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Sunday, July 18, 2021
Page 2 Gesu News, Detroit
Sowers of the Seed Sowers of the Seed
Hearing Mission What makes a Good Leader a Good Shephard
15th Sunday, Ordinary Time 16th Sunday, Ordinary Time
Diane Schultz Marge Sears
Have you any idea of what your purpose in life is – In our time, we are all aware of bad leaders – leaders
what you are really called to do – what your life’s mission is? with only self-interest or care for just a few, with a drive for
If you do, congratulations! So many of us don’t have a clue power and the need to protect the status quo or with skills that
about why we are here and what we are being asked to do. are either lacking or warped. We can find imperfect leaders in
government and even in the church. The leaders of the church
St. Ignatius, in the Principle and Foundation of the should admit to its past poor treatment of Native Americans,
Spiritual Exercises, says we are created to praise, reverence, blacks, LGBTQ+s and to their determinations that some are
and live according to the will of God. We often wonder what acceptable and some are not. They should confess to the abuse
that means for us, individually. We don’t always know, and of children by priests. “Woe to shepherds who mislead and
it’s certain that without a lot of prayer and personal (as well as scatter the flock of my pasture.” Jeremiah. All leaders have
community) discernment, we probably will not know. Over many responsibilities and demands made on them but, as we
the years I have spent a lot of time asking what God wanted hear in today’s readings, God does not leave the disciples or
from me and being frustrated because I couldn’t hear the an- us without a powerful example of what good leadership
swer. Finally, I was able to understand that I was spending too should be.
much time asking and not enough listening. When I’m talk-
ing, I’m probably not listening and certainly can’t hear what’s Good leaders will shepherd and listen to the people
being said. so that they will no longer fear and tremble. They will govern
wisely and do what is just. Jeremiah They will guide the flock
In today’s first reading and Gospel we are given ex- in the right path and give them courage and inspiration to face
cellent examples of folks who obviously stopped talking long anything. They offer restful security and refresh the people’s
enough to listen and hear what they were being asked to do. souls with the Word. Ps 23 They break down dividing walls
And all of them did as they were asked; they embarked on and try to reconcile each to God and each other. They preach
their missions. Amos prophesied even though he was no peace. Ephesians True shepherds’ hearts are moved to meet
prophet; he willingly accepted the authority given him by God. the needs of the people, who are like lost sheep. Mark 6 They
The disciples accepted the authority given them by Jesus to teach truth, goodness, reconciliation and compassion by their
overcome unclean spirits. I imagine it took a lot of courage example. Lastly, good leaders teach others to be good leaders,
and love for all of them to fulfill their missions. good shepherds! Let us follow the Lord’s example.
Do you want that - to know your mission and fulfill
it? I do!! Let us pray for the love and courage we need to en-
ter into a holy silence, to enter into stillness, and to listen for
the quiet voice of the Holy to enter our ears and hearts and
nudge us to where we are intended to go. Let us all accept the
authority we are given by the Lord to fulfill our missions.
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS NEEDED
Sunday, August 1, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are currently looking for three new members to join
the Gesu Parish Council. The Parish Council serves as a
St. Scholastica Catholic Church consultative body for the pastor. Through its monthly
Activity Center meetings, the council coordinates the parish commis-
sions, committees and activities. We typically meet one
8201 W. Outer Drive Detroit Tuesday evening per month. If you are interested, please
call Christina Hall at the parish office at (313) 862-4400
To schedule an appointment, please log onto or send an e-mail to hall.c@gesudetroit.org.
RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: stscholastica) or call Mary
Anne Stella at 248-979-5917.
