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Weekend at Birney’s

Baptism Baptism Baptism Baptism

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“The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few”

(Lk:10:2).

Throughout every genera�on, from the �me of Christ to

present day, this truth has sadly rung true. During my nine

years as the director of the Office of Priestly Voca�ons, I

o en would reflect upon this passage from Scripture, as a

way to keep myself focused on how impera�ve it was for me

to both promote and nurture voca�onal discernment, with a

specific focus on the priesthood.

Within �me, I also realized that another focus was need-

ed in my ministry: Affirming and accompanying those al-

ready living out their priestly voca�ons. To that end, I have

been asked by the Archdiocese if one of our archdiocesan

priests, who has spent the past year in deep prayer and dis-

cernment regarding his priestly voca�on, could be given the

opportunity to live and minister here at Cabrini. In the spirit

of Chris�an charity on behalf of the people of this parish,

and in my own personal witness of priestly fraternity, I read-

ily accepted this invita�on.

I ask that you extend a warm welcome to Fr. Steve

Mateja, who was ordained for the Archdiocese of Detroit in

2012 and has served the people of God as both an associate

and pastor since his ordina�on. He is a graduate of Sacred

Heart Seminary, and a na�ve of Westland. I believe you will

find Fr. Steve to be a priest who desires nothing less than to

love and serve God.

While he, like so many of us in life, has experienced a few

‘unan�cipated bumps’ along the way, he is s�ll God’s be-

loved son. To hear from Fr. Steve about his journey to us,

please see his bulle�n ar�cle, which follows.

Please join me in prayerful support for Fr. Steve, as he

transi�ons back into parish ministry, and for all those who

have faced life’s many struggles, yet strive to con�nue in

service to the Lord. Let us earnestly and fervently pray for a

renewed outpouring of the Holy Spirit, so that all God’s peo-

ple will answer the call, no ma8er their state in life, to live as

laborers in the harvest and as joy-filled missionary disciples.

Through the intercession of St. Frances Cabrini, a woman of

true faith and missionary zeal, may God con�nue to bless Fr.

Steve, and those who have for a �me been lost, but now,

through the grace of God, are found.

All God’s blessings, Fr. Tim Birney, pastor

From Fr. Steve Mateja Praise Jesus! I am very happy to offer myself in your ser-

vice as a priest at St. Frances Cabrini. This parish community

is one with a great history and one of great

witness and love. I have heard much about

the community and look forward to serving

you and your families. My hope is that to-

gether we will come to love Jesus more and

grow in our faith. I have known Fr. Tim for

some �me and I am looking forward to work-

ing with him and learning from him; we will

make a great team, along with Fr. Dominic.

I wanted to take a short moment to share a li8le about

myself and where I am coming from in my life to serve you

here at Cabrini. I was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in

May, 2012. I served three years as associate pastor at Our

Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth, then one year as associ-

ate pastor at St. Lawrence in U�ca. A er that, I served for a

year and a half as pastor/administrator at Divine Grace in

Carleton. I then took a leave of absence from ac�ve ministry

in the Archdiocese for 2018, and for nearly the en�re year I

lived in a monastery in Lafaye8e, Louisiana. The leave was

my ini�a�ve and one I decided to take in order to take care

of myself and my priesthood. I love Jesus Christ; my only

desire is to love Him and make Him loved.

I took the leave of absence due to the fact that I allowed

my heart to become divided, and not focused fully on my

love for Jesus. I had entered into a consensual rela�onship

with a single, adult female who had become my best friend.

This was inappropriate and contradicted the vows I took at

my ordina�on. During the rela�onship, I struggled with

whether or not I would remain a priest or if I would leave

and marry her. I am a man and a priest of Jesus Christ – a

sinner, chosen among sinners, to lead sinners. Despite my

confusion, I could s�ll hear God’s call for me to remain in the

priesthood. Responding to this call, I said goodbye to my

friend, assured her of my prayers, and chose to live and

work with a community in Lafaye8e that is radically living

the consecrated life. Here, I was able to drown out the exte-

rior noise and just listen to the voice of God and understand

what He wanted for me and what was best for me, His be-

loved son. I have fully recommi8ed myself to my priestly life,

my vow and promise of celibacy, and ul�mately a life of full

service to the Heart of Jesus.

