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RANDOM THOUGHTS
Diferentes Pensamientos from Fr Bill Promesso
Respect Life Month
Each October, Catholics in the US observe the month in recognition of our
duty and responsibility to uphold the life and dignity of all humanity. That
means we stand against abortion and protect the unborn for they are certainly
among the most vulnerable. But respecting life doesn’t end there, for if
someone is truly “pro-life” then being anti-abortion is one of many pro-life
positions. That is, we don’t pick and choose among them. We also defend the
life and dignity of the poor by providing shelter, food and services because they
can’t afford them. We defend the criminal because they remain a child of God
though they have sinned, as have we all. We reject attitudes and actions of
racism due to the effect it has on all people. When one person’s life is
minimized because of their skin color, then we are all diminished. All lives
matter. We stick up for the rights of the elderly, the ill, the disabled and those
with special needs. We also uphold our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. We
defend the immigrant and stranger. We respect the least, lost and last of society.
By now you should see a pattern in this “pro-life” stance. That’s exactly the
point. The Church has a consistent life ethic and this flows directly from the
ministry of Jesus Christ who had respect for everyone. We see the wisdom in
Catholic Social Teaching which has as its first and most important principle, the
Life and Dignity of the Human Person. As Catholics, we respect human life
from conception to natural death, while embracing and celebrating human
diversity. We are proudly pro-life not only because we are anti-abortion but
because we recognize that once the conceived have been born we are
responsible to uphold, respect and accompany them every step of the way. It is
the role of the Church to offer input for conscience formation so that our
people and someday all people will choose the way of Jesus and thereby Choose
Life!
Pet Blessing
Join us Sunday afternoon at 1:00 as we seek the intercession St Francis of
Assisi for our family pets. All creatures of our God and King, life up your voice and with
us sing!
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 4, 2020
CHRIST THE REDEEMER
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BLESSING OF PETS
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Sunday, October 4
1:00pm in the Peace Garden
All pets; dogs, cats, ferrets, birds, fish
and even serpents are welcome.
All parents are invited to attend
one of two on-line Parent Orienta-
tion/Q&A sessions that will outline
in detail what our Faith Formation
and Sacramental Preparation pro-
gram will look like for 2020-2021.
Please sign up for one of these two
dates via Sign-Up Genius at this
l i n k : h t t p s : / /
w w w . s i g n u p g e n i u s . c o m /
go/10C0B48AAAA2FA2F85-faith
Monday, October 5,
Tuesday, October 13
or
Thursday, October 22 at 7pm
An invitation to register your
child(ren) for our faith formation
programming will immediately fol-
low each Parent Orientation Q&A
session.
SACRAMENT CELEBRATED AT
CHRIST THE REDEEMER
First Eucharist
The weekend of September
26/27 Samantha Bielecki, Lila
Schupp and Amelia Knight were wel-
comed to the Lord’s table.
Are you feeling exhausted
from all the disruptions to life
brought on by the pandemic?
Are you or someone you know
struggling with challenges like . . . •
Isolation and loneliness • Anxiety
over health • Grief due to many dif-
ferent kinds of losses • Tension from
juggling work, childcare, and school-
ing • Financial strain or job loss • Un-
certainty about the future • Other
unexpected life challenges?
If so, you don’t have to face it
alone. Our Stephen Ministers are
ready to listen, care, encourage, and
provide emotional and spiritual sup-
port. A Stephen Minister will meet
with you privately—by phone, by
video chat, or, if safely possible, in
person—to offer care and support.
It’s free and completely confidential.
For more information, call Karen
Swietlik in the parish office.
“Come to me, all you who are
weary and burdened, and I will give
you rest.” Matthew 11:28
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CTR FAITH FORMATION & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2020-21
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Please choose one virtual Parent Orientation date:
October 5, 13 or 22 at 7pm through our Signup Genius link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b48aaaa2fa2f85-faith
Parents, grandparents and caregivers: Are you feeling the desire for a little
respite, a breath of fresh air perhaps, a deeper connection to our God and the
ones we love, a time to ‘be’ instead of always ‘doing’? Welcome to ‘Family
Sabbath’, our virtual, home-based Faith Formation programming for the whole
family and Sacramental Preparation for the upcoming year.
