Padre Pio “Pray, hope and

don’t worry”

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish

Church location: 18720 13 Mile Road, Roseville, MI 48066

Parish office location: 18430 Utica Road

(586) 777-9116

Email: stpioparishsec@gmail.com; Website: stpioparish.org

Our Mission Statement

We, the Catholic Community of St. Pio, inspired by the Holy Spirit,

celebrate the Eucharist with hope, to share our faith, love,

and the Good News of Jesus Christ through outreach and fellowship.

Sunday, September 2, 2018

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Readings for the Week of September 2, 2018 Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 [1a]/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5/Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 [97]/Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14 [17]/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9/Ps 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21 [12]/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [1]/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40 [39a]/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6ab, 6c [Is 61:10]/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Next Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-

Observances for the Week of September 2, 2018 Sunday: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Gregory the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church Wednesday: St. Teresa of Calcutta Saturday: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Our Lady of Charity (Cuba) Next Sunday: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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St. Pio Parish Directory

Leadership Team of St. Pio Rev. Greg Rozborski Pastor

Rev. Mr. Arthur Majkowski Deacon

Peggy Ciaramitaro Business Manager

Margaret Crawford Administrative Assistant

Selma Yaldoo Communications Coordinator

Andrea Tersigni Bookkeeper

William Harrison Director of Music

Jan Pazuchowski

Faith Formation, and Youth Ministry Coordinator

Carol Reeser Secretary, Faith Formation

Jeanne Wineski Christian Service Coordinator

Mark Naworol Maintenance

Bulletin Deadline—No later than 10 days prior to the issue you wish the article to appear.

Parish Information

Church Address - 18720 13 Mile Road, Roseville MI 48066

Parish Office Phone Number (586) 777-9116, #0 Parish FAX Number (586) 777-7958

Parish Emergency After Hours Number (586) 204-3427 Parish E-mail: stpioparishsec@gmail.com Parish web page stpioparish.org

Faith Formation Phone Number (586) 777-9116, #5

R.C.I.A. - Jan Pazuchowski (586) 777-9116, #5

St. Pio Prayer Line (586) 777-9116. #1 Christian Service Hours:

9:00am to 6:00pm Monday thru Friday Closed for Lunch - 12:00 noon to 1:00pm

Food Pantry / Baby Closet (586) 777-9116, #3 St. Vincent de Paul (586) 777-9116, #2

Main Office: 18430 Utica Road, Roseville MI 48066 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:

9:00am to 12:00 pm, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Friday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Eucharist Adoration Mondays, 9:30am-5pm Confessions Saturdays, 2:30-3:30pm

Sacramental Prep: Baptism Baptisms will be held on the 2nd and 4th weekends of every

month and need to be scheduled three months in advance. Contact the Parish office at (586) 777-9116, #0.

Sacramental Prep: Marriage Arrangements to be made with the Parish Office one year prior to wedding date. Please call Mark and Betty Squier at (586) 296-9589.

Sacred Heart Cemetery Information Joanna Wlazlik Cemetery Manager Cemetery Phone Number (586) 777-9116, #4 Cemetery Fax Number (586) 777-7958

St. Pio Pastoral Council Richard Pineau ao8242@wayne.edu

Mike Alcamo Vicariate Rep. Tamara Alcamo Vicariate Rep.

Turning Point Inc. 24-Hour Crisis Line (Domestic Violence Abuse) (586) 463-6990

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish Offertory Collection

August 25 & 26, 2018

Offertory Budgeted……………….…….....…….…..……..…….$12,575.00 Total Offertory Collection..………........................……$9,008.00 Difference………..……..……………...…..….…...…...….………...-$3,567.00 Number of Envelopes Used……..…………….…...….……...….....…..331 Number of E-Giving & Direct Giving Transactions….….....12

Thank you to all who support our Church.

Mass Intentions

Must be submitted at least 10 days prior for bulletin submission.

Mass Date: __________Day: __________Time:_______

Intention for: __________________________________

Living: ________Deceased:________

Requested by: _________________________________

Please return this form with payment to the Parish Office or drop it in the collection basket at Mass.

