Your obligation to attend Sunday Mass is removed until November 23, 2020. You are reminded to keep the Lord's Day Holy during this time when you may not be able to attend Mass
Mass Guidelines:
- If at any time you are not comfortable please feel free to leave and return when you are able.
- You are requested to wear a mask if you are able.
- Please remove the mask when you are next in line to receive communion
- The Archdiocese has requested us to limit capacity to 50%. Please seat yourself in a socially distanced manner. Additional seating is available in the gathering space where the Mass can be seen and heard.
- Wipes are available (or bring your own) at the entrances to clean your pew.
- In lieu of a collection there will be a basket in the gathering space following Mass (Saturday evening and Sunday only) if you wish to leave an offering.
Directives from Archbishop Vigneron
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass 8:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Additional Mass at 7:00 p.m. on First Friday Weekend Schedule 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:15, 10:00 and 11:45 a.m. Sunday Confession 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. First Friday Adoration Thursday 9:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. First Friday to First Saturday 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-4 Wednesday and Friday 9-12 Additional hours by appointment Mass times and locations when away from Home Are you traveling on a weekend or Holy Day? Find a Mass where you will be at www.CatholicMassTime.org |
Physical Church Address
32467 Church St., Rockwood, MI 48173 Mailing Address 32477 Church St., Rockwood, MI 48173 Ph 734 379 9248 Fx 734 379 6548 stmaryrockwood@sbcglobal.net Weekly Bulletins
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Welcome Fr. Raj Selvam
of the Missionary diocese of Kumbakonam
If you were not with us October 17-18 we are still accepting donations on behalf of Fr. Selvam's diocese. Please mark them Mission Co-Op
The Propagation of the Faith Office of our diocese has invited the diocese of Kumbakonam, India to speak to us about their missionary activities and challenges. Accordingly Rev. M. S. Selva Raj will speak to you at the Masses on the week-end of Oct 17/18.
This diocese, started by the French missionaries in 1899 in the State of Tamil Nadu, India, has an area of 7824 sq. km and a Catholic population of 213,000 (6% of the population). It is served by 220 diocesan and 68 religious priests, 620 nuns and 12 trained and 600 untrained lay catechists. The diocese seeks your help for certain concrete missionary needs like:
1) Establishing 10 more new parishes, each with a new church and rectory. At present, this diocese has 94 parishes and 618 mission-stations. Many of the missions are so large that they have to be made independent parishes with a resident priest. Most Catholics have no vehicle to travel to the main church for Sunday Mass. But the people are unable to give financial support, for such pressing pastoral projects. 120 missions need chapels, each costing $25,000
2) Providing the 126 Catholic schools in the missions with better facilities, building, infra-structure, educational and technical tools, children’s Bibles, a projector, catechetical materials in the form of Pen Drives, pictures, text-books and workbooks to improve the quality of religious and faith formation of Catholic and non-Catholic students in mission- schools. Schools are our main means of evangelization and ushering in progress at all levels.
3) Enabling 490 nuns and 3855 Catholic teachers in charge of catechetical, educational, medical and social ministries throughout this rural diocese, to educate the children in the Catholic faith and to help the people, particularly the poor and the marginalized for their integral development.
4) To continue Jesus’ mission of healing and tender care through our diocesan hospital for lepers and 16 rural medical clinics run by nuns.
5) To build low cost homes ($6000 each) for the poor.
6) Education of more young men in the seminary since the diocese abounds in vocation to priesthood and religious life so that some could be sent as missionaries to missions abroad where there is a shortage of priests. Note: Annually the diocese sends nearly 100 young men and women to other missions and religious orders in India and abroad to serve as missionaries.
7) For Helen Keller Home and School for 276 hearing impaired children under the care of nuns.
8) Educating 4600 very poor, semi-orphan, orphan girls & boys by providing them with free board & lodge. Otherwise these poor children will become child-laborers & victims of child-traffic.
