Affirming Our Faith - Creating Our Future - St. Mary Queen of Creation

St. Mary Queen of Creation
New Baltimore, Michigan
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2010
“OUR MISSION IS TO BE CHRIST FOR EACH OTHER”
MY "NICK"EL'S WORTH
BY: FR. NICK ZUKOWSKI
HERE ARE WE ON THE BUILDING CAM-
W PAIGN... The last time the St. Mary Queen of Creation
Building Committee met was way back in March. Since
then, we met again about a week ago and interviewed two
building contractors, seeking the “best bid for our buck.” We
do have someone in mind, but there are a couple of details that
need to be worked out first. We need the permission of the
Archbishop and the College of Consultors (his advisory group
on financial matters regarding parish building projects) to withdraw
the funds necessary to begin construction on Phase II.
We have a three-phase building campaign – Phase II is the
construction of a handicap accessible and-user friendly connector
building between our Faith Formation Building and the
Gym. Ground breaking could take place this month, and the
project should be completed by the Spring. Let’s hope and
pray! Capital Campaign pledges continue to come in every
week; thanks for being so faithful to your pledges. We still
need $1.1 Million to raise the necessary funds to complete our
building project, which, after the Connector Building, will be
an expanded church gathering area.
CONGRATULATIONS, CONFIRMATION CANDI-
DATES… About 100 of our ninth graders in our parish are
beginning their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation
with the Rite of Enrollment at today’s 4:30 PM and 11:30 AM
Liturgies. We have re-designed the process so that it truly is a
full journey of faith preparation and willingness on the part of
our young people to receive and celebrate this once-in-alifetime
sacrament. Please keep them, their parents, and their
sponsors in your prayers.
SPEAKING OF SACRAMENTS… Parent meetings take
place this week for our children preparing to celebrate First
Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Again, with new leadership
and a new program, we hope that our children will be better
prepared to share in these two beautiful sacraments, which we
hope will be repeated many times in their lifetime. Check your
the Luminary for days and times.
FILL IN THE BLANK… We who are older can remember
a lot of familiar expressions to handle life’s ups and downs.
Very young people haven’t learned them yet. Some second
graders were asked to complete the following expressions:
Strike while the… bug is close. It’s always darkest before…Daylight
Saving Time. Never underestimate the power
of… termites. Don’t bite the hand that… looks dirty. No news
is… impossible. A miss is as good as a… Mister. You can’t
teach an old dog new… Math. If you lie down with dogs,
you’ll… stink in the morning. An idle mind is… the best way
to relax. Love all, trust… Me. A penny saved is… not much.
Two’s company, Three’s… The Musketeers. When the blind
lead the blind… Get out of the way.
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK…
AND "SEE YOU IN CHURCH!"
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
“Affirming Our Faith - Creating Our Future”

Adult Faith Formation
Information and Formation for Transformation
MAIL CALL
ARCHIVE
A booklet with over 80 of St. Mary Queen of Creation’s
past Mail Calls will soon be ready for print.
There will be a suggested donation of $3 to help
cover the cost. If you would like to have a copy,
please drop a note in our Kiosk.
Praying Hearts
Praying for the needs of our community
For your prayer intentions to be added to our list,
please contact:
Denise 586-949-6510 after 6 p.m.
Jackie 586-725-1063
Rose 586-214-2840 (cell)
Calling All Parents
To
St. Mary Queen of Creation’s
PARENT GATHERINGS
September’s parent gathering saw a total of 291
parents in attendance. Working together we hope
to develop a program to do a better job in passing
the faith on to the next generation.
Last month we considered an independent study
which showed that young people with a strong
faith do better in school, socially, and in life in
general. That was the good news. This survey
however also revealed that Catholics are third from
the bottom on a list of the 7 most common faith
systems in America.
The last thing we considered was the irony of
how we who are members of the one, true Church
have fallen so complacent in passing on this
extraordinary faith.
Please join us in October as we, working together,
map out a plan of action.
MAIL CALL
Q. I find it hard to believe, and politically incorrect, that of the thousands
of Christian denominations in the world today, the Catholic Church would
still claim to be the one, true Church.
A. I believe that we have addressed this question in the past, but it has
been asked several times since. Perhaps if we take a look from another
angle, by asking a few simple questions, we may find the answer. You
used the word "today"; this is indeed noteworthy. If you had lived in
1492, when Columbus sailed the blue, and when the Catholic Church was
the only Church in existence, this wouldn't even be a question. What has
changed How did this change have any effect on the true identity of the
original, true Church
Let's go back to the beginning. We must first ask, did Jesus really establish
a Church in the first place Matthew 16:18 records that Jesus said
He would. If He kept His word and He did establish a church, did He then
promise to protect it (Hint: Matthew 28:20) And, in Matthew 16:18 Jesus
said "the gates of hell would not prevail against His Church."