Suggested donation is $10

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Saturday, September 1

4:00 pm Mass Intentions:

†Elinor Pockey (Family)

†John Rossi (Wife, Shirley)

†Arthur Scavone, Bday

(Margaret Scavone)

Teachers & Students (Richard Pineau)

Sunday, September 2

9:00 am Mass Intentions: †Elinor Pockey (Family)

†George Corey (Pat & Gil Harris)

Barb Paxton, Health

(Kevin & Theresa Switanowski)

Transplant Donors & Recipients

(Michael Pockey)

Sunday, September 2

11:00 am Mass Intentions: †Annette McDowell (Husband, Dennis) †Eugene Kupper (Kupper Family)

†Caitlyn Gohr (Gronkiewicz Family)

†Joann Gronkiewicz

(Gronkiewicz Family)

†Tom Peeke (Cyndi Muszynski)

Monday, September 3

9:00 am Mass Intentions: †Ramona Papciak & Parents

(Edward Ochylski)

†Paul & Joan Porter (Family)

Tuesday, September 4 9:00 am Mass Intentions:

†Chester Papciak & Parents

(Edward Ochylski)

†Peter Asta, 111th Bday, (Family)

Shriners & St. Jude Hospitals (Friend)

Thursday, September 6 9:00 am Mass Intentions: Transplant Donors & Recipients

(Michael Pockey)

Friday, September 7 9:00 am Mass Intentions:

†Katrina Richardson

(Christine Wolenski)

St. Pio Parish Mass Intentions for this Week

4:00pm 9:00am 11:00am

Lectors C. Fortunate

A. Carr E. Corey G. Ernat

A. Ventimiglio R. Alampi

Eucharistic

Ministers

Deacon Art - C. Lombardo J. Racine - L. Legree M. Perjes - M. Joy

E. Joy

G. Harris - P. Harris K. Switanowski - J. Monty

E. Corey - K. Ernat G. Ernat

T. Seubert - K. Burley J. Barba - M. Pellerito R. Gutierez - S. Gohr

T. Shereda

Altar Servers

J. Severson - E. Severson K. Severson - J. May

J. Bullis - F. Wilczak C. Pearce - N. Pearce

D. Olivier - P. Tomala A. Burt - P. Thibodeau

Ushers Team #2

L. D’Agostino - R. Bullis B. Pistorio - G. Thibodeau

Team #2 M. Alcamo - D. Hilbert

T. Buffa - K.J. Klein - K.L. Klein

Team #2 O. Barba - M. Batke

L. Lyle - D. Pasqual - P. Schattmaier

Mass

Intentions

†Elinor Pockey (Family) †John Rossi (Wife, Shirley) †Matthew Miller, 10th Anniv. (Mom) †George Corey (Monica & Richard Pineau) †Joseph Schankin, 1st Anniv. (Jackie Schankin) Shriners & St. Jude Hospitals (Friend)

†Elinor Pockey (Family) †George Corey (Jim & Rita Lentz) †Kathleen Evola (Trina & Jack Buffa) †Kathleen Evola (Sandra Walco) †Stephany Taormina (Sandra Walco) †George Corey (Joanne & Rick Lauer) †Al & Geri Kremer (Mary Cory & Greg) Holy Souls (Ruth Barrientez)

†Annette McDowell (Husband, Dennis) †James Hojnacki III (Staff of St. Pio) †Caitlyn Gohr (Gronkiewicz Family) †Joyce & Eugene Kmiecik (Daughter, Tammy Kmiecik)

Deadline for the September 9th Bulletin is Thursday, August 30th at noon.

Saturday, September 8th and Sunday, September 9th, 2018

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St Pio Activities for the Week:

Sunday, September 2 9:00am, Mass 11:00am, Mass

Monday, September 3 Labor Day Office Closed 9:00am, Mass No Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday, September 4 9:00am, Mass 10:00am, Fellowship, Social Hall 7:00pm, HSM, Youth Room

Wednesday, September 5 6:30pm, Women’s League, Social Hall

Thursday, September 6 9:00am, Mass Noon - 3:00pm, Seniors Pinochle Club, Social Hall 7:00pm, Prayer Group, Room 103

Friday, September 7 9:00am, Mass Parish Offices Closed 6:30 - 8:30pm, Bible Study, Social Hall

Saturday, September 8 2:30pm, Confessions 4:00pm, Mass

Goal

Pledged

389 out of 1638 households have pledged toward our CSA goal.

INTERTWINED

PLEASE NOTE CORRECTED DATES, due to a misprint in last week’s bulletin.