I love the Lord and His Church so deeply. I want

nothing more than to save souls and to shine His light in this

See Fr. Steve, Page 5

St. Frances Cabrini Church Page 3 Allen Park, Michigan

It’s time to be BOLD … It’s time to be CATHOLIC

Join us Jan. 22 for a discussion on the book

“The Biggest Lie in Christianity”

7 to 8:30 p.m., Holy Family Hall

One of the great themes of human history is God’s collaboration with humanity.

God is calling on the members of our parish community to help transform the

world! Every day, the seven billion people on this planet are sending prayers up to

God. Very often, God wants us to collaborate with Him to answer these prayers

because a lot of those prayers don’t require some incredible miracle to be an-

swered. Many of them just require a little bit of kindness, a little bit of courage, a

little bit of generosity. We are capable of that. We are capable of collaborating

with God to answer people’s prayers every day.

In order to do that, we have to get beyond the biggest lie in the history of Christi-

anity. We’ve got to get beyond a lot of lies we’re constantly being taught about

Christianity so we can begin to collaborate with God in a powerful way; so that

with God we can answer prayers with our kindness, courage and generosity.

If you didn’t get a copy of the book at Christmas,

there are a few left in the Parish Office - stop in for yours!

Weekend of Dec. 29 and 30, 2018 Weekly Collection Received Debt

Envelopes $ 14,012.00 Total Debt $ 3,533,690.55

Automatic Deposit $ 4,802.50 Payment* $

Loose $ 2,527.00 Debt Reduction Envelopes $ 40.00

Total $ 21,341.50 Total $ 40.00

Actual Weekly Contribution Year to Date $ 576,337.00 Current Debt Balance $ 3,532,659.55

*The monthly payment of $20,784.00 toward our 10-year MCC commitment is applied the first of each month

CSA 2018 Goal $ 155,000.00

Total Donated to Date (519 gifts) $ 126,932.50

Needed to meet goal $ 28,067.50

Weekend of Dec. 22 and 23, 2018 Weekly Collection Received Debt

Envelopes $ 12,745.00 Total Debt $ 3,532,699.55

Automatic Deposit $ 2,482.50 Payment* $

Loose $ 575.00 Debt Reduction Envelopes $ 0

Total $ 15,802.50 Total $ 0

Actual Weekly Contribution Year to Date $ 553,995.50 Current Debt Balance $ 3,532,699.55

*The monthly payment of $20,784.00 toward our 10-year MCC commitment is applied the first of each month

CSA 2018 Goal $ 155,000.00

Total Donated to Date (519 gifts) $ 126,932.50

Needed to meet goal $ 28,067.50

Christmas Collec0on

Envelopes $ 83,482.00

Automa�c Deposit 1,105.00

Loose 18,760.00

Total $103,347.00

Christmas Collec�on budgeted for 2018/19

$100,000.00

Thank you for your generosity!

Adult Faith Formation Series Presentations focus on relevant

topics of our rich Catholic faith.

Upcoming do-not-miss gather-

ings will enliven your faith life:

Dynamic Parish Enrichment Jan. 22;

Mystery and Meaning of Marriage

Feb. 26; Christian Spirituality March

26; Youth and Family April 30; and

our Parish Mission May 6 to 8.

Gatherings held from 7 to 8:30

p.m. at Holy Family Hall.

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Mass Schedule and Inten0ons

Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 8:30 a.m. Iride Pavan by Family Leo Beer by Frank and Joan Frances and Gary Adamczyk by Children Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 8:30 a.m. Mary SerpeN (100th Birthday Remembrance) by Serpe& Family

Jennie Iaderosa by Ann Lipari 6:30 p.m. Parishioners of St. Frances Cabrini Parish Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 8:30 a.m. Helen Bazzana (10th Anniversary) by Family Christopher Cassette by Carol Terry and Family Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 8:30 a.m. Sergio L. Segura (First Anniversary) by Sister, Mary Schwindel Diane Radin (Birthday Remembrance) by Husband, Richard Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 8:30 a.m. Parishioners, students and staff at March for Life

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 8:30 a.m. Sergio L. Segura (First Anniversary) by Family 5 p.m. Shirley Weyand by Don Houck Rochelle Marie Zan by Husband Peter Ulrich (Fourth Anniversary) by Family George Zammit by Craig and Jan DiMaggio Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 8 a.m. Deceased members of the Gruse Family Bernard Prusak by Mr. and Mrs Prusak Fred Crupi by Fucinari Family Evelyn and Robert Anderson by Rae and Doug Tally 10 a.m. Harold Rogers by Family Kathleen Struader by Family Special Inten�ons for Luke and Katherine Simpson Family by the Choir Wanda Petoskey by Diane Menzer Noon Bill Colasinski by Family Don Rutledge by Fr. Tim and St. Frances Cabrini Staff and Schools

