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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:
The January bill for
keeping the parking lot and
walk ways in a safe
condition for all of us costs the
parish $9,363.75. Our snow
removal company was here 17
days during the month of January
and applied 26.25 tons of salt to
our parking lot. Many days they
were here several times.
Rosary Makers Meeting Wed., March 27 at 10:00 a.m. Information on page 6.
St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church
Third Sunday of Lent
March 24, 2019
Throughout the Lenten
season of reflection and
meditation, you are invited
to write your prayer requests on the
back of the little purple crosses and
pin them to the cross.
You should have received information about the Catholic Services Appeal in the mail. Please pray about how you can help further the ministries funded by
our CSA, and consider making the most generous gift possible given your other
financial obligations. Pledge payments do not start until July. If you did not
receive the CSA mailing this past week, or have any questions about the CSA,
please call the parish office, 752-9611.
Dear Lord, I pray that You give me the wisdom to guide me on this
faith journey of stewardship. Help me to understand that everything I
have is a gift from You. Open my heart and my mind so that I may use
these marvelous gifts to give back to You here on Earth. I pray that You
welcome me into Your kingdom at the end of my life and that You are
pleased with what I have done with all your gifts. Amen
Calling ALL PB & J
Makers!!!
We are in need
of some sandwich
making for March 31. Please
contact Christian Service to sign
up 586-651-0734. We are in need of
4 people to make a total of 100
sandwiches. All supplies will be
ready for you. This is a great
family activity for a great cause.
Thank You from On the Rise Bakery
All the men from the
Capuchin operated On the Rise
Bakery want to thank you for your
welcome, interest, and support of
the program. Your encouragement
helps us to stay steadfast and
focused on our goals. We especially
want to thank Denise Kehren and
the many workers, those who
helped set up and sell after the
Masses, for their enthusiasm and
assistance. Thank you again and
Blessed Lent, Men from On the
Rise Bakery
The Parish Office will be closed
Wednesday, March 27 for
Onward to the Kingdom Staff Day.
Anointing of the Sick
St. Clement will have an
Anointing of the Sick next
Saturday, March 30 after the 5:00
p.m. Mass. Please call the Parish
Office if you are interested in
attending, 752-9611.
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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
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. Alterna-
tively, you can call Jim Smiszek at 586-651-1502. More information on our
website www.romeoknights.com.
Religious Education
Schedule March 24 – No Preschool classes
March 24 – No Preschool classes
held
March 25, 26, 27 – No Classes held
Onward to the Kingdom –
A Vicariate wide Event -
March 31 – No Preschool classes
Stations of the Cross
St. Clement will have the
Stations of the Cross during Lent
on the following days:
Friday, March 29 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12 - 7:00 p.m.
IHM Golf Outing
The IHM Sisters
Royal Blue Classic
Golf Outing is
Mon., 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
(Applebee's / Olive Garden /Chili's /
Red Lobster/Panera/Kroger/Meijer/
Target/Visa/Amazon and Spon-
sors. Proceeds help the IHM Sis-
ters continue to minister to those
in need throughout the United
States and overseas. If you have
any questions, please contact
Sister Val 810-656-3282.
Ministry Grants Awarded from
Royal Blue Classic Proceeds…
Colombiere Retreat Center, Inc., A
Resiliency and Healing Retreat
Series for Women Veterans with
PTSD - funds will provide a
four-day intensive therapeutic
retreat per quarter in the fiscal
year, for a total of 48 women
veterans who struggle with
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Labels for Education
Earn cash for
Romeo schools with
Box Tops! We’ve
recently added a Box Top collection
container to the lobby. Each Box
Top earns 10¢ towards school
improvements and supplies at
Romeo Schools. Thanks for your
support and contribution!
S.O.S Ministry Needs Help
The S.O.S. Ministry is in need of
a person to pick up soup from
Romeo Family Restaurant on
Sunday mornings and bring it to
the parish refrigerator. Please
contact Denise at 586-651-0734.
