Week of February 9, 2025

1) No Second Tunic: A Pastoral Note from Archbishop Vigneron

A Plan for Mission-Ready Families of Parishes

in the Archdiocese of Detroit

February 6, 2025

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

From the moment God called Abraham to leave behind his homeland and journey to a place He would reveal (Gn 12:1), the people of God have been called to leave behind the security of what is familiar and to follow Him into a future of His design. This call echoes throughout salvation history. Whether this message was communicated by a prophet’s voice, the visitation of an angel, or the Word Himself, the call has remained the same: to trust and follow. Jesus echoed this call when he commissioned the Twelve, instructing them not to be encumbered by the baggage of a “second tunic”:

“As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick” (Mt 10:7-10).

Throughout history, the Church has continually responded to societal changes with apostolic boldness and faithfulness, leaving behind the “second tunic” — anything that did not directly serve the mission — and adapting her methods without compromising her timeless message. Like Abraham, we are people of faith, called to journey forward, guided by God’s grace, into the “new land” of mission and evangelization.

A discerning “read” of salvation history reveals two significant eras: the Apostolic Age and the Christendom Age.

The Apostolic Age

From her very foundation in the mission of the Apostles, the Church was rooted both in the life of the people of Israel and in a culture dominated by the Romans and their pagan gods.

During her earliest centuries, the Church had minimal formal structures, was often persecuted, and grew primarily through the courageous witness of the faithful—especially the martyrs. Though she faced external hostility, the Church thrived through her focus on mission, boldness, and fidelity to Christ.

The Christendom Age

By the fourth century, Christianity started on a path of becoming a dominant cultural force, shaping societal norms, institutions, and worldviews. While not every individual embraced the faith deeply, Christian truths were on the way to undergirding the social order, enabling the Church to grow in influence.

A New Apostolic Age

Today, we face a cultural landscape that, in many ways, more closely resembles the Apostolic Age than Christendom. As Pope Francis reminds us:

“I dream of a ‘missionary option,’ that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything, so that the Church’s customs, ways of doing things, times and schedules, language and structures can be suitably channeled for the evangelization of today’s world rather than for her self-preservation” (Evangelii Gaudium).

While our times are markedly different from those of the first Christians, we share with them this significant reality: we, too, face the need to adapt creatively with fewer financial and human resources.

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2) Frequently Asked Questions on the Pastoral Note

What is happening?

In 2020, building on the fruits of Synod 16, the Archdiocese of Detroit began an ongoing process of renewal through the establishment of Families of Parishes. With this pastoral note, Archbishop Vigneron calls on all parish communities to adapt to the Families of Parishes framework and to work with the Archdiocese of Detroit to create “Mission-Ready Parishes.” Each Family of Parishes will participate in a collaborative process to carefully and honestly review their existing resources and together discern their most effective use. For some Families, this process may result in mergers, reorganization, or closures. For all Families, this process will allow their communities to emerge better equipped to unleash the Gospel for generations to come.

 Why are we doing this now?

This is not the beginning of a new process, but the continuation of the renewal sparked by our transition to Families of Parishes in 2020. The reasons for our adoption of Families of Parishes remain true today: fewer priests to care for our parishes, declining Mass attendance, and a surplus of aging church buildings that require more financial resources than we have. The appendix to this pastoral note offers key data points that illuminate these and other challenges we face and the pressing need to continue aligning our resources within the broader Families of Parishes framework.

We no longer have the luxury of ignoring these realities and finding “band-aid” solutions for them is a disservice to the souls entrusted to our care. It is only through an intentional, thoughtful and collaborative process of discernment that we can ensure the long-term health of our clergy and of our parishes, better equipping them to proclaim the Gospel and build up the kingdom of God for generations to come.

What is a “Mission-Ready Parish”?

Mission-Ready Parishes have an abundance of financial and human resources to carry out their God-given mission of saving souls. They are led by teams of priests who are healthy and thriving—spiritually, emotionally, and physically—and ready to carry out the mission for which they were ordained. These parish communities are fully alive and growing, with a clear sense of mission to form joyful disciples. They prioritize a culture that is vibrant and attracts the disaffiliated, youth, young adults and marginalized, while continuing to equip current parishioners with the joy of the Gospel. They are focused on the Apostolic work of the Church—in Word, Sacrament, and Service—over efforts to sustain aging church buildings.