The Sabbath is a time of rest and worship, a time to be embraced by the
unconditional love of our creator. Our goal with ‘Family Sabbath’ is to pro-
vide rich spiritual nourishment and support to our families during these chal-
lenging days.
Our early church began at home, and our ‘Family Sabbath’ encour-
ages families to gather together weekly at home for a time of respite, listening
for God with contemplative conversation, while pondering the essential mys-
teries of our Christian faith with one another. Just a little structured, uplifting,
joyful togetherness. A time of rest and praise. A time to ‘be’ in God’s love and
presence!
For more information and to register your children for Faith For-
mation and Sacraments, please visit: Familysabbath.com.
*Please note your registration will be complete by attending one of the
Parent Orientation sessions listed above.
We are also preparing some simple and beautiful materials for your enjoy-
ment with our ‘Family Sabbath’ presentations. We miss you and look forward
to seeing your family at our festive Materials Kit Drive-by at CTR on these
dates:
*October 29, 4-7pm * November 19
* January 7
AND * February 17
We continue to hold you and your family in prayer during this difficult
time. Please feel free to contact our office if we can be of further assistance at
248.391.4074 or [email protected]. We are so very excited to share
this collaborative work with you and your family and look forward to seeing
you at our Parent Orientation.
Warm wishes from your office of Family Ministry staff,
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WELCOME NEW
PARISHIONERS
The following individuals have
recently joined our parish. Please wel-
come:
�� Georganne Gagnon
�� Rita Highland
�� Jillian Jesmore
�� Mike Kreinbring
�� Thomas and Susan Kilkenney
�� David and Patricia Proper
�� Terry Rappold
�� Richard and Kathleen Raymond
�� Lee and Ann Sadek and children
Emma and Noah
�� Donn and Janice Tignanelli
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Jesus’ vineyard parable in today’s Gospel is much like
the first reading, and has much the same meaning. Jesus
tells the parable to warn the chief priests and elders that
they have mismanaged the Kingdom of God. They haven’t
listened to the prophets, and they
do not listen to him. The King-
dom of God awaits those who lov-
ingly care for it and bear a rich
harvest of faith.
God worries about us. God
tries to warn us when we’re head-
ing down a path that can hurt us.
Jesus tells a parable this week about
all the warnings God has sent
through the ages. Many of God’s
warnings came through prophets
who challenged Israel to end poverty and injustice. Often,
religious leaders ignored the prophets’ warnings and even
killed the prophets.
Every one of us has been given a vineyard by God.
Our families, our communities, our work, our church, our
environment are all parts of our vineyard. God does not
exclude anyone from their vineyard. People exclude them-
selves by failing to tend the vineyard they have been given.
We are called by God to produce good fruits in this vine-
yard. In this time of pandemic, how are we using the gifts
he gave us to help others?
One of the saddest statements to me in this Gospel is
this innocent comment of the father: ‘They will respect my
son.’ I am frightened to think what would happen if Jesus
came into our world today. His message about the King-
dom of God would put him in direct opposition to so many
other messages we hear today. Would Jesus be seen as an
enemy to be got rid of?
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For ages, God has tried to enlighten us with wisdom.
He wants to bear great fruit in us from the gifts he has giv-
en to us. In this way we can fully become all that God has
designed for us to be.
We want to live our own lives
as we like, and make our personal
decisions in our own interest. We
find it hard to adjust our choices to
fully follow Jesus. Our fear, pride
and selfishness often make us less
receptive to God. We need to con-
sider these decisions carefully. We
need to keep our eternity in mind
and focus on what’s important in
the long run. It’s too easy to make
choices for “today” and forget
what it is we’re really striving for.