Deborah Check by St Frances Cabrini Chris1an Women Freda Marchant (Third Anniversary) by Murphy Family

7 p.m. Guilly Pasut (First Anniversary) by Family Carolyn Clerget by the Pelleys

Readings for the Week

of January 13, 2019 Sunday Feast of the Bap0sm of the Lord

Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11;

Ps 29:1-2,3-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b -

2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30;

Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7;

Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

Monday Heb 1:1-6;

Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9;

Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday Heb 2:5-12;

Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9;

Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday Heb 2:14-18;

Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9;

Mk 1:29-39

Thursday Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot

Heb 3:7-14;

Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11;

Mk 1:40-45

Friday Heb 4:1-5, 11;

Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8;

Mk 2:1-12

Saturday Heb 4:12-16;

Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15;

Mk 2:13-17

Sunday Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 62:1-5;

Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10;

1 Cor 12:4-11;

Jn 2:1-11

Fr. Steve, From Page 2______________

dark world. I share all of this with you

because in this year away, I have under-

stood more fully what it means to be a

beloved child of God. I know we cannot

run from our faults, failings, sin or falls

from grace. At the same time, God does

not know us by our sins. We are His sons

and daughters. When we come to the

Father on our knees, He rebuilds us into

something greater than before. We have

a Good Father who loves to forgive, and

I stand in testimony of that.

I am so eager to get back into parish

ministry here in Allen Park. Please know

of my prayers for you.

Please pray for me as well, and espe-

cially for those affected by my weak-

nesses and sins.

I look forward to getting to know you

and to hearing your stories and what

God has done in your own life.

In the Heart of Jesus and Mary,

Fr. Steve Mateja

Please pray for the family and friends

of our dearly departed

David DiMarco Deborah Check

May 5, 1957 April 22, 1960

-December 24, 2018 -December 25, 2018

Altar Care Candles:

Third Friday Therese Zacny Towels:

Third Sunday Alice Klenczar

Adver0ser of the Week

Park Athle0c Supply

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Christian Services

Our nine St. Vincent de Paul

Thri stores have something for

everyone!

We offer a great variety of

items from designer clothing, to

furniture, new ma8resses,

household goods and cleaning

products. Shopping at a St. Vincent de Paul Thri Store is a

great way to save money and give back to your community be-

cause every purchase goes right back into our work of helping

our neighbors in need. Your purchases help us provide others

with emergency services, food, shelter, energy assistance, camp

for children and much, much more.

No Act of Charity is unknown to St. Vincent de Paul!

January specials at our Lincoln Park Store, 3760 Fort St.:

Monday – 50 percent off all furniture

Tuesday and Thursday – $9.99 Blue Bag Special (except jewelry)

Wednesday – Senior Day; 35 percent off all clothing (with pur-

chase of 15 items or more)

Friday - 50 percent off electronics (first and third Friday),

50 percent off pictures (second and fourth Friday)

Saturday – Bring in six canned goods for 50 percent off pur-

chase.

We honor all compe�tor’s coupons! Just bring the coupon in

to any of our nine loca�ons and we will be happy to extend the

same discount! A 25 percent discount on donated goods is also

provided to those who have served or are currently serving in

the Military any day

Thank you for helping us help our neighbors in need!

January Food Collec0on - Downriver Food Pantry

Consider joining us today as we

strive to make a difference in our

parish and community. The Knights

of Columbus is a growing organiza-

�on of more than 1.8 million mem-

bers, who over 130 years has com-

mi8ed to overcome the challenges

faced by fellow parishioners and community members.

Church: As Knights, our faith is our founda�on. We

promote voca0ons and provide financial support for

seminarians and postulants through our Refund Sup-

port Voca0ons Program (RSVP). Each council is com-

mi8ed to suppor�ng our Church and strengthening

each member’s faith through our faith-based pro-

grams.

Community: Councils are equally commi8ed to im-

proving their local communi�es through a variety of

ini�a�ves. Among these are councils suppor�ng Habi-

tat for Humanity and Global Wheelchair Mission, en-

suring that families are provided the basic human

need of shelter and are restored the gi of mobility.

