EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • MARCH 3, 2019

In Historic Romeo

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.

From the Parish Office:

Last year St. Clement of

Rome Church welcomed 102

to our parish family through

the sacrament of Baptism.

Stations of the Cross

St. Clement will have the

Stations of the Cross during Lent

on the following days:

Friday March 8 - Family Stations

of the Cross - 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 15 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 29 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 5 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 12 - 7:00 p.m.

St. Baldrick’s is Coming to Romeo

St. Clement will be sell-

ing hot chocolate at St. Baldrick’s

on March 23. Information on join-

ing our team or making a donation

can be found by clicking the

l i n k o n o u r w e b s i t e

www.stclementromeo.org.

Ash Wednesday Masses March 6 - 11:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Communal Penance Saturday, March 9 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, March 11 - 6:30 p.m.

Thank you to all the volunteers that gave their time and talents to make

our dinner to “HIS Table” a success! We served approximately 60 people

ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salad and ended with warm apple pie

and ice cream.

Thank You “HIS Table” Volunteers

MCREST 2019 by the Numbers

During our host week St. Clement:

Provided shelter for an average of 56 people per day -

of those, 6 were children (toddlers to school age).

Provided over 1,270 meals (breakfasts, lunches and

dinners). Fruits, snacks, desserts and beverages were also available.

Laundered 75 bags of clothing, 60 sets of bed linens, 60 blankets and

about 30 bags of towels.

Over 450 volunteers helped with MCREST including high school

students, college students, parishioners, community members and

members of other churches (SS John & Paul, St. Peter’s Lutheran, St.

Paul’s Episcopal and St. John Lutheran).

Volunteers served over 3,700 hours.

January 19 - January 26, 2020 are the dates for MCREST 2020. We are

ever so thankful for all your help.

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Religious Education Office Hours

Monday - Wednesday

9:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.

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

Friday - closed

The office is closed daily from 12:00

noon - 1:00 p.m. for lunch

Follow the K of C on Facebook

www.facebook.com/Knights7018

Knights of Columbus Scholarships

For many years the Knights of Columbus at St. Clement have

offered financial assistance to our parish's students attending

Catholic K-12 educational institutions and colleges. The applica-

tion period is now open. All submissions are due March 30th.

Applications without the essay will not be considered. Please see

our website for more information or to download the application.

Alternatively, you can call Jim Smiszek at 586-651-1502. More information

on our website www.romeoknights.com.

Holy Hour Monday, March 4

7:00 p.m. in the Church

All are Welcome!

March 3 – Preschool class held

March 4, 5, 6 – Classes held

March 9 – Reconciliation Retreat

March 9 – Candidate and Sponsor

evening

March 10 – Preschool classes held

March 10 – Confirmation

Interviews

Snow Days

If ROMEO Schools

close because of

inclement weather, Religious

Education classes for that day will

also be cancelled. If class is

cancelled for any other reason, you

will be notified by telephone.

DRAW from the Well of Kindness

DRAW delivers buckets filled with much needed supplies to

families facing the aftermath of storms, floods, tornadoes, and

other natural disasters. When homes are destroyed, people

need everything and many things are scarce such as bathroom

and cleaning supplies. The buckets distributed by DRAW help

people take care of themselves and help them salvage what they can of

their belongings. The drive is from March 2 - 17. On Saturday March

23 from 9:00 a.m. until noon, volunteers will gather to fill 5 gallon buckets

with collected supplies at Austin Catholic High School in Chesterfield

Township. Please go to www.signupgenius.com/findasignup and register to

help. Search signups under the email cseidel@ssjohnandpaul.org.

Bucket list: 5 gallon bucket with lid, Scouring pads (not steel wool),

Sponges, Scrub brush, Handi-wipes (reusable cloths), Liquid laundry

detergent (25 or 50 oz. bottle), Household cleaner (12-16oz bottle) no spray

bottles, Dish soap (16-28 oz. bottle), Clothes line (100 ft.), Dust masks (5

pack), Disposable waterproof gloves (rubber or latex), Work gloves with

leather palm, Heavy duty trash bags (24-bag roll, 33-45 gal), Insect repel-

lent spray (6-14oz aerosol spray or pump with protective cover), Clothes

pins, Bath towels, Washcloths, Toilet paper (4 pack), Stick Deodorant,

Toothpaste, Tooth brushes (4 pack), Bar soap, Shampoo, Razors, Combs,

Nail clippers, Jersey work gloves, Quart size Ziploc bags, Gallon size Ziploc

bags, 2 Gallon size Ziploc bags, Clean rags, Wet Wipes.

