St. mary queen of creation new baltimore, michigan

St. Mary Queen of Creation
New Baltimore, Michigan
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28. 2010
“OUR MISSION IS TO BE CHRIST FOR EACH OTHER”
MY "NICK"EL'S WORTH
BY: FR. NICK ZUKOWSKI
WE ENTER ADVENT TOGETHER… Today we begin a
new liturgical year with the beginning of the Advent season.
As we prepare for the coming of the Lord at Christmas, we also
prepare for the arrival of Jesus Christ on the day of our death
and at the end of time. Since a “new year” is a time of reflection
and resolution, I challenge you to ask yourself the following
questions. The answers may surprise you and may lead you
to particular “spiritual resolutions” in the four weeks leading up
to Christmas:
Have I grown spiritually in the past year How
Have I deepened my relationship with Jesus Christ as my Lord
and King
Have I studied the Holy Bible and know what it says and what
it does not say
Have I learned more about the Roman Catholic Church, its
teachings and practices
How has my deepening faith affected my priorities, my choices,
my relationships with others Is this leading me to become a
better Christian Steward of my family, prayer, time, talent and
material blessings
WE CONTINUE TO GIVE THANKS… This Thanksgiving
weekend, we gather around the Thanksgiving Table here at
St. Mary Queen of Creation Church. We remember that the
word “Eucharist” means “Thanksgiving” and so we come today
especially with thankful and grateful hearts. We also remember
that the best way to show our gratitude is with an attitude of
Thanks-living: living out each day our thanks to God.
TEA, ANYONE... Don’t forget our annual ladies Advent
Tea this afternoon. You will have an opportunity to participate
in Advent preparation with a guest speaker and time for reflection
and prayer. Our parish youth group will be on hand with
their holiday poinsettia sale to help finance their trip to Washington,
D. C. for the annual March for Life in January.
SPEAKING OF OUR YOUTH… Alex Gaedcke, one of
our youth group leaders, will be presenting to us a plaque of
appreciation from the Piarist Fathers in Martin, Kentucky. The
Piarist Fathers have run a private, tuition-free high school for
the poorest of the poor in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky,
and now have expanded their ministry to include middle
school grades. Our young people have ventured down there
three times during the past summers, and the Piarist Fathers
would like to show us their thanks. Well done, young people!
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK…
AND "SEE YOU IN CHURCH!"
Front aerial view of the faith-formation building (built in 1927),
the old connector tunnel and gym (both built in 1951), with the
festival storage garage (added in 1997).
Work has begun…..
….on the new Connector Building between the former school
building and the gym. Here is what the site used to look like,
before the demolition work began.
It is hoped that because of your generous stewardship, we
will have a facility which will provide access to a large meeting
area, second-floor restrooms, additional storage areas, elevator
service, and handicap accessibility.
Let us pray for the wisdom and safety of the many people
engaged in this wonderful work and pray for the continued
success of our capital campaign.
Back aerial view of the St. Mary Annex (built as a convent in 1956 and renovated
in 2003), the new main entrance of our expanded food pantry (dedicated
in August, 2010), the old connector tunnel and the faith-formation building.
“Affirming Our Faith - Creating Our Future”

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KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
The Knights of Columbus are again offering religious
Christmas Cards and other items for sale this Advent.
Items will be available at all Knights activities in the months
of November and December. Additionally the cards will be
offered in the gathering area after all weekend liturgies during
the Advent Season. The proceeds of this fundraiser supports
the state Knights of Columbus Right to Life efforts. Please consider
helping us help the unborn this upcoming
Christmas Season.
ADVENT TEA
Our ninth annual Advent Tea is being held on Sunday,
November 28 at 2 pm in the Parish Center. This
popular, spiritually renewing event fills the hall each year
so if you wish to attend, please get your reservation in
early!
This year our Tea will feature luncheon sandwiches,
with delicious desserts being provided by our generous
hostesses on tables adorned with lighted Advent wreaths.
A $5.00 donation per person is requested to defray the cost
of the food.
As we gather in friendship for our Tea, we count our
many blessings and in our gratitude to God we reach out to
help others who aren’t as fortunate. This year we have
selected a program through Catholic Services of Macomb
called “A Friend’s House Adult Day Services.” This
outreach provides supervised, daytime care and activities
for adults who cannot or should not be left alone during
the day. They are in need of gift cards to purchase supplies
to provide meaningful activities and care for their
memory impaired/Alzheimer’s clients. The following are
the gift cards they use: Meijers, Wal Mart, Target, CVS,
Kroger, GFS, Michael’s or any gas cards. Thank you for
your generosity!
