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OUR LADY OF LORETTO May 15, 2022
THE TRAVELER
Our parish Family is a Catholic faith community serving Jesus Christ and His
Church. Together, we reach out to the congregation and larger community
through prayer, service, evangelization and fellowship. We welcome
and invite all on our journey with Christ.
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"Can you not spend one hour
Schedule for the with Me?
Eucharistic Adoration
Week 5-15-22 Every Tuesday After 8:30am Mass
Monday, May 16, 2022 until NOON
8:30a Mass
6:30p Bible Study Fifth Sunday of Easter
Tuesday, May 17 In the Gospel today, Jesus says “I give
8:30a Mass—Adoration you a new commandment: love one
12:00 noon Benediction another…. This is how all will know
6:30p Mary’s Cardio that you are my disciples, if you have love for
one another.” By your gift to the Society of St.
Wednesday, May 18 Vincent de Paul you show that you have love
6:30p N.A. for one another, especially those suffering and
Thursday, May 19 poor, and that indeed you are the disciple of
8:30a Mass @ St. Val’s Jesus.
10:30a OLL Intercessory
Prayer Group OUR LADY OF LORETTO
6:30a Mary’s Cardio 17116 Olympia • Redford, MI 48240
7:00p Legion of Mary 313-534-9000 • Fax: 313-534-6744
Friday, May 20 Website: www.ourladyoflorettoparish.org
8:30a Mass @ St. Val’s Facebook: Our Lady of Loretto Redford
Email: info@ourladyoflorettoparish.org
Saturday, May 21 FORMED.org
2:15p Confession Access Code: Our Lady of Loretto
4:00p Mass 52SUNDAYS.com
Sunday, May 22 Office hours:
10:00a Mass 8:30a - 3:30p Mon. - Thurs.
7:00p AA 8:30a - Noon - Fri.
Pastor .......................... Fr. Socorro Fernandes
ollpastor2020@gmail.com
Pastoral Associate.......... Sr. Margretta Wojcik
Srm.wojcik@gmail.com
Deacon Ron Vader .................... 248-767-9199
Deaf Ministry
Fr. Michael Depcik ................. 586-439-0146
Faith Formation Director
Donna Kohn ............................ 313-534-9000
Music Ministry
Paul Lusch .............................. 313-534-8206
Maureen Livernois
Parish Secretary .................. Kristine Freeman
oll48240@gmail.com
Bookkeeper ........................... Angela Arrington
Parish Council
Maryann Aiton (Chair)............. 313-534-9000
Disabilities Representative
Sandie Brown ......................... 313-531-6192
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS TIMES
Monday, May 16, 2022 Saturday Evening .................................4:00 pm
8:30am + Mary Jane Gostomski by Frank & Sunday ................................................10:00am
Mon. & Tues.. .......................................8:30 am
Norann Bostomski
+ Fr. Hayes by St. Valentine Parish CONFESSIONS: Sat. 2:15pm & by appt.
+ Rose Fries by Friends
Tuesday, May 17 BAPTISMS: Family must be an active
registered parishioner. Class held as arranged.
8:30am SI: World Peace by Mila Baptism by appointment.
+ Zenobio & Argentina Burgagni by Graziano Canini
MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made in
Saturday, May 21 advance (6 months min.). At least one of the
4:30pm + Nives Romanelli by the Family couples must be an active registered member
+ Joseph Willim by the Family of OLL.
Sunday, May 22 SICK & COMMUNION CALLS: We are happy
10:00am + Mary Ellen Menninger by Mary & Larry Clement to visit the sick. Notify the Rectory.
+ Pie Phillipe by the Dalmeida Family
+ Zenobio & Argentina Burgagni by Graziano Canini REGISTRATION: All new members are asked
to register in person.
Our Lady of Loretto, Redford Page 3
STEWARDSHIP OLL Health Ministry presents ~~
“Walking” Source: Ascension
WE ARE EASTER PEOPLE!
from: catholicstewardship.com Plan a walking program!
“Stewardship Reflection: Religious Education Plan to build a habit that can last a
No matter what we have endured the lifetime. Step one: Ask yourself, what
past few weeks, let us remember that
update
are my best reasons to start a walk-
we are an Easter people. The joy of MONUMENTAL! ing program? Step two: Get your
Easter is celebrated not only during
the liturgical season we call Easter. It VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! family or friends on board. Find a
is celebrated every day of the year. walking buddy. Step three: Walk
SUMMER IS NEAR, AND SO IS when it works for you. Are you an
The Mass is the Paschal Mystery,
and every time it is celebrated, we VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! OUR early bird, or do you want to walk in
participate in the sacrifice, death and THEME THIS YEAR IS the evening? Begin now!
resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. “MONUMENTAL” AND IT LOOKS
As St. Paul teaches, we die with TO BE AWESOME!