Calling All Gardeners Spring is coming and the St. Clement Gardening Club is
looking for volunteers to help with the church’s gardens this
upcoming season. Several of our previous volunteers are not
able to help this year so we really need the parish members to step up and
help with planting and maintenance. We need a group to plant sometime
in May and then we need individuals to adopt a garden or portion of a
garden and maintain it at your convenience throughout the season.
Please consider donating your time and talents to help make our grounds
look inviting and beautiful. We really need congregation help this year.
For questions and/or volunteering, please call Juli at 586-531-0662.
Easter Flowers It is our custom at St.
Clement to make an
offering for the decoration
of the worship space for
the Easter Season, in the names of
friends and family - living or
deceased. The flower donation is
$25.00. The names will be
published in the Easter bulletin.
Deadline - Sunday, April 14
(Please Print)
In Memory: ___________________
_______________________________
In Thanksgiving:_______________
______________________________
Given by: _____________________
______________________________
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Help us keep our sick list
current. Please notify the parish
office at 752-9611 when changes
occur. We enjoy hearing the good
news of recovery and extend our
deepest sympathy for those who
have departed.
Please Pray for the Members Serving
Our Country
Cpt. Nicole Adenomas
Sfc. Omar Ambriz
Pvt. Stephen Bennett
3rd Po. Brennan Bennett
Pvt. Dakota Burdo
Capt. John L. Fellows
Pfc. Brian Gaines
SSGT Adam S. Girardot
Sgt. James Griffie
Spec. Mark A. Lipinski
SSGT Ian McLaughlin
SSG. Brian Niebel
Maj. Catherine Peuterbaugh
Spc. Zacari Pytleski
MC1 Jeff Richardson
2nd Lt. Stephen Rutherford
E5 Rebecca Sovereign
Spc. Michael Stobak
Maj. David Stys
Pfc. Bill Thompson
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
Please Pray
for the Sick
Pour out, Thy Healing
Angels, Thy Heavenly Host
upon me, and upon those
that I love, let me feel the
beam of Thy Healing Angels upon
me, The light of Your Healing
Hands. I will let Thy Healing
begin, whatever way God grants it.
Amen
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
Adam Cole
Elexie Delaney
Maurice D’Hondt
Rosanna
DiMaggio
Jake Flint
Thomas Gamrat
Christine Gamrat
Jacob Gordon
Martha Gutowski
Joachim Hagedorn
Jerry Halker
Karen
Halker-Krause
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
Paul Paquette
Andre Platevoet
Judy Polakowski
Geraldine
Pollock
Tom Radzitowski
David Reed
Sandra Richie
Glenda Roberts
Richard Rock
Glenn Rounding
Fran Salvatore
Claudio Selva
Shannon Shaieb
Raymond Smith
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...
This Lent, Help Others Check
Hunger Off Their List
This coming Lenten season, we
will all try to be more conscious
about fasting, almsgiving and
prayer. As a suggestion where
almsgiving is concerned, please
consider a donation to the Agape
Center food pantry. Below are
some suggestions of nutritious
canned and dry goods that we use
the most. Please, no open
containers, homemade food or
expired products. And, please
avoid items in glass containers as
they often break in handling.
Tuna fish
Canned meat
Beef stew
Meat soups, Hearty soups
Canned spaghetti or pasta
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Rice
Noodles, macaroni
Powdered milk
Pancake or baking mixes
Low sodium items (soup,
vegetables, etc)
Cereal/Oatmeal (including
single serving sizes)
Granola bars
Coffee (ground)
Personal care items
Diapers
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Bar soap and hand soap
Shampoo
Cleaning products (window
cleaner, laundry detergent,
dish soap, etc.)
Paper products (paper towels,
toilet paper, napkins)
Thank you for considering a do-
nation to the Agape food pantry.
Please include our client individu-
als and families and those in need
who have not yet been identified in
prayer this Lenten season.