ST. MARY’S GIVING TREE
The Holy Seasons of Advent and Christmas are almost upon us.
As St. Mary’s has always done, we are taking care of those in
need in our community. Our Giving Tree is located in the
Gathering Area filled with tags. We are asking the St. Mary’s
family to choose a tag, purchase the item and return it
unwrapped with tag attached to our Christmas tree.
Please return the gift no later than Sunday, December 5.
Giving Tree Volunteer Opportunities
(sorting gifts in gym)
Mon. Dec. 6, 10 am – 2 pm
Wed. Dec. 8, 6 pm – 7 pm (families welcome)
Wed. Dec. 15, 9 am – 3 pm
Thank you for your generosity!
If you have any questions, please call
Debbie in the Christian Service office at 725-2441 x 31
or debbiewarren@smqoc.com
And please remember to attach tag to gift! Thanks!
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers is in need of
people who have a few hours to give each month
to the elderly in our community that need rides to doctor
appointments, the grocery store, help with simple chores, etc.
If you can help, please call the Caregivers line:
586-725-2441, ext. 37
Calls will be returned Monday – Thursday
from 9:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m. Thanks so much!
VOCARE CUP HOSTS
Nov. 28-Dec. 5
Dec. 5-Dec. 12
Bob & Sue Thursam
On Sunday, November 21, 2010, Deacon William Schmitz
baptized and welcomed into St. Mary’s Parish Family:
ALEXANDER OWEN LONG, son of Scott and Jennifer
(nee Boik) Long. Godparents are David and Barbara Boik.
(If you would like to host the Vocare Cup,
please sign the book on the table by the
Reconciliation room.)
VOCARE CUP REFLECTIONS
by: Joanne Hacala
Thank you God for giving us the opportunity to have Father
Nick’s first chalice in our home, and to realize there have been
thousands of people who have received Christ from this cup.
Our family members were able to offer a prayer anytime they
came by, for religious vocations, as well as our own personal
vocations. It was an awesome, holy experience for the Hacalas.

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OUR PARISH MISSION TO THE POOR IN
KENTUCKY… AND OUR KENTUCKY MISSION TRIP
In the 1980’s, a missionary trio of priests consisting of Fr.
Tom Carroll, Fr. Dave Powers and Fr. Len Gendernalik, opened
a tuition-free private high school for disadvantaged youth in
Martin, Kentucky. After 1993, and for a few years, a benefit
dinner was held at a local restaurant, and later in our parish
center hall, for the benefit which would become known as Fr.
Len’s Appalachian Project. During this time, we also have a
generous young family in the parish who offer to bring down to
Kentucky every Thanksgiving Day Weekend, a large load of
donated winter coats for use by the poorest of the poor. Fr.
David Powers has been trekking up north to be with us every
spring for the benefit dinner and for a presentation on how the
project is progressing. The Piarist School has expanded from
its traditional four-year high school program and has added
grades seven and eight to their curriculum. St. Mary Queen of
Creation Parish is proud to be twinned with this school and with
our sister parish in Kentucky.
St. Paul writes in his first letter to St. Timothy, “Don’t let
anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an
example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith
and in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12).” This past summer a group of
teens from St. Mary’s traveled down to Kentucky with one
goal, to improve the lives of others. These 8 teens from the
parish traveled into the Appalachian Mountains of Martin, Kentucky.
This area of Kentucky has one of the highest poverty
rates in the nation! So along with fundraisers to help our brothers
and sisters in need, a group of teens from St. Mary’s, as well
as teens from St. Therese of Liseux Parish in Shelby Township
and Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Woodhaven left to spread
the Good News and to help the less fortunate.
The experience was eye-opening for the youth. Most
mountain people in Kentucky have nothing but the basic necessities
of life, while we have many luxuries that we take for
granted every day. While we were there, we helped at the Piarist
School by transforming their entire kitchen area. The
kitchen had not been used in 3 years, so you can image the filth
and mold that overtook the room! After 5 days of vigorous
scrubbing, painting and other cleaning, it was finished to perfection
and looked like a completely new place. Although it
was a lot of hard work it was worth it in the end because of the
gratitude that the people felt towards us. They were amazed at
all of our positive spirit and hard work that we had displayed
throughout the week.