Normally 70% of these mission-projects depend upon MCP funds. This year 85% of appeals are cancelled due to Covid-19. The mission and spiritual prospects of Kumbakonam diocese are bright but its needs are many and pressing. 60% of its Catholics are depressingly poor. Therefore, your fervent prayers and generous help are earnestly requested to build the Kingdom of God in the diocese of Kumbakonam, India.
This diocese, started by the French missionaries in 1899 in the State of Tamil Nadu, India, has an area of 7824 sq. km and a Catholic population of 213,000 (6% of the population). It is served by 220 diocesan and 68 religious priests, 620 nuns and 12 trained and 600 untrained lay catechists. The diocese seeks your help for certain concrete missionary needs like:
1) Establishing 10 more new parishes, each with a new church and rectory. At present, this diocese has 94 parishes and 618 mission-stations. Many of the missions are so large that they have to be made independent parishes with a resident priest. Most Catholics have no vehicle to travel to the main church for Sunday Mass. But the people are unable to give financial support, for such pressing pastoral projects. 120 missions need chapels, each costing $25,000
2) Providing the 126 Catholic schools in the missions with better facilities, building, infra-structure, educational and technical tools, children’s Bibles, a projector, catechetical materials in the form of Pen Drives, pictures, text-books and workbooks to improve the quality of religious and faith formation of Catholic and non-Catholic students in mission- schools. Schools are our main means of evangelization and ushering in progress at all levels.
3) Enabling 490 nuns and 3855 Catholic teachers in charge of catechetical, educational, medical and social ministries throughout this rural diocese, to educate the children in the Catholic faith and to help the people, particularly the poor and the marginalized for their integral development.
4) To continue Jesus’ mission of healing and tender care through our diocesan hospital for lepers and 16 rural medical clinics run by nuns.
5) To build low cost homes ($6000 each) for the poor.
6) Education of more young men in the seminary since the diocese abounds in vocation to priesthood and religious life so that some could be sent as missionaries to missions abroad where there is a shortage of priests. Note: Annually the diocese sends nearly 100 young men and women to other missions and religious orders in India and abroad to serve as missionaries.
7) For Helen Keller Home and School for 276 hearing impaired children under the care of nuns.
8) Educating 4600 very poor, semi-orphan, orphan girls & boys by providing them with free board & lodge. Otherwise these poor children will become child-laborers & victims of child-traffic.
Normally 70% of these mission-projects depend upon MCP funds. This year 85% of appeals are cancelled due to Covid-19. The mission and spiritual prospects of Kumbakonam diocese are bright but its needs are many and pressing. 60% of its Catholics are depressingly poor. Therefore, your fervent prayers and generous help are earnestly requested to build the Kingdom of God in the diocese of Kumbakonam, India.
Rosary Sale to benefit St. Mary Parish
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Greetings!
My name is Mark Labadie; I am a member of St. Mary's Parish and I make Rosaries. I try to honor Our Lady by crafting them from quality materials and keeping them in the 5 to 10 dollar range, though I do have a few done in sterling silver and gold filled that sell from $50 to $100. Fr. Jim has graciously allowed me use of the gathering space to display them on the following dates & times:
Saturday, October 24 from 12 to 3 PM and after the 4:30 Mass.
After all Masses ( 8:15, 10:00 & 11:45 AM ) on Sunday, October 25.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE WILL BE DONATED TO ST. MARY
My name is Mark Labadie; I am a member of St. Mary's Parish and I make Rosaries. I try to honor Our Lady by crafting them from quality materials and keeping them in the 5 to 10 dollar range, though I do have a few done in sterling silver and gold filled that sell from $50 to $100. Fr. Jim has graciously allowed me use of the gathering space to display them on the following dates & times:
Saturday, October 24 from 12 to 3 PM and after the 4:30 Mass.
