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April 4, 2021 Page 1 April 4, 2021
Page 2 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Readings for the Week of April 4, 2021
A Note From Sunday Easter Sunday
Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord
Our Pastor Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-
23;Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or
EASTER REFLECTION Mk 16:1-7 or Lk 24:13-15
Monday Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-
May I Speak?
10, 11; Mt 28:8-15
One day at a large gathering in the former Soviet Tuesday Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22;
Union, a government official spoke for ninety minutes Jn 20:11-18
advocating atheism, the belief that there is no God. Then a Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9;
young priest courteously asked, “May I speak?” “Yes,” Lk 24:13-35
replied the lecturer, “but only for five minutes.” “I won’t Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9;
need that much time,” answered the young clergyman. Lk 24:35-48
He mounted the platform and cried out in a loud, clear Friday Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-
voice, “Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!” The response 27a; Jn 21:1-14
came back from a thousand voices, “He is risen, indeed!” Saturday Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1 and 14-15ab, 16-18,
19-21; Mk 16:9-15
Said the young priest to the Soviet official on the
Sunday Second Sunday of Easter
platform, “There is my speech. I need no more time.”
Sunday of Divine Mercy
Each Easter we joyfully and powerfully proclaim that Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24;
Jesus has risen from the dead. This belief is the foundation 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
stone upon which our faith and the very life and purpose of
the Church is built. The awesome act of God raising Jesus
from the tomb was His crowning seal of approval on the
life, teaching, and ministry of His Son. It says to us: God has Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
the final word! He alone is sovereign over all people. He In the First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles, St. Peter
alone can bring victory even out of death. This is especially recaps Jesus’ mission: to release us from the devil’s grip
important to remember in our present age when the world through His good works and sacrifice on the Cross and to
situation often seems to be marked by defeat and despair. send us forth as His missionary disciples to preach the
But each Spring reminds us Christians that we are called to Good News of salvation. In St. John’s Gospel, Mary
have an “Easter view” of hope and life and abiding joy. Magdalene arrives first at the empty tomb on that first
When we say “Christ is risen!”, we know we have the Easter morning. She then prompts Peter and John to go
assurance of a meaningful life here on earth and the there. Scripture tells us that upon their arrival, they
promise of an unending life to come. discover the burial wrappings. St. John saw and
Our Redeemer does indeed live. It is in this spirit, and believed. This is the beloved disciple who sat at Jesus’ side
on behalf of the staff of St. Thomas More that I extend to all at the Last Supper, who bravely stood at the foot of the
our parishioners and visitors, best wishes for a happy and Cross, who, at Jesus’ request, took our Blessed Mother
blessed Easter. Mary as his mother, and, through his faith, was one of the
first disciples to believe in the Risen Christ. St. Paul, in his
Msgr. Tom Rice
letters, illustrates how Christ has been raised up, raising us
along with Him. Like St. John, may the gift of Easter grace
strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with our
Lord so we, too, may boldly profess, Jesus is risen. Alleluia!
Christ invites us to make Him personal in our lives and
commissioned to spread His Good News to everyone we
meet.
April 4, 2021 Page 3
Prayers in our Parish
THIS WEEK’S EUCHARIST INTENTIONS THIS WEEK’S PRAYER INTENTIONS
Saturday April 3 PRAY FOR THE SICK
Holy Saturday, No Intentions
Rosanne Bishop Tom Lingeman
Sunday April 4
Maurine Brennan Bill McPhail
8:30a Charlene Hannish
Bill Budowick Jonathan Medved
Patros and Mary Ann Hannish
Tom Cavanaugh Kathy Mills
Tobia and Martha Kassa
Martha Demerly Jane O’Connor
Pietro Volante
Shellysee Girouard Simona Paul
11:30a Diane Chick—8th Anniversary Nancy Heffernan Bob Ramirez
Robert Jermstad Brian Hennessy Nicholas Rinehart
James LeBay Scott Holland Joe Sokolowski
John M. Peteuil Traci Johnson Helen Walczak
Wednesday April 7
9:00a Edna Crookston—7th Anniversary PRAY FOR THE DECEASED
Patricia Green—Birthday Remembrance
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of:
Clara Sugamele
Jerry White—1st Anniversary † Deacon Bob Ovies
† Jerome Schroeder—father of Cindy Cprek
Saturday April 10 † Chester Smalarz
Estelle Williams
Sunday April 11
8:30a David and Laura Gabriel—In honor of 13th
Wedding Anniversary
11:30a Diane Szluha
Kristen Shetler and Benjamin Olson—3rd
Please keep this couple in your prayers as they prepare to
celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage.