Council: The fraternity among Knights is evident when

we come together for ac�vi�es, including our support

of Special Olympics. Through ini�a�ves such as this,

members emphasize the importance and dignity of

every person.

Culture of Life: As Catholics, we know that all human

life is precious and deserves to be protected, from

concep�on to natural death. Through the Ultra-Sound

Ini0a0ve, councils have saved countless lives, while

taking a public stand against abor�on through par�ci-

pa�on in the March for Life and similar events.

Family: Through family-focused programs, members

are able to strengthen their family and marital bonds.

Most of these ac�vi�es also provide the opportunity -

through ini�a�ves like the Food for Families Program

– to assist other families.

Youth: Through numerous youth ac�vi�es, councils

help young people to build a strong sense of civic and

religious responsibility. Also, the Coats for Kids Pro-

gram provides the gi of warmth to needy children.

If this appeals to you, consider joining the Fr. Saylor

Knights of Columbus to strengthen your Faith and

Family Life and work with us to make a difference for

people in need.

Contact Grand Knight Len Vokal, 313-949-0652,

or Tony Lalli, 313-388-6606, or visit council website for

more informa�on : www.frsaylor.club

Nourishing the hungry

Manna Meal Soup Kitchen Jan. 28

6 to 11 a.m. The Manna Meal Soup Kitchen is located at St. Peter's Episcopal

Church on Michigan and Trumbull, Detroit, and co-sponsored by near-

by Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

We provide four volunteers to prepare and serve a simple breakfast

of soup and sandwiches to more than 100 men, women and children

from 7:30-11 a.m. on the fourth Monday each month.

We meet outside Holy Family House at 6 a.m. and return around

Noon. Transportation is provided. Call Joyce McCabe, 313-506-6154,

for information about taking part.

If you would like to donate white socks, T-shirts, underwear, or

money for fresh fruit, please bring it to the Parish Office by Noon Fri-

day, Jan. 25.

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Healthcare Ministry Corner Programs offered as a free service to community

Saturday, Jan. 19 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Family Hall

Our parish Healthcare Ministry team will be offering a presentation on end-of-life

care options, including Palliative Care (comfort-focused care WHILE receiving cura-

tive treatments) and Hospice Care (comfort focused care WITHOUT curative treat-

ments). Healthcare options will be presented by Nurse Practitioner and Cabrini

parishioner, Jeanne Aichele, who will be joined by representatives from several

companies that provide these services.

My best gift? Your selfless giving of time, talents and treasures to help our parish serve others

As we begin a new year, I’d like to take a few minutes to thank all of you for a very blessed 2018! There is so very much

to be thankful for this past year, but most of all, I am thankful for the gifts of faith, love, care and compassion that you, the

parishioners of St. Frances Cabrini, have shared with our community and extended to the least of our brothers and sis-

ters, both locally and globally, through the generosity of your time, talents and treasures - it truly is a gift and has especial-

ly come to light during this Advent and Christmas Season.

Throughout the year I have had the pleasure of working with so many of you serving organizations that directly service

the needs of the poor: All Saints, St. Leo, St. Christine, ChristNet, Gleaners, Manna Meals, Sr. Judie Lunch Ministry, the Sani

-Pad Project, plastic mats for the homeless, PBJ Ministry, Focus:HOPE, and our very own St. Vincent DePaul council that

works tirelessly to meet the most basic needs of those who knock at our door daily - each of these ministries is a gift.

Those who serve or donate food for our funeral luncheons, put food in our food bin on your way into church, crochet

plastic mats for the homeless, bring Communion to the homebound, provide educational and training sessions for our

good health and well being, who provide hospitality through our Sunday morning coffee and donuts, Sunday evening pizza

socials, and greeters before mass, our young people who take a week in the summer to serve the poor in another

city, and all those who serve within our parish ministries in any capacity - you are a gift!

My heart was especially warmed by the total selfless giving through our annual Giving Trees and Adopt-A-Family pro-

grams: Thousands of dollars in monetary donations from several local businesses and individuals; individuals who dropped

off endless amounts of gift cards, which we used for our adopted families and to help those who reached out for assis-

tance; everyone who put gifts under our seven Giving Trees. People who stepped forward and contributed endless hours

and loving care shopping for and sorting gifts; those in our parish and schools who donated food items so that each adopt-

ed family received a bag of groceries with their gifts; local businesses and organizations that donated the hams and tur-

keys for the holiday meals we provided.