By the end of the week, we were all exhausted, yet sad to
leave. The experience was unlike any other we had previously
encountered or witnessed. The new friendships that were established
will last for eternity and the difference we made in their
lives is irreplaceable. In the beginning, we all started off as
strangers going to help others in a new place and in the end we
left as close friends in a place that felt like home and made us
happy. Throughout the mission we truly made a difference in
many lives. “To the world you may be one person, but to one
person you may be the world” (Unknown). With a grateful
heart, Fr. Powers gave us a plaque to present to the people of
St. Mary Queen of Creation Parish, and I am honored to present
that plaque to the parish now.
Alex Gaedcke, Genesis Youth Group of
St. Mary Queen of Creation Parish
ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
2nd Sunday of Advent
Dec. 4-5
Liturgy at 4:30, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 8th
Liturgy at 9:00 AM, 4:30 and 7:00 PM
3rd Sunday of Advent
Dec. 11-12
Liturgy at 4:30, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30
Advent Reconciliation Service
Dec. 15 – 7:00 PM
4th Sunday of Advent
Dec. 18-19
Liturgy at 4:30, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30
Christmas Eve
Dec. 24
Liturgy at 4:00, 6:30, 10:00 PM
Christmas Day
Dec. 25
Liturgy at 9:30, 11:30AM
(no 7:30)
EXPOSITION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday, December 3, 2010
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the Eucharistic
Chapel following the 9:00AM Mass until approximately
7:00PM.
You are invited and encouraged to come to the Chapel
any time during those hours for prayer in the presence of the
Lord in the Eucharist.
THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET WILL BE PRAYED
AT 6:15 PM.
ALL NIGHT ADORATION
Saturday, December 4, 2010
This will begin with a procession at the end of the 4:30PM
Mass and will continue until approximately 7:00AM. Please
sign the “Adoration Book” at the entrance to the Chapel.

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Saturday, Dec. 4th
4:30 P.M.
Sunday, Dec. 5th
7:30 A.M.
Sunday, Dec. 5th
9:30 A.M.
Sunday, Dec. 5th
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
Tim Gutenschwager
Sue McFeely
Karen Kuczewski
John Sobetski
Cathy Plawecki
Beverly Melasi
Dan White
Judy White
EMHC CAPTAIN Beverly Knoche Mike Sporer Joan Moore Mark Kovasity
ALTAR SERVERS
Joey Opolski
Amanda Czostkowski
Adrianna Czostkowski
Kylie Weiss
Mark Sobetski
Erica Sagese
Eva Stephens
Michelle Hoef
Joseph Treadwell
Nicholas Treadwell
GREETERS
Helene Psciuk
Charlene Kammerer
Robert Kammerer
Verna Gelsey
Jack Hayman
Flo Hayman
Pat Recollet
Sandra Van Tiem
Vicky Oland
Rose Connors
Matthew McCoy
Kevin McCoy
Carole Garner
Janice Bauer
Janice Treadwell
Theresa Kopson
CANTORS Maria Post Michelle Drum Doug Widmar Youth Cantor
CLOW LEADERS Carrie Sobetski Rose Addy Laura Miller
USHERS Ushers—Team 5 Ushers—Team 6 Ushers—Team 7 Ushers—Team 8
Baptisms 1:15 Presider: Deacon Bill Lector: Martha Van Belle Cantor: Doug Widmar
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28, 2010
Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44
Monday: Is 4:2-6/Mt 8:5-11
Tuesday: Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37
Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday: Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31
Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35---10:1, 5a, 6-8
Next Sunday: Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12
©Liturgical Publications Inc
FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Maranatha—Come, Lord Jesus
Prepare, the Way of the Lord
As we begin a new liturgical
year, how will we prepare
ourselves and our families, this Advent, for a greater
appreciation of the gift of God’s Son, Jesus
INFORMATION NEEDED:
I am in the process of updating our homebound ministry
files and need your assistance. If you are currently taking
Holy Communion on a regular basis to a homebound
parishioner, will you please call or email me with that
information I can be reached at 725-2441 Ext. 38 or
pwhalen@smqoc.com.
Thank you so much. God bless you.
