“The Hour Has Come For The Son Of Man

March 21, 2021Fifth Sunday of Lent“The hour has come for the Son of Manto be glorified.Amen, amen, I say to you,unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies,it remains just a grain of wheat;but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”John 12:23-24

Mass IntentionsParish DirectoryMonday, March 22nd6:30pm Mass†Mary Sullivan by the O’Connor family†Mary Napier by Tom Tabins†Stan & Mary Cichowicz by family20710 ColgateDearborn Heights, MI 48125Tuesday, March 23rdNO PARISH MASS tti48125Wednesday, March 24th8:00am Mass†Gregory Barrette - 22nd Anniv. by family†Ambrosia Pajaby by family†Herb James by wife, CatherineThursday, March 25thNO PARISH MASS TODAYFriday, March 26th6:00pmStations of the Cross6:30pm Mass Mary Gardai - Health, by St. Maria Goretti ish OfficePhone: 313.562.5356Fax: 313.562.0058Parish Staff & LeadershipPastorVery Rev. Canon Walter J. Ptakpastor@stsebastiancatholicchurch.orgSenior DeaconRev. Mr. Lawrence GirardSaturday, March 27th4:00pm Mass†Gregory Barrette - 22nd Anniv. by family†Catherine Lunger by brother, Thomas†Geraldine Wszola by the Wszola family & friends†Larry J. Peters - Anniv. by loving familyParish DeaconRev. Mr. Regis BuckleySunday, March 28th8:00am Mass†Fred Berry by Bill Pace & familyParish Administrative AssistantKim Dziewit x 30210:00am Mass†John Tobin by Chris Bergeron5:00pm Mass†Rosco Pudlik by Helen MajerskiParish Office ManagerDenise Holuta Ext. 303parishoffice@stsebastiancatholicchurch.orgFaith Formation OfficeJan Russell - DREjarussell1984@gmail.comKim Dziewit - Assistant to †Denotes DeceasedDirector of Liturgy & MusicBulletin EditorLinda Phillips ext. mSanctuary LampSt. Vincent De Paul Food PantryExt. 309Matt KulczykDirect Number: 313.563.3970The Sanctuary Lamp burnsbrightly this week in remembrance of:†Deceased members of theMurnane familyRequested by familySTEWARDSHIP CHECKSSHOULD NOW BE MADE PAYABLE TOST. MARIA GORETTI PARISH

Weekend MassesSaturday: 4:00pmSunday: 8:00am, 10:00am & 5:00pmDaily MassesMonday: 6:30pmWednesday: 8:00amConfessionsSaturday: 2:45 - 3:30pm (beginning March 13th)Let us join together in prayereach Friday night during LentHolydaysTIMES TO BE DETERMINEDAdoration of the BlessedSacramentEach Monday, beginning at Noon, ending prior to6:30pm Mass6:00pm - Stations6:30pm - MassBaptismsContact Parish Office for arrangements.Pre-Baptism Class required.MarriagesPlease contact Parish Office at least six (6) months inadvance.Polish Lenten Devotions(Gorzkie żale)Polish Lenten Devotions, in the presence of theBlessed Sacrament will take placeParish Office HoursStaff members are in the office duringregular business hours, however,the parish office remains closed tovisitors until further noticeCalls after hours should be limitedto emergencies only.Monday - Thursday:9:00am - 12:00pm* and1:00pm - 4:00pmFriday: 9:00am - 12:00pm*The office is closed daily for lunchfrom 12:00pm - 1:00pmIf you need to contact the parish office,please call during regular business hours.You can also reach out to theparish office by nday afternoons at 4:00pmon the following dates:March 21stMarch 28th(No devotions on March 7th or 14th)Gorzkie żale are sung reflections of thePassion of Christ and the heart-wrenching painendured by His Blessed Mother.For Polish Catholics, Gorzkie żale is a centralLenten tradition and vital to theirexperience of the liturgical season.The Lamentations highlight the veryemotional nature of Polish spirituality,inviting a personal identification with theSuffering Lord and His Mother.Jezu mój, w krwi ran Twoich Obmyjduszę z grzechów moich.By your precious Blood redeem us;From sin, malice, O Lord free us

Individual ConfessionsExposition of theOffered each SaturdayBlessed Sacramentbeginning at 2:45 pm andending promptly at 3:30pmEach Monday, beginning at Noon andending prior to the 6:30pm Mass.Masks & social distancing requiredJoin us for prayer and meditation before ourLord in the Blessed SacramentTry your Luck at Gabriel Richard Catholic H.S.’s inaugural“It’s Your Lucky Day Raffle”!Only 1,000 tickets will be sold for one prize 10,000.00!Tickets are 100/each with the drawing to take place onJune 1st at 7:00pm.All proceeds from this fundraiser go towards financialassistance to Gabriel Richard students in need.Tickets can be purchased online athttp://weblink.donorperfect.com/2021 ItsYourLuckyDay Raffle orby calling Adrian Kowal at (734) 284-1875, ext. 116.License No. R59403

Last but not least, the 10thCommandment: You shall not covetyour neighbor’s goods.The tenth commandment is similar in natureto the ninth. The ninth commandmentforbids desires of the flesh which lead to sins against the 6th commandment. The tenthcommandment forbids coveting the goods of another, as this is the root of theft, robbery, andfraud, which the seventh commandment forbids. It essentially is an admonition againstgreed and envy. The tenth commandment concerns the intentions of the heart.We desire things that are pleasant and this isn’t sinful. For example, the desire to eat whenwe are hungry or to warm ourselves when we are cold are good in themselves. but often theyexceed the limits of reason and drive us to covet unjustly what is not ours and belongs toanother or is owed to him; Or worse, it drives us to steal! The tenth commandment forbidsgreed and the desire to amass earthly goods without limit. It forbids avarice arising from apassion for riches and their attendant power. It also forbids the desire to commit injustice byharming our neighbor to obtain their temporal goods.As Our Lord said, one cannot serve both God and mammon. This is not a condemnation ofthe rich; rather it is an admonition that God should come first in our lives in all matters.Desiring wealth becomes an issue when it consumes us!So, there we have it. We’ve come to the end of our journey through the Ten Commandments.Next week is Palm Sunday, so I plan to share some thoughts and interesting facts concerningthe Easter Season. Util then, Adios!!!!God BlessDon’t forget, join us on Fridays at 3PM to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet on ZOOM.See the ad in our bulletin or on the parish website for details on how to join in. Hopeto see you there!