Okay, if Jesus did establish a Church and He promised His divine protection
until the end of time, would this church still be in existence today
If His Church were indeed still around today, would it know it was still
around, or would it have somehow become oblivious to its true identity
If this Church were indeed still around, and was conscious of its true identity,
would it be right to keep this a secret Would it be wrong to keep this
a secret
With the exception of a few, small, late 20 th century inventions like the
Peoples Temple, or the Branch Davidians, no main stream Christian denominational
system has ever made the claim of being the one, true
Church. This claim is made only by the Catholic Church. Now, if the
Catholic Church is the only Church that dates back to the time of Christ,
and the only Church making this claim, what other system or systems
would you like to consider as being in competition for the title
Since all denominational Christian faiths today are less than 500 years
old, and most are less than 150 years old, if the Catholic Church is not the
Church established by Jesus, what happened to His Church What was its
name Where is it in history Why did it fail after Jesus said it wouldn't
The more time passes, the more denominational systems there are that
come into existence. How would even another 100,000 new denominations
forming in the future have any effect on the identity of the one, true,
(original) Church How then could 25,000 denominational systems forming
in the past have affected the identity of the Church established by Jesus
Wouldn't the Catholic Church's failure to proclaim itself as the one, true
church be nothing less than cowardly and dishonest Wouldn't being either
cowardly or dishonest disqualify a church from being true Isn't the
very (and lone) proclamation of being the one, true Church actually proof
of the Catholic Church's true identity When it comes to spiritual matters,
where exactly should we draw the line between political correctness and
honesty Is it even possible for the Church, established by Jesus Christ, to
be blown about by the winds and whims of political correctness

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
The weekend of September 18th and 19th thirty catechists
were commissioned on the altar steps of St. Mary’s during the
4:30pm and 11:30am Masses. They also received a cross and
heart pin which they will wear when they are teaching their
classes. Parents and guardians were also blessed for their special
role and responsibility in forming their children in faith.
The following are the names of men and women who have
volunteered to serve St. Mary’s parish in the ministry of catechesis.
Sunday: Monica Johnson, Laura Boyles, Andrea
Weiss, Jodi and Bob Gunst, Ray Cieslak, Nancy Presto, Ray
Krzeminski, Matt Hoxsie and Sam Pugliese. Tuesday: Debbie
Warren, Maryann Harr, Linda Skonieczny, Cathy Papiez, Cristine
Belt, Maureen Zarlinski, Richard Burke, Sally Hendzell,
and Megan Warren. Wednesday: Heather Michael, Susan
Dugan, Mary Stema, Patsy Kost, Jeanine DePestel, Mary Newman,
Laura Hand, Father Saji Mukkoot, Michelle Vecellio,
Barb Hoef, Steve and Judy Williams, Megan Warren, seminarian
John Kopson, Brenda Kozlowski, Myra Sholtis, seminarian
Vince Richardson, and Linda Jarvi. Thursday: Mickie Mellon,
Heidi Sabella, and Linda LeDuc.
If you would like to volunteer as a catechist, we have openings
for second and seventh grades on Tuesday at 4:15pm. Call
the Religious Education office at 586-725-7579.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WISH LIST
We need seven good working CD players. If you have an
unused CD player in good condition, please consider donating
it to St. Mary’s religious education. Thank you.
YOUNG ADULTS FALL RETREAT
Inviting all College Students and Young Adults, 18 to 35
years old, Single & Married to our Young Adult Fall Retreat: 2
Days of Encountering Christ, Fun & Fellowship. “The Next
Chapter: Discovering my place in God’s story” October 16th
(10am) to 17th (12pm) @ Almont Retreat Center, 1513 Cameron
Road, Allenton, MI 48002. The cost is $50 per person
(incl. 3 meals). Scholarships available, please contact Erik
Coules at coules.erik@aod.org or (810)689-8560.
For additional details or to register visit
www.detroityoungcatholics.org.
THANK YOU KITCHEN AND
DINING ROOM WORKERS!
We are truly thankful for all those who wrapped silverware,
shucked the corn, cooked and served the delicious
chicken dinner in the hot, hot kitchen, those that cut the desserts,
bussed the tables and of course the clean-up crew. You
served with a smile and your dedication and hard work was
appreciated and we hope you will be back next year!
May God bless each and every one of you!
Theresa Kopson and Jim and Sandi VanTiem
ATTENTION ALL REGISTERED NURSES
Please read carefully and give prayerful consideration
to the following:
St. Mary Queen of Creation Parish is beginning the search
for a Co-Lead/Lead Faith Community Parish Nurse. A Faith
Community Nurse is a registered nurse who is committed to
Jesus Christ’s healing ministry and facilitates holistic (bodymind-spirit-relationship)
health in the congregation. The FCN
concentrates on providing emotional and spiritual support, all
within the context of health and stewardship of the body. Jesus,
during His ministry on earth, healed not only people’s bodies
but their emotions and spirits as well. The Church is an ideal
place to follow the example of Jesus.
In a practical sense, a Faith Community Nurse supports the
role of the pastor by visiting shut-in/hospitalized members, conducting
blood pressure screenings, connecting people with
community resources, prayer and support, and providing oneon-one
health counseling. We are also in the process of developing
a Health Panel for even more community outreach.
At St. Mary Queen of Creation Parish, this is a part-time,
paid position (10 to 12 hours per week). The nurse will be required
to take the prep course, submit documentation using the
Internet, attend support group meetings and meet other requirements
in affiliation with the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital’s
Faith Community Network.
If you feel a calling to this ministry, please send your resume
by October 15, 2010 to:
Rev. Nicholas Zukowski, Pastor
St. Mary Queen of Creation Parish
CHOOSE LIFE BABY SHOWER
IN CHURCH
October is “respect life” month. As our outreach to mom’s
who choose life for their babies, we continue our yearly tradition
of collecting baby items for Imago Dei, a crisis pregnancy
center. The items are on tags in the Gathering Area. If you
would like to participate in our baby shower, please take a tag
and return it to the playpen in the Gathering Area during the
month of October. Thanks for honoring life!
Our Choose Life committee meetings are on the first Tuesday
of the month at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center carpeted area.
Our next meeting is October 5 – please join us! Call Debbie if
you need more information at 725-2441.
The Choose Life Committee

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Saturday, Oct. 9th
4:30 P.M.
Sunday, Oct. 10th
7:30 A.M.
Sunday, Oct. 10th
9:30 A.M.
