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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • OCTOBER 10, 2021

From the Parish Office:

Plant & Maintenance

Supplies for April, May

and June of this year

were $5,542.40. This covers

supplies from batteries to vacuum

bags.

We of St. Clement of Rome Parish, with the Power of the Spirit, welcome, embrace and unite all the many faces of

Christ who worship with us. As a family, we deepen our faith and seek God in the community,

through prayer and good works.

Comfort Makers Meeting

on Tuesday, Oct. 12. More

info on page 4.

Mercy in Action Day Donations Needed

Mercy in Action Day of Service will be held on

Saturday, October 16 at SS John and Paul Parish.

Please see the link below to sign up to volunteer.

This year the Mercy in Action Day of Service will be collecting supplies for

cleaning buckets to be used after floods to help clean out a damaged home

and protect from mold. The following is a list of items St. Clement will be

collecting until Friday, October 15. Thank you for your generosity.

• Cotton clean rags and Microfiber clean rags

• Sponges with scrub side (continued on page 4)

Public Square Rosary Crusade

The world is a crossroad. God is more offended than ever as people

ignore Our Lady’s maternal request to “stop offending God.” Yes, we must

listen to Our Lady’s request and stop sinning if we hope to enjoy God’s

blessings and to avert His wrath. He will hear us, if we pray through the

intercession of His Blessed Mother. That’s why we’re doing the 2021

Public Square Rosary Crusade (continued on page 2).

Comfort Makers

Selling Scarves

Get ready for football season!

The Comfort Makers will be selling

Michigan and Michigan State

scarves on Saturday, Oct. 16 after

the 5:00 p.m. Mass and Sunday,

Oct. 17 after the 10:30 a.m. Mass in

the gathering area. Scarves will be

$5.00 each.

Knights of Columbus

Casino Trip Donation

Thank you to all

who participated in

the K of C Casino

Trip. They collected $1,202 for

Rising Star Academy.

Anniversary Mass Sunday, October 31

We will be hosting an Anniversary Mass on Sun., October 31

at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. If you are celebrating your 25, 30,

35, 40, 45 or 50 + anniversary this year, please contact the

parish office by Oct. 25 if you are attending Mass with the

number of years you have been married. There will be a celebration in the

social hall after Mass. We are also looking to have your wedding day

pictures displayed. So, please bring your picture in a frame the day of the

Mass to share with everyone.

Christian Jewelry Sale at St. Clement

“HIS Hand” hand crafted jewelry will be at our parish on

October 23 & October 24 after all Masses. This is a great

opportunity to start your Christmas shopping early! This vendor

will be donating 20% of all sales to our ministries. Be sure to take

this opportunity and shop! They accept cash and credit card only.

Polish Dinner this Sunday, Oct.

10 from 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.

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St. Clement Church, Romeo

Religious Education Office Hours

Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday - closed

The office is closed daily from 12:00

noon - 1:00 p.m. for lunch

Walking In The

Gym… The gym is

available for walkers Mon.

through Fri. from 9:00

a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Please

remember to wear your gym

shoes.

Did you know+ that Liturgical

Ministries, like Communion

Ministers, are open to anyone who

has been confirmed regardless of

their age. For more information

contact Russ Morgan at 752-

6984.

A Family Perspective+..

Having possessions

is an illusion. In

today’s gospel Jesus

told the young man to

give up his need to control and put

his trust in God. He couldn’t let go!

In families our need to control

destroys relationships. We can

lead, teach and encourage, but we

can ’ t contro l anyone but

ourselves.~ Bud Ozar

Zio’s Catering

586-745-7722

Forgotten Harvest

The Forgotten Harvest pop-up

pantry will be in our parish’s park-

ing lot! Volunteers from Forgotten

Harvest will be distributing food

on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. -

11:00 a.m

CYO Basketball 5th and 6th

Grade Boys and Girls

St. Clement is

preparing for the

5th and 6th

grade boys and girls basketball pro-

gram. We are currently asking

families that are interested in par-

ticipating to contact Bob Bova rob-

[email protected] or Adam

Pfeil [email protected] for

more information.

Public Square Rosary

Crusade

(continued from page 1)

In The Secret of the Rosary,

Saint Louis Marie Grignion de

Montfort said: “Public prayer is far

more powerful than private prayer

to appease the anger of God and

call down His mercy, and Holy

Mother Church, guided by the

Holy Spirit, has always advocated

public prayer in times of public

tragedy and suffering”.