St. Pio Marriage Enrichment Welcome to St. Pio Marriage

Enrichment for married couples

We are presenting the Beloved Series. During these monthly meetings we hope you find through the exploration of Scriptures, Catholic Tradition, and Church teaching, God’s plan for your marriage will come alive. Whether you’ve been married 2 years or 20 years, this Beloved Series may be for you.

We will offer 6 sessions, from September through May, we will meet from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Social Hall.

We will discuss the following topics::

September 20, 2018 - Session One: Does Marriage Matter?

October 25, 2018 - Session Two: Entering the Story of Marriage

January 24, 2019 - Session Three: Love Revealed

February 21, 2019 - Session Four: Total Gift of Self

March 28, 2019 - Session Five: A Sacramental Bond

May 23, 2019 - Session Six: Real Challenges, Real Love

We hope you’ll find strength in a Christ-centered relationship to weather life’s storms and draw from each other with a deeper faith into God’s love. With the use of the Couples Guide and videos to help you achieve these goals to educate, inspire, encourage and motivate couples together.

Couples Guide may be purchased through the Augustine Institute at augustineinstitute.com for $24.95.

Any Questions you may call Roxanne and Kevin Gronkiewicz

586-872-3085 or email artzie00@aol.com

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FRIDAY MASS at 9:00am Begins this week,

Friday, September 7, 2018

Please remember the “First Friday Devotions” is a set of devotions to recognize the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and through it offer reparations for sins.

As we prepare to move our Parish Offices, please take note, that we will

be closed on the following dates and times:

Friday, September 7: Closed all day

Tuesday, September 11: Closed at noon

Thursday, September 13: Closed all day

Friday, September 14: Closed all day

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

The St. Pio Women’s League would like to thank everyone who gave of their time and talents at the Family Fun Fest

“Bake Sale” this year! We could not have done it without your delicious assortment of desserts and smil-ing volunteers who help to sell those goodies! Thanks again, Pat Hurley

Thank you to all the volunteers who gave so much of their time and talents, and to those of you

who came out to support this year’s Family Fun Fest! Our combined efforts raised $15,004.00 for our Parish. Thank you for a job well done! You are always in my prayers; your devotion to St. Pio Parish gives me peace.

Your Shepherd,

Fr. Greg

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Christian Service

Are we there yet? I had a wonderful trip up

north for my family reunion. It was a long weekend of hugs, love, stories, good food, laughter and smiles all around. After the reunion my husband and I took our two oldest grandchildren on a trip to Mackinaw. While driving there from West Branch my granddaughter started asking the question every parent has probably experienced and sometimes cringed at hearing, the ever popu-lar…”Are we there yet?” Besides the fact that it brought back a ton of memories from my own childhood asking that life-long question, it made me really think…“Are we there yet?”. Our spiritual life isn’t only about our final destination, but more of our jour-ney to that destination. Yes, we do all want to reach our final destination of heaven and being with God, but we can-not reach it if we have not prepared well for the journey. Any well planned trip takes time to prepare, making sure we have everything packed that we would need for our journey. We know along the way we have to also plan for nour-ishment that will sustain us. We also have to respond and adapt to challenges and changes along the way. Interrup-tions that happen along the way are real-ly blessings for us and allow us to be closer to God. The final destination we have must be what inspires us and helps moves us forward on our journey. We need to look at ourselves as to who God wants us to be and what we need to do to prepare to eventually be with Him. So have you asked yourself…Are you there yet?

Jeanne Wineski Christian Service Coordinator

Faith Formation

School Days, School Days...(You know how the song goes)

is already upon us! After Labor Day Weekend, the last weekend of summer fun, classes begin! We pray for ALL Stu-dents as they return to school that they continue to open their minds in learning new things, give their best efforts and remain safe in their learning environ-ments. We place our trust in God for all these things. Amen. Registration for Faith Formation Classes for Grades K-8 is still open! Please return registration with initial payment to the Faith Formation Office, ASAP, to get your child on the roster. New Registra-tions are also accepted. Our "Welcoming Mass" begins our new year on Monday, September 17 at 4:30 p.m. All Students, Parents and Families are welcome to attend! RCIA Enrollment continues as well. Please see our advertisement in today's bulletin for more information. Please note: Classes begin on Sunday, Septem-ber 9th at 10:00 a.m. Spread the Word!!! Faith Formation Teacher & Aide Orien-tation for Grades K-6 is set for Monday, September 10 at 4:30 p.m. Please meet in the Faith Formation Office. If you can not make this meeting please let us know at 586-777-9116 ext. 5.