Sister Pat

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MASS REMEMBRANCE
Nov 27th - Saturday - Vigil: First Sunday of Advent
4:30pm David Zukowski (Months Mind) by Fr. Nick
Kurt Schoebel by Mom
Ray Nadolski by Matt and Rita Matkovich
Leroy Johnson by Stan Sulkowski
David Zukowski by Jay and Patti Strassburg
Florence Hartwell by Marian Pokriefka and Cathy
Gromek
Nov 28th - Sunday - First Sunday of Advent
7:30am Diane M. Kay by Jeffrey Kay
Patrick McIlhargey (2nd Anniv) by Family
Ann Steinbrink (7th Anniv) by Mary VanTiem
Roy VanTiem by Mary VanTiem
Julia VanTiem Shonts (6th Anniv) by Mom and Dad
9:30am John Forintos (23rd Anniv as of 11-30) by Betty
Byron J. Creed by Family
Grace E. Schmid (Birthday Remb as of 11-30) by
Family
Paul Hildebrand (22nd Anniv) by Wife and children
- Special Intentions of Healing for Kerry Beste by
Family
Lillian Canjar (10th Anniv) by Daughter and family
David J. Zukowski by Steve and Marcie Grajek
11:30am - People of the Parish
Nov 29th - Monday - Advent Weekday
9:00am David Zukowski by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gagnon
Nov 30th - Tuesday - St. Andrew, apostle
9:00am Loretta Van Dusen by Kathy Wyzykowski
Dec 1st - Wednesday - Advent Weekday
9:00am Fr. Charles J. Koenig by St. Mary’s Parishioners
Dec 2nd - Thursday - Advent Weekday
9:00am - Special Intentions of Healing for Geraldine Wysiecki
Dec 3rd - Friday - St. Francis Xavier, priest
9:00am Joe Farina (1st Anniv) by Mom and Dad
Dec 4th - Saturday - Vigil: Second Sunday of Advent
4:30pm Leroy Johnson by Bruce and Janet Maxwell
Donna Ward by Family
Deacon Tony Cominotto (Birthday Remb) by Family
Ray Nadolski by Joe and Connie Matkovich
Barbara W. by Friend
Dec 5th - Sunday - Second Sunday of Advent
7:30am - People of the Parish
9:30am Stewart Scharmen (Birthday Remb) by Family
Deacon Richard Damaske by Mike and Sharon Elya
Arthur Binkowski by Family
11:30am Joe Hourihan (6th Anniv) by Fr. Nick
Bernard L. Marko by Elizabeth J. Marko
Stanley Zawicki (3rd Anniv) by Mark and Linda
Zawicki
Rose Lafata by Husband
John Lafata by Dad
Joseph and Margaret Peplinski by Family
John and Lena Dalpia by Peplinski Family
Dorothy Alter (5th Anniv as of 12-6) by Family
As baptized people, we have the privilege and duty
to pray for one another. Here at St. Mary’s our parish
staff has made a commitment to meet for prayer every
Wednesday when the Angelus bells ring, and to join the
parish community for the 9:00 AM Mass or Liturgy of the
Word on the first Wednesday of the month.
We also know that our ministry among you will only
be fruitful if we have your prayerful support. We are
publishing this “Prayer Calendar” containing, for each
day, the name of a staff member. We ask that you pray
for that person and his/her ministry especially on that day
as well as for the larger Church community.
DECEMBER, 2010
(PT) Part Time
1. Fr. Nick Zukowski (Pastor)
2. Fr. Saji Mukkoot (Associate Pastor)
3. Deacon Tony Lewandoski (Permanent Deacon) (PT)
4. Deacon Bill Schmitz (Permanent Deacon) (PT)
5. Sr. Pat Whalen (Worship Coordinator)
6. Jan Boswell (Choir Director) (PT)
7. Linda Cieslak (Rel. Ed Secretary)
8. Jackie Claeys (Housekeeper) (PT)
9. Joyce Genaw (Office Secretary) (PT)
10. Cathy Gromek (Bookkeeper)
11. Ethel Habucki (Cemetery Manager) (PT)
12. Laurie Hoxsie (Rel. Ed. Office Aide) (PT)
13. Linda Jarvi (Director of Youth Ministry) (PT)
14. Margaret Kensora (Parish Nurse) (PT)
15. Angela Laesch (Director of Religious Education)
16. Margaret Mathewson (Office Secretary) (PT)
17. Don McCloskey (Maintenance)
18. George Moomaw (Adult Faith Formation Coordinator)
19. Lorenzo Morales (Maintenance)
20. Jay Strassburg (Maintenance)
21. Betty Tamer (Office Manager)
22. Sally Tamer (Housekeeper/Cook) (PT)
23. Dave Warren (Music Ministry Director)
24. Debbie Warren (Christian Service Coordinator) (PT)
25. Judy White (Office Secretary) (PT)
26. People of the Parish
27. Seminarians
28. Vocations
29. Archdiocese of Detroit
30. Blue Water Vicariate
31. Parish Council and Commissions

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Christian Argentino
James Arnold
Frances Bayer
Janelle Benson
Kerry Beste
Dianne Blondheim