God warns people today in a variety of ways – through
concerned friends, through parents who offer discipline,
through adult Christians who counsel or challenge us,
through God’s holy word, which calls us to turn from sin.
Are your ears open?
Make it a habit to talk with God every day. Carve time
out of your schedule to simply sit in his presence. I don’t
believe that we give God glory and praise near enough.
What if we set aside ten minutes each day to simply say
“Thank you” and sit in his presence. We cannot know
what God desires for us if we don’t have conversation.
How has God warned you through other people that
you needed to make a change in your life? Did you listen?�
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REFLECTION FROM LISA ANDRIDGE
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OPERATION COOKIE DROP
Every Tuesday over the past two
months, our Cookie Bakers have
made home made cookies for HOPE
Warming Center. We also send cook-
ies to the Oakland County Sheriff
Substation as well as the Orion Fire
Department in appreciation of their
work. We ask that cookie dona-
tions be dropped off Sunday morning
or anyt ime Monday 9:00am-
4:00pm. Cookies are delivered every
Tuesday morning. If you would like
t o b a k e c o o k i e s p l e a s e
email [email protected] or
call Lisa or Karen in the parish of-
fice. Your email will be added to the
sign up link which is sent out at the
beginning of each month. Thank you
for helping us spread a little sweet in
the world.
COME JOIN US FOR COFFEE
Do you live alone? Are missing seeing your friends? Come join us for coffee
on Monday afternoons at 2:00pm or Thursday mornings at 10:00am to visit with
other parishioners. We will only have up to 10 people and we will meet in Betha-
ny. We require masks to be worn and we will social distance the group.
Sign up is required by calling the parish office and sign up with Karen Swiet-
lik or visiting the following links:
Mondays afternoons:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eaaae2fa4f49-coffeetea
Thursday mornings:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094EAAAE2FA4F49-coffeetea1
We hope to see you there! Questions, call the parish office.
BOOT DRIVE
BEGAN OCTOBER 1
HOPE is asking for new and
gently used winter boots. Before the
weather turns cold and the puddles
get icy, we need to gather appropri-
ate footwear to help fight frostbite.
Dry socks and warm boots save lives.
Please drop off or mail your dona-
tion to HOPE Adult Shelter, 249
Baldwin Avenue, Pontiac, 48342.
When dropping off, please call the
shelter, 248-499-7345 and someone
will collect your donation from your
car or from the back deck.
2020 ST. NICHOLAS PROJECT (COVID STYLE) ��
Plans are underway to once again celebrate and serve together in the spirit
of St. Nicholas. Although it is impossible to offer service opportunities on one
day due to the pandemic, our hope is to offer projects over the course of one
week, November 31-December 5, following the guidelines of safe distancing in
groups of 10 or less.
We will have projects that families can take home to do, and projects here
at various times throughout the week. We also have off site projects such as
Forgotten Harvest. We will need families to deliver flyers for our food drive and
families to pick up the food on December 5. Stay tuned to the bulletin in Octo-
ber as we offer creative ways to continue our outreach to those in need.
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Christ the Redeemer Foster Care Ministry thanks you for your many do-
nations through the Not Your Ordinary Food Drive in September. Every
tag was taken from the tree!
The items collected will benefit two local agencies who help children
who are in the process of being placed with foster care families or are home-
less and alone. The staff at Christ Child Home for Boys and Vista Maria
Home for Girls are grateful for your generosity.
As the bags were being opened and sorted, we were touched by the ob-
vious care and consideration given to the donations. Even during this diffi-
cult time, we could see the love and kindness given to the shopping and
packing of the gifts. The children and staff will be comforted knowing that
people care about them. Thank you!
BLOOD DRIVE
Thanks to everyone who participated in the September 27 Versiti Blood
Drive at CTR. The drive collected 39 units of blood which will save 117
Michigan lives. All successful donors were tested for COVID antibodies and
will be informed of the results by email.
The next CTR blood drive will be February 20, 2021.
