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Saint ConstanceCATHOLIC CHURCH“The St. Constance Parish Family is a communityof believers, dedicated to walking in the ways of Jesus,guided by His light and filled with His love, to bringabout His Kingdom and share it with everyone.”21555 KINYON TAYLOR, MI 48180 PHONE: 313-291-4050 FAX: 313-291-5655Divine Mercy Sunday April 8, 2018Lift Up Your HeartsWe have passed through the days of Lent together, examined our hearts and confessed our sins.And now the message of the Risen Jesus is ringing in our hearts:“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so I send you.”Many folks have said:I am determined to be a betterperson. I want to be happy again.I want to make a difference.I want to do the next right thing.Corporal Works of Mercy Feed the hungryGive drink to the thirstyClothe the nakedShelter the homelessComfort the prisonersVisit the sickBury the deadI really want to put my faith intoACTION.MERCY SUNDAY GIVES US SOMEGUIDANCE AND A CHALLENGE.Spiritual Works of Mercy Teach the ignorantPray for the living & deadCorrect sinnersCounsel those in doubtConsole the sorrowfulBear wrongs patientlyForgive wrongs willinglyToday! Divine Mercy SundayExposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 11:30am massPrivate prayer until 3:00pm Diving Mercy Chapletand close with Benediction“I want to pour out My Divine life into human souls and to sanctify them, if only they were willing to accept My grace.The greatest sinners would achieve great sanctity, if only they would trust in My Mercy. The very inner depths ofMy being are filled to overflowing with mercy, and it is being poured out upon all I have created.” (Diary, 1784)

ST CONSTANCE CHURCHPage 2Religious Education News Bernadine Shook, D.R.E. 313-291-1483April Class 3rd29th/30thRegular Class ScheduleRegular Class ScheduleRegular Class ScheduleLast Classes for 2017-2018Special Schedule forChildren PreparingCommunionParents offor FirstThe IMPORTANT INFORMATION SHEET and yourbanner are due TODAY. Please turn them in toMs. Sue.Saturday, May 5th 9:00am – 1:00pm – Mini Retreatfor children with Sacrament of Reconciliation andpractice for receiving First Communion. Lunch will beprovided. Parents are asked to return at 12:30pm topractice with their children during this last half hour.Sunday, May 6th 11:30am Mass – First Communion.First Communicants are asked to arrive no later than11:00am and report to the Religious Ed Room.TuitionWe are coming to the end of our Religious Ed year.Thank you to all who have their tuition paid in full.However, there is still some tuition outstanding.Please see Ms. Bernadine to discuss payment due.Couples Date NightFriday, April 13thDoors open at 6:30pmPizza, salad, popcorn and goodies with“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2”Tickets are 15.00 per coupleand are available after massin the vestibulepresented by Marriage MinistrySpecial Reminder for ParentsConfirmation CandidatesofPlease remember to return the IMPORTANTINFORMATION SHEET to Mrs. Maich by Monday,April 9th. This information is required for receptionof the sacrament and for record keeping both atSt. Constance and the church of the candidate’sBaptism.If you have questions, please seeMs. Bernadine or call her at 313-291-1483.Special Schedule for ConfirmationCandidatesMonday, April 9th 6:30pm Study Session for tion Retreat in the Church Hall, withSacrament of Reconciliation followed by Mass at6:30pmMonday, April 16th 6:30pm