Sunday, Oct. 10th
11:30 A.M.
PRESIDER Fr. Nick Zukowski Fr. Nick Zukowski Fr. Saji Mukkoot Fr. Saji Mukkoot
DEACON Deacon Tony Deacon Bill Deacon Tony Deacon Bill
LECTORS
Ken Krause
Sue McFeely
Paddy Laske
Karen Kuczewski
Bill Krul
Vanessa Powers
Lynn Byks
Angela Chirio
EMHC CAPTAIN Bernie Thomas Don Laske Joan Moore Mike Desmarais
ALTAR SERVERS
GREETERS
Jada Bingle
Lea Brenz
Helene Psciuk
Charlene Kammerer
Robert Kammerer
Alice Quick
Kylie Weiss
Alexander Hendzell
Carole Garner
Yvonne Muszynski
Florence Hayman
Jack Hayman
Sarah Addy
John Addy, Jr.
Emily Powers
Kathleen Cousins
Theresa Kopson
John Michael Felczak
Ann Marie Felczak
Collin Dolan
Liam Dolan
Louise Balash
Violet Westermann
Edward Wood
Eva Knapp
CANTORS Michelle Lemmer Lisa Lemanek Maria Post Doug Widmar
CLOW LEADERS Sue Rybinski Rose Addy Lesa Pyle
USHERS Ushers—Team 5 Ushers—Team 6 Ushers—Team 7 Ushers—Team 8
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2010
Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-
10
Monday: Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37
Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4
Thursday: Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13
Friday: Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26
Saturday: Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28
Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19
©Liturgical Publications Inc
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2
2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14
Stirring the Flames
We do not use all the tools we have. A computer can do much
more than a typical user understands. Cell phones have more
bells and whistles than people know about. Many of us do not
know what to do with all the tools in the garage we bought,
inherited, or that were left behind. We have more clothes than
we can wear, more books and magazines than we can read,
more television stations than we can watch. Our lives are filled
with opportunity.
So are our hearts. God has given each of us a wealth of tools at
our disposal. We have cleverness and concern, ingenuity and
compassion, bravery and confidence—but we do not always
use them.
The Second Letter to Timothy speaks of our spiritual gifts as
something waiting to be stirred into flame. “I remind you to
stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the
imposition of my hands.” The Holy Spirit came to each one of
us in baptism and confirmation, implanting the gifts of divine
life in us like seeds. Or like sparks. They are ready to do the
work that God intended them to do.
Those gifts lack only one thing. They need to be stirred. That
is up to each of us. If we are moved by the needs of the world,
we will move for the needs of the world. Stir your gifts into
flame!
Thank you to everyone who supported the hard-working
men from the Capuchin ROPE Program (Reaching Our Potential
Everyday). Special thanks go to our friends at Chesterfield
Rental who were kind enough to again donate the large tent to
shelter the goodies.
Written by Paul Turner. Copyright © 2009, Resource Publications, Inc., 888-
273-7782, www.rpinet.com. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission
from Lectionary Bulletin Inserts, Year C: First and Second Readings.

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St. Mary Queen of Creation, New Baltimore
MASS REMEMBRANCE
Oct 2nd - Saturday - Vigil: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary
Time
2:00pm ♥ Wedding: Patrick Michael Forde and Marcie Marie
(Curnutt) Graham
4:30pm Fr. Albert S. Zinger by St. Mary’s Parishioners
Americo Giorio by Marco and Teresa Scapini
Harold J. Rabine, Sr. (Birthday Remb) by Family
Sam Cesaro by Richard and Roz Hilla
Edward J. Soest, Sr. (Birthday Remb) by Soest
family
Leroy Johnson by Roselyn and Michelle Jacobson
Vera DeMartino by Friends
Shawn Cotter (1st Anniv) by Maureen and Chuck
Drews
Eugene Handzinski (15th Anniv) by Family
Oct 3rd - Sunday - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am - People of the Parish
9:30am Marcelline Eggly by Edna Schlaf
Phyllis Lonchar by Sal Finazzo
Margaret Budzinski (Birthday Remb) by Family
Lilah Thornton by Kathleen Howe
11:30am - Special Intentions of Fr. Brad as he celebrates his
birthday by Fr. Nick and Betty
Angelina Spagnuolo by Elizabeth J. Marko
- Special Intentions of Healing for Kerry Beste by
Family
Margaret Weisenberger (12th Anniv) by Dori
Wegehaupt
Oct 4th - Monday - St. Francis of Assisi, religious
9:00am Rose Marie Zukowski (Birthday Remb) by Gene and
Mary K. Marino
Oct 5th - Tuesday - Weekday
9:00am Virginia Wolak (2nd Anniv as of 10-4) by Fr. Nick
Rose Marie Zukowski (Birthday Remb) by Fr. Nick
and family
Raymond Chartier by Al Verbrugge
Bernetta Ratcliffe by Co-workers
Oct 6th - Wednesday - Weekday/St. Bruno, priest; Blessed Marie-
Rose Durocher, virgin
9:00am - Special Intentions of David and Heather Ignash by
Mom
Edmund Jacques, II (4th Anniv) by Rosa Anne
Cromie
Oct 7th - Thursday - Our Lady of the Rosary
9:00am - Special Intentions of Clarisse Seeley
Oct 8th - Friday - Weekday
9:00am Helen Jabalee Parent (Months Mind) by Fr. Nick
Oct 9th - Saturday - Vigil: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary
Time
4:30pm - Special Intentions of Fr. Nick as he celebrates his
Birthday by Family, friends and staff
Isabella Caruso by Elizabeth J. Marko
Dorothy Moceri by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Belback
Donna Ringle by Family and friends
Leroy Johnson by Sheryl, Susan, Tim, David and
Matt Chase
Donna Ward by Family
Lucy Slupski by Fred and Mary Lou Bernatowicz
Ron and Chris Jabalee by Ray and Barbara Lohmann
Helen Parent by Family
Brian Karasinski and Scott and Barb Gearhardt by
Thomas and Verna Gearhardt
Grace Marron (2nd Anniv as of 10-12) by Jay and
Patti Strassburg
MASS REMEMBRANCE CONTINUED
Oct 10th - Sunday - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Raymond Chartier by Al Verbrugge
9:30am - People of the Parish
11:30am Mary Fran VanHollenbeck (6th Anniv) by Betty
Rose Lafata by Husband
Elizabeth Kesek by Elizabeth J. Marko
- Special Intentions of Healing for Kerry Beste by
Family
Donald Roseske by Family and friends
Americo Giorio by Marco and Teresa Scapini
Alice Farchone (5th Anniv as of 10-14) by husband
Joseph
Jane Para by Carl and Nancy Kotowicz
Joseph J. Nimety (18th Anniv) by Family
Delphine Nowak by the Schmitz Family
Fred Hoef by Family
VOCARE CUP HOSTS
Oct. 3-Oct. 10 Strassburg Family
Oct. 10-Oct. 17
(If you would like to host the Vocare Cup,
please sign the book on the table by the
Reconciliation room.)