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4) Heart Afire Prayer Ministry

5) World Marriage Day Dinner

6) Operation REACH OUT

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8) Inside the Ice Chapel at Michigan Tech

From Church Pop: Inside the Breathtaking Ice and Snow Chapel Built by College Students for the Annual 'Ice Mass' in Michigan

It all started in 2016 during Michigan Tech's yearly winter carnival. The students typically participate in various winter activities, including competitions building snow statues.

The inspiration for this idea was originally drawn from an article written on the making of ice chapels in Europe. The decision was made to construct the chapel as a beautiful way to bring the local community together and inspire individuals about Christ during the winter season.

It was also a way for the parish to make use of the almost 200 inches of snow Saint Albert’s receives every year, as well as allow students of MTU to hone their engineering skills creatively. After receiving permission from the local bishop, parish priest Father Ben Hasse led the community in constructing this alluring domain.

With that approval, the students and parishioners began building the chapel, which has since become an annual tradition known as "The Ice Mass at the Ice Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows."

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9) Ascension's Bible and Catechism App

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10) Holy Hour on Thursdays

11) This Sunday's Readings: February 9, 2025 - The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

12) Sunday Reflections by Jeff Cavins

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Gospel: Luke 5:1-11

13) Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Graced Sinners on Mission

Friends, for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Church gives us a wonderful pairing of readings: the first reading from the sixth chapter of Isaiah and the Gospel from the fifth chapter of Luke. They both speak to what I think are three key moments in the Christian spiritual life: first, the breakthrough of grace; then, the acknowledgement of sin; and finally, being sent on mission.

14) Grow+Go

Grow+Go, content is designed to help you understand what it means to be an evangelizing disciple of Christ. Using the Sunday Scriptures as the basis for reflection, Grow+Go offers insight into how we can all more fully GROW as disciples and then GO evangelize, fulfilling Christ's Great Commission to "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19) The concept behind the weekly series is to make discipleship and evangelization simple, concrete, and relatable.

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16) TALLer Tales

It Takes a Village: Last week, I shared about my experience getting ready to depart from the surgical center. I don’t remember much of what took place. I don’t remember being wheeled back to recovery or being wheeled back to my room. I do remember coming to a bit, but it was all foggy. I had to ask my mom as I was writing this article if I was talkative or quiet as I was coming out of the anesthesia. When I asked my mom, she had to sit down to show me. She said it was pretty funny. I guess once I started to wake up, I kept rubbing my head and saying loudly that I had an annoying headache. I guess I kept repeating that I had an annoying headache, and I couldn’t understand why my foot didn’t hurt, but my head did. Eventually, I asked for something to deal with my annoying headache, and they gave me some Tylenol.

After some time, they wheeled me out to the car, and I remember a bunch of people trying to “hoist” me into the back seat of my sister’s car. I slid into position and got situated. Thankfully, my mom and sister had a pillow and a blanket ready for me. I remember trying to protect my foot and the IV pump nerve block that was in a case and now hanging around my neck. Once we got moving, I remember a call going out that we would need help getting me out of the car and up to my room.

And, boy, did the help arrive. The extra re-enforcement team included Lonnie, Fr. Bob, and Kevin Hendrick. I remember looking at the time and was thankful it was just after school dismissal so I wouldn’t become the after-school entertainment. Somehow, they slid me out of the car and helped me enter the house. Someone kept protecting my foot while the others were helping me navigate, hopping up the two entry steps into the house. Once I got to my staircase, I could sit in my chair lift and then slowly move upstairs. Once upstairs, I needed help getting up two more steps and then getting into bed. All I remember was wanting to get to bed. I. Was. Exhausted.

Once the reinforcement team left my house and I was nicely tucked into my bed with my 45-degree angle wedges to prop up my feet, my mom and sister got me something small to eat, and they went into another room on my second floor, which I converted into a small sitting/tv room. At this point, I was wide awake and was answering texts and emails to let people know how things went. Maybe an hour later, I was getting hungry or thirsty and called out for my “Florence Nightingales” in the other room. I knew the TV was on, but no one answered. So, I repeated, “Mom? … Jackie?” There was radio silence.