Norm AbramczykLouise AmesFlo AniolAnna AxeJoyce BaboshHarry BacaliaSue BacaliaNorma BakViolet BarretteBob BellottieJim BellottieVincent BellottieJudy BennettSharon BieniekCynthia BlahaMarilyn BlockEvelyn BoettgerMargaret BoscoAaron BoylessThomas J. Brennan, Jr.Joan BuzoJacob CassarMichaeline ChwastekRichard ClineZoe CossinDave & Mary Ann CoxSylvia CyncewiczTina DoneyPearl DubeMary DurkacsMarsha FarmerCecil FernandezTina FernandezLisa FosterRose FraleyDuane GlossaRoseann GomezBob & Lori GonzalesGary Graham JrAbigail GravesJennifer Hanna GreenEileen HalpinAnnie HapunowiczTina HovisSue JagodkaJoanne KacherNorman KaletoBrenda KaletoLoretta KempPhyllis KinnellChris KovacJohn KovacJenene KozinskiGeorge KramarPatrica LacopelliJohn LaskyJoseph LaskyHenry LemmensGuadalupe MadrigalPhyllis MareckJane MellnickPat MozdzenSuzanne NicholasGigi NovakDiane OwensJohn PalmerMary PellegriniMary PikeJeff PingilleyJess PingilleyLinda PingilleyRobert PingilleySam PingilleyWayne PingilleyEvey Gallagher RenaultCarol RegnierWhitney RegnierNoemia ReidNancy & Richard RobertsLaura SalazarFred SanscrainteMatt SanscrainteJoann SanscrainteDennis ScanlandDarlene ShannonPhil ShannonRose ShannonJaxon ShubikMargaret SmithJimmy SteckiGerald StevensThe Wirick FamilyLucy WisniewskiFrank WojcikVickie WrobelStephen & Joanne ZelleDivine Mercy Chapletwith Deacon RegisJoin us on Fridays at 3:00pm to pray theDivine Mercy Chaplet on ZOOM.To connect by computer use this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85478055945To connect by smart phone call1 (312) 626 6799use meeting ID 854 7805 5945.A link for this Zoom gathering isavailable on the Parish Facebook Albert.John

2021 Lenten Fish FryPresented byFr. Patrick O’Kelley Knights of Columbus 3860andOur Parish CommunityEvery Friday During LentStarting Friday February 19th4pm-8pmCarry Out or Drive-Through Service OnlyCall 313-278-5600 for Carry Out OrdersOrder will be taken beginning at 3:45pmPlease DO NOT leave an orderon the voice mailWe ask for your patience when calling to orderas we have only one phone lineCash or Credit Card OnlySORRY, NO CHECKSSunday CollectionAir ForceMatthew Thornton, Nicole Thornton,Michelle Thornton, Brittany Mack,Tiffany Kay Smith (Ladd), husband, Don SmithArmyJosh Harpster, Zachary Robbins,Robert Truchan, Anthony Lemieux,Bryce Bieniek, Tony Pernicano, Jacob GrzebienikMarinesJoseph Krawzyk, 1st Lieutenant, Joseph McGinnis,Corporal, Andrew Clark, 1st Lieutenant,Cody S. Pratt, Luke Cohen, PFC 1st ClassNavyRyan Detlor, Patrick HanoshArmy National GuardVincent Nowak, Spc. Kyle F. Johnson,Michael DunneStewardship checks shouldnow be made payable to:St. Maria Goretti ParishEnvelopes may be dropped in thestewardship box in church, mailed tothe Parish Office or donations may bemade online.Thank you for supporting ourparish and its programs.

We are very excited to be participating in theMeijer Simply Give Program at theALLEN PARK MEIJER, up on the hill.You are asked to donate a 10 Simply Give gift card and Meijer will match your donation.Our pantry will receive 20 for each 10 donation.This fundraiser will run through April 10th** Next DOUBLE MATCH DAY is APRIL 3rd **Just grab a Simply Give card, located at every other register.Take one card and make your monetary donations from 10 and up.Any cashier or the service desk will be happy to serve you.Thank you for your help keeping your neighbors fed. Only you can make a difference.Please consider donating.Thank you and may God bless you and your families.

Parish Commissions, Councils and GroupsParish :TBDWorship Commission:TBDChristian Svc. Commission:TBDFinance Council:TBDwww.stsebastiancatholicchurch.orgAltar Society:TBDClick on the Online Giving link on theleft side of the home page.Ushers President:Dave GriswackGospel of Life:TBDK of C Round Table:TBDOnline giving makes it easy to give! Younever have to bring envelopes, cash orchecks to church. Giving electronicallyalso helps the church save money andplan its budget.There are no fees for on-line giving.Visit the St. Sebastian website at313.999.5144Complete the registration formPlease feel free to call the Parish Office ifyou should have any questions or want toknow more about Online Giving.Your donations are vital to thesuccess of ourParish community.**** PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR EASTER VIGIL ****

A Thank You From theCatholic League for Religious Assistance to Poland