After all Masses ( 8:15, 10:00 & 11:45 AM ) on Sunday, October 25.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE WILL BE DONATED TO ST. MARY
Rosary Confraternity
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Consider Enrolling in the
Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary!! No meetings. No dues. Immense graces for you and for the whole world! The Rosary Confraternity is a 500+ year old, worldwide, Papal-approved association of the faithful, entrusted to the Dominicans. Members strive to pray three Rosaries each week and include living and deceased Confraternity members in their intentions. This is a life-long, personal commitment, so each person must enroll individually. Would you like to have many hundreds of thousands of people praying the Rosary for you and your intentions? “If anyone has the happiness of being in the Confraternity of the Rosary, he has, in all corners of the world, brothers and sisters who pray for him.” St. John Vianney, Cure of Ars Would you like to have hundreds of thousands of people praying with you? “One who says his Rosary alone gains the merit of one Rosary; but if he says it with 30 other people he gains the merits of 30 Rosaries. This is the law of public prayer.” St. Louis de Montfort Do you pray for the souls in Purgatory? “After the Holy Mass, the best means of relieving the souls in Purgatory is to join the Confraternity.” St. Alphonsus For more information, pick up Rosary Confraternity materials at the Church entrances or go to www.rosary-center.org |
Confraternity Prayer
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary and Mother of us all, we come to you for help in our sorrows, trials and necessities. Sin leaves us weak and helpless but Divine Grace heals and strengthens. We ask for the grace to love Jesus as you loved Him, to believe as you believed, to hope as you hoped; we ask to share your purity of mind and heart. Give us true sorrow for sin and make us love people as you and Jesus loved them. Obtain for us the gifts of the Holy Spirit that we may be wise with your wisdom, understand with your understanding, know with your knowledge, be prudent with your prudence, be patient with your patience, be courageous with your fortitude and desire justice ardently for everyone with the all consuming desire of the Sacred Heart of Jesus your Son. Open our minds that as we pray the Rosary we will understand the teachings of the Gospel contained in its mysteries. We pray especially for the members of the Rosary Confraternity whom we love. Help them wherever they may be; guide them, watch over them and make them strong in their trials and suffering. We are drawn together by a common bond of great charity for you and for each other; keep us faithful to your Son and to your Rosary until death. Intercede for the souls in Purgatory, especially for the members of the Rosary Confraternity who have died. May they rest in peace. Finally we ask for grace of final perseverance for ourselves and for our loved ones that we may all be reunited in heaven forever. Saint Dominic, you who received so much Grace and Strength from the Rosary, pray for us. Imprimi Potest: Thomas P. Raftery O.P., Lect. S.Th., J.C.D. Nihil Obstat: + Paul E. Waldschmidt CSC, D.D., S.T.D. Imprimatur: + Cornelius M. Power, D.D., J.C.D. Archbishop of Portland March 30, 1979 |
Blessing of salt and water
Plan to bring a container of salt and water to the 6:30 p.m. Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Fr. Jim will prayer the prayers of exorcism over them and you can take them with you at the end of Mass.
Please mark your items clearly with your name, insure that both water and salt are open (he must put a small amount of salt in the water as part of the blessing) and bring them to Mass. Tables will be set up in the front near the sanctuary for you to leave your items on, he will perform the prayers during Mass, then gather your items before you leave the church.
Please mark your items clearly with your name, insure that both water and salt are open (he must put a small amount of salt in the water as part of the blessing) and bring them to Mass. Tables will be set up in the front near the sanctuary for you to leave your items on, he will perform the prayers during Mass, then gather your items before you leave the church.
Are you interested in joining the Parish
Why should you join the parish? If you want to get married, have a child baptized, be a godparent or confirmation sponsor you need to show you are attending Mass. The only way we can determine if you are here is if you drop an envelope in the basket. It's fine if the envelope is empty, it tells us you are here and that is what's important. Our faith calls us to attend Sunday and Holy Day Mass and to regularly receive the sacraments of Eucharist and reconciliation. You can complete the form below and return to the parish office via the collection basket, mail or email. Use the envelopes in the pews, or one from home, with your name and address until your individual envelopes come to let us know you are here on Sunday. Please understand it's about your attendance at Mass, not what may or may not be in the envelope!