Easter Sunday Dinner Prayer
Easter Sunday Creative God and Lord of life, you who call forth from the
"Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter darkness of death all those who love you, we rejoice, on this
people and hallelujah is our song." Easter Sunday, in the Resurrection from the dead of our
Pope John Paul II Lord, Jesus Christ. Visit our home and this table with your
bright blessing of peace and life.
We pause in the midst of this prayer to remember all the
PRAY FOR THE MILITARY holy dead of our family who live now in you and who await
the final and glorious resurrection of the dead. May they
Major Matthew Altomari M1st Class Megan Jamison and we, because of our faith in you, our God, taste in the
SSgt. Cory Borders ENS Julia Jermstad victory of life over death.
Lt. Andrew Boschert Lt. Christopher Mitek
Major Phil Brule OS2 Emily Muhlenbeck May the Risen Christ, our Lord and Savior, be our guest
Sgt. Maj. Patrick Corcoran Airman 1st Class Calen Nido as we celebrate his Resurrection with this
Capt. Joel Cortright Senior Airman Grant Pensa Easter Sunday dinner.
ENS Michael Dwyer LTjg. Bradley Pienta Bless those whose work to prepare this meal has truly been
1st Lt. Michael Ehlen Capt. Nick Pollock a work of prayer, and bless all of us who shall share it with
Major Charles Evans Spc. Jack Steinhauer Easter love and joy.
Spc. Evan K. Fowler Sgt. Kyle Stout
2nd Lt. Theresa Corsentino Capt. Ben VanHorrick May you then bless this table and this food, and each of us
SSgt. Daniel F. Jamison Lt. Adam Weisgerber in your holy name: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Page 4 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
In our Parish
Happy Easter, Christ is Risen!
Today we remember that Jesus is alive and among us. When Jesus died on the cross and was resurrected it forever
changed the state of humanity. We are no longer tied to sin, “just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the
Father, we too might live in newness of life.” (cf. Romans 6:4) What newness of life is God calling you to?
Below are pictures from our service project: making fleece blankets for the homeless, which will be donated to the St.
Francis Center in Detroit. Thank you to everyone who donated material to make this a successful project for our Faith
Formation children.
Right to Life - LIFESPAN Gift Suggestions
Annual LIFESPAN Baby Shower New Items: Sleepers, onesies, socks, clothes (newborn, 0-
Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 3, 6-9, 12, 18 months) receiving blankets, crib sheets,
diapers (size 1 to size 4), baby wipes, wash cloths, hooded
Baby items to aid
towels, pacifiers, bottles, bibs, baby cereal and food,
Crossroads Care Center (Auburn Hills) Enfamil formula for 0-12 months, baby personal hygiene
Wee Care items, gift cards, cash donations & more!
Crossroads of Michigan (Detroit) Baby Equipment
Please consider donating to support mothers and their New Only: cribs, car seats, bathtubs, bouncy seats, swings,
newborns. Donated items can be brought to the Church tummy time gyms.
Gathering Area. For more information, please contact New and Gently Used: strollers, high chairs, pack & plays,
STM’s Lifespan Rep, Anne Byrne at 248-318-4458. bassinets in good condition that can be wheeled.
MINISTERS FOR MASS—DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY—APRIL 10 & 11, 2021
MASS TIME 4:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM Sunday 11:30 AM Sunday
CELEBRANT Msgr. Tom Rice Fr. Bob Spezia Msgr. Tom Rice
DEACON Don Baross Larry Jeziorski, Acolyte Michael Stach
READER Phil Kotwick John Hannigan Craig Como
SERVERS James Wood Isela Mulcahy Susie Klein
USHERS Jim Hager John Gielniak Zack Azzam
Cary Sheremet Gerry Gostomski George Halter
Ernesto Tuazon Dan Hayden Marvin Olane
Jim Ward Mike Morrison Mark Parent
Mike Tauscher
MASS COORD. NOT FILLED David Michalak Zack Azzam
April 4, 2021 Page 5
Unleash the Gospel Christian Service
EVANGELIZATION
BOTTOMS’ UP
With your donations, I was able to assemble
over 340 packs. Each pack contains:
3 pairs of briefs
3 pairs of socks
2 undershirts/camisoles
Jesus Christ is risen today! Thank you, St. Thomas More for helping me COVER the
This is the Good News, situation.
the Gospel we are meant to Wishing you a Happy Easter!