Don’t forget to set your

clocks ahead next weekend!

Lenten Disciplines of Fasting & Abstinence

Catholics in good

health ages 18 to 59

are required to fast

and to abstain from

m e a t o n A s h

Wednesday and Good Friday.

Fasting consists of eating only

one meal, with the possibility of

two smaller snacks that do not add

up to a single full meal.

Catholics age 14 and older are to

abstain from meat on all Fridays in

Lent.

Reconciliation Mini-Retreat

March 9, 2019

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Candidates only

Meet in the Social Hall

Followed by 5:00 p.m. Mass

Confirmation Happenings

Candidate Sponsor Evening

March 9, 2019

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Confirmation Interviews

March 10, 2019

Schedules have been mailed with

appointed times.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

Saturday, March 9th,

9:00 a.m. registration,

10:00 start, Our Lady of

Hope Gymnasium,

28301 Little Mack,

Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081

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Please Pray

for the Sick

Newly Added to the Sick List

James Malley

Prayer for the Faithful Departed

Dear God, death, as much as birth, is a part of the circle of life.

Hear our prayers for those who have died: those who have died sud-

denly; people who have been victims of violence or war; men, wom-

en, and children who have died because of disease, famine, or neglect; and

especially our dear departed loved ones. Give us comfort in our grief, and

hope in your eternal love. May all those who have served you on earth

share in the fullness of joy in your heavenly kingdom. Bring us all to the

glory of the resurrection. Amen.

For Those Who Have

Died....

Eileen Martin

Life has changed, not

ended......

Bob Agius

Mary Agius

MaryAnn B

Eric Babe

Minnie Bacon

Florence Bauer

Gary Bianchi

Jerry Bode

Richard Borowski

Jonathan Braun

Rozanne

Buhagiar

Georgina Campbell

Giuseppi Cavaliere

Scott Chevalier

Eugene

Choinard

Adam Cole

Elexie Delaney

Maurice D’Hondt

Rosanna

DiMaggio

Jake Flint

Thomas Gamrat

Christine Gamrat

Jacob Gordon

Martha Gutowski

Joachim Hagedorn

Jerry Hawker

Jeff High

Vic Hosfeld

Ethan Kammer

Dorothy Kida

Gregory Knoche

Sharon

Koralewski

Karen Krumbach

Bob Krumbach

Betty Lara

Thersa LaSollette

Dorothy LePage

Nancy Lukowski

Lawrence Mahaffy

James Malley

Domenico Maletti

Margaret McIntyre

Bob Mickelson

Elaine Morgan

Ashleigh

Motoligin

Ellen Myers

Bruce Northey

Diane O

Rocky O’Berry

Theresa

O’Connor

Andre Platevoet

Judy Polakowski

Tom Radzitowski

David Reed

Mason Rich

Sandra Richie

Glenda Roberts

Richard Rock

Glenn Rounding

Fran Salvatore

Claudio Selva

Shannon Shaieb

Raymond Smith

Marlene

Springstube

Patricia Stacer

Laura Staller

Jason Stys

Robert Szuba

Sam West

Bubba Dan Wirick

Dana Wynn

Luke Vires

Christine Yonkos

Cheryl Zuehlk

And those who

care for them...

An Ash Wednesday Prayer "Ashes to ashes ~ Dust to dust"

You remind us today, oh Lord, of our origin and end. In the

beginning, You fashioned us in the Garden. You dignified dust

with the Breath of Life. You made us in Your image and likeness.

You led Your people through the dust of the Sinai wilderness to

the Promised Land. You overcame temptation in the dry desert.

You healed the blind with dirt and clay. Three times Your body

stirred the dust as you fell on the road to Calvary. Hear the cry of Your

people! One day we will return to dust. This Lenten season, stir our minds

to contemplate You, our hearts to love You, and our bodies to serve You in

our brothers and sisters. May our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving be Your

breath alive in us. Amen.

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Vigil Lights Special Intentions

~ Family Prayers, Health, Safe

Return home for Jason

~ Safe travel - V. & M.A.L.

~ Michigan and Utah

~ For my father Noel James

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.

A Family Perspective

Today Jesus tells us: “Why do

you see the speck in someone else’s

eye but miss the log in your own

eye?” It’s always easier to try to

change someone else than face the

things in ourselves which need

change. What a waste of time. We

can’t change anyone but ourselves.~

Bud Ozar

A friendly reminder....Behind

every door there is a

story of some hardship.