VOCARE CUP REFLECTIONS
by
The Dugan Family
Our family included the Vocare Cup and the beautiful
prayers in the booklet into our nightly prayers before bed. It
was like bringing the Church and Mass into our home and family.
We talked with the children about vocations and the need
for more priests, deacons, religious sisters, brothers, lay ministers
and even ways for the young to volunteer, like being part of
the music ministry or becoming an altar server.
We thank Fr. Nick for allowing this wonderful opportunity
to host his cup. Knowing how special it must be to him, made it
even more of an honor. We also thank him for his dedication
and loving service to all of us, his people, the Community of St.
Mary Queen of Creation Parish.
“SANDWICH SUNDAY”
Our next “Sandwich Sunday” is today, October 3, 2010
from 12:30 – 1:15 in the Parish Center to feed the homeless in
Detroit through the ministry of Sr. Judie Ann at St. Joseph’s
Church near the Eastern Market. Sr. Judie Ann delivers
lunches in her neighborhood Monday through Friday. Many
times this is the only meal these folks will receive that day, so
these lunches are a real blessing.
We will again be preparing 100 sandwiches, decorating
lunch bags with messages of hope and love, and filling the bags
with a bottle of water, sandwich, a piece of fruit, napkin and
dessert.
If you would like to help, and/or donate items, this is what
we need at this time:
- 100 large lunch bags
- 100 bananas
- 100 napkins
Thanks so much!
Debbie Warren, Christian Service Coordinator,
725-2441 or debbiewarren@smqoc.com

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Christian Argentino
Barbara Arnold
Janelle Benson
Kerry Beste
Barbara Borowicz
Harold Bourlier
Betty Braekevelt
Wayne Bugis
Shirley Burgess
Matt Burskey
Mary Ellen Byington
Anthony Byks
Candise
Mike Catalano
Nancy Clifford
George Cole
Roxanne Conley
Joseph Debrowski
Lena Decriscio
Walter Delaney
Rev. Greg Deters
Robert Drake
Bonnie Drugan
Gordon DuCharme
Debbie Duchene
Rhonda Falo
Joyce Felton
Selina Felton
Kathryn Fisher
David Fistler
Jan Franks
Kathy Garza
Mary George
Jack Goforth
Kathy Gordon
Sharon Hageman
Loraine Hartner
Dolores Howcroft
Susan Jay
Elaine Kaliszewski
Glenn Kandler
Betty Kay
George Kekhoua
Larry & Barbara Kelly
Carol Keresztes
Mark Kovasity
Virginia Lotoski
Russell Mahon
Shaun Maryniak
Ron Masters
Roseann Mauck
Linda Meldrum
Walter Michael
Gabrielle Miller
May Murphy
Ralph Musilli
Desiree Peters
Terri Pettinato
Andy Pierskalla
George Pliska
Marian Pokriefka
Clayton Recollet
Anthony Reising
Louis Safie
Vincent Sanders
Camille Schneider
Richard Schneider
Millie Schoebel
Thomas Scodeller
Mark Seaman
David Serra
Michael Shaheen
Leigh Skinner
Christopher Slezak
Angie Smolarz
Susan Sperrick
Barbara Stawiasz
Candy (Camella) Stewart
John Taormina
Helen Taormina
Lawrence Thomas
Diane Thomson
Ryan Thomson
Mary Jane Vadalabene
James and Carol Wallace
Janice Weiss
Geraldine Wysiecki
Susan Yager
Fr. Nicholas Zukowski
If you are doing better, please notify the Parish Office to have
your name removed from the Prayer List.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thanks for helping to save a life!
We greatly appreciate everyone who turned out for the blood
drive. We collected 54 pints this time, so we were down quite a
bit from our last drive. We will be holding our next blood drive
in January, so please plan to give at that time if you can.
Many thanks to our volunteers who always work so hard.
Debra Wojie prepared packs for the nurses, Julia Todd and
Cristina Carducci took great care of the donors after they gave
blood, and Rose Eichhorn and Meghan Warren checked in our
donors. Thanks so much ladies!