Barbara Borowicz
Sabina Borowicz
Harold Bourlier
Betty Braekevelt
Wayne Bugis
Shirley Burgess
Matt Burskey
Mary Ellen Byington
Candise
Mike Catalano
Raymond Chauvin
Nancy Clifford
George Cole
Roxanne Conley
Jack Day
Joseph Debrowski
Lena Decriscio
Walter Delaney
Rev. Greg Deters
Robert Drake
Bonnie Drugan
Gordon DuCharme
Debbie Duchene
Rhonda Falo
Selina Felton
David Fistler
Jan Franks
Eric Frederick
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
Kim Kovasity
Derek Krass
Virginia Lotoski
Russell Mahon
Shaun Maryniak
Ron Masters
Linda Meldrum
Gabrielle Miller
May Murphy
Ralph Musilli
Deacon Ken Nowicki
Desiree Peters
Terri Pettinato
Andy Pierskalla
George Pliska
Marian Pokriefka
Clayton Recollet
Anthony Reising
Amber Ruzinsky
Sue Rybinski
Louis Safie
Vincent Sanders
Camille Schneider
Richard Schneider
Millie Schoebel
Thomas Scodeller
Mark Seaman
David Serra
Michael Shaheen
Christopher Slezak
Angie Smolarz
Susan Sperrick
Ivy Spenella
Barbara Stawiasz
Candy (Camella) Stewart
Richard & Barbara Swift
John Taormina
Helen Taormina
Lawrence Thomas
Diane Thomson
Ryan Thomson
David Tompor
Mary Jane Vadalabene
James and Carol Wallace
Janice Weiss
Geraldine Wysiecki
Susan Yager
Carol Zoli
Fr. Nicholas Zukowski
If you are doing better, please notify the Parish Office to have
your name removed from the Prayer List.
JUST A GENTLE REMINDER...
All of our missalettes have been replaced. Please, in the
interest of good stewardship, handle them gently. All of the
back covers of the missalette, the blue insert and the green insert
should be inserted in the back vinyl cover.
Please do not put the front covers into the front vinyl cover.
Thank you .
GRIEF SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
A 4-week Grief support and education program
Presented by St. John Hospice, St. Mary Queen of Creation
Catholic Church and Gendernalik Funeral Home.
Dates: November 29 and December 6, 2010
Time:
Location:
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
St. Mary Queen of Creation Annex
Sally Sutley, MSW from St. John Hospice will guide us
through the loss process in a safe and confidential setting.
To register contact:
Marge Kensora, Parish Nurse
586-725-2441 x 15, or
Debbie Warren, Christian Service Coordinator
debbiewarren@smqoc.com
Light refreshments provided
FAMILY OF JESUS PRAYER GROUP
I rejoiced when they said to me, “let us go to
the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1)
Wouldn’t it be amazing if everyone rejoiced at the thought
of going to Mass on Sunday As Catholics, we believe that
Jesus is present in the Eucharist; body, blood, soul and divinity.
If this is true, then certainly we rejoice at the thought of receiving
Him into our bodies at every Mass, right The word
‘rejoice’ means to feel joy or great delight. Imagine every pew
filled with believers rejoicing in the Lord and His presence in
the mystical body the Church, in the priest, in the Liturgy, and
especially in the Eucharist. Our churches would be overflowing
with joy!
One of the characteristics of Catholics who have been renewed
in the Holy Spirit or born again, as some call it, is an
unquenchable desire or hunger for God; and a deeper awareness
of God’s presence and power in the sacramental life of the
Catholic Church. Fr. Andrew Miles gives us some practical
suggestions of ways we can be renewed in our faith and our
relationship with God in the leaflet entitled, “Do it
Now!” (available in the Kiosk located in the gathering space).
During Advent the Church prepares for the celebration of Jesus’
birth, and looks forward to His second coming. What better
time than now for us to ask the Holy Spirit to renew His fire in
us so that we can be ready to rejoice in the house of the Lord!
The Family of Jesus Prayer group invites you to join us for
Praise and Worship in the Chapel located in the Church. (Please
enter the church through the side door on Maria St.) We meet
every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
To contact the Family of Jesus Prayer Group, call:
Heidi @ (586)725-9636 or Diane @ (586)716-2830.

Adult Faith Formation
When we truly understand our Catholic faith nothing less will do.