What: The Holy Rosary

Where: Picnic Area of St. Clement

When: Saturday, October 16 at

12:00 noon

Religious Education

Schedule

October 10 - Preschool classes held

October 11, 12 - Classes held

October 17 - Preschool classes held

October 18, 19-Classes held

October 24, 25, 26 - No classes held

Religious Education Home

Study Meeting

Wednesday, October 13

6:30 p.m. - Social Hall

Confirmation Retreat

Saturday, October 23

12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Trunk or

Treat

Friday, October

29 at 5:30 p.m.

in the Social

Hall.

Welcome

Back

Comfort

Makers!

The Comfort

Makers are

back at it!!

Come and join them as they cut,

tie, knot and converse!! A wonder-

ful ministry with a wonderful mis-

sion!

Veteran’s Day Mass

The Comfort Mak-

ers and Christian

Service are hosting

a Veteran’s Day

Mass with a cele-

bration after the 10:30 a.m. Mass

on Sun., November 7. If you are a

veteran, please contact the parish

office, 752-9611 by November 1

with your name and the branch

you served in, so we can honor your

service at the Mass. We are also in

need of a framed service picture.

Photos will be displayed at the cel-

ebration. Please bring it with you

and place it in the social hall before

Mass. Be sure to have your name

on the back of the frame. Thank

you again, for your service!

AGAPE Donations Needed

Due to the uncertainty of COVID

in our community, AGAPE will be

collecting gift cards for their

clients for Thanksgiving. They are

asking for $25 gift cards to Kroger

and Meijer. Please return to the

parish office by November 5.

Thank you for your generosity.

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If you would like to add someone

to the sick list, please call the

Parish Office, (586)752-9611.

Please Pray

for the Sick

Communion for the

Homebound

Did you know that we have

parishioners who will bring Holy

Communion to those who are

unable to attend Mass? If you

have a family member or a

neighbor who is homebound,

please contact the Parish

Office at 752-9611. Arrange-

ments will be made for a visit.

Eternal rest grant unto

them, O Lord, and let per-

petual light shine upon

them. May the souls of all

the faithful departed, through the

mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

For Those Who Have

Died....

Tina Witulski

Life has changed,

not ended......

Follow the K of C on Facebook

www.facebook.com/Knights7018

Florence Bauer

Gary Bianchi

Thomas Breen

Mike Brosowski

Steve Bullock

Claudette Buria

Maureen Burns

Adam Cole

Connie Davis

Elizabeth

Decker

Nancy Degnan

Lisa Elliot

Christine Gamrat

Thomas Gamrat

Gay Galvin

David Gonczar

Jacob Gordon

Peter

Grygorcewicz

Martha Gutowski

Henry Hainer

Amelia Hale

Donna John

Ethan Kammer

Jennifer Kelts

John F. Kern

Glen Knoblock

Daniel Knoche

Tom Krafft

Jason Kucharsk

Sharon Lark

Bettie Lester

Jim Libs

Nancy Lukowski

George Machak

Domenico Maletti

Sara Maletti

Bob McFall

Bob Mickelson

Andrew Miller

Ashleigh

Motoligin

Ellen Myers

Cody Nichols

Rocky O’Berry

Theresa

O’Connor

Muriel Paquette

Paul Paquette

Judy Polakowski

Edmund

Radzilowski

Jim Raska

Richard Redd

David Reed

Glenda Roberts

Karen

Rothenhauser

Paul Ruggirello

Laura Staller

Robert Szuba

Terri Turner

Bubba Dan Wirick

Michaela Wolford

Christine Yonkas

Aldona Zynda

And those who

care for them...

Please Pray for the

Members Serving

Our Country

Cpt. Nicole Adenomas

MSG Omar Ambriz

CTM2 Jonathan Behm

Spc. William Boeve

Pvt. Dakota Burdo

Capt. John L. Fellows

Sr./AMN Michael P. Fellows

A1C Andrew Fons

Pfc. Brian Gaines

SSGT Adam S. Girardot

Sgt. James Griffie

Spc. Mark A. Lipinski

SSGT Ian McLaughlin

SSG. Brian Niebel

Maj. Catherine Peuterbaugh

Spc. Zacari Pytleski

MC1 Jeff Richardson

2nd Lt. Stephen Rutherford

Chief Jacob Shey

E5 Rebecca Sovereign

Spc. Michael Stobak

Maj. David Stys

Pfc. Bill Thompson

Spc. Thomas Vani

Pfc. Evan Vanouver

Sgt. Bradley Wing

L/Cpl. Robert Wing

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.