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Vigil Lights Special Intentions
~ Michigan and Utah
~ Healing of Jennifer Trombley -
Sheretko family
~ My son - blessings with good
health & longevity in life
~ James F. Blaisdell, Jr. -Tony,
Sherrie, Anthony, Stefani & Blake
Blaisdell
~ Family blessings
Mass Times on the Road…
Traveling? Need the nearest
Catholic Church and Mass
times? www.masstimes.org
Strangers No Longer Day of Prayer
A Day of Prayer/Retreat
will be held at St. James
Campus, 241 Person @
Woodward in Ferndale on
Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m. There is a $10
registration fee and lunch will be
provided. Please contact Ro
Schultz 586-786-5433 to register or
for more information.
FOR WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN
Monday, April 1st @
1:00 p.m.: Widowed men and wom-
en are invited to meet for lunch
and enjoy friendship with delicious
food at Maggiano’s Little Italy,
2089 W. Big Beaver Rd, in Troy.
RSVP by March 27th to Esther @
586-264-1939.
TRENDING TOWARD HOT By Deacon Kurt Godfryd
In 1985, a band called The Power Station released a
song that immediately became a best seller. With a
snappy tune and fast-paced lyrics sung by the British
singer, Robert Palmer, the words described a swath of
the American culture.
"We want to multiply, are you gonna do it? I know
you’re qualified, are you gonna do it? Don’t be so
circumscribed, are you gonna do it? Just get yourself
untied, are you gonna do it? Feel the heat pushing you to decide. Feel the
heat burning you up, ready or not. Some like it hot, some like it hot."
These lyrics provide us insight into our modern culture. Why, you ask? In
an opinion piece written a few years ago (Some Men Love Abortion, it
Allows Sex Without Consequences, LifeNews.com, June 16, 2013), blogger
Renee Bracey Sherman explored why some men believe so strongly in
abortion. She wrote: “I’ve heard stories about how the choice was tough,
but they appreciate that their partner included them in the decision. They
too felt abortion was the best option at that time. Some have gone on to
have other children, while others haven’t. Once a man told me that when
he and his partner became pregnant after having an abortion, they had
such a different feeling about it: We knew that this time, we were ready to
be parents. I felt like a father.”
As such, it appears that the same evasive and slimy language used by
abortionists is also followed by certain fathers who claim they aren’t
fathers—until they feel that they are. So much for reality or science.
In his book, On Heaven and Earth, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (now Pope
Francis) noted: “The moral problem with abortion is of a pre-religious
nature, because the genetic code of the person is present at the moment of
conception. There is already a human being. I separate the issue of
abortion from any religious concept. It is a scientific problem. To not allow
further progress in the development of a being that already has the entire
genetic code of a human being is not ethical. The right to life is the first
human right. Abortion is killing someone who cannot defend himself.”
One of my favorite writers, the late Joseph Sobran (1946-2010), once
wrote a column entitled “The problem with abortion? A baby.” After
pointing out that “most doctors don’t mind being called by their
specialties—dentists, dermatologists, and pediatricians,” Sobran
questioned why those who perform abortions prefer not to be called
abortionists. He then likened those who support abortion as modern no-
mads, always moving from argument to argument. “They used to quibble
about when life begins: It was a religious question, they said. The obvious
answer, at conception, didn’t satisfy them, though even atheists will agree
that a squirrel or a dachshund begins its life when it’s conceived. Biologists
handle that one without feeling they need to call in the help of
theologians.”
In 1970, American author Alfred A. Montapert wrote a book entitled The
Supreme Philosophy of Man: The Laws of Life. Regarding our choices and
consequences, he reminded: “Every person has free choice. Free to obey or
disobey the Natural Laws. Your choice determines the consequences.
Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices.”
A seminary professor once told me of a Michigan priest who provided
annual advice to his congregation regarding choice and life and
procreation. “If you don’t want to go to Minnesota, don’t get on the train.”
Good advice, don’t you think?