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Election Prayer
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
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Lord Jesus Christ, You told us to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God. Enlighten the minds of our people [in] America. May we choose a President of the United States, and other government officials, according to Your Divine Will. Give our citizens the courage to choose leaders of our nation who respect the sanctity of unborn human life, the sanctity of marriage, the sanctity of marital relations, the sanctity of the family, and the sanctity of the aging. Grant us the wisdom to give You, what belongs to You, our God. If we do this, as a nation, we are confident You will give us an abundance of Your blessings through our elected leaders. Amen.
Composed by Father John Anthony Hardon, S.J. Imprimatur: +Rene H. Gracida, Bishop of Corpus Christi, July 7, 1992 Published by Eternal Life in 1992 |
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Meijer Simply Give
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Thank you to those who have already submitted their support of this year's CSA. We have received pledges of $49,600 toward our goal of $69,031. If you have not already done so please consider if you can support this worthy project.
The 2020 Catholic Services Appeal was postponed due to the Coronavirus shutdown. This year’s appeal is encouraging us to Rise: Be Not Afraid modeled after the words of Fr. Gabriel Richard in 1805 after the devastating fires in Detroit. He said, “We hope for better things. It will rise again from the ashes.” The CSA gives us an opportunity to live out our discipleship in Christ through the more than 100 ministries, programs, and services that meet the spiritual and physical needs of parishes and countless people. Truly these blessings help us carry out Christ’s ministry of mercy and love throughout this region in these unusual times. No one parish could accomplish all of this on its own. This year our parish’s CSA target is $69,031.00. The CSA target assigned to each parish is a mandatory one and needs to be reached by the parish via the CSA drive or out of regular parish operating funds. In order to meet our goal, we need the support of all parishioners. A pledge of $325.00 or more would be most helpful. We understand that everyone’s ability to assist is different and we ask you to prayerfully consider how you can help this year. No amount is too small, all gifts are gratefully appreciated. To make your participation as convenient as possible we have included a CSA envelope to indicate your total pledge, any amount you are paying immediately as an initial payment (made out to Catholic Services Appeal), and any balance due. You may drop this envelope in the Sunday collection basket (currently located in the gathering space following Mass), mail it to the parish office, or drop off during normal business hours. There are also options to make your gift online. My Eoffering is our parish online donation tool. The link can be found on our website (www.stmaryannunciation.org) and can be used for any type of donation. There is also an Archdiocese of Detroit website (http://stmaryola.aodcsa.org) that allows the use of credit cards in addition to bank accounts. If you have any questions please contact the parish office. May God Bless You for your generous support. Sincerely Yours In Christ, Rev. James R. Rafferty Pastor |
Prayer of Preparation before Mass
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If you are not currently able to join us at Mass send your Holy Angels!
O holy Angel, at my side, Go to the church for me, Kneel in my place, at holy Mass, Where I desire to be. At Offertory, in my stead, Take all I am and own, And place it as a sacrifice Upon the Altar Throne. At holy Consecration’s bell, Adore with Seraph’s love, My Jesus, hidden in the Host, Come down from heaven above. And when the priest communion takes, Oh, bring my Lord to me, That His sweet Heart may rest on mine, And I His temple be. |
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Giving Basket Food Pantry
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The Clothing Closet has
resumed our normal schedule of
first and third Saturday from 10-Noon
In the current situation in the Archdiocese of Detroit it is not a mortal sin to miss Mass on Sunday. You are still called to keep the day holy, even though you may not be able to attend Mass. This can be done at home through prayer, scripture reading, televised or internet Mass. Include a spiritual communion when you are not able to receive Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
Mass is available on tv and the internet when you are unable to attend in person.
Some options are:
https://www.aod.org/livemasses
http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings
https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/
Some options are:
https://www.aod.org/livemasses
http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings
https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/
In response to questions regarding offering donations
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If you are in a position to continue your support of St. Mary you may mail donations (32477 Church St., Rockwood, MI 48173), send an Echeck from your financial institution or use our online eoffering program. There is a link to eoffering at the bottom of our website, www.stmaryannunciation.org.