Debbie Warren, Christian Service Coordinator
The Five Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Birth of Our Lord
4. The Presentation of Our Lord
5. The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple
The Five Luminous Mysteries
1. The Baptism in the Jordan
2. The Wedding at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord
The Five Glorious Mysteries
1. The Resurrection
2. The Ascension
3. The Coming of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of our Blessed Mother
into Heaven
5. The Coronation of Mary
One of the continuing challenges of Respect for Life Sunday, is
to remember that respecting life means more than opposing
abortion. There are many assaults on the dignity of life in our
culture, including war and terrorism, euthanasia, capital
punishment, attacks on immigrants, discrimination against gays,
destruction of the environment, etc. Let us be an informed
people and as His followers, act as Jesus would.
PRAYER for LIFE
Heavenly Father, from the smallest cell to the largest creature,
you are the origin and creator of all life. May we be so in awe
of your wondrous power that we never take for granted the
wonder of life, the beauty of creation or the potential of every
person. We recognize the value and worth of human life, from
conception to natural death. Help us to protect and nurture all
life so that in perfect harmony we may offer to you a fitting
song of living praise. We ask this through Jesus, your Son, who
lives and reigns forever. Amen. ~Rev. James Gaffney

ADULT CHOIR
will resume Tuesday, September 14 th
at 7:00PM in the Church Balcony
New members are welcome!
St. Mary Youth Choir
2010 – 2011 Season
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ADULT BELLS
will resume Tuesday, September 14 th
at 6:00PM in the Church Balcony
New members are welcome!
Why Me
Top Ten Reasons for
being in St. Mary’s Choirs
Communicate through music
Understand music and become a leader
Work as a team when singing
Have fun
Meet new people
Learn new songs
Sing at St. Mary’s
Make new friends
Share musical talents
Praise God through singing
Have you ever thought about being a handbell ringer
There are several openings for new handbell
ringers in our handbell choirs this year, including
adult (men & women), teen, and
youth bells. These positions are open to
anyone willing to commit an hour to rehearsal
every week and then ring at liturgies
twice a month during the choir season and
holidays.
Dave Warren
Director of Music Ministries
725-1953
DWarren@smqoc.com
Membership:
Requirements:
For ALL boys and girls enrolled in Grade
3 and up in both Parochial and Public
Schools.
• Monday afternoon rehearsals 5:30 to
6:30pm in Church Note: Youth Bell
Rehearsals 6:30 to 7:30pm
• Sunday Morning Warm-Up 11:00am
on the First and Third Sundays
(usually!)
• Sunday Liturgy – at 11:30am on the
First and Third Sundays (usually!)
HOW TO JOIN:
If your son or daughter is interested, and you, the Parent will
be able to commit to the above requirements, then do the
following:
1. Fill out the Youth Choir Registration form below.
2. Turn form in to Dave Warren in the Church Balcony
or at the first rehearsal.
3. Rehearsals RESUME Monday, September 20 th at
5:30pm! Youth Bells: 6:30pm
YOUTH CHOIR INFORMATION FORM
NAME OF CHILD_____________________ GRADE____
HOME ADDRESS_____________________ ZIP________
PARENTS HOME PHONE_________________________
WORK PHONE___________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS ________________________________
Jan Boswell
Choir Director
725-0045
JBoswell@smqoc.com
Calling all Instrumentalists
Are you gifted with music Do you have a musical talent you would like to share with St.
Mary’s Is God calling you to serve or ministry
St. Mary’s music ministry has a place for you! Perhaps just occasionally playing at a weekend
liturgy. Or perhaps making a commitment to participate in a regular weekend ensemble.

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ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL FRONT
$9000.00!!! That’s what we’ve collected in 5 years for our
paper recycling efforts!! (Just think-if we raised that much
money in bake sales how much flour, sugar and eggs that we’d
have used!) We have saved almost 534 tons of paper from going
into landfills AND your efforts generate funds for our local
Society of St. Vincent de Paul which helps the poor in our area.
But on the down side, our paper collections have been going
down every month. Keep in mind that we accept not only newspapers,
but glossy catalogs, old paperback books, hardback
books with the covers removed, cereal and tissue boxes, junk
mail and shredded documents in plastic bags but please no
phone books. Please deposit items in the green and yellow bins
in the parking lot behind the Annex, next to the Parish Center
Hall on the corner of Base and Front Streets.
Phone books are accepted by Waste Management in their
curbside recycling. Check with your own recycling company if
you live outside New Baltimore.
We are still collecting cell phones, ink jet cartridges (in a
zip lock bag), bars of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, unused
greeting cards and cancelled postage stamps in the white
bins at the Main St. entrances to church. We also are collecting
stickers (any type of stickers) for Head-Start Programs. These
bins are emptied weekly.
We are now sending the cell phones to General Motors to
recycle parts which raise funds for calling cards for soldiers.
Please support our troops!
Macomb County has a monthly hazardous waste collection.
For details and the collection date in October, please call 469-
5236.
Home Depot still collects compact fluorescent bulbs.
Please be careful not to break them-it is best if you bring them
in a plastic zip lock bag.
Habitat for Humanity accepts some household furnishingscall
263-1540 for details. They are now located in a huge building
on Groesbeck at Hubbard St. in Mt. Clemens. They will
give you a donation receipt so you can deduct it from your income
tax!
Best Buy now accepts computer monitors and televisions
under 32 inches for NO CHARGE! They will also accept computers
with the hard drive removed. AND they will also accept
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES!!! Please bring batteries in a zip
lock bag to the Best Buy store on your next shopping trip.
Thank you for your participation and being good stewards
to Mother Earth!