These are just a few examples of how you, our parish family, stepped in throughout the year and provided for people in

both small and large ways - your generosity and trust in God, giving lovingly and unconditionally, was a true example of

how we live out the Gospel message.

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful servants of God's grace in its various

forms." (1 Peter 4:10)

One in Christ,

Therese Tardiff, Coordinator of Christian Service and Youth Ministry

Remember in your prayers this week the unborn,

and the parishioners, students and staff from our parish and

schools who are headed to Washington, D.C.,

to participate in the annual March for Life

On Friday, Jan. 18

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Jeff Adamczyk Frances Adkison Ken Adkison Lennon Allen Debra Andrews Alicia Atkinson Erika Bacha Heather Baker Norman Baksa Toni Baksa Marjorie Barnowski Michael Bartoluzzi Nick Beasanski Dwight Behm Mary Behm Sharon Benson Sara Bielski Robert Billing Ronald Bloom Frank Bokar Michael Booth Sharon Booth Erica Born Gary Burtka Pat Burtka Byrne Family Charley Caldwell Mary Carnarvon Ronald P. Caye Dorothy Ceccarelli Angeline Cece Ryan Cox Evangeline Curtin Vincent D’Amico Marie Dean Ellen Desjardins Mary Dow Lucille Downey Margaret Doyle Patrick Dromey Jason Elster Rev. Neil Emon Maryanne Fall Ellen Farkas Virginia Fisher Sue Flores Carol Flotte Sarah Fults Norma Fusco Noe Garza Lisa Gentis Leslie George David Ginter Kathleen Gideon Amy Gomez Ed Graney Michelle Haiduc Kenneth Hammond Chris Harris

Sammy Helner Rinetta Herman Janet Hicks Kathi Higgison Tom Higgison Russell Hills Anita Howard Virginia Holowecky Dan Howe Mary Howe Richard Hutchison Patricia Irwin Betty Joyce Lena Kaczur Mike Kammer Quentin Kastlan Eddie Kastl Bonnie Kawalec Tom Kearn Janet Keeth Polly Kenzie Cheryl Kilburg Alice Klenczar Jill and Dolores Kozfkay Karin Kozlo Mary Krizanic Christopher Krupinski Rose Kuras Monica “Gerri”Lambert Candice Lamborghini Ron Lee Harry Letinski Victor Leyland Shirley Locker Helen Mac Lucas MacLeod Tammy Maguire Donna Marra Amy and Jeffrey Massella Julie Mastin Rose McGovern Beverly Merchan Gregory Montminy James Moore Jennifer Mussio Maureen Mussio Joseph Neal Maureen Newsome Rosemarie Nowacki

Dave Ocenasek Patrick Palmeri Theresa Pellegrino Kathy Pender Bruce Perry Carol Politi Donna Prieur Loretta Prohovnic Mark Rachfal Fred Randall Nick Randall Mary Rapa Jean Rennie Joan Rennie Charles Reseter Emma Roberts Jack Rochon Bill Sabo David, Helen and Renee Salamon

John Sanchez Claire Scalici Robert Scarlett Sheila Schafer Jim Shaw Schebel Family Walt Shogren Harry Sisko Melissa Slottke Ron Slottke Jacqueline Smith Kevin Stauder Gloria Staley James Stecki Carol Stromberg Robert Sucheck Lou Sugo Joan Sullivan Christopher Surma Chuck Svaluto Daniel Szkarlat Sylvia Taylor Cody Terteling Judith Tink Julie Treves Rhonda Turner Robin Rouleau Vaive Brad VanDyke Jorge Vargas Carmen Vella Ed Vespa Nancy Volk Frank Vrabel Al Williams Carie Woodall David Y. Timothy Yurko Joseph Scott Zyskowski

We have been asked to pray for

Annual super sub sale Saturday, Feb. 3, and Sunday, Feb. 4

Boy Scout Troop 1052 is selling sub sandwiches

after all Masses Feb. 3 and 4.

The 8-inch (approximate) subs include

three meats (salami, ham and bologna),

cheese, tomato and cheese.

Italian dressing is provided on the side.

Subs are $5 each

and will be available after Masses

in the Cabrini Center kitchen

while supplies last

To make sure you get yours,

advance orders can be made

by filling out the form below

or by calling 313-575-2971

No. of Super Subs _______

Name ___________________________

Phone No. ______________________

After which Mass will you pick up order?