Parent Gathering
Letter from a Parent
Since when did church have to be
"entertainment" In the last few parent gatherings
that I have attended, the same issue seems to be
coming up in discussion....."Church needs to be
more entertaining" in order to keep our children
interested, or so that they "get it". When I first
heard this said, I was a little surprised, and now the
more I hear it being said, I find myself getting
more and more annoyed.
I remember going to church every Sunday
growing up, and while for the most part I can't say
I really looked forward to it as a kid, as a grown up
I can say it did teach me a lot.....and we certainly
didn't play games while in church, and it wasn't
"entertaining". What I remember getting out of it
was part trying to understand the prayers and what
they really meant, but mostly watching my parent’s
faces and learning from THEM what the
prayers meant and how they answered my questions
when I didn't "get it". I was taught that going
to church is a time to reflect and a time to sit quietly
and listen to what was being said, even if I
didn't totally understand it at the time, one day I
would understand and appreciate the scripture. I
felt that going to church was just one sacrifice I
had to make, giving up a whole hour of my time,
every Sunday.....and being taught what Jesus did
for us....well, an hour a week didn't seem like all
that bad of a deal I guess.
I now have a first grader, who has just begun
his journey in the Catholic faith. At first, of
course, he was and still is a little hesitant about
going to church. I know he doesn't look forward
to going every week, but when he and I sit together
during Mass, and he whispers his questions to me,
or simply stares at the cross and draws his own
pictures of Jesus the way he understands him, I
know in his own little world, that he "gets it". I
know church isn't "fun" for him, but he also knows
that going to Mass every week isn't supposed to be
"fun". He understands, at his age, that Jesus did
die for us, and that was his sacrifice for us. The
more he goes to church, and the further along he
gets in his faith formation, I feel strongly that he
will "get it" too.
There is so much entertainment out there now,
but can't going to Mass just be about slowing
down a bit, and getting back to what is really important
MAIL CALL
Q. I was raised Catholic but for personal reasons, left the Church a long
time ago. How can parents, who have committed unpardonable sins, now
raise children in the faith, or even send them to catechism without looking
like hypocrites
A. First of all, I have never met anyone who has ever committed any
“unpardonable sins”. I have indeed met a few who THINK they have.
The Church teaches that as long as a person has life in their body, healing
and reconciliation are always available. Jesus didn’t establish His Church
to be a hotel for saints, but rather a hospital for sinners. Instead of seeing
yourself as a hypocrite, you should consider yourself as a “perfect” patient
in the Jesus' hospital.
You are right to be concerned about your children’s view of the inconsistency
they may see in your life today. For our children to fully appreciate
the faith, they do need to see it demonstrated at home. The best way
parents do this is by living a sacramental life through the Church. To be
the parent that God intended us to be requires educating our children in the
ways of the Lord. Jesus has given us His Church for the purpose of helping
us to do just that. Parents work with the Church and the Church works
with parents to provide the proper spiritual direction for our children.
This whole privilege of parenthood is brought about by a man and a
woman collaborating with God to create the miracle of human life. This
collaboration does not end at conception. Conception is just the beginning
of our need to work with God. The examples we set, the lessons we teach
and the spiritual direction we provide will all be deciding factors in our
child’s life and their eternal destiny.
Whatever you may have done, or whatever somebody in the Church
may have done to you, Jesus Christ can heal it. You don’t need to remain
outside of His Church any longer. Begin the healing process, come on
home.
Please email your questions to:
mailcall@smqoc.com
OR
Drop them in our Kiosk in the gathering area.
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The Focus of Worship
True worship focuses on God. Entertainment focuses on us. On the
Lord’s Day, where is my focus
Worship has always involved a gathering of the faithful, a sacrifice and
has a planned and prescribed order. St. Paul, when referring to conduct in
church, called for all things to be done “in order.” (1 Cor 14:40). From
the Church’s earliest days until today, there has been an order to worship.
Although we are indeed to be conscious of God at home, in the woods
or while being entertained, the Mass is the only place where we find the
gathering of the faithful, the sacrifice and which has a planned, specified
order focused on God, not me.

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ST. MARY QUEEN OF CREATION
CAREER TRANSITION MINISTRY
PRESENTS
Workshop topic: “Managing Holiday Stress”
Presented by Paddy Laske
On Monday, December 6 at 7:00 pm at the Parish Center
50931 Maria Street, New Baltimore, MI
COME CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF
CHRIST
AS SEEN IN A DISPLAY OF 300 NATIVITY
SETS
FROM 50 COUNTRIES
December 26, 27, 28 Noon—7:00 PM
Parish Center
Special Showing:
An antique German Creche from closed St. Philip
Neri Parish in Detroit—not seen in over 40 years!
