St Anthony Church Sunday, May 17, 2020

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Fr. K’s LAWS OF LOVE

Fort Hancock is located

on the farthest tip of

Sandy Hook which

reaches out into the

New Jersey coast.

During World War II it

w a s a m i l i t a r y

training center. A civilian who

lived nearby wanted to bring the

comfort of God's Word to the

thousands of young men stationed

there, who were preparing for the

day they would be sent off to battle

overseas. The military authorities

would not permit this man to enter

in person. Not to be denied, he

asked a firm that specialized in

novelties to make several thousand

mirrors about three inches in

diameter. On the back of each

mirror he had printed the words of

St. John 3:16: "God so loved the

world that He gave His only Son,

that those who believe in Him may

not perish, but have everlasting

life." Beneath these words he had

this direction: "If you want to see

who it is that God loves, look on

the other side." As each soldier

looked at himself he saw the

person whom God loved.

That mirror could have had printed

on it the Ten Commandments as

another proof that God loves us.

Jesus told us in this weekend's

Gospel: "If you love me, you will

keep my commandments" (John

14:15). We prove our love for God

by keeping His commandments.

The laws of God are loving

directions, which are the best for

us. They tell us what is best for us

individually and as a human

family.

Take the first commandment (i.e.,

Worship God alone): How do people

hurt themselves when they fail to

worship the one true God? People

will worship something, things

that are not only beneath God but

beneath ourselves. In ancient times

people worshiped the sun or an

animal. Today, we are prone to

worship money, or a car, or fine

clothes, or food and drink - things

that we become so overly concerned

about, as to make them the be-all

and end-all of our lives ... they

become "gods" to us. If or when this

happens, we are breaking the First

Commandment. God the Father

hoped to protect us from these false

gods, the worship of which brings

n o t h i n g b u t s t r e s s a n d

disappointment, by commanding

us to adore Him alone, whose love

brings us everything.

What happens when people take

the name of the Lord in vain? The

lies and pain caused by well-

educated lawyers and politicians,

who begin their terms in public

service by placing their hands on

the Bible and swearing to be

truthful and to execute their offices

to the best of their ability, so help

me God. Given the widespread

m i s s - i n f o r m a t i o n a n d

deliberate untruths we are

routinely subjected to, one wonders

whether it is possible to obtain

truth and justice today.

Do not kill. What evils we would

have avoided if we but kept that

loving law - war, murder, abortion,

mercy-killing, drug abuse, reckless

driving. Out of love God gave this

law to protect our own health and

life and the life and health of

others.

The love given us in the sixth

commandment (do not commit

adultery), is often broken through

false love! Family misery, divorce,

unhappy children, murder,

sexually transmitted diseases -

these are just some of the evils God

wanted to spare us by giving us a

commandment against adultery

and impurity.

Do not steal; do not bear false

witness; do not covet your

neighbor's spouse, or your

neighbor's property. These are

among the very best rules for all

people.

When Mommy tells little Johnny:

"Don't play in the street," is she

being mean or is she loving? The

same is true with God.

As we renew Christ's death for our

disobedience to God's laws, may we

realize that God gave us those laws

out of love. May we determine to

keep those laws - out of love.

God bless you.

Sharing the Gospel

If you love Jesus, you will do what he asks. If someone hurts your feelings, Jesus asks

you to forgive. If someone is hard to get along with, Jesus asks you to show love. If

someone is sick, Jesus asks you to pray. Learn from Jesus. Follow his example. Love

all people like God does.

Prayer

Jesus, help me to love you enough to do all that you ask.

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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

The Faith Community of

St. Anthony Parish,

Belleville, open to the

Spirit as disciples of

Jesus Christ, envision

our mission as

Proclaiming, Witnessing

and Celebrating the

Kingdom of God among

us through Service,

Healing and

Reconciling Love.

Our Friends, Family and Loved Ones . . .

Christopher Hall

Kitty Chudzinski

Mark Annderson

Margot Shields

Joshua Lowery family

Jonathan McKenzie

Mary Talaga

Marti Brown

Betty Kurczewski

Joan Huziak

Jim Whittico

Carol Luscomb

Emily Greca Henson

Gina Simpson

Jane Atchinson

Fred & Theda Conroy

For Those who serve overseas . . .

Lieutenant Red Powell

Marine Corps Cody S. Pratt

Master Sgt, Daniel Babcock

PFC Michael C. Davis

PFC Zach Rhodes

SPC Lawrence J. Maples, Sr.

SPC Travis Weber

Staff Sergeant Alejandro Gonzalez

Staff Sergeant Theresa Gonzalez

The prayer list is updated monthly.

To continue prayers or to add the

names of your loved ones, please

contact the parish office.

Do you know someone who

would like to:

• Learn more about the Catholic

Faith?

• Return home to the Church

and more actively practice his/

her faith?

• Prepare for Baptism?

• Join the Catholic Church

community?

• Have other needs, requests or

questions addressed?

Or perhaps this describes you?

Every year, the Catholic Church

welcomes thousands of new

members and returning members

through the process of RCIA (Rite

of Christian Initiation of Adults).