Christ and rise with Him in the Holy
Spirit. We are transformed into new
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
FOR JUNE 27 TO JUNE 30, EACH Welcome
creations. We are renewed.
DAY FROM 9:00a TO 11:30a! WE
Stewards of God’s abundant gifts ARE LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS Please welcome a newly registered
hold dear the promise of renewal and (ALL CHILDREN BETWEEN THE member to our Parish family!
pledge themselves to the work of AGES OF 3 [POTTY TRAINED,
reconciliation, healing and proclama- Laurie McClure
PLEASE] AND THOSE ENTERING
tion of the risen Lord no matter You can meet her as our new Usher
what the cost is to themselves. For FIFTH GRADE) AND VOLUNTEERS
(ANYONE FROM THOSE ENTERING and an Eucharistic Minister. Also,
Christian stewards, each day is a
SIXTH GRADE UP TO AGE 99). she volunteered for Deacon Ron’s
new dawn for living in the light of
Christ. There is much about dying clean-up team for our Fish Fry.
OUR WEBSITE WILL BE UP SOON, Thank you Laurie.
and rising with Christ that we do not AND WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL
know; much about the Paschal
POSTED. PLEASE TELL YOUR KIDS,
Mystery we do not understand. But
YOUR NEIGHBORS’ KIDS, YOUR
stewards of God’s love are always
NIECES AND NEPHEWS, YOUR
Small steps on your path..
open to learning more; to being called
out of their fears and anxieties and COUSINS, AND EVERYBODY! IT "Have caution in not allowing yourself to
into the light of faith which comes PROMISES TO BE A FUN TIME, AS be struck down by adversity nor becoming
with an ever-deeper understanding of WELL AS A TIME TO GROW v a i n b y p r o s p e r i t y . "
its peace and joy. CLOSER TO OUR LORD! –St. Clare of Assisi
Easter is a good time to reflect on “Finally—and this is perhaps the most diffi-
how we can rise above tensions and cult aspect of what concerns the practice
troubles and experience the joy of of conformity to the will of God—we
Christ’s peace. It is also a time to should desire virtue itself and the degrees
ask ourselves how we can experi- of grace only insofar as God wishes to give
ence the gift of Easter each day of them, and not desire more. Our whole
our lives.” ambition should be to attain the degree of
The joy of Easter should be perfection that has been appointed for us,
the main part of our lives. It can since it has not been given to everybody to
permeate every aspect of what we reach the same height. “
do, think, and say each day.
That is why we celebrate
Easter season for weeks. He has
risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!
God bless!
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN
Alan Baumgardner, Coby Carpentier, David Fry, Heather Ingalls,
Christopher Larry, Christopher Laveirge, Eric Polson, Robert Previch,
Michael Genga and Derek Sprigg.
Lord, Hold these men and women in your loving hands and
protect them as they protect us and bless them for their
selfless acts. We pray for peace in our world and an end to
war. Amen May-21
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Dear God, we place our worries
in your hands. We place our sick
under your care and humbly ask In ending his encyclical letter, silicone or steel ones. Be creative in
Laudato Si, Pope Francis tenderly using material goods. By living a
that you restore your servants to
prayed for the earth: simpler lifestyle, we teach our
health once more. Please remember to
“All powerful God. You are children an alternate way of living
keep in prayer... and consuming the goods that we
present in the whole
Carman Lee universe and in the smallest use in a more resourceful way.
Sheila Alaska
Minnie Armstrong John/Nancy Lengyel of your creatures. You
embrace with your gentle- Reflection:
Joseph Arthur McClain Family
Bea MacDonald ness all that exists. Pour out How do I respect creation and
Barrett Family upon us the power of your persons that I come in contact with?
Patty Baumgardner Debbie MacDonald love, that we may protect
Mildred Beck James McDonald Can I let go of items that I no longer
life and beauty.”
Art Bork Harlean McGrath need and contribute them to organi-
David Mallory In this month’s reflection we zations that help the needy?
Tom Borkowski invite you to consider human
Tonia Bradley Michelle Martoia dignity as we reflect the image of
Bob Brown Kathleen Miloch God in all persons of all races and
Cascos Family Les/Carol Miner all of God’s creation. BUILDING A BACKYARD
Carmen Cassar Marilyn Mootsey
There should be no strangers or HABITAT
John Dallacqua John Mueller aliens in our world though at
Christopher/Susan Mike Murphy A habitat can be as simple as a place
times we forget the responsibility
Davenport Suzanne Nattress to accept and treat them kindly. that provides food, water and shelter
Margaret David Susie Nelson What does the Bible say about for wildlife, said Natalie Cypher,
Isabella Davis Karen Norman welcoming the stranger? In the naturalist and educator for the
John Davis Family Helen Olkowski Book of the Covenant, Moses Michigan Department of Natural
Mike DeCapua Nijola Polenz reminded the people, ”You shall Resources Outdoor Adventure
Don Devine Grant Racine not wrong or oppress a resident Center.