Jan Pazuchowski Faith Formation Coordinator

RCIA INVITATION

“I have called you by name, you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1)

The invitation to respond to God’s call is extended to ALL who are interested in exploring the Catholic way of life. The RCIA (Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults) process is open to

adults, teens and children under individual circumstances who:

· Have never been baptized. · Have been baptized in another faith and would like to become Catholic.

· Have been baptized Catholic and have had no further catechesis. · Have been baptized but have not completed full initiation into the

Church through Confirmation and/or Eucharist. · Would like to explore Roman Catholicism and make no commitment

at this time.

If this is YOU or there is someone you would like to extend an invitation to, please contact the Faith Formation Office

at 586-777-9116 ext. 5 for further information.

Music Notes While we take tomorrow to rest and spend time with our

families, let us remember that God is always working for us. I would like to thank Mr. George for graciously ac-cepting my invitation to provide music for this weekends masses. I am praying for the St. Pio family and I am hoping that you all have a wonderful Labor Day. One of my favorite poems is: God is Working: God’s At Work Be still, be quiet and you shall see, the hand of the God of eternity.

Just be still and know He is God, shepherding all with staff and rod. He’s at work throughout your life; He’s the comfort in pain and strife. And when a problem won’t relent, God is there with encouragement. God doesn’t move like you or me, He moves throughout all eternity. Starting before the beginning friend, and His presence will not end. He doesn’t work on earthly time; God’s timely measures are divine. Friend it isn’t that God is slow, He’s just patient so that all can know, Now, He’s at work in believers friends helping others to comprehend, the saving Truth of Jesus Christ, so that they can gain Eternal Life. With a new life in Christ you’ll see, how He’s at work in you and me. Let Christ Jesus in your heart, and a new work in you God will start. God’s work will be done in ways that fill your heart with eternal praise.

Be Blessed, WSH

In observance of the

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

Our offices will be closed

Monday, September 3rd

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St. Pio Eucharistic Adoration

Mondays, 9:30am - 4:00pm

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy at 3:00 pm, followed by the Rosary

Come in and pray for a loved one.

St. Pio Women’s League Meets on the first Wednesday of each

month at 6:30pm in the Social Hall, beginning September 5th

St. Pio Fellowship Group Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month after the 9:00am Mass

until noon.

Pinochle Games We play every Thursday

from noon to 3:00pm

St. Pio Prayer Shawl Ministry Will be taking the summer off.

Meetings will resume in October.

The St. Pio Senior Group Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 10:00am to 2:00pm

St. Pio Prayer Group Meets every Thursday

from 7:00 - 8:00pm

The St. Pio Men’s Club Meets on the third Monday of each

month at 7:00pm

St. Pio Ushers Meets on the third Wednesday

of each month at 7:00pm

Please Pray for our Armed Forces

“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.”

SSgt. Matthew Huck, Army SSgt. Justin Keown, Army CWO Phil Keown, Army

SSgt. Sean McDowell, Army CPT. Michael Reed, Army

CPO Timothy J. Smith, Navy Sgt. Keith Trojniak, Marine Corps. SSgt David C. VanceII, Air Force

Maj. Robert Weiss, Air Force

Children’s Tuition Assistance Fund

If you would like to help a St. Pio family in need to pay for their child’s

Faith Formation tuition, Simply place any donation in an

envelope marked “Children’s Tuition Assistance”

and place in the collection basket at mass, or drop off to the Faith Formation Office. Pray to St. Michael

for protection against the power of evil, and

to bring us closer to God.

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.

Be our protection against the wickedness and snares

of the devil. May God rebuke him,

we humbly pray; and do You, O Prince of the Heavenly Hosts,

by the power of God, cast into hell,

Satan and all evil spirits, who roam throughout the world

seeking the ruin of souls. Amen

Angels of the Feast

If you would like to have the candles, wine and/or hosts dedicated to the

memory of a loved one at one of the St. Pio Masses, Candles are $30 for the

month, the Hosts are $80, and the Wine is $50. please call the Parish Office (586) 777-9116 ext. 0

Month of September Donated In Memory of:

Stephany Taormina

St. Pio Prayer Line

When you call the parish office (586) 777-9116, please wait for the prompt, and then press #1 for the

prayer line. A volunteer parishioner will answer you. The days and times

of this service will be provided on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

between 11:00 am and noon.