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Donate your
Kroger Rewards to
CTR You must
have an account on
Kroger.com and a
Shoppers Card to begin. Sign into
your account and scroll to the bot-
tom of the page under COMMUNI-
TY to Kroger Community Rewards
and follow the prompts. Thank you.
2020-2021 GIFTS OF TIME AND
TALENT
The fall is the time when we typi-
cally highlight the ministry work we
do and ask for a new or re-newed
commitment of your time and talent.
However, this year, considering the
unsolicited time of pandemic, we are
searching for new and creative ways
to safely minister to those in need.
During this precarious time, we are
still called to serve our parish commu-
nity, the poor, the lonely and the sick.
That being said, we know that many
of our volunteer opportunities cannot
safely continue until the pandemic has
subsided and a vaccine is readily avail-
able.
Therefore, we will not be actively
recruiting volunteers for committees,
commissions and other ministries
with a few exceptions. We do have a
need for the following:
Welcome Greeters
Collection Counters
Stewardship Commission
Lectors
Mass Coordinators
Eucharistic Ministers
Ushers
We want to take the opportunity
to thank you for your past commit-
ment and look forward to 2021 when
we anticipate being fully present in all
aspects of church life.
If interested in volunteering for
any of the above ministries please call
or email the parish office, 248-391-
1621 or [email protected]
October is Respect
Life Month in the U.S.
Catholic Church, and
the USCCB has issued a
statement encouraging
Catholics to allow "the
Gospel of Christ to
touch and transform
our own hearts and the
decisions we make."
"As Catholics in the United States, we will soon mark our annual observance of October as
Respect Life Month. It is a time to focus on God's precious gift of human life and our responsi-
bility to care for, protect, and defend the lives of our brothers and sisters. This year's theme,
'Live the Gospel of Life,' was inspired by the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Pope
John Paul II's encyclical, The Gospel of Life. Pope John Paul's masterfully articulated defense
of the right to life for children in their mothers' wombs, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and
the marginalized is more relevant today than ever before. Last November, the U.S. bishops
reaffirmed that 'the threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly at-
tacks life itself, because it takes place within the sanctuary of the family, and because of the
number of lives destroyed.' While we noted not to 'dismiss or ignore other serious threats to
human life and dignity such as racism, the environmental crisis, poverty, and the death penalty,'
we renewed our commitment to protect the most fundamental of all human rights - the right to
live."
New parish resources have been developed around the theme of "Living the
Gospel of Life" and are available at www.respectlife.org.
ELECTION CIVILITY
The position of the church is that all Catholics should engage in the politics
of their countries and communities to work for the greater good. How we do
this is critically important and ultimately reflects on our values and beliefs. Start-
ing this month, the Michigan Catholic Conference is running a one-minute tele-
vision spot called Civilize It, urging us all to listen and respond with respect and
discernment to the views of others. During the piece, people of diverse back-
grounds pledge to listen and engage in honest, thoughtful, and loving political
dialogue. Let’s join them!
The Civilize It Pledge
I pledge civility.
To recognize the human dignity of those with whom I disagree, treat others
with respect, and rise above attacks when directed at me.
I pledge clarity.
To root my political viewpoints in the Gospel and a well-formed conscience,
which involves prayer, conversation, study and listening. I will stand up for my
convictions and speak out when I witness language that disparages others’ digni-
ty, while also listening and seeking to understand others’ experiences.
I pledge compassion.
To encounter others with a tone and posture which affirms that I honor the
dignity of others and invites others to do the same. I will presume others’ best
intentions and listen to their stories with empathy. I will strive to understand
before seeking to be understood.
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FAMILY FUN WALK
Sunday October 11
with a rain date of October 18
Join the Lake Orion Knights of Columbus for a family fun walk along the
Paint Creek Trail. Hopefully there will be some color in the trees and the weath-
er will be good.
Register at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1400 Orion Road starting at
noon then walk the trail as long as you want and come back to the K of C Hall
for cider and donuts.
Corn Hole and bocce games will be available.