From my bed, there’s a mirror that gives me a partial view of the sitting room if I lean up just a bit. So, I leaned up and saw one of them with their head tilted and sound asleep, which meant the other one was asleep, too. I started to laugh and immediately called my sister Cindy to let her know how my Mom and Jackie were doing. We had a good laugh. I guess I wasn’t the only one exhausted from the day’s events! Yes, it takes a village to care for me … and it has been tiring EVERYONE out! As I’ve learned … Monsignors ARE a ton of work!

Reconstruction Update #5: If you were at SJA last weekend for Mass, you heard Father Bob and Father Rich’s announcement that I had this “brilliant” concept that I would be “back on the schedule” starting this weekend. I was silent about my dream, but the dream quickly got blown away when those who get our liturgical calendar started to see my initials pop up on the schedule. “Are you insane?” “This is ridiculous.” “Didn’t you listen to the doctor?” “I’m deleting this schedule. Ridiculous.” As the complaints emerged, I decided to be proactive and call those I knew would be chewing me so I could face the music all in one sitting! Father Rich then asked people at the 4 and 12 PM Masses to stand if they wanted me to listen to the doctor and stay home. Okay, okay, I got the message!

I’m slowly learning to be “more patient” and have been occupying my time getting caught up on some computer projects that have been on “The List.” I’ve been somewhat sequestered upstairs because I still struggle navigating a few steps at my house. I’ve been practicing and hope to get to the office soon for an “outing” with some assistance. The infamous iWalk will be helpful once I get more confident walking on it! I’m getting there! The pain has diminished, and I know I’m improving daily. Three weeks down. Eight to go!

I appreciate all the prayers and best wishes! God bless you for all your kindness! It means the world to me!

World Marriage Day: The Second Sunday in February is the annual celebration of World Marriage Day. Initially conceived by the World Wide Marriage Encounter apostolate, World Marriage Day is now celebrated throughout the United States and in many foreign countries. World Marriage Day honors the lifelong commitment of husbands and wives and takes as its theme the commandment the Lord gave to love one another. That commandment takes on a special prominence within a marriage relationship. Loving one another is a daily decision that couples must commit to every day of their life. It’s a simple idea but a challenging one. Loving one another requires neither gifts nor money. It becomes a way of life. While the candy, notes, jewelry, and special dinners are well appreciated (and plenty of these will be given or received on Valentine’s Day), couples should also find lasting ways to increase their love for one another. The visible signs of living this commandment shouldn’t be seen only on anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day. Loving one another should be a daily reality!

A promotional piece for World Marriage Day had the following suggestions and thoughts: “1. Have you hugged your spouse today? 2. Call your spouse right now and say ‘I love you.’ 3. Take out your wedding pictures tonight and share a memory with family and friends. 4. Show the family movies tonight to celebrate a marriage well done. 5. Bring a gift tonight to your spouse. 6. Fix his or her favorite meal tonight. 7. Share your love for each other with your children tonight. 8. Ask your spouse for a date tonight. 9. Tell each other how much your marriage means to you. 10. Your marriage relationship is the most intimate relationship possible on earth. Be proud of it and the joys and sacrifices that have made it strong. 11. Reach out - not long distance - and touch your spouse. 12. Share your love story with your children tonight.” 

Enjoy the week. Know of my prayers!

In Christ,

gmb@sjascs.org

17) Voiland's View

Holy Eucharist Basics

This week, my article is a little refresher on some practical aspects of receiving Jesus in the Eucharist. Much of what I offer, you may already know. Some of it may be new to you. Some may reinforce something you thought you already knew, but were not so sure about anymore. I assure you that each item I mention in this article could be of benefit to somebody. This article obviously is not a comprehensive treatment of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. I will simply address some high points that I see needing attention. Let’s begin with this fundamental question: What is the Eucharist?

The Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. When we receive the Host, or if we drink from the chalice, we are literally eating Jesus Christ’s flesh and blood. The Eucharist does not look like flesh and blood. It looks like a wafer of bread and a cup of wine. It is NOT. Once the bread and wine has been consecrated by the priest, it is not bread or wine AT ALL. We Catholics believe that the bread and wine have been transubstantiated (changed into a different substance) into Jesus’ Body and Blood. No more bread; no more wine. We are taught by the Church that in receiving either the Body or the Blood of Christ, we are receiving the totality of Jesus: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Sharing in Holy Communion is not a mere practice of hospitality. When non-Catholics are excluded from receiving the Eucharist, we are not being mean or uppity. We are simply being honest. Receiving Eucharist together is the deepest expression of our Catholic faith that we have. Sadly, we are not at that level of relationship with those who are outside of our Church to share Eucharist together. We would be dishonest to act as if Holy Communion was just a way to express fellowship with visitors.