Final ExamMonday, April 23rd 6:30pm Presentation of ServiceProjects and Practice for Confirmation. Parents andSponsors are welcome. Sponsors should be present forpractice.Saturday, April 28th 6:30pm Confirmation Masswith Bishop Hurley confirming. Candidates are askedto arrive no later than 6:00pm and report to theReligious Ed Room.Life in the Holy Spirit SeminarWednesdays, 6:30-8:00pmApril 11th to May 23rd 5.00 one-time fee for two study booklets.Come, grow closer to Jesus as we discuss the giftsof the Holy Spirit, how to grow in your personalrelationship with Jesus, and how to better understandHoly Scripture as you apply it to yourlife. Any questions?Please call Mary Brua at 734-282-3337orSteve Orris at 734-285-4797.Read the bulletin online! Check our calendar of events! Don’t miss out!www.stconstancechurch.weconnect.com

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAYYouth Ministry in AprilMass Intentions**Please note: all Sunday meetings will take place inthe Youth Room in the rectory.Sunday, April 8th - Meeting 6:30-8:00pmSaturday, April 14th - Heritage Park Clean Up DaySunday, April 15th - Timothy Awards 1:30pmSunday, April 15th - Meeting 6:30-8:00pm - we willbe discussing the Youth Mass - PLEASE ATTENDSunday, April 22nd - 9:30am Youth Liturgy Mass No evening meetingSaturday, April 28th - Zap Zone (in the afternoon)- time TBDSunday, April 29th - NO meetingTuesday, April 10th6:30pm Margaret DemareWednesday, April 11th9:00am Luigi Damiani by Pete MooneyRobert Reott by Dian RodgersSaturday, April 14th6:30pm: Return of People to the FaithSunday, April 15th9:30am:Return of People to the Faith11:30am: Eligio Parascandalo by FamilyMass for Healthcare WorkersNext Sunday, April 15th, at the 9:30am mass we willbe celebrating all those who work in Healthcare physical, mental and spiritual. We encourage all whoprovide healthcare services, both directly and in anadministrative capacity, to attend as we celebrateyour energy, dedication and generosity. There will bea small reception after mass. Please join us!Breast Cancer WalkMy name is Nancy Murray-Adams and I am thesecretary here at St. Constance.I will beparticipating in the 2018 Susan G. Komen DetroitRace for the Cure 5K on Saturday, May 5th to raisemoney for the fight against breast cancer. If youwould like to assist me and donate to this worthycause (even 1.00 helps!), please contact me in therectory at 313-291-4050 or stop by and see me.Thank you for your support!STEWARDSHIP AT ST. CONSTANCEMarch 25, 2018 - Palm SundayIn Envelopes:Loose:Total:Envelopes Used: 6,143.00 567.75 6,710.75264April 1, 2018 - Easter SundayIn Envelopes:Loose:Total:Envelopes Used: 10,154.60 1,772.40 11,927.00367Money Counters: Sunday, April 15th: volunteersPage 3Liturgical Ministers ScheduleSaturday, April 14th6:30pm: Lector: Eric SchichlCommentator: Florence FerencziEM: Ernst Mittelstrass, Duane & Melissa Tufts,Monika Chaney, Linda Ciemnicki, Colleen Cotter,Libby HrabonzServer: Jack Gielow, Caleb Bujauskas, AidenMcGrathSunday, April 15th9:30am: Lector: John CzapiewskiCommentator: Chelsea MaichEM: Nikka Cummings, Sylvia Downey, JoAnn Jeska,Nicole Kochan, Laurie Lasecki, Ray Nirva, ThomasShayServers: Joseph, Brianna & Isabella Haske, BellaBonesi11:30am: Lector: Charlene SoderquistCommentator: Mary ChavezEM: Kathy Williams, Dave Doyle, Pat Ebeling,Suzanna Engerer, Fran Gelletta, Dick & JoanHoffmanServer: Ugochi & Oluchi Ukegbu, Ava ProctorUshers ScheduleSaturday, April 14th6:30pm: Tony Pitoniak, Bernie Merchak, SheaHammonsSunday, April 15th9:30am: Bob Jeska, Dennis Downey, ArturoHernandez, Larry Condon11:30am: Bob Gelletta, Ross LewisVisit our Facebook page forannouncements and last minute updates:St Constance Church