The Titan Equity Nourish Network at Detroit Mercy (formerly Campus Kitchen) is looking for volunteers to support their produce
delivery program each Friday from 11:30 am - 3 pm through August 27th. Volunteers package fresh produce and dry goods on
campus and deliver the bags to community members near the McNichols campus. Volunteers can help support with food packaging
from 11:30 - 1 pm or with delivering from 1 pm - 3 pm. Many volunteers also help with both shifts. For delivering, a vehicle is re-
quired but the distance is only a 1/2 mile from campus. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Grace Gamble at
gamblegm@udmercy.edu or 216-396-5701.Page 3 Gesu News, Detroit
Readings for the Week of July 18, 2021 Gesu Church
Sunday: Jer 23:1-6/Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph 2:13-18/Mk MISSION STATEMENT
“We worship joyfully and serve humbly as the Spirit leads us.”
6:30-34
Church Office & Mailing Address
Monday: Ex 14:5-18/Ex 15:1bc,-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1b]/Mt 12:38-42 17180 Oak Drive, Detroit, 48221
Tuesday: Ex 14:21—15:1/Ex 15:8-9, 10 and 12, 17 [1b]/Mt Phone: (313) 862-4400
Email: info@gesudetroit.org
12:46-50 Website: www.gesudetroit.com
Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15/Ps 78:18-19, 23-24, 25-26, 27- Summer Office Hours
28 [24b]/Mt 13:1-9 Monday through Thursday : 9 am-4 pm Closed Friday
Thursday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 Pastor Phillip Cooke, S.J.
[2]/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Director of Operations James Hart
Director of Finance Karen Carlton
Friday: Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [cf. Jn 6:68c]/Mt 13:18- Dir. of Mission & Engagement Christina Hall
23 School Principal Brian O’Roruke
Parish Council Chair Curt Klueg
Saturday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 [14a]/Mt 13:24-30 Parish Council Secretary Michelle Thomas
Finance Council William Felosak
Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44/Ps 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18 [cf. Worship Commission Chair Allen Jones
16]/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15 Christian Service Chair Rosa Tinetti
CGS Director Laura Silveri
Parish Life Chair June Porter
Evangelization Christina Hall
Adult Faith Formation Pat Jones
School Board Chair Leticia Sampson
Celebration of the Eucharist
Weekday Mass: Monday through Friday, 5:30 pm
Weekends: Saturday, 5:00 pm
Sunday, 8:00 am & 10:30 am
Secular Holidays: Mass at 9:30
RSVP for Ignatian Day Celebration and Holy Days: Mass at 5:30 pm
Mass
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday, July 31st from 4:00 to 6:30 pm we will by appointment with the Pastor
have a special mass followed by food and family fun Emergency Anointing of the Sick After Hours
to celebrate the feast of St. Ignatius. In the past, call 313-915-0068.
this event has been celebrated at U of D Mercy how-
ever Gesu is hosting this year to kick-off the count
down to our centennial celebration! You can RSVP School Office & Mailing Address
17139 Oak Drive, Detroit, 48221
by scanning the QR code below, following the link Phone: (313) 863-4677
in the Gesu Electronic Update or leaving a message Fax: (313) 862-4395
in the parish general mailbox with www.gesuschool.udmercy.edu
the following info:
Full Name
Total Number of Attendees Please pray for those asking for our prayers
Email Address
Phone Number Lucille & Luke Allen Tinney Barnes
Dan Mioduszewski Clarice Hardaway
Tolhurst Family Mellowees Hart
Mia Lamb Shirlee Sullivan
MASS INTENTIONS Donald Harris Rita Pavlosky
July 19– Tinney Barnes* Ann Kerwin Sylvia Scales
July 20– Christopher Lee Maurer + Judy Betts Juana Salinas
July 21– Mellowees Hart* Eugene Gray Gabrielle Jordan
July 22– Shirlee Sullivan* Mare Creer Carol Stanley
July 23 –Clarice Hardaway* Gladys Harper Leo Brennan
Betty Jefferson Helene Rucinski
+ Indicates Deceased Shirley Robinson Cynthia Hirami
*Mass offered by Gesu for those on the prayer list John Bishop Dawn Fraiser-Green
Joseph Tillman Tamara Fresh
f you would like to have a mass offered for a loved one please
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