Saturday, Feb. 3 Sunday, Feb. 4

5 p.m._____ 8 a.m. ______

10 a.m. ______

Noon ______

Return the form to the Parish Office or

drop in Stewardship basket.

The super sub sale helps the Scouts

raise funds to offset

advancement and camping expenses.

Jesus can do great things in your life.

Don't believe us?

Come to Mercy Night. Let Him prove it.

The Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit are

presenting evenings of life-changing mercy

and encounter with Jesus through Scripture,

Adoration and music. All from 7 to 9 p.m.

Jan. 24, St. Mary Monroe

Feb. 8, St. Hugo of the Hills, Bloomfield Hills

Feb. 15, St. Thecla, Clinton Township

Feb. 22, Most Blessed Sacrament Cathedral,

Detroit(Spanish)

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Youth Ministry

Sunday, Jan.13 9 a.m. to Noon

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Stop by Cabrini Center Sunday morning to support our parish

youth who are raising money to offset participation costs of

upcoming Youth Ministry-sponsored events like the AOD

Rainbow Youth Conference, Young Neighbors in Action ser-

vice trip and Steubenville retreat.

Sunday, Jan. 20 7 to 9 p.m.

Young Neighbors in Action Prep Meeting

Everyone participating in the YNIA program in 2019 are ex-

pected to attend this meeting in the Holy Family Hall. You’ll

get your group assignments and remember, the second pay-

ment of $155 is due. Make checks payable to St. Frances

Cabrini.

Sunday, Jan. 27 5:30 to 7 p.m.

CYO Rainbow Conference Prep Meeting

Everyone signed up to attend the CYO Rainbow Youth Con-

ference must attend this meeting. We will go over important

conference details and decide on a T-shirt design.

Evening Mass/Social 7 p.m.

After the CYO Rainbow meeting, we’ll attend evening Mass

and the social in the Holy Family Hall. If you are a Eucharistic

Minister, please check the book in the Narthex when you

arrive at church to see if your help is needed with this minis-

try.

Upcoming Events: Escape Room, Movie Night, Trivia, CYO

Rainbow Youth Conference and Come, Encounter Christ.

High School Youth Group Therese Tardiff, Coordinator of Youth Ministry

313-381-5601, Ext. 1051, or ?ardiff@cabriniparish.com

Summer trip filled with faith, fellowship, fun!

Parents-For eight years, we have taken a group of middle

schoolers from our parish to St. Joseph MI to participate in

Just5Days, a Catholic service learning program created just

for youth going into grades 7, 8 and 9. It is similar to the

Young Neighbors in Action program that our high schoolers

attend. There are a few spots left for the trip we have

planned for July 8-12, 2019, and we encourage you to

prayerfully consider sending your child with us. The program

offers age-appropriate service, hands-on learning about

Catholic Social Teaching, dynamic prayer and liturgy, and a

meaningful experience of Christian community. The cost is

$335, and we offer fundraising opportunities to help offset

the price.

Contact Maria Wyatt at dmkkwyatt@wowway.com

or (248)867-8109 for more information.

Middle School Youth Group Maria Wya? (734)283-1929 or dmkkwya?@wowway.com

Building a faith community is Fun!

Our Middle School and High School Youth Ministry is a parish-

wide program for those in sixth through 12th grades. No ma8er

where you a8end school, we invite all youth of the parish to join

us as we nurture our faith lives together. For more informa�on on

upcoming programs, call Therese Tardiff, coordinator of Youth

Ministry at 313-381-5601, Ext. 1051.

Think about hoppin’ on this bus; it’s going places!

Tuesday Travelers is taking reservations for bus trips in the

New Year!

March 19: Lansing - Michigan Historical Museum, the State

Capitol Building and Spartan Hall of Fame Café, guided tour

of the city. 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. $71.

April 30: Detroit with visits to Belle Isle, American Coney Is-

land, the Guardian Building and Small Plates Detroit. Also,

guided tour of the city. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $69.

May 28-29: Saugatuck and Holland, includes three meals and

overnight accommodations at the Haworth House in Holland,

wine tasting at Fenn Valley Vineyards, dune ride, Holland

Princess cruise, shopping. Departs 8:30 a.m. May 28. $321

per person based on double occupancy.