“Unleash” by the way we live.
Sincerely,
Gaudete et Exsultate! “Rejoice and be glad!” King David Martha Whiting, Lady of Charity
sang in our Easter Sunday Psalm (118:24): St. Thomas More Parishioner
This is the day the Lord has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad.
The Parish Offices are closed on
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, Easter Monday, April 5.
For his mercy endures forever. Alleluia!
We will reopen on Tuesday,
“Rejoice and be glad,” Jesus preached in His Sermon on the April 6 at 9:30 am
Mount, “for your reward will be great in heaven.” The King
James Bible puts Jesus’ words this way: “Rejoice, and be
exceedingly glad” (Matt 5:12)!
We are meant for this Joy, to leap for joy before the Living THANK YOU FOR YOUR
God as David leaped before the Ark (2 Sam 6:16); as John GENEROSITY!
the Baptist, in Elizabeth’s womb, leaped for joy before the
Living God in Mary’s womb (Luke 1:44). As angels
proclaimed “good news of great joy” at Christ’s birth (Luke The Knights of Columbus of Council #8659 thank you for
2:12), today we proclaim great joy at His re-birth, the Living your generous support of our Tootsie Roll Drive for the
God risen from the dead. Mentally Impaired. Your contributions help support local
charities that work with this very special population. Here
is an excerpt from a thank-you letter from one of the
charities that your donations help support:
“When you support Angels’ Place you are a part of making
lives better for persons with developmental disabilities;
homes where individuals can be safe and loved, and for
“We are an Easter people,” said Pope St. John Paul, “and families who no longer are able to care for their family
‘Alleluia’ is our song … Joy is the keynote of the Christian member in their own home, peace of mind. Your belief in
message … My wish is that the Christian message may bring Angels` Place helps us to assist those we serve reach their
joy to all who open their hearts to it: ‘joy to children, joy to goals, from learning how to dress themselves, to prepare
parents, joy to families and to friends, joy to workers and for a job in the community and everything in between. Your
scholars, joy to the sick and to the elderly, joy to all donation enables us to serve an aging population
humanity’ … deep and lasting joy” (Angelus, Nov 30, 1986). experiencing dementia and eliminates a lonely hospital stay
Jesus Christ is Risen today. Alleluia! with staff that will stay the night and hold their hand”.
Thank you again!
HAPPY EASTER! Sincerely, Dan Heath, Grand Knight #8659
St. Thomas More Parish Directory
4580 Adams Rd., Troy, MI 48098
PARISH OFFICES: 248-647-2222
FAX: 248-647-8192
FAITH FORMATION: 248-647-4680
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:00 pm
inquiry@stmoffice.com
www.stthomasmoretroy.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, 4:30 pm
Sunday, 8:30 am and 11:30 am
Wednesday, 9:00 am
Holy Days: 9:00 am and 7:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday at 3:00 pm
PASTORAL STAFF FAITH FORMATION
Monsignor Thomas G. Rice, Pastor Josylin Mateus, Director
248-647-2222 x. 1111 248-647-4680 x.5533
josylin@stmoffice.com
Weekend Mass Assistance
Fr. Robert Spezia Ella Prendi, Secretary
248-647-4680 x.5544
Deacon Don Baross ffsecretary@stmoffice.com
248-647-2222 x. 8888
dcndonb@stmoffice.com SOCIAL MEDIA
Debbie Knauss, Website and Facebook
WORSHIP and CHRISTIAN SERVICE stmwebsite@stmoffice.com
Deacon Michael Stach, Pastoral Associate
248-647-2222 x. 5555 MAINTENANCE
dcnmichael@stmoffice.com Ben Olar
Pete Whiting
MUSIC MINISTRY 248 -647-2222 x. 4422
Brian Foos, Director
248 -647-2222 x. 4444
bjfoos@gmail.com
PARISH OFFICE
Lois Sokolowski, Business Manager
248-647-2222 x. 7777
lois@stmoffice.com
Kathy Strong, Parish Secretary/Bulletin
248-647-2222 x. 3311
kathy@stmoffice.com
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