North Macomb Right to Life Sponsors Bottle Drive
A Bottle Drive will be
held at St. Clement on
March 30/31 after all
Masses. This bottle
drive is to support the
North Macomb Right to Life and
Compassion Pregnancy Center.
Please return all bottles no
later then Sunday, April 21.
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WEEKLY EVENTS FOR March 25 - 31
Monday, March 25
Vicariate Mission Tuesday, March 26
9:00 a.m. - Vicariate Mission
MASS - Int. Julian Berishaj req
by family
10:00 a.m. - Breakfast/
Fellowship - Social hall
10:00 a.m. - Adoration
6:30 p.m. - Youth Ministry
Meeting - social hall/gym
Wednesday, March 27
Parish Office Closed
Vicariate Mission
NO 9:00 a.m. MASS
10:00 a.m. - Rosary Makers -
social hall
12:30 p.m. - Bible Study:
“Revelation”
3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy - church Thursday, March 28
Vicariate Mission
NO 9:00 a.m. MASS
6:30 p.m. - Right-to-Life Meeting
social hall
Friday, March 29
9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Walter
Champagne req by family
9:30 a.m. - Rosary
7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross -
church
Saturday, March 30
12:00 noon - social hall usage
3:30 p.m. - Confessions
5:00 p.m. - MASS - Int. St.
Clement Parishioners
Anointing of the Sick
immediately following Mass
Sunday, March 31 (Fourth
Sunday of Lent)
Coffee & Donuts hosted by
Christian Service
7:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Richard
Paholsky req by his wife
9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Vlora
Berishaj req by family
11:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Ardiana
Berishaj req by family
12:00 noon - Make peanut butter
& jelly sandwiches - kitchen
7:00 p.m. - MASS (Spanish) - Int.
St. Clement Parishioners
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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
Do you know anyone who is
elderly and home bound,
anyone who has under-
gone 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!
Vets Returning Home Visit
The Comfort Makers will be visiting the
Vets Returning Home center in
Roseville on Wednesday, April 10.
They will be serving them dinner
at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to
join them please contact Christian
Service at 586-651-0743 for more
information. Our visits are always
h e a r t w a r m i n g a n d v e r y
appreciative!
A Mass Intention was given on
Sunday, February 17 for Virginia
Steinbrink req by Barb Schmidt.
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Liturgical Appointments for April 6/7
Sat.
5:00 p.m.
Sun.
7:00 a.m.
Sun.
9:00 a.m.
Sun.
11:00 a.m.
Lector/
Comm.
Rosemarie
Stewart
Henry Malburg John Swan Russ Morgan
Altar
Servers
Joe & Anthony
Pollzzie
Cameron & Nate
Joseph
Gwen Gabby & Abram
Pogodzinski
Choir Adult Choir
Liturgical Appointment for March 30/31
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 Ed Glowicki Carl Mischley
Altar
Servers
Joe & Anthony
Lomakoski
Natalie & Andrea
Frederick
Joe & John
Greenlee
Choir Adult Choir
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. Arrangements will be made for a visit.
Lifetime Hardwood Floors, Inc.
586-498-5511
Chris Maskill - President
Readings for the
Week of
March 25, 2019
Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-
8, 8b-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/
Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-
5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-
35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-
13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6
-7, 8-9 [8]/Lk 11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a,
8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11
and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-
19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14
Sunday, March 31: Jos 5:9a, 10-
12/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [9a]/2 Cor
5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
A Family Perspective… The owner of the fig tree was impatient because the tree did not live up to his expectations. In
families there are those who don’t live up to our expectations.
Imitate the gardener and give them more time and help. Don’t cut them out
of your life. Love asks us to be connected, not productive.
Rosary Makers Meeting
Wednesday, March 27 at
10:00 a.m. in the Social Hall.
Become a missionary by
making rosaries for missions in the
U.S., the military, and all around
the world. It’s easy to learn and we
can provide all your initial sup-
plies. All are welcome.
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.