All donations are gratefully appreciated. We are accepting food donations and are working to continue the Giving Basket Food Pantry and Mary's meals (now weekly) during this time. However, we are unable to accept clothing or other donations for the clothing closet at this time. |
Rosary
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Eucharistic Adoration
The church is open daily and Our Lord is fully present in the tabernacle.
Eucharistic Adoration continues on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration continues on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Reporting Sexual Abuse
To inform the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding the sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons, and other church personnel and/or to speak to the Victim Assistance Coordinator, contact 866-343-8055. A caller will be requested to provide his or her name and telephone number. All calls regarding complaints of sexual abuse will be returned in a timely manner. This toll–free telephone number has been established as part of an effort by the Detroit archdiocese to protect children, young people, and other vulnerable people in our schools, parishes, and ministries. This line is for reporting suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse within archdiocesan institutions and ministries only. Persons with complaints not involving clergy or church personnel should refer to the archdiocesan web site at www.aod.org for contact information for civil authorities.
The Gloria in Latin-including the words!
As we are learning the Latin Gloria you may find this youtube video helpful-it is sung a capella and the words are on the screen to follow along. Be patient with yourself as we learn this beautiful version of this prayer. It will all come together soon and enhance our worship of Our Lord!
If you're not on flocknote you should be! flocknote is a messaging service just for churches. You can sign up to get text alerts or email - like when we send reminders about events or changes to times/locations of events. To sign up for flocknote just text Rockwood to 84576 and to join. (Standard message rates will apply.)
Attention Graduating Altar Server High School Seniors
If you are a member of St. Mary’s Our Lady Of The Annunciation or St. Roch’s parishes, graduating from High School, going to college, and have been an active Altar Server throughout High School, your local Knights of Columbus Council just created a $1000 college scholarship competition. The complete application and instructions are available below . This is a brand new opportunity encouraging all High School students to remain active by serving our parish communities. If you have any questions please call Steven Kardel at 734-306-4676. If you are motivated to help sponsor High School students and wish to donate directly to the Knights of Columbus college scholarship fund, please call Steven Kardel at 734-306-4676. Our mission is to assist as many college bound Christians as possible, so the more money we raise for this worthy cause, the more students we can help. Good luck to all of our graduating seniors and God Bless.
Congratulations to Samuel Marsh,
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Did you know St. Mary has a
St. Vincent de Paul Society?
Consecration of Families to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The First Friday/First Saturday Communion of Reparation with its basic elements of Rosary, Eucharist, Confession and Holy Hours of Adoration is a simple yet powerful means of bringing back sanctity in the home, in the Church, and in society. More than a devotion IT IS A WAY OF LIFE that is truly Eucharistic –centered and Marian in spirituality- two pillars of hope which we can anchor ourselves onto in these troubled times. Prayer and Reparation are the spiritual weapons which the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary give us today to win in this spiritual battle.
If you have not had your family consecrated to the Two Hearts please consider this important act. The consecration will include going through the house with excised water and salt as we pray the rosary and a few additional prayers. It generally takes about an hour for a lifetime of benefits. This is more than a house blessing, rather it is a consecration of families, which includes extended family no longer living in the home, to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary. For more information or to schedule you family consecration please call Betty at 734 671 1987.
Flame of Love
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Please join us in prayer starting on Mondays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Our Lady Promises: "By my Flame of Love, a new era of grace, never before known on the earth, will begin." "With this Flame you will light all the hearts in the world. This flame will become a fire, and with its shining light this fire will blind Satan." If you have any questions please call Sandy Schroeder at 734 626 3542 |
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Online Giving is Now AvailableIt's Finally Here! The button on the right will take you to our online giving site, myEoffering. There are several fund options you can donate to including Sunday Offering, Flowers, Restoration and AoD second collections . If there is something you don't see please contact the parish office so it can be updated.
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