Call Darrel Recker (572-0157)) or

Carol Uhal (485-7544) for

information about how to get

started!

DIRECTORY stanthonybelleville.com

PASTOR

Fr. John Kiselica

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Rev. Mr. John Burke 516-1406

RECTORY OFFICE 697-1211

409 W. Columbia Avenue

Business Manager: Cynthia Weipert

cweipert@stanthonybelleville.com

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Teresa (Tee) Dore 699-3373

tdore@stanthonybelleville.com

MUSIC MINISTRY 476-5842

Music Director: Barb Tritten

BULLETIN EDITOR

Tee Dore, tdore@stanthonybelleville.com

FINANCE COUNCIL

Frank Trupiano, 699-9627

Worship Commission

Starr Burke, 697-7517

New Evangelization Commission

Mickey Dore, 123mickeyd@gmail.com

PARISH COMMITTEES & GROUPS

Catholic Social Action

Crisis Pregnancy Hotline, 800-Bethany

Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-4355

Project Rachel Ministry, 888-722-4355

CYO (Youth Athletics)

Leonard Szweda, 699-3519

Knights of Columbus

William Alati, 347-0426

Men’s Club/Ushers

Leonard Szweda, 699-3519

Natural Family Planning

Rachel Faitel, 395-5624

RCIA

Carol Uhal, 485-7544

Darrel Recker, 572-0157

St. Anthony Marriage Enrichment (SAME)

Rachel Faitel 395-5624

St. Theresa Circle

Betty Kurczewski, 699-2608

St. Vincent de Paul

Contact Rectory, 697-1211

Welcome Team

Linda LeBlanc, 262-5008

Carol Ann Pesta 697-0500

Scouting

American Heritage Girls,

Angela Vinarcik, 697-7756

Boy Scouts, Jeff Smith, 699-7994

Cub Scouts, Misty Myers, 512-3487

Archdiocese of Detroit: www.aod.org

FORMED log in:

stanthonybelleville.formed.org

Regular Office hours:

Monday - Thursday 9 am to 3 pm

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St Anthony Catholic Church 409 W. Columbia Ave., Belleville, MI 48111

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Teresa Dore 734-699-3373

The Sixth Sunday of Easter 52 Sundays

EXPLORE THE SUNDAY GOSPEL The Promise of the Holy Spirit John Chapter 14 Verses 15-21

TAKE TIME TO CHAT •What is it like to be loved by God?

•Which of the 10 commandments is most challenging to you?

•In today’s Gospel, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit will come, but

that the world doesn’t know him yet and can’t see him. Is that

still the case today? Why or why not?

MEET OUR EXTENDED FAMILY St. Vincent Pallotti (Feast Day January 22) 1795-1850

St Vincent Pallotti was born in 1795 in Rome. It is said that he

was struggling with his studies, so his mother told him to ask

the Holy Spirit for help. After he prayed a novena to the Holy

Spirit, he became a great student! St. Vincent Pallotti became a

priest who cared for souls and devoted himself completely to

God. He was even known to bi-locate to be able to serve more

people at one time.

FAMILY FUN Family Movie Night

Pick a movie that the whole family will enjoy and have a family

movie night. It could be a favorite movie from childhood or

something brand new that no one has ever seen. Get some

pillows, blankets, snacks, and enjoy!

FAMILY PRAYER Prayer to the Holy Spirit Creator Spirit, Come and bless us with your heavenly grace. You

are called by the names of Paraclete, Gift of God Most High,

Spring of Life, Fire, Love, and the Soul’s Anointing. You are the

finger of the Father’s right hand. You are the clear promise of

the Father. Give our human tongues the grace of inspired

speech. Kindle your Light in our minds, pour Your Love into our

hearts, and uphold with Your Unfailing Strength the frailty of

our human nature. Drive our enemy far from us and give us your

gift of peace. Ever guiding us, may we be always the stewards of

Your Love.

Grant that through You, Most Holy Spirit, we may know the

Father and the Son, and our faith professing, God Three in One.

Holy Spirit of Love, teach us that stewardship is the disciple’s

response. Amen.

Adapted from the International Catholic Stewardship Council 2006 Conference

Prayer

Pax,

Teresa

Saturday

May 16th

Armed Forces

Day

Acts 16:1-10

Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5 [2a]

Jn 15:18-21

Sunday

May 17th

6th Sunday of

Easter

Acts 8:5-8, 14-17

Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [1]

1 Pt 3:15-18

Jn 14:15-21

Monday

May 18th

St. John I

Acts 16:11-15

Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b

Jn 15:26—16:4a

Tuesday

May 19th

Acts 16:22-34

Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]

Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday

May 20th

St. Bernardine

of Siena

Acts 17:15, 22—18:1

Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14

Jn 16:12-15

Thursday

May 21st

St. Christopher

Acts 18:1-8

Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]

Jn 16:16-20

Friday

May 22nd

St. Rita of

Cascia

Acts 18:9-18

Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]

Jn 16:20-23

Saturday

May 23rd

Acts 18:23-28

Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]

Jn 16:23b-28

Sunday

May 24th

The Ascension

of the Lord

Acts 1:1-11

Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]

Eph 1:17-23

Mt 28:16-20

This Week’s Readings