If you cannot call during these times, Please leave your phone number

and someone will contact you.

The purpose of this prayer line is to pray with/for the caller’s intention and should be brief.

There will not be any type of counseling by the volunteer.

This will be kept confidential.

GOD BLESS YOU!

Growing with the Gospel

There are two inserts in our bulletin for the children of our Parish each week. If you would like to help offset the cost of this outreach to our young Parish members, a donation of $36.00 will sponsor the printing of these inserts for one month. You may place your donation in a marked envelope in the collection basket at Mass or call the Parish Office (586) 777-9116 ext 0

Candles & Host & Wine for the Month of September

Donated by:

An Anonymous Donor

Glory & Praise Hymnal Donation Program

Honor a loved one with a donation to help defray the monthly

expense of our hymnals. A bookplate will be placed on the

inside front cover for each donation.

Hymnal Costs:

$20-Pew Hymnal

$30-Choir Hymnal

$70-Solo Instrument Set

$110-Guitar Set

$140-Keyboard Set

Please place your donation in the collection with your information and the

name(s) you would like to remember. You may also bring your

envelope to the Parish office.

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Shirley Becking Andrea Bidwell

Jacob Binkowski Mary Bologna

Elliana Budnick Haven Budnick

Madeline Budnick Suzanne Burkell

Livaria Burley Bernadette Calabro

Marlene Calder Michael Campau Nick Ciaramitaro Maryann Claeys

Jim Clark Patty Conway

Martha Cusmano Emily

Mark Frost Jim Fyn

Kathy Fyn Anthony G

Dawn Gunn Eleanor Gunn

William “Bubba” Hartwell Jim Hill

George Hoffman Ashley Hopkins

Michael Hunsanger Ron Jed

Jennie Kayl Dolores Kurz Judy LaPerre Larry Lappin Mark Lappin Nancy Lappin Tom Lappin

Craig Langlois Nancy Pukala Lazur

Paula Leach Melanie Lech Tammy Lech Liz Maczuga Laura Mazich Sue McCann

Maureen McFarland Delphine Meagher Patrick Meagher

Robert Michalik Donna Moore Eileen Moss

Destiny Nowicki Katie O’Rourke

Nancy Oxley William Paret Jr.

Lily Pickering Kathleen Piper

Irene Pukala Steve Rybinski

Margaret Scavone Connie Spencer

Kenneth Spencer Amie Szerdi

Anna Tatarelli Cathy Taylorson

Dianne Tegler Joanna Totty

Susan VanderHagen Virginia Wagner Roger Weiss Sr.

Veronica Wolchon Zenobia Zawodny

Please contact the Parish Office to add your loved one to the sick list.

Please Pray for Our Sick…

St. Pio Intercessory Prayer Ministry

Come join us after Mass in the church and experience the Holy

Spirit at work with our newest ministry! Prayer teams are available after all weekend Masses. Intercessory prayer is a prayer that pleads with God for your needs and the needs of others. Often the problems we face seem too big for us. No matter how much we try, we cannot solve them on our own. It's times like these when we need to turn to the Lord in intercessory prayers.

St. Pio Parish Knights of Columbus is

hosting a First Responders Mass & Breakfast

Join us at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish

18720 13 Mile Road, Roseville September 9, 2018

Breakfast will be served after 9:00am and 11:00am Masses

First Responders Mass with Corporate Communion at 11:00am

First Responders eat FREE as our way of saying “Thank You”

Adults $9.00, Children $4.00

We will be serving: Eggs, Pancakes, Sausage,

Juice and Coffee

For all who were buried from our church this past week,

May you Rest in Peace.

Caitlyn Gohr

THE 177 PROJECT ADORATION ACROSS THE NATION

This fall,

the 177 Project is

partnering with 22

different artists to bring

an evening of Eucharistic

Adoration and music to every single

diocese in the US!

Wednesday, September 19

National Shrine of the Little Flower

Basilica, Royal Oak

Thursday, September 20

St. Anne Parish de Detroit, Detroit

Tickets to the evening are completely

free and can obtained by visiting

the177project.com

If you have any questions, email

Christine Wist at

cwist@shrinechurch.com

For more information, visit:

WWW.THE177PROJECT.COM