Event runs from noon to 5:00pm and we ask you to register so we know
how much cider and donuts to purchase
If you have any questions please contact Grand Knight Jim Pettinato.
Home 248-391-4532
Cell 989-305-5397
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE
The K of C Annual Tootsie Roll Drive usually held Palm
Sunday weekend was cancelled earlier this year.
This event has been rescheduled for the weekend of Octo-
ber 9-11 and we have received permission to conduct this
event at Christ the Redeemer after Masses October 10 and 11. Our Knights will
be wearing masks and gloves to protect everyone.
The Tootsie Roll Drive is our main event to support special needs programs
for children in the Lake Orion area.
Kroger was not able to accommodate the K of C Tootsie Roll Drive at their
stores so we are looking for any opportunity available and want to thank Fr. Bill
and the CTR staff for allowing us to conduct this event.
Please be generous to help us support the children in need in our area.
If you have any questions please contact me.
Grand Knight Jim Pettinato
248-391-4532 home
989-305-5397
The 2020 Elec-
tion is entering its
final weeks, culmi-
nating in the selec-
tion of a signifi-
cant number of office holders in
Michigan and Washington, D.C. In
this election, Michigan voters will cast
their ballot for President of the United
States, one of Michigan's two U.S.
Senate seats, two seats on the Michi-
gan Supreme Court, two seats on the
Michigan State Board of Education,
all fourteen seats in the Michigan con-
gressional delegation, the 110-member
Michigan House of Representatives,
and two statewide ballot proposals, in
addition to local races and issues. As
these decisions have significant im-
pacts on the state and its communi-
ties, Michigan Catholic Conference
(MCC) offers a number of resources
to help Catholics prepare for their
voting choices, including information
on conscience formation, ballot choic-
es, and voting logistics. The new
w e b p a g e i s a v a i l a b l e
at www.micatholic.org/2020Election.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 8AM-2PM
OAKLAND COUNTY SERVICE CENTER
1200 TELEGRPAH ROAD, PONTIAC �
Due to COVID-19, we ask that you register ahead of time for this event to
reduce interaction with workers, and reduce your wait time. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nohaz-october-collection-
event-tickets-122390097075
The collection will be held on the County Service Center Campus, on the east side of Telegraph Road and south of the
County Court House (the tall 1200 building), follow the signs.
The NoHaz Consortium is a group of Oakland County communities that have come together to provide residents with
a safe, reliable and environmentally-responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW). These wastes are the
substances in your home that can be harmful to humans and the environment if not disposed of properly. Each year, No-
Haz schedules collection events to provide disposal opportunities for residents of the member communities.
NoHaz Member Communities
Participation is free for residents of all member communities in 2020. Addison Township, Groveland Township, Inde-
pendence Township, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion Village, Leonard Village, Oakland Township, Orion Township, Oxford
Township, Oxford Village, Pontiac, Rochester, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township
All Other Communities - $60
PLEASE NOTE: Rochester Hills and Brandon Township/Village of Ortonville are NOT member Communi-
ties this year. Please contact those communities directly for other household hazardous waste disposal options. �
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WE’LL HELP YOU REVIEW
YOUR PRESCRIPTION DRUG
PLANS TO MAKE SURE THEY
FIT YOUR NEEDS AND
BUDGET �
You may be paying too much for
your Medicare plan. Or you may want
prescription drug coverage (Medicare
Part D) that works better for you.
During Medicare Open Enroll-
ment, from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, you
can change your plan - or just have it
reviewed by a certified Medicare
counselor to make sure it fits your
health care needs and your wallet.
AAA 1-B's Medicare Medicaid
Assistance Program (MMAP) offers
unbiased, free counseling during the
period, by phone or Zoom. We serve
older adults in Livingston, Macomb,
Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and
Washtenaw counties. Adult children
are welcome to participate in the ses-
sions, which will run for 1-1/2 hours.
Appointments are available be-
ginning Sept. 1 by calling 800-803-
7174. A phone and/or Zoom link
will be sent before the session.
