond Brockert 08.17.1948—11.25.2000

Thomas Brockert 09.16.1952—03.31.2014

Frances Cantin 10.26.1927—01.12.2010

Robert Cantin 08.05.1926—08.11.1991

Claude A. Caponi 03.25.1926—11.27.2010

Ronald Caponi 09.28.1958—05.23.2016

Agnes Clinchoc Stanley P. Clinchoc Stanley R. Clinchoc

Frank Constante

Lottie Constante Olana Constante James L. Connor

05.20.1978 Susanne Connor

06.13.1944—12.30.1956 Helen Connor Whalen

06.05.1945—03.19.2017 Daniel J. D’Orazio

01.07.1954—07.13.1999 Amada Dizon

08.09.1950—12.06.2012 Mary Fante

05.26.1913—02.12.2007 Raymond Fante

02.23.1911—02.10.1979 Edward Groll

10.17.1926—02.06.2009 George Groll, Sr.

03.23.1928—06.12.2005 James Groll

06.19.1929—02.14.2009 Mark Gruca

12.30.1957—06.28.2012 Darlene Guzdziol

04.12.1939—05.26.04 Emily Guzdziol

06.06.1915—04.11.2006 Joseph Guzdziol

01.05.1912—11.13.1980 Earl Hesidence

2.26.1903—6.26.1968 Rose Hesidence

4.23.1913—11.2.2014 Judith D. Iskra

04.22.1941—04.17.2005 Henry Jamroz Lillian Jamroz

Generoso M. Jaramillo 07.03.1919—05.27.2012

Rizalina B. Jaramillo 12.29.1923—02.25.2017

Geraldine Jaworski Edna Jaramillo-Guillermo 03.17.1955—04.10.2019 Clemens (Rocky) Karski

08.23.1917—07.01.2008 Marie Karski

09.30.1923—03.06.2001 Bill Klucens

03.08.1921—07.22.2011 Edna Klucens

06.17.1921—12.04.2010 John Kociemba

05.28.1927—03.11.2014 Margaret Kociemba

12.17.1928—11.04.2016 Charles Koskos

1915—1961 Charles S. Koskos

07.23.52—09.01.2018 Eugena (Peggy) Koskos Randazzo

1924—2016 Jack Kranik

Jenny Kranik Earl J. Lange

01.18.1920—09.10.2011 Florence Lange

10.5.1920—12.02.2001 Marijean Edwards Levering

2.20.1974—7.27.2017 Virginia “Ginny” Magreta

09.28.1933—6.10.2019 Catherine McCloskey

03.25.1927—06.25.2018 Ronald McCloskey

12.04.1926—05.04.2016 James E. McHale

12.06.1928—02.04.2015 Larry McHale

09.06.1963—10.11.1984 Amber McMann

11.5.1984—12.10.2019 Barney Olex

06.12.1920—11.20.2011 Gertrude Olex

03.10.1918—11.05.2001 James Staley Pelc

4.06.1973—12.22.2018 Patricia H. Rautenberg 01.29.1926—03.19.2008

Ralph A. Rautenberg

04.21.1924—02.07.1992 Joseph Reuter

01.18.1898—05.31.1959 Helen Reuter

03.10.1933—07.10.1979 Theresa Reuter

09.13.1904—03.27.2005 Joseph Siewcki

Mary Siewcki Virginia Siewcki

Kenneth Skowronek 05.16.1958—11.30.2014

Lucy Skowronek 01.17.1932—09.09.2008

Edmund Slowinski 09.01.1918—09.26.2003

Sonja Slowinski 10.01.1922—02.01.2007

Amelia Stepien 06.29.1922—12.20.2013

Joan Stepien 02.20.1961—04.21.2016

Rudolph J. Stepien 02.21.1918—05.05.1994

Jason Stewart 03.08.1979—04.28.2014

John Stewart 07.17.1960—02.09.2004

MASS WITH THE INTENTION OF THE NAMES OF THE FAITHFUL

DEPARTED LISTED BELOW, WILL BE CELEBRATED AT

ST. RAYMOND—OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL ON THE

FIRST TUESDAY AND THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 8:30 AM.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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Robert Tumavitch 08.22.1939—03.16.2010

Albert Tunesi 7.28.1926—5.13.2018

Arthur Tyll 07.03.1930—11.30.2006

Brian Tyll 09.23.1957—12.28.2015

Cathy Tyll 07.31.1930—03.23.2009

Dave Tyll 08.21.1958—11.1985

Larry Tyll 09.03.1959—06.03.1997

Steve Tyll 06.11.1955—07.24.1980

Archie Tyll 05.22.1966—09.09.2000

Robert Eric Urban 10.23.1966—09-10-2016

Harry Westrick 10.18.1919—10.14.2015 Josephine Wierzbinski 03.19.1916—01.01.1979 Raymond Wierzbinski

08.06.1914—03.31.2010 Irene Wojcik

05.27.1919—04.02.1986 Martin Wojcik

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Updated: 03.13. 2020