Sandi VanTiem 586-725-9554
Recycling Coordinator for
St. Mary’s Christian Service Committee
ATTENTION MACOMB COUNTY SENIOR
RESIDENTS (60 AND OLDER):
On Thursday, October 7, from 9-10 AM there will be free
medication disposal and document shredding event in the
VerKuilen Building parking lot in Clinton Township. (Take
Elizabeth Rd. just past the jail, turn left on Dunham and the
VerKuilen Building will be on your right.
Medication must be removed from their bottles and in a
plastic bag. Narcotic painkillers and stimulants should be in a
separate plastic bag.
For document shredding, you are limited to four, 2 foot by
1 foot boxes of documents per person, which they will unload
from your car.
WHAT IS LITURGY OF THE WORD
FOR CHILDREN
Many parents wonder What is Liturgy of the Word for
Children and should I be sending my child Hopefully the
information that follows will answer your questions. Liturgy of
the Word for Children is first and foremost a worship experience.
Liturgy of the Word for Children is not a religious education
class. It is a way to enable children to participate in the
formal worship experience of the community, where the Word
is proclaimed and reflected upon at a level the children can understand.
The Liturgy of the Word for Children is intended to
form children in the liturgical language of the Church, and to
nourish and guide their spiritual growth.
The format of the Word with Children takes the same form
as the Liturgy of the Word with the adult assembly, except that
one of the first two readings is omitted.
1. Gather with the Assembly
2. Invitation and Sending the Children Forth after the Opening
Prayer
3. Gather the Children
4. First Reading
5. Psalm and Psalm Response
6. Gospel Acclamation
7. Gospel
8. Homily/Reflection
9. Profession of Faith
10. Prayers of the Faithful
11. Procession Back to the Assembly for the Liturgy of the
Eucharist
All children in kindergarten through fifth grade are welcomed
to participate in the Liturgy of the Word for Children in
the Chapel during the 4:30 pm, 9:30 am and 11:30 am weekend
Masses. If you would like to learn more about Children's Liturgy
of the Word or are interested in joining this ministry,
please contact Arlene Anger at 586-725-5928 or
arleneanger@hotmail.com.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #5981
is sponsoring an …
EVENING OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY….
MAGIC SHOW AND CONEY DOGS!
Come join us on Saturday, October 9th
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Menu: $1.00 per item
Coney Dogs (or Hot Dogs)
French Fries
Ice Cream
Beverage (free)
Featuring Magic and Illusions with
Dan and Keri Kazz
with the Knights’ own Mr. Joe
**All profits to support the Great Lakes Burn Camp**
Where: St. Mary Queen of Creation Parish Center
50931 Maria St.
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(on the corner of Main and Maria)
Questions contact Joe Kozlowski (586) 634-9749

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St. Mary Queen of Creation, New Baltimore
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS VOCATIONAL
UNEMPLOYMENT…YOU HAVE MISSION
FROM GOD…ANSWER GOD’S CALL NOW!
Archdiocese of Detroit Women’s Conference
Called & Gifted – Discover God’s Call For Your Life
Friday and Saturday, November 12 and 13, 2010
Are you at a turning point in your life Wondering if you have
a larger purpose Wanting to discern God’s call but not sure
where to begin
Come and discover God’s call for your life at the 8th Annual
Women’s Conference on Friday and Saturday, November 12th
and 13th at the Best Western Sterling Inn and Conference Center
in Sterling Heights. The Called & Gifted workshop will
help you discover the gifts that God gave you. Tapping into
these gifts can change your life and the life of others, your parish,
and the world. This conference is for women of all ages,
including those beginning high school or college, considering
religious life, seeking to integrate family life and parish life,
entering or reverting back to the Catholic faith, returning to the
job market, or those nearing the “empty nest” or retirement
phase of their lives.
Please visit www.aodwomensministry.org for conference pricing
and registration. Online registration will end at 11:59 PM
on Tuesday, November 9th unless the event is sold out prior to
that date. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked no later
than Friday, November 5th. Walk-in rates apply after these
dates if space is available. For more information, please call
313.237.5806.
We frequently talk about maintaining good bodily health
through proper diet and exercise. Today, let’s focus on an exercise
in meditation that promotes good psychological health. Let
yourself relax by concentrating on your breathing for a few
minutes. Rest your open hands together on your lap and close
your eyes.
Become aware of the air at your fingertips, between your
fingers, on the palm of your hand. Experience the fullness,
strength and maturity of your hands. Remember the oldest
hands that have rested in your hands. Think of all that your
hands have done since childhood, almost all that you have
learned has been through your hands. Think of all the activities
you have mastered, the things they have made. Remember the
day you learned to write your name.
How often were our hands used to help others, the tears
they have wiped away, our own or another’s and how much
gentleness, tenderness and love they have given. How often
they have folded in prayer: a sign both of their powerlessness
and of their power. Our father and mother guided these hands
in the great symbolic language of our hands – the sign of the
cross, the striking of our breast, the handshake, the wave of the
hand in hello or goodbye.
Think of all the hands that have left their imprint on
you. Fingerprints and handprints are heartprints that can never
be erased. The hand has its own memory. Our handprints and
heartprints are indelible and will last forever on those we’ve
touched. When you extend your hand to another, it’s not just
bone to skin, it’s your heart. A handshake is the real heart
transplant.
Now open your eyes. Experience the afterglow of your
thoughts of hands that have lingered in your hands. The glow
will fade, but the print will be there forever.
These thoughts were taken from Celtic Meditations by Edward
J. Farrell.
Margaret Kensora, RN, Parish Nurse
ST. MARY QUEEN OF CREATION CAREER TRANSITION MINISTRY
PRESENTS
WORKSHOP TOPIC: “WHAT TO DO WITH DOWNTIME FOR THE UNEMPLOYED”
ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, AT 7:00 PM AT THE PARISH HALL
50931 MARIA STREET, NEW BALTIMORE, MI
Join us on Monday, October 4 th when Karen Stonehouse will present “Making Your Downtime Count.” You won’t want to
miss this informative and interactive presentation on what to be doing while you are laid off that will make an impact on your resume
and help you get interviews! Make sure to stay for her “Speed Networking” exercise (a crowd favorite) at the end this session.