MMAP is a nonprofit and is not
affiliated with any insurance compa-
nies.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OAKLAND STARTS A NEW CRITICAL HOME REPAIR
PROGRAM: ROOFS, RAMPS AND REPAIRS
Habitat Oakland is excited to announce our new Roofs, Ramps and Repairs
program! Roofs, Ramps and Repairs is a critical home repair and home preser-
vation program that provides needed exterior repairs for homeowners in Oak-
land County so that they may maintain a safe, decent and affordable place to
live. Focusing on safety, security and accessibility, weatherization, and keeping
houses up to building codes, the Critical Home Repair Program is designed to
provide a hand-up to low-income homeowners who are in need and unable to
perform repairs independently.
Available Repair Services: Replace/repair home roof or install wheelchair
ramp
Do you qualify?
Property must be owner occupied
Household income must not exceed 80% Area Median Income, See link:
ht tps ://www .ha bi ta toaklan d.org /hous in gprog rams- informat ion/
homeownership-program/homeownership-income-limits/
Property owner(s) must be current on mortgage, homeowner’s insurance
and property taxes or current on a payment plan for delinquent taxes.
Homeowner(s) must agree to financially contribute to the completion of
their project by paying a fee. The fee will be determined per project by HFHOC
staff after a home assessment has been completed.
Homeowner(s) must agree to sweat equity requirements
Habitat must deem home in acceptable and critical condition for requested
work to be performed.
** The following are ineligible for services through the program:
Occupants buying home on a land contract
Mobile home units.
TO APPLY, go to:
https://www.habitatoakland.org/housingprograms-information/critical-
home-repair/
HURRICANE LAURA
EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
Your support of this special col-
lection will be used to support the
efforts of Catholic Charities USA
and/or Catholic Relief Services, the
official relief agencies of the U.S.
Catholic Church, as they and their
local agencies, respond to immediate
emergency needs in affected areas.
Donations will be used to provide
supplies such as water, food ,shelter,
and medical care as well as aid for
long-term rebuilding and recovery
efforts. Please prayerfully consider
how you can support those affected
b y H u r r i c a n e L a u r a . V i s i t
store.aod.org to learn more.
CRICUT CARTRIDGES NEEDED
We are look-
ing for Cricut
cartridges which
contain creative
shapes to be
used for our Not
Your Ordinary
Food Drive tags.
If you have cartridges you would
like to donate to the church, please
call Lisa P. in the parish office, 248-
391-1621.
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:
We are a welcoming Christian
community sharing in the mission of
Jesus to proclaim the Kingdom of
God. We strive to "make a difference"
within our local community and the
world in which we live.
Through our gatherings for pray-
er, sacraments and sharing the Word
of God, we are forming a growing
community. Recognizing the im-
portance of each individual member,
we call forth the varieties of gifts, tal-
ents and ministries of all. We seek to
join with others who share in this mis-
sion. (7/23/03)
COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS
�Parish Council (Meets 4th Thursday)
Commissions meet 2nd Tuesday
�Education Chair: Katelyn Wheeler,
�Parish Finance Council
Chair: Phil Patterson,
�Service Chair: Kate Schueren,
�Stewardship Chair: Nicola Juzysta
�Worship Chair: Kristen Locke,
CTR PARISHIONERS PRAY
On Good Friday, we held our
first zoom gathering as a small group
bringing cares and concerns before
one another and the Throne of
Grace. We’ve grown as has our
weekly list of petitions.
Our meeting starts at 2:00pm on
Fridays lasts from 45 minutes to an
hour. If you’d like to drop by for a
visit please do so. No one is obligat-
ed to come each week as this group
is a provision for those who feel the
need to pray in concert with others.
We all make a list of our inten-
tions before we pray, sometimes
adding petitions during prayers. Our
lists are submitted shortly after we
finish so that there is a comprehen-
sive list that we all can use during
prayers in the coming week.
