Author: John

Our Savior
Polish National Catholic Church
610 N. Beech Daly Rd.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127-3460
Rectory Phone: 313-561-5233
Emergency Phone: 574-329-9292
Pastor: Rev. John A. Cramer
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Richard Kasprzak
Fr. Cramer E-mail: cramerjo4@att.net
Organists & Choir Directors: Elizabeth Kasprzak/Audrey Impellizzeri
Parish Committee Chair: Mrs. Suzanne Sniezek
Parish E-Mail: oursaviorpncc@att.net
Parish Website: www.oursaviorpncc.com
Also visit us on Facebook

Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM
Daily Mass: Tues., Thurs. 5:30 PM
Wed. Noon

Sexagesima Sunday
Contemporary Rite p. 63
Hymn of Faith p. 13 vv. 1 & 3
Penitential Rite, p. 66
V. My brothers [and sisters], show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Jesus Christ.
R. But if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
V. Glory Be…
R. As it was in the beginning…
A Reading from the Book of Leviticus.
Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18
The LORD said to Moses, "Speak to the whole Israelite community and tell them: Be holy, for I, the LORD, your God, am holy. "You shall not bear hatred for your brother or sister in your heart. Though you may have to reprove your fellow citizen, do not incur sin because of him. Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against any of your people. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm
The Lord is kind and merciful. (Psalm 103)
A reading from the First letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Brothers and sisters: Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God, which you are, is holy. Let no one deceive himself. If any one among you considers himself wise in this age, let him become a fool, so as to become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God, for it is written: God catches the wise in their own ruses, and again: The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. So let no one boast about human beings, for everything belongs to you, Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or the present or the future: all belong to you, and you to Christ, and Christ to God.
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Gospel Acclamation
V. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
V. Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.
R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.
Matthew 5:38-48
Jesus said to his disciples: "You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand over your cloak as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow. "You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have? Do not the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brothers only, what is unusual about that? Do not the pagans do the same? So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect."
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise be to You, Jesus Christ.

Hymn to the Holy Spirit
Homily
Nicene Creed (p. 71-72)
Eucharistic Prayer V
Lord’s Prayer (p. 95)
Communion Prayer I or II (p. 97-98)
Communion
Blessing
Dismissal
Fellowship after Mass

Coming Events at Our Savior Parish
February 19, 2017– Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall
February 19, 2017– Parish Committee Meeting at Noon in Hall
February 20, 2017– President’s Day– Office Closed
February 21, 2017– DAIN Meeting at Our Savior 2 PM in hall
February 21, 2017– Mass at 5:30 PM
February 22, 2017– Mass at Noon
February 23, 2017– Bible Study at 1 PM
February 25, 2017– Filling Making Day 9 AM– Done
February 26, 2017– Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall
February 26, 2017– Annual Parish Meeting in Hall at Noon
February 27– March 1, 2017– Pierogi Making 9 AM in Hall
March 1, 2017– Mass at 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM Ash Wednesday
March 1, 2017– Polka Boosters 5 PM in Hall
March 4, 2017– Confessions Noon– 1 PM in Church
March 5, 2017– Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall
March 7, 2017– Mass at 5:30 PM
March 8, 2017– Mass at Noon
March 8, 2017– Bible Study at 1 PM
March 8, 2017– Knights of Columbus Meeting at 6 PM in Hall
March 9, 2017– Mass at 5:30 PM
March 12, 2017– Mass at 10:30 AM Solemnity of the Institution of the PNCC followed by Fellowship in Hall
March 14, 2017– Mass at 5:30 PM
March 15, 2017– Mass at Noon
March 15, 2017– Bible Study at 1 PM
March 16, 2017– Mass at 5:30 PM

Welcome to Our Savior Parish
We are blessed that you have joined us today. If this is your first time with us, please sign the visitor log in the vestibule and introduce yourself to Fr. John after Mass. If there are any questions, please let us know and we will be happy to answer them for you.

Bible Study
Wednesday 1 PM Bible Study is moving in a new direction. We will be preparing to tackle the Book of Revelation by beginning to look at the Book of Ezekiel. If you have been interested in the end times, this is a great time to start Bible Study.

February Birthdays
Cameron Tomsett– 2/8
Marianne Marchines– 2/8
Patricia Cramer– 2/15
Eugene Krysztof– 2/15
Happy Birthday to all of you!

Lector Schedule
2/19– Pat Czeski
2/26– Marcia Shantz
3/5– Terri Cracchiolo

Confessions– Saturday March 4, 2017 Noon– 1 PM

Upcoming Mass Intentions
2/19– Rev. Edwin Philips
2/26– For the health of Fr. Raymond Drada
3/5– Nancy Warzocha

Annual Parish Meeting
The annual parish meeting will be held February 26, 2017 after Mass. At this meeting, the budget will be voted on by all members in good standing of the parish. At Mass before the meeting, the 2017 Parish Committee will be sworn in. Make plans now to stay for this important meeting.

Newsletter Update
In line with the letter published on p. 11, the upcoming Newsletter will be for March/April and will be published by March 1, 2017. Any updates to previously submitted articles should be submitted to Fr. John or cramerjo4@att.net.

Pierogi Orders and Making
Spring Pierogi making is coming up, so mark your calendars! We are now accepting orders in person, over the phone and online. Also, we will be doing the filling making February 25 at 9 AM until done. We will also work the following week, February 27– March 3, also beginning at 9 AM. If you can help out on any of the days, or all of the days, we would greatly appreciate it. This is a major fundraiser for our parish, and we appreciate everyone who volunteers to help out.
There is also a price change which we are announcing, the pierogi, all three flavors, will now be $10.00/dz.