Karen has been in Technical Staffing/Recruiting and Human Resource Management for 18 years. She has been a principle/owner of
a staffing company (New Dimension Group) and has handled major automotive accounts as an Account Manager and has managed
groups of technical recruiters. Karen has also been the only female President of the American Society of Body Engineers and currently
is active with the Women of Defense and the National Defense Industry Association. Karen also does Career Coaching, Resume
Writing, Interview Prepping, and Public Speaking on Career Development.
Upcoming Presentations and Events:
Monday, October 18 - Oakland University SEHS Counseling Center - Career Guidance Service
Monday, November 1 - From Stressed to Blessed
Monday, November 15 - Acing the Interview
Network Your Way to Employment: St. Mary Queen of Creation Career Ministry hosts networking meetings, presentations and
events the first and third Monday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. These events are open to all, with no
pre-registration required, snacks & refreshments provided. Questions and RSVPs, e-mail the ministry at SMQOCM@aol.com.
St. Mary Queen of Creation Career Ministry is committed in pursuing job leads for our attendees. If you know of a job opening
within your company or through word of mouth, please email us at SMQOCM@aol.com. Please include position title along with the
position description, contact information and the closing date of the job posting.

St. Mary Queen of Creation, New Baltimore
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PANTRY UPDATE
Please do not forget your change. All change and change
only, goes to St. Vincent de Paul to help with overdue bills. As
they say every penny counts.
The Pantry is in need of canned corn, beans and peas. We
are also short on cereal, jelly and cake mixes.
Thank you for your continued support,
Denise Parks
MARRIAGE BANNS
FIRST PUBLICATION:
Bryan Wilson Griffin
and
April Lauren Marconi
SECOND PUBLICATION:
Timothy Michael Gleason
and
Sarah Renee Klikus
ST. MARY QUEEN OF CREATION
SUNDAY SUPPORT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
690 Sunday Envelopes $ 16,319.76
51 Electronic Funds 1,887.00
Loose Cash 870.00
Loose Checks 782.00
$ 19,858.76
Weekly Budget is $ 20,080.00
SYMPATHY
Our deepest sympathy and prayers
are extended to the families of:
William E. Luther
Richard Kowalewski
and
Arthur H. Binkowski
PARISH DIRECTORY
ST. MARY QUEEN OF CREATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
50931 MARIA, NEW BALTIMORE, MI 48047
web site: www.stmaryqueenofcreation.org
Rev. Nicholas Zukowski, Pastor
Rev. Saji George Mukkoot, Associate Pastor
Rev. Mr. Anthony Lewandoski, Permanent Deacon
Rev. Mr. William Schmitz, Permanent Deacon
Mr. David Warren, Director of Music Ministries
Lead Parish Nurse
Sr. Patricia Whalen, Worship Coordinator
PARISH OFFICE......................................(586) 725-2441
Ms. Betty Tamer, Office Manager
Hours:
Mon.
9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tues., Wed., Thurs.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri.
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sat.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bulletin Editor - editor@smqoc.com
Betty Tamer
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE......(586) 725-7579
Mrs. Angela Laesch, Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Linda Jarvi, Director of Youth Ministry
Mr. George Moomaw, Director of Adult Formation
Linda Cieslak, Religious Education Secretary
CHRISTIAN SERVICE MINISTRY .......(586) 725-2441
Mrs. Debbie Warren, Christian Service Coordinator
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY …… (586) 725-6304
Hours: Mon. …… 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wed. …… 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
ST. MARY PARISH CEMETERY OFFICE (586) 725-2441
The cemetery office is in the Parish Center (Ms. Ethel Habucki).
Our parish cemetery is located at 24 Mile Road and Base Street,
New Baltimore.
SUNDAY MASSES:
Saturday 4:30 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am
DAILY MASSES:
Mon - Fri 9:00 am,
HOLY DAY MASSES: 9:00 am & 7:00 pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Saturday, 11:30 am - 12 Noon and after Sat. 4:30 pm Mass
Anytime upon request. Please phone the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
First Sunday of the month at 1:15 pm.
Preparation and regular Faith Practice are required.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE:
Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Parish membership,
preparation and regular Faith Practice are required.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK:
Notify the office of any need for hospital or home visits.
REGISTRATION FOR PARISH MEMBERSHIP:
New parishioners are always welcome! Please register at the office.
Please notify the office of any change in your address or phone number.
LUMINARY COPY DEADLINE - Thursday (10 days prior) at 10:00am
“OUR MISSION IS TO BE CHRIST FOR EACH OTHER ..”

Clinton Grove Memorial Park
VAN THOMMES
GREENHOUSE
Parish Members
32385 23 Mile Rd • New Baltimore
(586) 725-3708
TAUBE’S
COLLISION, INC.
Authorized Insurance Claim Center
Rich & Mitch Taube, Owners
51951 County Line Rd., New Baltimore
(586) 725-3040
586-725-0818
NICK JAMIL, Manager
35248 23 Mile, New Baltimore
ROBERT CLANCY
CONTRACTING INC.