We ask this in the name of Jesus

Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen

PB&J Ministry

Needs Volunteers

Every Sunday indi-

viduals or families from St. Clem-

ent make 100 peanut butter and

jelly sandwiches for the homeless

and deliver them to Trinity Luther-

an Church in Utica. All supplies

will be given to you. If you would

like to volunteer for our PB&J Min-

istry, please call 752-6591.

Exciting News

St. Clement Christian Service

now has a clothing closet for adults

and children. If you need clothing

or know of someone who does,

please contact Denise at 586-379-

3576 to schedule a time to come in

to shop. “The CS Boutique” is in

the upper level of the Agape

Center.

IHM Sister’ Raffle

Tickets are available in the

parish office for the IHM Sister’s

Raffle. Tickets are $25 each and

with each ticket there are 144

opportunities to win. All proceeds

make it possible for IHM to provide

quality and compassionate care to

their retired sisters.

Coffee and Donuts

are BACK!

Please join us after the

10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass for some

coffee, donuts and conversation! It

was so nice to see everyone

enjoying everyone’s company!

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St. Clement Church, Romeo

Come Join the

Comfort Makers

We are the Comfort

Makers who make fleece blankets

for our Veterans. Our ministry is

one of thankfulness and honor to

our Veteran Patriots. Everyone is

welcome! Just bring your lunch

and scissors, and together we will

cut, knot, smile, laugh, plan and

share. Our next meeting is Tues-

day, October 12 from 10:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m. Please bring your own

lunch, however there will be no

group desserts until further notice.

For more information please call

Nan Kyllonen at 752-2712 or

Grace Surma at 752-3767. For the

rest of the year the meetings will

be held on the second Tuesday of

each month: November 9 and De-

cember 14.

The

Kindergartener

A Kindergarten

teacher was observ-

ing her classroom as the children

drew pictures. The teacher would

occasionally walk around and see

each child’s artwork. As she

approached one little girl who was

working especially hard, she asked

what the drawing was. The little

girl told her: “I’m drawing God!”

“But sweetie,” the teacher replied,

“no one actually knows what God

looks like.”

Automatically, the little girl

continued drawing and said, “well,

they certainly will in a minute!”

PB&J Ministry

Donations Needed

The PB&J Ministry is

in need of donations of

smooth peanut butter

and jelly. Jars can be placed on the

carts at the entrance of church.

Thank you for your generosity.

If we are truly in love with God, then the basics

are not going to be enough. That love is going to

want to be expressed in going above and beyond, in

leaving the comfortable and familiar, in stretching

and growing, and in following a voice other than

our own. St. Teresa of Calcutta rightly instructs us

that for “love to be real, it must cost, it must hurt, it must empty us of

self.” Being in love with God requires more than just checking the boxes of

the commandments. It requires a sincere and unconditional self-

investment. Desiring God with our whole heart, mind, and soul means

that I must also desire a relationship with my neighbor with that same

degree of fervor.

Biases and prejudices usually occur when people are kept at a distance

and treated as objects. We cannot truly know our neighbors, especially if

they are different than us, if we keep them in boxes and do not listen to

their stories. When we open ourselves to listen to another person’s story,

we begin to realize more how similar we are than dissimilar. Being overly

attached to our possessions, ideologies, agendas, lifestyles, and personal

needs are absolute barriers to achieving the type of personal investment

love demands. This is why following Christ can be difficult. It is less a

matter of intellect and more a matter of heart and soul. It requires that

we transfer our treasure from an investment in tangible secular things

and move it into the Kingdom of God. It is only the gift of wisdom and dis-

cernment that can help us decide what to do and how to do it.

Contemporaries of Jesus would know that a camel could not enter

through the portal of a city weighed down with the baggage it was carry-

ing. In order to enter, the baggage must be removed so that the animal

could fit through the entry way. The same is true for us. We carry a lot of

excessive baggage around with us that keeps us tethered to our past histo-

ries, wounds, myopic world views, prejudices, fears, and suspicions. To

invest ourselves in the Kingdom of God, do God’s work and live out our

love relationship with God, we need to shed the extra weight. While it

may seem that a lot of that stuff is necessary, it really is not. We are much

more than the things that we think define us and more secure than we

think. The more there is to hold on to and the more that we carry with us,

the harder it will be to leave it all behind. Many choose not to and walk

away sad because they are not ready to trust.