Free will offerings to benefit St. Mary’s food pantry
and St. Vincent de Paul
Now, more than ever, unhealthy stress is creeping into our
lives! Dr. Tom Karas will be giving a presentation on how to
handle stress in a split second in order to avoid long-term stress
that can affect our daily lives. Stress, if not properly addressed,
affects our health, relationships and day-to-day living. The
Career Ministry Team invites EVERYONE to attend this
beneficial presentation no matter what degree of stress you experience.
There is no obligation to join or come to another
presentation. As we contend with job-loss, family situations
and the holidays creeping up on us, come and join us to find a
better way to handle it ALL! Join us on December 13th, 2010,
7 pm, at Holy Family Church, Memphis site. For further information
contact John Mastej at jwmastej@yaoo.com or call
810.310.0431 and leave a message, I’ll get back to you soon!
Join us on Monday, December 6th when Paddy Laske, CPC
will present “Managing Holiday Stress.” The Holidays can
be a time when you feel the demands being made of you exceed
your resources to meet them. Holiday stress can easily lead you
into financial worry, financial debt and depression. How can
you turn the stress of the holiday commercialism into the true
meaning of Christmas
This workshop is for anyone who:
• Is worried about holiday related bills and expenses
• Is experiencing any kind of holiday "blues"
• Wants new ideas for re-gaining the true meaning of
"Christmas"
• Feels alone
• Feels overwhelmed about this upcoming holiday.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this program is
for you!
Paddy Laske is a Certified Prevention Consultant with the
Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals
(MCBAP) and International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium
(IC/RC). She has been working for CARE (Community
Assessment Referral & Education) for over 25 years in
Macomb County, Michigan.
She has a wealth of experience in supervising a variety of programs,
employing and training of staff, and teaching a diverse
group of educational programs. She is currently the Business
Development Consultant & Professional Development Trainer
for CARE’s WorkLife Solutions which provides an Employee
Assistance Program for over 70 companies. She is also a member
of St. Mary Queen of Creation Parish in New Baltimore and
is currently on the Parish Council, Worship Commission and
the Career Transition Leadership Team.
Upcoming Presentations and Events:
Monday, December 20 – No workshop - Holiday
Monday, January 3 – No workshop - Holiday
Monday, January 17 – “Trusting in God’s Plan for your Career”
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 RSVP’s, e-mail the ministry at
CTSM@smqoc.com.

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St. Mary Queen of Creation, New Baltimore
Father Michael Sullivan, an Augustinian
priest from Villanova, is giving a parish
mission to be held at St. Catherine’s
Church in Algonac from December 5-8
from 7:00-8:30 PM.
Several of you have seen/heard him at a
parish meeting by means of a video. You
may want to see/hear him in person. (St.
Catherine’s is part of the Our Lady on the River cluster).
The schedule for this mission is:
Sunday, December 5th
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Anointing Service
"Called to be Born Again and Empowered by the Spirit"
Monday, December 6th
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Reconciliation Service
"Called to Healing and Holiness"
Tuesday, December 7th
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Commitment Service
"Called to Fidelity and Commitment
Wednesday, December 8th
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Mass and closing of Mission
"Called to be One Bread, One Body"
The New Baltimore Interfaith Choir
Presents
An Afternoon of Christmas Music
Featuring
The Lakeshore Chorus,
Grosse Pointe Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010
3:00 p.m.
Anchor Bay High School Auditorium
6319 County Line Rd.
As always, we are proud to present this concert as a
FREE event for the community.
Free-will donations are graciously accepted after the show.
Can’t make the show on December 5
Please consider attending our performance on
Monday, December 20, 7:00 p.m.
at Christ the King Lutheran Church
29920 23 Mile Rd., Chesterfield
REFLECTING ON THE WORD
The musical West Side Story was revived in New
York City recently. The first song is “Something’s Coming.”
Tony, a young man, senses something wonderful approaching
but he does not know what. That very night he will meet Maria
and fall in love. On the cusp of this new world opening up
before him, he sings about his heightened sense of anticipation
that something miraculous is about to happen, and it’s just out
of his reach.