Underground Utilities
Site Work
Demolition
Asphalt Paving
NEW BALTIMORE
586-749-9045
rclancy1@comcast.net
Competitive Pricing
Licensed & Insured
Owner Operator:
GLEN TROMBLY
C (586) 703-8290 • H (586) 598-0421
State Farm®
Providing Insurances and Financial Services
Home Office, Bloomington, Ill 61710
Installation • Sales • Service • Fireplaces
Doors • Mantles • Tile • Granite and Much More
www.premierfireplacecompanyllc.com
Free In Home Estimates
VINCENT LOCICERO 586-949-4315
THIS SPACE IS
R.A. Thomas
Auto Body, Inc.
Hometown Collision Experts for over 30 years.
Bumping • Painting • Uni-Body Repairs
Specializing in color matching
51469 Birch • New Baltimore
586-725-3255
Mon-Fri: 8:30-5:30 • Sat by Appt.
CHESTERFIELD
VAC & SEW
31265–23 Mile Road • New Baltimore
23 Mile Plaza (Next to Henderson Glass)
(586) 598-8866
“We Service All Makes & Models”
$10 OFF Sewing Machine or Vacuum Tune-Up
Antonino G. Colombo, M.D.
Board Certified
Family Medicine
Pietro Cavataio, M.D.
New Hours Ira Twp. Clinic
Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm
Sat.-Sun. 9am-1pm
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!
Mostek Insurance Agency Inc
Jill Mostek, Agent
30050 23 Mile at I-94
Bus: 586-949-5020 • www.mostekagency.com

Rysztak Remodeling
& Electric, LLC
SMALL JOBS WELCOME!
Lic & Ins. • Marvin Rysziak, Parishioner
Builder - Electrical Contractor
586-949-4159
ASSOCIATES
BARNHARD
ROOFING
Siding, Gutters & Chimney Work
Specializing in Tear-Offs
We Now Install Fiberglass Attic Insulation
Licensed & Insured – Free Estimates
Gregory K. Barnhard
1-877-773-3504 • 586-716-3740
St. Mary Parish Member
TC TREE SERVICE
• Stump Grinder • Trimming
• Tree Removal • 24 Hr. Storm Clean up
Free Estimates | Insured | Res./Com.
Tim Cook, Parish Member
586-630-6945
Assisted Living for Ladies
Nurse owned & operated
since 1986!!
Call for FREE consultation &
evaluation
(586) 725-5565
51059 Base
New Baltimore
www.greystoneliving.com
Save $1 00 Off
America’s Finest
Auto Wash
Save $1.00 Off the
Following Wash Packages:
- SUPER - SPECIAL -
- WORKS -
New Baltimore
32685 23 Mile
2 miles E of I-94
Clinton Township
22950 Hall Rd
Hall Rd. at
Groesbeck
Parish
Member
586-716-9929
Non-smoking,
Family-Oriented
Atmosphere with Emphasis on the
Whole Child - Mentally & Emotionally
SCHWEIHOFER
BROTHERS INC
LICENSED & INSURED - FREE ESTIMATES
Concrete Work
Home Improvements & Repairs
Bobcat Work • Parking Lot & Drive Grading
6887 Marsh Rd., Marine City
810-765-8569
“The Pasta People”
A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Since 1950
ITALIAN
FOODS, INC.
16695 Common Rd., Roseville
Parish Member
586-773-6010
Accounting Associates
For all of your Personal & Business tax needs
Robert J. Jones
Owner & Parish Member
Phone: (586) 463-6636
On the Web: www.acctgassoc.com
For Advertising Information,
call LARRY SCHROEDER
at LPi today!
800.521.4486 • 586.979.4241 ext. 322
LSchroeder@4LPi.com
WET
Basement
BUCKLED - SINKING - LEAKING
BASEMENT WALLS
LIFTED, STRAIGHTENED &
BRACED
CRACK INJECTION
EGRESS WINDOWS INSTALLED
LICENSED • INSURED
586-949-7826
BASEMENT
WATERPROOFING
www.tomsbasementwaterproofing.com
Since 1975

GARY
GENDERNALIK
Attorney at Law
~(586) 778-0900~
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
COUNSELOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Preparing • Planning
Choosing • Applying
ANGELINE G. DUNLAP
27 Yrs. Experience
586-648-6537
(586) 468-6992
Clinton Grove Granite Works, Inc.
MONUMENTS - MARKERS - BRONZE
Ask for David, Ann, or Steve
www.clintongrovegranite.com
21200 Cass Ave., Clinton Twp., MI
Andrea R Weiss, CPA
Parish Member
Tax Preparation
Accounting & Quickbooks
(586) 291-6411
andrea@muellerpc.com
Tina’s
House Cleaning
• Earth Friendly Products
• Satisfaction Guaranteed
• Free Estimates • Parish Member
Tina Johnson
586-725-3482
B & R Lawn Care
BUSS & COMPANY, P.C.
Steven
STERLING HEIGHTS
Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway
586-826-8550
SHELBY TOWNSHIP
Van Dyke Ave. at 25 Mile Rd.
586-677-4000
www.WujekCalcaterra.com
DAVIS-VANDENBOSSCHE
AGENCY
16491 East 9 Mile Road
PO BOX 418
586-775-1312
Let Our Friendly Staff Find You the
Best Value for Your Insurance Dollar
DENNIS OLE
PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Drywall,
Staining, Basements,
Cabinets, Flooring, Decks,
Kitchens & Wallpaper
CALL DENNIS FOR FREE ESTIMATES
586-786-0254
Edward Torzy, Manager
586-468-4509
233 Northbound Gratiot • Mt. Clemens
Serving
Will & Schwarzkoff
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
JOSEPH J. LAWLESS, O.D.
Specializing in Childrens Vision and
Vision-Related Learning Problems
“Mention ad for special discounts”
32901 23 Mile Rd. • Ste 180
586-725-7311