Mercy in Action Day Donations Needed (continued from page 1)

• Scrub brush

• 8-12 count reusable towels/handi-wipes/multi-use

reusable cloths

• Liquid laundry detergent - 25 oz. or 50 oz. bottle

• Household cleaner, 12 to 16 oz. bottle that can be

mixed in water (no spray bottles)

• Dish soap - 16-28 oz. bottle

• Clothes line—50 ft.

Donations can be dropped off in the orange buckets in the gathering ar-

ea. Thank you for your generosity. Register to help:

www.signupgenius.com/findasignup, search signups under the email

[email protected]. If you would like to help but do not have ac-

cess to a computer, please contact Caroline at 586-781-9010 or

[email protected].

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WEEKLY EVENTS FOR

October 11 - 17

Monday, October 11

9:00 a.m. - Forgotten Harvest

Tuesday, October 12

9:00 a.m. - Communion Service

10:00 a.m. - Comfort Makers -

Social Hall

6:30 p.m. - Parish & Family Life

Meeting - Social hall

Wednesday, October 13

9:00 a.m. - MASS - St. Clement

Parishioners

12:00 noon - Threshold Bible

Study - Social Hall

6:30 p.m. - Home Study Meeting -

Social hall

Thursday, October 14

9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. St.

Clement Parishioners

Friday, October 15

9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. St.

Clement Parishioners

Saturday, October 16

Mercy in Action Day - SS.

John and Paul Parish

12:00 noon - Rosary Crusade -

Picnic area

5:00 p.m. - MASS - Int. Stel

Kauffman req by Jerry & Mary

Ann Bode

Int. Patricia Wilkins req by St.

Clement Parish families

Int. Ray Leitz req by Joanie

Oliver

Sunday, October 17

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Coffee & Donuts hosted by the

Comfort Makers

7:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. St.

Clement Parishioners

10:30 a.m. - MASS - Int. Jon

Lewis Rutkowski req by Gail

Nemshick

St. Clement of Rome

343 S. Main Street

Romeo, Michigan 48065

Phone: 586-752-9611

Fax 586-752-1601

Website: www.stclementromeo.org

PASTOR

Rev. Stephen C. Reckker

Weekend Assistant

Fr. Jim Andres, OFM CAP

Fr. Art Baranowski

Fr. Biju Parakkalayil

Fr. Binoy Augustine

Deacon

Rev. Mr. Kurt J. Godfryd

Mass in Spanish

Fr. Michael Sullivan

Vicariate Hispanic Pastoral Minister

(North Macomb Vicariate)

Sr. Valerie Knoche, I.H.M. 810-656-3282

Adult Education Coordinator

Mr. Russ Morgan 752-6984

Building Manager

Mr. Peter Bernadich 752-9611

Minister of Music

Mr. Bert Lord 752-9611

Religious Education Director

Mrs. Debbie Knoblock 752-6591

Middle School Youth Group 752-9611

Agape Center 336-6842

Pregnancy, Counseling and Adoption

Catholic Family Services 416-2300

Knights of Columbus

Mark DiPaola 586-292-5284

Email: [email protected]

Weekend Masses

Saturday - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - 7:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Spanish - 7:00 p.m.

Holyday and Weekday Masses

As announced

Reconciliation (Confession)

By appointment

Baptism: Prior arrangements must be made.

Call the parish office.

Marriage: Arrangements must be made at

least six months in advance of the marriage

date.

Care of the Sick: Call the parish office at

any time to make arrangements for

Anointing, Communion calls or Visitations.

Funeral Luncheon Ministry: Please call

the parish office.

Registrations: New parishioners should

register at the parish office. Those moving

should notify the parish office.