July 16: Boston Edison Historic District in Detroit-lunch at

Andiamo Riverfront, time along Detroit RiverWalk, shopping

at Leon & Lulu, Clawson. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $45.

August 20: Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island includes round-

trip ferry ride, island tour, lunch voucher, musket demo at

Perry’s International Peace Memorial, tour of Put-In-Bay Win-

ery at Doller House. 8 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. $118.

September 24: Tour and lunch at W.K. Kellogg Manor House

in Hickory Corners, MI, and visit to Binder Park Zoo in Battle

Creek. 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. $88. We travel through Bianco and leave from church parking lot. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided 30 minutes before departure for March, May, August and September trips. For more details or to reserve a seat, call Therese Tardiff, 313-381-5601, Ext. 1051.

St. Frances Cabrini Church Page 10 Allen Park, Michigan

Cabrini Athletics

Cabrini High School Mon. Jan. 14 3:45 p.m. Varsity Boys Bowling, 300 Bowl Lanes, Waterford Tues. Jan. 15 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys/Girls Bowling, Belmar Lanes, Lincoln Park 5:30/7 p.m. JV/Varsity Girls Basketball, Shrine High School 6/7:30 p.m. JV/Varsity Boys Basketball, Gabriel Richard High Schoo Fri. Jan. 18 6:30 p.m. Varsity Diving, Downriver Classic, Allen Park High School

Sat. Jan. 19 10 a.m. Varsity Swim, Downriver Classic, Allen Park High School 10 a.m. Varsity Cheer, Grosse Ile Invite, Grosse Ile High School

CYO

8:30 a.m. 5/6 No. 2 Boys Basketball, St. Joseph, Trenton 9:30 a.m. 5/6 No. 2 Girls Basketball, St. Joseph, Trenton 10:30 a.m. 5/6 No. 1 Girls Basketball, St. Joseph, Trenton 11:45 a.m. 5/6 No. 1 Boys Basketball, St. Joseph, Trenton Noon 5/6 Bowling, Woodland Lanes, Livonia 7/8 No. 1 and No. 2 Bowling,

Woodland Lanes, Livonia

1 p.m. 7/8 No. 2 Boys Basketball, St. Joseph, Trenton 2:15 p.m. 7/8 No. 1 Girls Basketball, St. Joseph, Trenton 3:30 p.m. 7/8 No. 1 Boys Basketball, St. Joseph, Trenton

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Cabrini Catholic Schools Open House

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019

Elementary and Middle School 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Cabrini High School 6 to 7:30 p.m. Quality faith-based educa0on for 69 years. For more informa0on: CES/CMS 313-928-6610 or CHS 313-381-0110

The Cabrini Boosters Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in Holy Family Hall. All men and women are invited to join, as our goal is to help serve the sports programs at Cabrini Schools, as well as the Parish. Booster Club membership is $25 –Register online at www.cabriniboosters.org Booster Club questions, please send email to cabriniathleticboosters@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CabriniBoosters

Upcoming Events

Beer and Wine Tasting Jan. 19, 6 to 9 p.m., Cabrini Center, $25 admission

Audible Trivia Night

Jan. 26, Cabrini Center; Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia begins at 7. $25 per team of four. Pre-registration required.

Pre-registration required.

The Cabrini Athle�c Boosters seeks directors to oversee its youth soccer and

so ball/T-ball programs. If you are interested in either one, contact Vince

Boschera8o at 313-475-0545 or vjboschera8o@gmail.com 2018-19 Discount Cards available at Parish Office for $10 each

HOPE Dementia Ministry

The Brain Benefits of Sleep and Exercise

Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019

Atria Kinghaven, 14800 King Road, Riverview

Continental breakfast at 9:45 a.m. ; Dementia Session 10 a.m.

Even though there has been only minimal success with drug

therapy for demen�a, there has been much success with other forms of treat-

ment when an early diagnosis of symptoms occurs. Scien�sts are looking at the

brain in a different way and finding that lifestyle may have much more of an

effect than ever thought before. High stress, low ac�vity and poor diet may be

some of the main reasons that so many people are developing unhealthy

brains. This session will explain how quality sleep and increased exercise can

help improve and protect your brain

St. Frances Cabrini Church Page 11 Allen Park, Michigan

Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 12:30 p.m. Chris�an Women Sewing Group ............................. WWW 3:15 p.m. CYO Girls 5/6 A Basketball ......................... Cabrini Center 4:30 p.m. Rel Ed - 1