Whether it be an ill-

n e s s , a d d i c t i o n ,

depression, poverty,

unemployment, loneliness, or any

other issue, a small act of kindness

from a stranger, neighbor, friend or

family member goes a long way!

Sometimes just a smile or a “hello”

can make a persons day or possibly

even change or save a life. Be that

person that makes a difference. Try

to do at least 1 thing a day that

makes a difference in someone’s

life. Even if it’s just holding the

door open for two people rather

than one. Your actions will make

an impact! God Bless!

IHM Golf Outing

The IHM Sisters

Royal Blue Classic

Golf Outing is

Monday, June 17 at

Fox Hills Golf and

Banquet Center in

Plymouth and we

need your help!

Donations needed

are: Golfers, Gift

Cards for Balloon Raffle

( A p p l e b e e ' s / O l i v e G a r d e n /

Chili's/Red Lobster/Panera/Kroger/

Meijer/Target/Visa/Amazon and

Sponsors. Proceeds help the IHM

Sisters continue to minister to

those in need throughout the

United States and overseas. If you

have any questions, please con-

tact Sister Val 810-656-3282.

Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to

50s): Are you looking for a

renewed sense of purpose &

belonging? Register today for a

life-changing REFLECT weekend

retreat at the St. Francis Retreat

Center in DeWitt, MI (just north of

Lansing) on March 22-24. Take a

chance and get involved... you

won't regret it! Cost is $185 for

meals and a single room.

V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t

w w w . R e f l e c t R e t r e a t . c o m

E-mail reflect.michigan@att.net,

or call (586) 770-1772 for more

information.

Bereavement Support Sessions

Widowed men and

women, no matter how

long since your spouse has died,

are invited to attend a bereave-

ment support series which helps

deal with grief, loneliness and oth-

er grief related issues. The series is

facilitated by a trained member of

Widowed Friends and will be of-

fered at SS Cyril & Methodius

Church, 41233 Ryan Rd (at 18

Mile), Sterling Heights, MI 48314

on Sunday, March 10, 17, 24 & 31

from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. To reg-

ister contact Donna @ 586-781-

6904. A $5.00 fee is required to

help cover the cost of supplies.

Ministry Grants Awarded from Royal Blue Classic

Proceeds

Epiphany Education Center for

“Intensive Literary Intervention” -

Funds will raise student academic

growth toward proficiency in math

and reading, foster student

self-esteem and increase the

student and tutor population to

meet demands.

Ash Wednesday

Good stewards realize they really

don't own anything. It all belongs

to God. It is not so much that God

owns them, but they are not ours

because we are called to offer them

to him. The reality is that you and

I were born naked and with noth-

ing. We will die naked and with

nothing. If we really could possess

something material, there would be

a way to take it with us. But alas,

it all slips through our grasp and

passes away. And even though all

of us came from dust and to dust

we will return, through Jesus

Christ we will live forever in a per-

fect state. The only thing we can

take with us? Our hearts and

whether or not we loved.

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The following children were

recently baptized:

K r z y s z t o f A n d r e w

Gasiorowski, son of Jason and

Lorelei (Ennis) Gasiorowski

Colton Michael Lupo, son of

Andrw and Jackie (Puvalowski)

Lupo

Everly Ann Lupo, daughter of

Andrew and Jackie (Puvalowski)

Lupo

Ashton Michael Malinczak,

son of Kevin and Sherry (Alford)

Malinczak

Henry Benjamin Sabo, son of

Benjamin and Sarah (Iannuzzi)

Sabo

St. Clement Parish extends

congratulations and welcomes

them into our community.

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR March 4 - 10

Monday, March 4

7:00 p.m. - Holy Hour - church

7:00 p.m. - RCIA - Adult Ed.

Center

Tuesday, March 5

9:00 a.m. - Communion Service

9:30 a.m. - Rosary

10:00 a.m. - Adoration

10:00 a.m. - Book Club - Rel. Ed.

room #3

Ash Wednesday, March 6

NO 9:00 a.m. Mass

9:30 a.m. - Rosary

11:45 a.m. - MASS - Nancy

Kaspari req by a friend

12:30 p.m. - Bible Study:

“Revelation”

3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy - church

6:30 p.m. - MASS - Int. St.