Ash Wednesday Schedule
The Mass schedule for Ash Wednesday, March 1, will be at 8 AM and 5:30 PM. Please inform those who come to make Pierogi that there will be a Mass before Pierogi making begins. Also, if you attend the 5:30 PM Mass that day, please park in front due to the Polka Booster Meeting.

Rev. Raymond Drada
Please keep in your prayers the health of Fr. Raymond Drada, pastor of All Saints Parish in Sterling Heights. His cancer has come out of remission and is in need of all spiritual support possible.

Puzzle Page
Enjoy this week’s puzzle!

Mass Intention
The Mass Intention this week is for Rev. Edwin Phillips.

For Appointment:(313) 565-7387

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A Note From the Pastor!
Beginning with the First Sunday of Lent, March 5, we will not be using the Hymn of Faith for our entrance hymn, except for when we celebrate the Traditional Rite of the Mass. This is to bring us more in line with the practice our Diocesan Cathedral and the majority of the parishes of the Western Diocese, as well to give a bit more musical diversity to our worship. Hopefully, this will be an enhancement of our worship experience.
Let us keep up our preparation for how we will come closer to God during the upcoming Lenten season, so that we may have a plan to put into practice on Ash Wednesday!
Have a blessed week!
Fr. John

Our Savior Recipe Section
This week’s recipe is by Laura Pearce, friend of the Parish:
Mango Chicken Curry
2 medium mangoes, peeled and sliced, divided
1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk 2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 onion, sliced
2 chicken breasts, cubed 1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced
Directions:
1. Place half of the mango slices into the bowl of a blender with the coconut milk. Blend until smooth and reserve for later.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and onions, cook until onions are translucent about 5 minutes. Add the chicken, red peppers, curry powder, ginger, and cinnamon; cook until the chicken is done, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the mango puree, and cook until heated through. To serve, stir in the remaining mango slices and cucumber.

Weekday Readings
Mon– Sir 1:1-10, Mk 9:14-29
Tue– Sir 2:1-11, Mk 9:30-37
Wed.— 1 Pt 5:1-4, Mt 16:13-19
Weekday Readings
Thu.– Sir 5:1-8, Mk 9:41-50
Fri.– Sir 6:5-17, Mk 10:1-12
Sat.– Sir 17:1-15, Mk 10:13-16

Each New or Used Car or Truck Purchase from Taylor Ford will give Our Savior Parish $50.00. See Fr. John for the form to bring with you!

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Redford, MI 48239

Phone (313) 534-1585
Fax (313) 534-0115
E-mail joyview238@yahoo.com

Deacon’s Dialogue
Deacon Richard Kasprzak
Liz and I went to a funeral this week Tuesday, in Bellevue Florida. Father Mark’s mother had passed. Father Mark is the pastor of St. Paul in Belleview, FL. She was also the wife of Deacon Angelo, who is one of the Deacons at St. Paul. I’ve been lucky, as I have not had to attend very many funeral at our parish. It was the largest funeral that I have ever attended. The church was packed, chairs were in the aisle, and people outside sitting on chairs . Up at the altar were five clergy – Fr. Mark, Fr. Tom, Deacon Angelo, Deacon Gail and myself. It was a beautiful service.
On Wednesday we were invited to a parish dinner at my friends’ church, which is of the
Presbyterian denomination. The attendance there was about 150 plus people, with just a few seats left. Dinner was London Broil with cheesy potatoes, Caesar Salad and creamed spinach. Desert was Strawberry Shortcake, followed by strawberries dipped in chocolate. There was also live entertainment, a five piece band with a singer, who did a lot of Sinatra’s numbers. He was pretty darn good, and he was not feeling well either.
We’ve been to the ocean twice already. And in the morning (about ten AM) we shall be driving for more strawberry shortcake. The trip will take about an hour and a half, so you know the cakes will be good. Back to St. Mary’s by the Sea Saturday for Mass with Fr. Berry, a quick visit to the ocean, and back home for another week. {All mistakes are the fault of my computer.} (HE LIES, NOT MY FAULT……. some Deacon)
The great use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it. WILLIAM JAMES
Letter from Elizabeth Kasprzak
Dear fellow parishioners of Our Savior Parish,
Niech bedzie pochwalony Jezus Chrystus.
I apologize for your not receiving the February/March Newsletter. The fault is entirely mine. I thought I had learned enough to be able to put the newsletter together….I was wrong. ,wrong wrong!!!. It is far beyond my abilities…even more so because we are away in Florida. Father John has graciously stepped in to help. When we return in April, I intend to spend a lot of time familiarizing myself with the newsletter format. I mean I should be able to figure this out !!
Thank you for your understanding.
Respectfully yours,
Elizabeth A. Kasprzak.

Parish Information
Regarding Communion: If you believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament and have been prepared for reception, you are invited to receive Holy Communion. Holy Communion is placed on the tongue. If you have any questions regarding Communion (or blessings), or would like to inquire about membership or envelopes, please ask Fr. John or call the rectory number listed on the front.
Restrooms are located in the Parish Hall.
School of Christian Living: Following the 10:30 Mass, Labor Day to Memorial Day.
Marriage Arrangements: Should be made at least six months in advance; at least one year for non-parishioners.
Baptism Arrangements: Should be made at least two weeks prior to the ceremony, except in emergencies.
Hall Rental: For information on renting the hall, call (313) 450-8491 or go to http://www.oursaviorpncc.com/Hall-Rental.html
Please contact the rectory immediately for any emergencies, hospitalizations, sickness or death. Due to the new HIPAA laws, we have no way of finding out if you are in the hospital unless a family member notifies the rectory. We highly encourage this practice.
Individual Confessions are heard by appointment.

February 19, 2017 #

February 19, 2017 #