If you or someone you know
need prayers please contact us by
Friday morning and we’ll be certain
to include those in our weekly peti-
tions.
To request a zoom link which is
sent out on Friday mornings, send
an email to Pat Trautman: drtra-
[email protected]. To request pray-
ers, send an email to Elaine Greene :
HOW DO I GET A CTR
NAMETAG
Our reusable, magnetic CTR
name tags are FREE to all who order
before December 9 thanks to the gen-
erous donation of one of our parish-
ioners . Please email Gabriela
at [email protected] with
first and last names of you and/or
your family members (with "name
tags" in the subject line) to receive
your FREE name tag(s) by Christmas!
Name
Christ the Redeemer
KEEPING SUNDAY
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Even before you open your eyes in the early mornings don’t you think about
the day ahead? To wake up to the fact that it is Sunday and a day not like the
others in feeling and spirit means that you have a way of celebrating this day;
that you know the art of celebrating a feast. You know that Sunday is a day cre-
ated for our benefit. It means to give us a taste of heaven. But if Sunday is mere-
ly a day to make it to church on time, then you may need some ways to make
Sunday special.
A special Sunday begins on Friday night. By sundown on Friday, try to have
a clean slate. Complete what needs doing—finish off the unpleasant chores.
Clean off your desk. Get the grocery shopping done for the weekend so you
don’t have to shop on Sunday (thereby asking others to serve you in the shops
on Sunday). It is important to take time to repair your relationships with the rest
of the family.
Use Saturday to ready your home for Sunday. Put the house and yard in or-
der. Wash the car. Change the linens. Cook something special for Sunday’s
brunch. Bring fresh flowers to brighten the table. Read tomorrow’s gospel as a
family and talk about it. Put the children to bed with greater attention. Saturday
night is a special opportunity for the adults to spend time together repairing and
enjoying their relationships.
On Sunday, begin the new week in a special way. Put Sunday music on the
stereo. Avoid all unnecessary talk. Go from bedroom to bedroom speaking the
ancient monastic greeting: “Let us arise and bless the Lord.” Dress in your
“Sunday best;” if you’ve recently bought new clothes, wear them for the first
time on a Sunday. Sunday clothes are a metaphor for our baptismal garments.
Don’t watch TV or read the Sunday papers before Eucharist.
At brunch, use a special meal prayer. Then change from your “Sunday best”
to clothes for relaxation and play. Resolve to do no unnecessary work. Go to a
museum, the park, the beach, the zoo, or the mountains. Play the piano, read a
book, go swimming, play ball, read the fat Sunday papers. Family members or
friends can take turns planning Sunday’s recreation. If there is a special ball game
or television program that is truly worth watching, watch it together. Preparing
Sunday dinner can be a cooperative undertaking—and Sunday dinner can be one
day in the week you can count on everyone being together. It’s also a good meal
to invite a friend. Use the good table cloth and the good dishes. Whatever you
undertake to do on Sunday, do it without haste or anxiety. Sunday is a day meant
to restore and refresh us. Sunday is a day to become fully human.
Copyright © 2001 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue,
Chicago IL 60622�1101; 1�800�933�1800; www.ltp.org. Text and art by Gertrud Mueller Nelson. All rights
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CONTRIBUTIONS
During the COVID-19 pandemic
we still have a need to pay our staff,
maintain the church building, and, im-
portantly, continue our outreach min-
istries.
We ask that, to the best of your
ability, you continue to make your
weekly offertory donations by any of
methods mentioned on this page.
How It Works:How It Works:How It Works:How It Works: Send a text message with the dollar
amount to 248-600-5391
Set up bill pay
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USPS, regular mail
October 3 & 4October 3 & 4October 3 & 4October 3 & 4 5:00pm For Whity Brandollini req. by Bill &
Rosemary Lowry.
For William Tepper
9:00am For the people of the parish.
11:00am For Ted Swietlik req. by his family.
October 10 & 11October 10 & 11October 10 & 11October 10 & 11 5:00pm For Stan Kowalski req. by Dottie
Kowalski.