Kais Rayes alien, for you were an alien in
Dorothy Building a habitat in your backyard
Egypt.”
Andrew Fedor Mary Rayes can require as much or as little space
Jim Feldt Frank Rynalski Another consideration is what we as you want, Cypher said. It depends
Tony Ferro Liam S-W call the throwaway culture. on what type of wildlife you want to
Suzanne Sands Some persons unfortunately fall attract.
Nikole Frederick
in this category, the sick,
Eileen Graham Betty Schommer
handicapped, the unborn who have Research is the first step.
Bob Hanley Michael Simmons been deprived of life. When we
Tim Simpson “If you’re looking to provide a
Hansen Family speak of the throwaway culture, habitat for monarch butterflies, you
Juan Hernandez Angie/Rich Sloan we’re taking about an economy
have to use milkweed,” Cypher said.
Lisa Hernandez Victoria Steakley strongly influenced by consumer-
ism. It features over consumption “Monarch butterflies only lay their
Terry Haskins Robin Sunday
and a preference for short-lived eggs on milkweed plants and it’s the
Joan Kelly Pat Taylor
products which maximizes profits, only food that their caterpillars will
Amy Kilmark Helen Walker
rather than creating goods that eat.”
Jim Kilmark Debbie/Pat Weier
Jim Kimpton Lynne Wendt don’t need constant replacement. ...Backyard habitats benefit both
Carolyn Weidenbach The needy in particular, find this wildlife and the people making them.
Dan Klein
situation most difficult in their daily For wildlife, they provide food and a
Jennifer Koskie Williamson Family
lives as they raise their families. safe place to nest. People benefit
Joe Kuzniar Woodward Family What can we do to make a because of the positive feelings
difference in even small ways? associated with added greenery and
Just a few tips….Instead of plastic the presence of wildlife.
An Inspirational Quote…
grocery bags, use a sturdy bag that
will last; instead of plastic ware and In a suburban neighborhood, a lot of
“As long as we have Memories, land doesn’t provide habitat, Cypher
disposable plates use washable
Yesterday remains. said. One million acres of wildlife
utensils; instead of a throwaway
As long as we have Hope, coffee cup, use a favorite mug; in- habitat are lost every year due to
Tomorrow waits. stead of throwaway straws, use suburban development, according to
As long as we have Love, the National Wildlife Federation.
Today is beautiful. “Providing a small patch of habitat
As long as we have Faith, can be high impact,” Cypher said.
Anything is possible.” The National Wildlife Federation
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Author unknown
Our Lady of Loretto, Redford Page 5
May 15th Lunar Eclipse
& what the heck is a Blood Moon anyway?
BUILDING A BACKYARD
HABITAT
cont’d from pg. 4
reports benefits like higher percentages of
native plants, indicator species, tree cover- On the night of Sunday, May throughout the sky. But when the
age, water conservation and wildlife 15th, a lunar eclipse will begin at Sun is setting, sunlight must pass
presence. Native plants use less water and 10:28pm with total eclipse (when through more atmosphere and
sequester carbon, according to the National the moon turns red) occurring at travel farther before reaching our
Wildlife Federation. 12:11am. The red cast of the eyes. The blue light from the Sun
moon at total eclipse has inexpli- scatters away, and longer-
Home gardeners benefit from native pollina- cably become popularized as a wavelength red, orange, and
tors such as bees and butterflies because they "blood moon" in recent years. yellow light pass through.
can increase fruit and vegetable production NASA's page on viewing the total During a lunar eclipse, the Moon
and help with pest control, Cypher said. lunar eclipse gives viewing infor- turns red because the only sun-
mation & explains why the moon light reaching the Moon passes
You can learn more about the Michigan
turns red during a lunar eclipse: through Earth’s atmosphere. The
Department of Natural Resources Outdoor
Adventure Center & even apply for a job on The same phenomenon that more dust or clouds in Earth’s
their website! makes our sky blue and our sun- atmosphere during the eclipse,
~~Rayna Skiver, sets red causes the Moon to turn the redder the Moon will appear.
the Great Lakes Echo red during a lunar eclipse. It’s It’s as if all the world’s sunrises
called Rayleigh scattering. and sunsets are projected onto
Light travels in waves, and differ- the Moon.
ent colors of light have different Kenneth took this in Detroit back
physical properties. Blue light has in September of 2015 during the
a shorter wavelength and is scat- super moon total eclipse. See
tered more easily by particles in more in his The Night Sky
Earth’s atmosphere than red light, gallery on Flickr and and view &
which has a longer wavelength. purchase prints on his website.
Red light, on the other hand,
Super Moon Total Lunar Eclipse by
travels more directly through the Kenneth Raymound
atmosphere. When the Sun is
overhead, we see blue light
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