We must be in a state of grace to receive the Eucharist. This means that we must have asked God to forgive any venial sins we may have committed before presenting ourselves for Holy Communion. If we have committed any mortal sins, they must have been forgiven for them in the Sacrament of Penance before coming to receive the Eucharist. Knowingly receiving the Holy Communion with grave sin on our souls is itself gravely wrong. There may be circumstances when a person could receive the Eucharist while in a state of mortal sin if sacramental Confession was unavailable and the person promised to get to Confession as soon as possible. Church law allows for the reception of Holy Communion twice in one calendar day.

When we approach the altar for Holy Communion and say “Amen,” we are openly agreeing with the minister who gives Jesus to us and says, “The Body of Christ,” or “The Blood of Christ.” We are saying, “YES” – that we believe what the Catholic Church teaches about what we are receiving and doing. We are doing this in union (in communion) with the rest of our brothers and sisters in Christ who are with us at Mass. If you do not believe that the Host (or the Cup of Drink) is truly the Body and Blood of Christ, you should not receive the Eucharist. You don’t have to. No one but the priest presiding at Mass is obligated to receive Communion at Mass. Catholics are only obligated to attend Mass every Sunday. Otherwise, we are obligated to receive the Eucharist only once a year, preferably during Easter season (CCC1389).

Please be aware that believing that the Eucharist is truly Jesus does not mean that we have to understand how it is Jesus. There’s a big difference. If we had to understand how this happens, none of us would be able to receive. It is a miracle! We cannot understand the divine because we ourselves are not divine . . . yet. Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist helps us on the journey to divine life.

We receive the Eucharist by approaching the Eucharistic Minister, making a simple bow of the head, then taking the Host in the hand or on the tongue. In the United States, the normal posture for receiving Holy Communion is standing, and in the hand. A person can also receive kneeling and/or on the tongue. When receiving in the hand, one should place one hand on top of the other, creating a ‘throne’ to receive the Lord. Once in hand, the other hand should be used to pick up the Host to consume it immediately. Do not grab at the Host. Do not walk away with the Host. Do not wait to get back to your seat to eat. Reverently consume the Host right away.

Those who receive on the tongue should open their mouth and stick their tongue out far enough to have a place for the Host to land. Once your tongue is out, please stop moving! The minister will get the Host to you. A communicant chasing after the host is not helping, as much as that might be the intent.

If you have a pyx and are taking the Eucharist to a homebound sick person, you should receive first. This can obviously be tricky, handling the pyx and receiving the Host for yourself. But your main reason for coming to the altar is for you to receive the Lord. You and Jesus should be your primary focus as you come to the table. You do not have to hurry. You may want to keep the unopened pyx on the back of your receiving hand, or in a convenient pocket, etc. Receive the Host for yourself, consume it, then retrieve your pyx and open it for an additional host to take to the sick. Remember, those taking Holy Communion to the homebound must go immediately from Mass to deliver it. No stopping for breakfast. No stopping at the store to pick up coffee and creamer for Mom on the way. No working out at the gym. Definitely, no keeping the Blessed Sacrament at home overnight to be delivered the next day. There is too much potential for Jesus to be forgotten about or lost. And, yes, it does happen. Arrangements can be made to pick up Holy Communion from the parish at another time, if delivering Jesus right after Mass is troublesome.

There are many other questions regarding the Eucharist that may arise. Please feel free to ask me about them and I will try to get you some good answers.

In the Eucharistic Lord,

Fr. Bob

rvoiland@sjascs.org

18) Ascension Presents: Father Mike Schmitz

Why Did God Let Them Die?

Grief is natural, and sadness at the death of a loved one is to be expected. But what about people who feel anger in their bereavement? Especially anger at God?

Fr. Mike shares a difficult truth for those who wish their loved ones were still with them instead of with Jesus in heaven.

19) Words on the Word: February 9, 2025 - Secret of Success

Back in the so-called good ol’ days, most folks shared a similar notion about hard work.

Apply yourself, the thinking went, work hard, and success will follow. To some extent, that was a winning formula. 