Parish Council

Administration Commission

Charles Anglewicz... . . . . . . . . . . . ...752-9435

Christian Service Commission

Denise Kehren. . . . . . . . . . .. .. 586-372-3576

Social Commission

Dorothy Kida ……………………….752-9611

Rev. 09-21-21

The following children were

recently baptized:

Skylar Jude Pawczuk ,

daughter of Ryan and Sarah

(Marcaux) Pawczuk

Elliot Asher Klupp, son of

Austin Leonard and Lydia Klupp

Fernanda Rendon-Leyva,

daughter of Raul Rendon and

Maria Leyva

Yulian Saul Orozco, son of

Saul Orozco and Yamilex Zavala

Omar Orozco, Jr., son of Omar

Orozco and Yessica Cardenas

Delanie Orozco, daughter of

Omar Orozco and Yessica Car-

denas

Danielle Jaylene Aguilar,

dauther of Concepcion Guerrero

Ian Tadeo Leon-Ariza, son of

Juan Leon and Maria Ariza

Damian Castillo Villalon, son

of Margarito Rodriguez and Elia

Castillo

St. Clement Parish extends

congratulations and welcomes

Mass Intentions

If you would like to have a Mass

said in honor or memory of

someone you can request at the

parish office, 752-9611. Mass

intention cards can also be picked

up from the parish office. Names

will be printed in the bulletin the

Sunday prior to the Mass.

Int. Ronald Zander req by Joyce

LaBaere

11:30 a.m. - Baptisms

7:00 p.m. - MASS ( Spanish) -

Int. St. Clement Parishioners

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St. Clement Church, Romeo

Liturgical Appointments for October 16/17

Saturday

5:00 p.m.

Sunday

7:00 a.m.

Sunday

10:30 a.m.

Presider

Fr. Art Fr. Biju Fr. Steve

Lector

Kathy Ortiz Henry Malburg Fred Kowalke

Don’t Forget to Recycle… your newspapers, mail, catalogs

& magazines while helping the environment. Proceeds go to the

parish youth.

Readings for the

Week of

October 11, 2021

Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1, 2-

3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-3,

4-5 [2a]/Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Ps 62:2-

3, 6-7, 9 [13]/Lk 11:42-46

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1-

2, 3-4, 5-6 [7]/Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11

[cf. 7]/Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps

105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43 [8]/Lk 12:8-12

Sunday, October 17: Is 53:10-11/

Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/Heb

4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

Mass Times on the Road�

Traveling? Need the nearest

Catholic Church and Mass times?

www.masstimes.org

Weekly Soup for the Homebound

Do you know anyone who is elderly and home bound, anyone who has

undergone a recent surgery, or anyone who is struggling with health

issues and would appreciate a weekly visit to drop off some soup? If so,

contact Christian Services 586-651-0734 and we will add them to our SOS

ministry. The SOS (serving others soup) ministry delivers soup that is

donated from the Romeo Family Restaurant to individuals who are going

through rough times. The warmth of a smiling face, a caring ear and a

delicious bowl of soup can do wonders!

St. Clement Book Club - All are welcome!

What have you read lately? What has it done for you?

You are invited to a group, where book selections are spir-

itual, life-affirming and thought provoking! If this sounds

good to you and are interested, please join us on the third

Tuesday of the month. It is a great way to nurture your

spiritual growth, build Christian community, promote lifelong learning,

make new friends and expand your horizons. Our next book club meeting

is Tuesday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m. If you are interested in join us,

please call Debbie Knoblock at 586-752-6592. Our book selection for No-

vember 23 is Busy Life and Restless Souls by Becky Eldredge (pp.130). Do

you ever feel that something is missing in your life? If you’ve already fig-

ured out your life and feel totally complete then this book may not be for

you. But if you are life the rest of us, every day presents a mountain of go-

do items, jobs to do, errands to run, projects to complete, meals to cook,

children to raise….you forge ahead and get it done, but for you that things

aren't as they should be. Even when you check your daily list, you still

feel as though something meaningful and essential is missing from the

very center of your life.

Spiritual director and writer Becky Eldredge has felt that same longing,

and she knows people are missing a relationship with God through prayer.

In Busy Lives and Restless Souls, Eldridge interprets principles of

Ignatian spiritually in a fresh way to equip us with prayer and tools that

are accessible and practical within the restless realities of our daily rou-

tines. Just as important, she shows us how we an bring our relationship

with God to life by becoming what St. Ignatius called “contemplatives in

action.”

For all who sense that there is a missing piece in their lives, Busy Lives

and Restless Souls will help them find it...right where they are.

Why Marry in a Church?

Question: Why are Catholics

required to get married in a

church, and not outside or at a

different venue?