st thru 6

th .......................................... Classrooms

4:45 p.m. CYO Boys 7/8 A Basketball ..........................Cabrini Center 6:15 p.m. CYO Girls 7/8 A Basketball ..........................Cabrini Center 6:30 p.m. Rel Ed - 1

st thru 8

th Grades ............................. Classrooms

7:45 p.m. CYO Boys 5/6 A Basketball .........................Cabrini Center Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 8:30 a.m. CHS Mass ................................................................ Church 10 a.m. Al-Anon ...................................................................... MCR 3:15 pm. CYO Girls 5/6 B Basketball … .......................Cabrini Center 4:45 p.m. CYO Boys 7/8 Boys A Basketball .................Cabrini Center 6:15 p.m. CYO Boys 5/6 B Basketball .........................Cabrini Center 7 p.m. Parish Council ............................................................. FCM Bap�sm Prep ................................................ MCR/Kitchen Boy Scout Troop 1052 ............................................ WWW EPTG Mee�ng ................................................. MCRMtgRm 7:45 p.m. CYO Boys 7/8 B Basketball ..........................Cabrini Center 8 p.m. AA .................................................................... HFH Bsmnt Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 Noon Cabrini Seniors ........................................................... MCR 3:15 p.m. CYO Girls 7/8 B Basketball ..........................Cabrini Center 4:45 p.m. CYO Girls 5/6 A Basketball ..........................Cabrini Center 5:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 1052 ........................... HFH/Bsmnt/WWW 6 p.m. Junior Parent Mee�ng .................................. CHS Cafeteria Girl Scouts ....................................... Cabrini Center Annex 6:15 p.m. CYO Girls 7/8 A Basketball ..........................Cabrini Center 6:30 p.m. Chris�an Service Mee�ng .......................................... MCR 7 p.m. Praise and Worship Choir ....................................... Church 7:45 p.m. CYO Boys 5/6 A Basketball .........................Cabrini Center Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 1 p.m. Chris�an Women PB and J ............................ HFH/Kitchen 3:15 p.m. CYO Girls 5/6 B Basketball ...........................Cabrini Center 4:45 p.m. CYO Boys 7/8 A Basketball .........................Cabrini Center 6:15 p.m. CYO Girls 7/8 A Basketball ..........................Cabrini Center 7:45 p.m. CYO Boys 7/8 B Basketball .........................Cabrini Center Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 8:30 a.m. CES/CMS Mass ....................................................... Church 3:15 p.m. CYO Girls 5/6 A Basketball ..........................Cabrini Center 4:45 p.m. CYO Girls 7/8 B Basketball ..........................Cabrini Center 6:15 p.m. CYO Boys 5/6 B Basketball .........................Cabrini Center 7:45 p.m. CYO Boys 5/6 A Basketball .........................Cabrini Center Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 9 a.m. I-League Basketball .....................................Cabrini Center 1 p.m. AA ................................................................... .HFH Bsmnt 6 p.m. Boosters Beer and Wine Tas�ng ..... Cabrini Center/Annex Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 9 a.m. RCIA .............................................................. MCR/Kitchen 10 a.m. Sunday Pre-School ........................................... . Clare Hall 7 p.m. Young Neighbors Prep (YNIA) ....................... HFH/Kitchen

The Week Ahead Liturgical Ministers

Saturday, Jan. 19

5 p.m. Mass Lectors

Emily Chesney

Patrick Randall

Sacristan

Steph Cortez

Altar Servers

Katherine Clark

Ethan Watson

Karol Moreno

Sunday, Jan. 20 8 a.m. Mass Lectors

Jim Shannon

Ed Szafranski

Sacristan

Robert Powell

Altar Servers

Jack Fitzgerald

Colin Maffesoli

Elena Ramirez

10 a.m. Mass Lectors

Mike Bender

Joy Trombley

Sacristan

Cheryl LaPalm

Altar Servers

Andrew Fust

Kyle Fust

Jeremy Fust

Noon Mass Lectors

Shirley Bardallis

Jeannine Li?le

Sacristan

Mary Williams

Altar Servers

Ben Maffesoli

Ava Kaksai

Eddie Hughes

7 p.m. Mass Lectors

Mary Ann Deang

Astoncros Flores

Sacristan

Chuck Gregoire

Altar Servers

Hannah Stecki-Jacek

Haley Stecki-Jacek

Kaitlyn Jabczenski