Now, however, it may not be so simple.

A recent podcast produced by a much-followed political and success expert considered in some depth why the rules may have changed. Titled “Hard Work Won’t Save You: The Truth About Success in America,” the host and a guest dug into the topic for almost an hour. 

Other media outlets and commentators have likewise offered their own takes on this changing reality for success.

Their reasons vary, of course, but fundamentally, many would agree that hard work is just the beginning. Intangibles such as one’s personal brand, the politics of one’s organization, the ability of an individual to align with power brokers and sell ideas all come into play.

Perhaps this was always the case, but in this world of over-analysis it’s just becoming more obvious.

It’s reflective, in a simplistic way, of the deeper truth shared in today’s gospel. We can work as hard as we want, but without God’s grace, we’ll always fall short of ultimate victory.

Consider the sweat invested by Simon and his friends in their profession.

“After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Put out into the deep water and lower your nets for a catch,’” St. Luke quotes Jesus as saying. “Simon said in reply, ‘Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.’ When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing.”

The quick and important lesson: success comes with and from God, as long as we’re fishing for the right things.

© 2024 Words on the Word

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Indianapolis Colts Chaplain Reflection

This video profiles Father Douglas Hunter. Before becoming a priest, Fr. Hunter was a police officer for 11 years. Now, he is the chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts. At the center of all his work is the foundational belief of Christ’s love for all people and his call to minister to them.

22) Hallow App:

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We have a number of parishioners who are already using the app and loving it (my mom being one of them and she is on the app most of the day). Great for praying alone or together with your spouse/family, Hallow truly has something for everyone, no matter what you are going through (see below for their different content categories).

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23) Mass Intentions for the Week:

Monday, February 10, 2025, Saint Scholastica, Virgin (White)

7:00 am Matt Hunsucker

Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Weekday; Our Lady of Lourdes (Green/White)

7:00 am: George J. Bugarin 

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Weekday (Green) 

7:00 am: Special Intention for Joe Schotthoefer

6:00 pm: George J. Bugarin

Thursday, February 13, 2025, Weekday (Green) 

7:00 am: Tina Calisi

Friday, February 14, 2025, Saints Cyril, Monk & Methodius, Bishop (White)

7:00 am: Dennis Fleming

Saturday, February 15, 2025, Vigil for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)

4:00 pm: Terri Smigels, Bonnie Batche, Joe Basirico, Joseph Fikany, Edward, Helen & Henry Blind, Michael Timmreck, Elizabeth Dresden, Dr. Lori Karol, Joan Weber, Tony Marino, Paula Nagel, Mr. & Mrs. Ruda, Lisa Sully, and Special Intentions for the Family of Tina Calisi, for the living and deceased members of the J. Champine Family, and the Thomas Family. 

6:00 pm: Raymond Strussione

Sunday, February 16, 2025, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)

8:00 am: The Intentions of SJA Parishioners

10:00 am: Angela Godard

12:00 pm: Hugo Calisi, Daniel Bommarito, Charlotte Power, Paula Nagel, the deceased members of the Ruda Family

24) This Week on St. Joan of Arc LIVE:

This week's LIVE Stream

Schedule at St. Joan of Arc:

Monday (February 10)

7:00 AM - Mass

Tuesday (February 11):

7:00 AM - Mass

10:00 AM - Funeral for Robert Gavagan (Read Obituary HERE)

Wednesday (February 12):

7:00 AM - Mass

10:00 AM - Funeral for Josef Franz Herzig (Read Obituary HERE)

6:00 PM - Mass

Thursday (February 13):

7:00 AM - Mass

10:00 AM - Funeral for Eleanor A. Bohlinger

7:00 PM - Holy Hour



Friday (February 14):

7:00 AM - Mass

Saturday (February 15):

10:00 AM - Funeral for John Charles Tokarz

12:30 PM - Baptism of Hayes Zachary Compton

4:00 PM - Mass

6:00 PM - Mass

Sunday (February 16):

8:00 AM - Mass

10:00 AM - Mass

12:00 PM - Mass

Please note that all of our masses and events can be accessed through the ARCHIVE section of our Live stream page if you cannot watch it live!

We also have our own ROKU Channel. Search for "CATHOLIC" in the ROKU channel store, and you will find SJA's channel. A Fire TV Channel is also available.

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