Answer: Because the sacrament

of marriage is a sacred covenant

between the husband and wife, the

celebration of the sacrament of

matrimony is much more than

simply a social or family event. So,

the rule that the sacrament be cel-

ebrated in a church is a way to

help reinforce the deeper meaning

of Christian marriage. To help

make this clearer, the Church’s

tradition also normally includes

the celebration of the Mass when

the marriage is being celebrated

between two Catholics, and so a

church or chapel is the ideal set-

ting. For special reasons — which

vary from diocese to diocese — the

local bishop can give permission for

the marriage to be celebrated in

another suitable place.

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HELP WANTED2nd Shift Press Operators. $14/hr plus Medical Benefits, Life Insurance, & Production Bonus.

Se busca ayudanteOperadores de prensa de segundo turno.$14 por hora. Beneficios medicos, seguro

de vida y bonificacion de produccion.Apply at: Armada Rubber Mfg. Co., 24586Armada Ridge Rd, Armada (586) 784-9135

VERELLEN ORCHARDSQuality Fruit In SeasonApples • Cider • Donuts

Fresh Baked Pies63260 Van Dyke

752-2989

CULLIGAN WATERCONDITIONING

Specializing in WaterSofteners, Drinking Systems

and Bottled Water752-6527 • Ask for Details

ROMEOACCOUNTANTS, INC.

Personal • BusinessCorporate • Taxes

Payroll • Bookkeeping122 W. Washington • Romeo

752-2682

Design • Develop • BuildResidential/Commercial/Industrial

New Construction - Remodeling - MakeoversAdditions - Insurance - Energy Upgrades

Justin Racz 752-2776 Darryl Racz Est. 1971

AS YOU LIKE ITHAIR SALONFamily Hair Care

Elizabeth Gondert - Owner/Stylist113 W. St. Clair, Romeo

586-336-9790

586-752-3224 NICK JAMIL

70920 Van Dyke, Romeo

Equipment • Rentals • Sales • Service410 E. 32 Mile Road

Mon-Fri 7:30-6:00; Sat 7:30-4:00; Sun 9:00-12:00 (Seasonal)

586-752-6961 • www.romeorentall.com

ROMEOENT-ALL

FAMILY DENTISTRYJulie Cichoracki, D.D.S.

35000 Division Rd., Ste. 4 • Richmondwww.drjuliec.com

(586) 727-1100

Providing Dependable Insurance ServiceIn Your Community For Over 50 Years!

For your car, home, or business586-781-5000 • [email protected]

57345 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48094

586-739-891510% Parish Member Discount

Full Service Residential & Commercial PlumbingInstallation, Repair & Maintenance

New Construction & RemodelCertified Backflow Tester

Water Heaters, Furnace & Air Conditioning

Parish Member

Living in a comfortable community with staff nearby to help you with the tasks of daily living can go a long way in reducing stress, leaving you time to live your retirement years in the best way possible -living it upSchedule a tour of our community today. SENIOR HEALTH & HOSPITALITY SERVICES

Shirley Nakash, DDS155 SOUTH RAWLES STREET • ROMEO, MI

(586) 752-4560

Nakash dental group

FAMILY DENTISTRYJulie Cichoracki, D.D.S.

35000 Division Rd., Ste. 4 • Richmondwww.drjuliec.com

(586) 727-1100 Parish Member

58047 Van Dyke, Ste 202Washington Twp

joan.rehometowne.com

JOAN HENDERSONAssociate Broker

Buying? Selling? Phone Joan for all your Real Estate Needs

810-650-1585

586-745-7722 Washintgon Twp, MI

zioscatering.comFor any type of event or party...

Romeo Quick Lube66460 Van Dyke, • Washington, MI

(Just South of 31 Mile) 586-336-4645

We service all Makes & Models - full oilchanges (up to 5 quarts); New & Used Tires

64541 Van Dyke/South of 30 Mile,Across from Kroger

Washington Twp. (586) 935-1100

Installation • Sand • Stain

CHRIS MASKILL • PRESIDENT

Specializing in Glitsa® Finish19 Years serving Macomb County

Professional Craftsmanshipat a Fair Price!