APRIL 8, 2018Page 4Let us keep themin our prayersMike AbernathsPat AllenRon AllenMary AntoncewCarol AuquierMadrene AveryRafael BaglioWanda BaglioAudreyBagnowskiJack BalesMark BallardErica BarsySteve BarsyRaymond BartoloVictor BartoloScott BennartVictor BergmanKevin BlakeJulena BorkowskiMeghanBossenbergerSue BrigantiNancy BrownGabriel BrunoLois BuonoKaren BurkeTrisha BushBetty ButlerRobin CahillaneManuel CastilloAnita CeccarelliButch CibasekCheryl CibasekMarge CibasekGail ClementsEdward CloonanBernice CluttsKathy CookTalon CookSheryl CorbettAudra CornsDena CrepeauJohn CroninOlga CroninNoah DavisPat DawidkoJoann DelizJoy DelizStan DeLuyckKevin DiceVirginia DodgeDave DoyleDennis DrieltsStacey DunlopAnthony EllulKarrie EllulVince EllulVincent J. EllulEl EnriquezFrances EricksonConnie FalzonMary Lou FelstowDavid LettDiane LewisIsidro LiendoRobert LigajJayme LindbloomThe LodgeResidentsAlex LoganTony LumiaChuck LupinskiThomas MackCarolyn MahoneyNicole MargeifDawn MarshallKatherine MartinaRegina MartinezRay MartyniakKyle MayrandSue MazzuccoSuzette McCaigKim McCombeDolores McCoyJulie McGuireEthan & KatieMcInchakShirley McManusCindy McMurranJerry & BevMeredykJean MesicShannon MillerElsie MolinskyClaudia & JackMukoMandy MulvinPat MurrayMaureen MussioJasmine NeumannJanet NicholsonLana May KochoianDavid NirvaAleece KolnitysJanet NirvaPieter JohannesRay Nirva Jr.KoortsYvonne NonaYvonne KormanAnthony NorelloRonald & Carolyn Francis NorelloKortierDonna NuttmannDonald KotarskyIsabella PalazzoloBaby Leo Kowach Jeannie ParkerAdam KreyShelby ParkerSandra KwakeDebra PatierniakRichard LaPalmEdward PatierniakSharon LaPalmThelma PelayoLisa LappanMary PerkinsBarbara LarkerYedda PerxotoAvis LauDon & RosemaryQuinn LauderPilkintonJulie LeBlancTheresa PomaPhyllis LeBlancRon ProctorAlicia LedesmaCarol ProodianAngela LedesmaVickie RadakerTina & CharlieJohn ReiterLengyelClaudia RekerMichele LetizioJoe & Bev RettigCheri FennerJohn FisherLeona FlatleyDorothy FlynnRandy FordPam FritzRonald FritzRoselind G.Jasmine GarrasiAlice GasiorekMarie GdowskiDeborah GeigerDeborah GerakAnthony GibbonsTodd GillespieJanet GomollRuth GondekRob GoudyBob GuinotteWilliam HamiltonKelly HavrillaJake HeronRichard HerrmannAlexandria HigbeeDolores HidalgoJohn HoggarthTriston HowellLarry HubbardMarge HuchlaJimmy IbarraCraig JeskaDebbie JoAnn JordanDolores JordanMary Ellen JuddLillian KeanemanAngela KellerRose KellerSusanna KellerThe Words of St. Teresa:May we all have hearts overflowing withlove as a reflection of God’s love. God’slove is what can save our families, ourcountry and the world.Bada ReyesJoel RiveraBetty RoachAlexis RodriguezDavid RogersJeff RogersTony RuggieroDebbie RuthvenDr. William RyanMelissa RyanMarilyn SchererPat SchrandtNatalia SharboCathy ShookAlyssa ShortLinda ShultzCindy SmithPJ SmithBobbie SobierajLinda SolisIsabel SpisakMary SrokaMrs. SteinCharles StryeTammy StryeKen SuskiBob SzymanskiMichael TaylorRay TejadaEllen TellerAlcida TiusJohn TiusJoyce TolinskiSanta TucciMelissa TuftsJudy TulliusSarah TynerKevin UtleyJosh ValdezCheri VerdunMichael VitaleKate vom SteegMax vom SteegDoreen WaltonMartha WarnerChelsea WatlandThelma WestRyan WhiteJanice WilburneSharyn WildAbigail WilsonDavid WilsonTina WirtelEd WohlfordBrian Wolfe Sr.Esther Zamudid