9:00am For Steve Roman req. by Flo Weak-
land.
11:00am For the people of the parish.
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SACRIFICAL GIVING
MASS INTENTIONS
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 4, 2020
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time IS 5:1-7, PS 80:9, 12, 13-
14, 15-16, 19-20, PS 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20, MT 21:33-43
Monday GAL 1:6-12, PS 111:1B-2, 7-8, 9 AND 10C, LK 10:25-37
Tuesday GAL 1:13-24, PS 139:1B-3, 13-14AB, 14C-15, LK 10:38-42
Wednesday GAL 2:1-2, 7-14, PS 117:1BC, 2, LK 11:1-4
Thursday GAL 3:1-5, LK 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75, LK 11:5-13
Friday GAL 3:7-14, PS 111:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6, LK 11:15-26
Saturday GAL 3:22-29, PS 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, LK 11:27-28
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time IS 25:6-10A, PS 23:1-3A,
3B-4, 5, 6, MT 22:1-14 OR 22:1-10
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Rev Dr William Promesso
e-mail: [email protected]
Deacon John Santeramo
Email:
Administrative: Sue Enjaian, ext. 10
e-mail: [email protected]
Administrative: Dawn Cejka, ext. 11
Finance: Christi Spencer, ext. 12
Christian Service: Karen Swietlik,
ext. 17, [email protected] &
Lisa Pratt, ext. 17
Stephen Ministry: Karen Swietlik,
ext. 17
Music Ministry: Mari Reyes,
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MASS SCHEDULE�
Saturday - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 9 & 11am
Weekday Masses
Tuesday 7pm, & Friday 9am
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION�
4pm Saturday or by appointment
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PARISH OFFICE HOURS�Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
For the safety of all, we ask you to
make an appointment,
(248) 391-1621
Masks are required.
Pontiac Vicariate Website
www.pontiacareavicariate.org
PRAYER LIST
The following is the entire prayer list of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. If you would like
someone added to the prayer list please call the parish office.
Bob & Marlene
Vandekerkhove.
Ron Skupkin
Anna Barnes
Dave Marcoux
Joe Kuszewski
Rose Ann
O’Connor
Judy Yott
Carleen Ward
Denise Kiefer
Patrick Heslip
Dylan Kade
Kathleen May
Tom Needham
Mary Bussome
Neam
Lew Cardimone
Keith Kramer
Cameron Kostiz
Nancy Miller
Terry Hart
Maryann Powell
Dan Cady
Allison
Wisnewski
Jane Lennox
Craig Collins
Dave Lasko
Ron Spitler
Olivia
Koslowski
Diane Kocik
Bill Schramm
George Smith
Isabel Santiago
Richard Valuet
Pat Tinetti
Cody Baert
Pat Nolf
FOR OUR PARISHIONERS
Anne Ennett
friend of Mary Ann Turner
Richard Cox
father of Pam Gower
Bill Highland
son of Rita Highland
Maren Wermeyer
friend of Irmgard Garske
Lorraine Jenkins
mother of Stacey Miller
Ron Machnik
cousin of Tom Rawski
Nancy Evola
mother of Mike Evola
Liam Murphy
grandson of Doug & Dianne Zande
Jillian Barron
niece of Therese Wisnewski
Lauren Hughes
daughter of Tim & Jeanette Hughes
FOR LOVED ONES WHO ARE ILL
FOR THE MILITARY
FOR THE DECEASED
...our country’s military personnel
especially those connected to our parish.
…..please remember in your prayers
the family of Joanne Evola whose
brother William Tepper died.
STAFF DIRECTORY
OFFICE OF FAMILY MINISTRY 248.391.4074
Director, Lisa Brown, ext. 20
Pre-K, Elementary Coordinators
Karen Jbara &
Michele Pinelli, ext. 19
Administrative, Gabriela Mendez,
ext. 14
Youth Minister & Confirmation
Coordinator Lisa Andridge, ext. 33
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