Clement Parishioners

Thursday, March 7

9:00 a.m. MASS - Sp. Int. Sandy

West req by her cousin

9:30 a.m. - Rosary

Friday, March 8

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

Lanni req by his friend

9:30 a.m. - Rosary

6:30 p.m. - Family Stations of the

Cross

Saturday, March 9

3:00 p.m. - Reconciliation Mini-

Retreat - social hall

4:00 p.m. - COMMUNAL

PENANCE SERVICE

5:00 p.m. - MASS (4th Graders) -

Int. Agnes & Michael Dolecki req by

family

Sunday, March 10 (First

Sunday of Lent)

Coffee & Donuts hosted by

Religious Education

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

Inson req by Ted & Dianne

Zamojski

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

Ulinski req by Fadoir family

11:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Richard

Tracy req by Jackie Mignone

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

St. Clement Parishioners

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. Jerry Slowinski Fr. Art Baranowski

Fr. Biju Fr. Binoy

Deacon Rev. Mr. Kurt J. Godfryd

Mass in Spanish

Rev. Jerry Kessel, OFM CAP

Vicariate Hispanic Pastoral Minister

(North Macomb Vicariate) Sr. Valerie Knoche, I.H.M.

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

Gabriel Project

Carol 752-9611

Agape Center 336-6842

Pregnancy, Counseling and Adoption

Catholic Family Services 416-2300

Knights of Columbus

Joe Suminski 586-337-5776

Weekend Masses

Saturday - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Spanish - 7:00 p.m.

Holyday and Weekday Masses

As announced

Reconciliation (Confession)

Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

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. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 752-9611

Social Commission

Dorothy Kida ……………………….752-9611

Rev. 2-05-18

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Liturgical Appointments for March 9/10

Sat.

5:00 p.m.

Sun.

7:00 a.m.

Sun.

9:00 a.m.

Sun.

11:00 a.m.

Lector/

Comm.

Kathy Ortiz Henry Malburg Fred Kowalke Tom Offer

Altar

Servers

Joe & Katie

Pollzie

Cameron & Nate

Joseph

Gwen, Gabby & Abram

Pogodzinski

Choir Adult Choir

Walking In The Gym… The

gym is available for walkers Mon-

day through Friday from 9:00 a.m.

to 12:00 Noon. Please remember

to wear your gym shoes.

Liturgical Appointment for March 16/17

Sat.

5:00 p.m.

Sun.

7:00 a.m.

Sun.

9:00 a.m.

Sun.

11:00 a.m.

Lector/

Comm.

Kathy Markel Steve Pytleski Michael McKinnon Carl Mischley

Altar

Servers

Joe & Anthony

Lomakoski

Natalie & Andrea

Frederick

Joey & John

Greenlee

Choir Adult Choir

Wilson Veterinary Hospital

12000 Durham * Washington

586-752-6217

Readings for the

Week of

March 4, 2019

Monday: Sir 17:20-24/Ps 32:1-2, 5,

6 , 7 [ 1 1 a ] / M k 1 0 : 1 7 - 2 7

Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Ps 50:5-6, 7-

8, 14 and 23 [23b]/Mk 10:28-31

Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-4,

5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/2

Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3,

4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 9:22-25

Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-

6ab, 18-19 [19b]/Mt 9:14-15

Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3

-4, 5-6 [11ab] /Lk 5:27-32

Sunday, March 11: Dt 26:4-10/Ps

91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 [cf. 15b]/

Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13

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Parish Code is: 6638DY. If you

need help setting up your account,

contact Russ Morgan at (586)752-

6984.

Praying the Rosary

On the 3rd Saturday

and Sunday of every

month in the Chapel starting at

4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30

a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Knights of Columbus Raffle Ticket Sales

The K of C are selling raffle

tickets with a chance to win a trip

for 2 to 2020 Super Bowl with

$8,500 cash and many other cash

prizes. Donation is $5 each. Prizes

will be awarded on April 24, 2019

at DeCarlo’s Banquet Center at

8:00 p.m. Need not be present to

win. Tickets available in the parish

office.

AGAPE Pantry Needs

Cereal

Oatmeal

Pasta sauce

Canned vegetables

Canned fruit

Laundry detergent

Dish soap

All purpose cleaner

Windex

Toilet bowl cleaner

Please place your donation in the

baskets located near the entry

doors of the church. Thank you

and God’s Blessings!

40 Days for Life Living Candlelight Rosary

The 40daysforlife Lenten Cam-

paign, a peaceful prayer program

to end abortion, will begin with a

living candlelight Rosary on

Sunday, March 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in

the grass in front of 11474 15 Mile

Rd, Sterling Heights, MI. 48312.

Bring your Rosary and candles will

be provided. For more information,

please call Janis at 586-725-3777

o r e m a i l C h r i s s y a t

chrissykandler@gmail.com