It is that kind of excitement that today’s readings are
meant to evoke in us. There is something wonderful coming in
our future—something no eye has seen or ear heard, something
that God has ready for those who love God. But have we
stopped looking forward to “something’s coming” Have we
given up on the hope that something new is coming, that a
miracle is due, and at any moment, possible
Jesus calls to us across the centuries in Matthew’s
Gospel, at a moment when he is about to enter Jerusalem to
die. He calls on us to live in hope that at any moment God’s
rule can be experienced, that the peace that only God can give
will touch our lives and suddenly settle on our hearts and
minds.
How can we prepare for this sudden coming of God’s
presence Try to live consciously aware of what we proclaim
every week in the liturgy: Christ has died, Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
• When was the last time you looked forward to something
in a way that made you feel fully alive, alert, and awake
• Do you believe that the day is coming when God will
reign, bringing all nations to live in peace and harmony
Copyright 2010 by World Library Publications,
a music and liturgy division of J.S. Paluch Company, Inc
3708 River Road Suite 400 Franklin Park, IL 60176-2158
LEAGUE OF CATHOLIC WOMEN EVENT
THE LEAGUE OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WILL HOLD A
NOON CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON MEETING
ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, 2010 AT THE
THOMAS EDISON INN, 500 THOMAS EDISON
PARKWAY, PORT HURON. MUSIC WILL BE PROVIDED
BY JOHNNY NEEDHAM. MEAL SELECTIONS WILL BE
ROAST PORK OR WHITEFISH. THE COST IS $13.50.
PLEASE SEND YOUR RESERVATION CHECKS TO
KATIE RICKETTS, 906 HOLLIS ST., PORT HURON, MI.
ALL CATHOLIC WOMEN ARE INVITED TO BECOME
MEMBERS OF THE LEAGUE. FOR MORE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF CATHOLIC
WOMEN, PLEASE CALL MARY KAY ODGERS,
PRESIDENT, AT 385-1459.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US AND SHARE THE SPIRIT
OF CHRISTMAS.

St. Mary Queen of Creation, New Baltimore
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ST. MARY QUEEN OF CREATION
SUNDAY SUPPORT
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010
PANTRY UPDATE
The Pantry is preparing Christmas Food Baskets. They will
be distributed on Wednesday, December 15th from 10:00am
until 3:00pm along with the toys and clothing from the Giving
Tree. We are in need of instant potatoes, yams, cranberry sauce,
and pumpkin pie filling.
Thank you for your continued support,
Denise Parks
FOR WIDOWED AGE 55 OR YOUNGER
DINNER, SUPPORT & CONVERSATION
Widowed AGE 55 and YOUNGER are welcome to attend our
“Young Widowed Friends” peer support group pre-Christmas
gathering for dinner, support and conversation at Kruse & Muer
Restaurant, 327 North Main Street in downtown Rochester.
Meet at 6:00 pm on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th and enjoy
good food and friendship in a safe setting. RSVP as soon as
possible to Phyllis at 586-295-3469 or ywfriends@gmail.com.
695 Sunday Envelopes $ 16,261.92
50 Electronic Funds 1,857.00
5 All Saints 115.00
Loose Cash 664.00
Loose Checks 420.00
$ 19,317.92
Weekly Budget is $ 20,080.00
SYMPATHY
Our deepest sympathy and prayers
are extended to the families of
Eugene E. Bahorski
Audrey M. Duchene
and
Henry F. McCann
PARISH DIRECTORY
ST. MARY QUEEN OF CREATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
50931 MARIA, NEW BALTIMORE, MI 48047
web site: stmaryqueenofcreation.com
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
Ms. Marge Kensora, 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
9342 MARINE CITY HWY.
CASCO TWP.
586-725-8801
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
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

Preparing • Planning
Choosing • Applying
GARY
GENDERNALIK
Attorney at Law
~(586) 778-0900~
ANGELINE G. DUNLAP
27 Years 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
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
THIS SPACE IS
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
B & R Lawn Care
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
Kimberly Cleaning Services
• Personalized Services
• 1 Time Weekly/Monthly
Kim Scalzo
Parish Member
586-212-5887
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
• Sizes 5X5 to 20X75
• Month to Month Leases
• 24/7 Key-Pad Enry Access
• 24-Hr. Video Surveillance
• Large Door Storage
• Outside Storage for RV’s and Boats
New Haven Location
Automated Teller Self-Service
“Add-A-Room at the gate”
For your convenience
31400 KENDALL
FRASER, MI 48026
586.415.7878
58089 MAIN ST.
NEW HAVEN, MI 48048
586.749.7878
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