586-498-5511David TenHopen

Insurance Agency LLC

[email protected]

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Serving Romeo-Washington for over 30 yearsServing Romeo-Washington for over 30 years

– THE TREE CARE SPECIALISTS –– THE TREE CARE SPECIALISTS –LicensedLicensed 586-752-7561586-752-7561 InsuredInsured

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NORTHERN AIRHEATING & COOLINGOver 25+ Years experience

Parish Member DiscountsTIM RYAN

586-291-2410 or 586-727-7504www.northernairheatingandcooling.com

THIS SPACE IS

BLOCK, BRICK, CONCRETE & LANDSCAPE SUPPLIESCHESTERFIELD - (586) 949-1300 ROMEO - (586) 752-4541CROSWELL- (810) 679-3376 MARYSVILLE - (810) 364-7132 RICHMOND - (586) 727-7272 MARINE CITY - (810) 765-9321

www.theutproductsinc.com

MICHIGAN FAMILY OWNED

SINCE 1937

At WellBridge we specialize in post-acute rehabilitation and nursing care which will be the bridge between the hospital and back home. Our care delivery will be fully automated and

will incorporate state-of-the-art technology which will allow our team of dedicated caregivers to spend more time where they belong, with our patients! Our goal is that each person at

WellBridge will have an EPIC experience.

Nursing & Therapy Services• PT/OT/ST 7-Days-a-Week• State-Of-The-Art Therapy Equipment• Alter-G Designed by NASA• E-Stim, Ultrasound, Outdoor Therapy• We Accept Admissions 24/7• Registered Nurses• Less than a 1:12 Patient Ratio• Fully Electronic Medical Record• In-House PT/INR’s Completed• All Medications & Treatments Kept in Patient Room• All Wounds Photographed and Measured Using a PDA with Real Time Stats• Wound Care Certified Nurses• Electronic Vital Signs that Import into the Medical Record• No Overhead Paging

375 S. Main • Romeo, MI(586) 589-3800

www.TheWellBridgeGroup.com

• 86,000 Square Foot Rehabilitation Center• 84 Private Rooms / 8 Semi-Private Rooms• 12 Semi-Private Suites• All Rooms with Private Shower & Bath• No Medication or Treatment Carts• Resort Like Amenities: WB’s Fresh Bistro, Salon, Massage Therapy, and Starbucks® Coffee• An Executive Chef• Room Service Always Available Menu 24/7• Liberalized Breakfast Made-To-Order from 6:30-9:00 am• LG Smart TV’s with Facebook, Flicker, Gmail, Skype, andDischarge Planning• Each Room Has Their Own Phone Number That Can BeDialed Directly• EPICare Philosophy Resulting in Exceptional Customer Service

NowAccepting

Reservations!WILSON VETERINARY

HOSPITALDr. John F. Wilson

& AssociatesFull Service Small Animal Hospital12000 Durham • Washington

586-752-6217

My Cleaning Lady, Inc.My Cleaning Lady, Inc.The Best Cleaning Company inRomeo • Washington • Rochester • Shelby

Residential/CommercialFully Insured

586-524-1201 586-524-1201

Serving the Surrounding CommunitiesRobert Meldrum586-255-9049

[email protected]

Over 40 years of experience to serve you!

PREFERRED SEAMLESSPREFERRED SEAMLESSGUTTERSGUTTERS

Be a Preferred Customer...There is a Difference | Office: 800-964-6613

• Michigan’s Premier Seamless Gutter Company• 22 Years of Business built on “Honesty and Integrity”• Highest Rating on Angie’s List• Fully Insured• Full 5 Year Warranty• 25 Colors in Stock• Free No Pressure Quotes

Family Owned & Operated for Over 22 Years5 Year Warranty on All Materials & Labor

Visit Us at www.PreferredSeamlessGutters.com

Contact Sherri Fischhaber to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6553

FUERST Plumbing Providing all of your plumbing needs

*Service *Repairs *InstallationFull Plumbing Service, Sump Pumps, Water Heaters,

Snake Drain Lines, Leak Repair, Toilet and FaucetRepair and Installation, Tub and Shower Valves

810-724-6861Offering Senior & Veteran DiscountsFree Estimates • Licensed and Insured • Family Owned Since 1976

medical groupAll ages welcome Treating for whole body wellness

John Kilmer, DOChristine Hermiz, DO

Romeo Family Practice, 64580 Van Dyke, Suite C, Washington Twp, MI 48095 • 586-752-9629Almont Family Practice, Century Plaza, 4260 Van Dyke, Suite 102, Almont, MI 48003 • 810-798-3994

Accepting NewPatients

The Henry M. MalburgFuneral Home

HENRY MALBURG, OWNER & DIRECTORMARK MALBURG, DIRECTOR

11280 West 32 Mile Road • Romeo MI(1/2 Mile West of Van Dyke)(586) 752-2000

www.henrymmalburg.comMEMBER OF ST. CLEMENT PARISH

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