St Raymond-OLGC Catholic Church

Sunday mass From one of our Trinity Family (Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd, St Jude or St Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel) will be live streamed every Sunday.

This Sunday Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd will live stream their 10:00am Mass.

This Trinity Family Mass will be live streamed on the Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd Facebook page starting at 10:00am
Trinity Mass 

Bible Study with Sister Rosemarie takes place every Thurday @ 1:30 pm in the Parish House.


 

May Millennium Raffle Winners

$250    Shirley Demmer #0237
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$25      Robert Guzdzich #0820
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Who is my neighbor??? Know someone struggling??? See a Vincentian and take them some food.....
 
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 St. Vincent de Paul Conference

(St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel )
Community Center , 20055 Joann Ave.
Tues. 9:30-11 am;        Thurs. 4:30-5:30 pm .  

St Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel has resumed in-person public mass. Social distancing and AOD guidelines will be observed. 

Any questions about St Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel please call 313-527-0525. Leave a message as office hours are limited until further notice or email:
infosaintraymond@gmail.com

St Vincent de Paul Emergency Services are available (Tues 9:30-11am Thurs 4:30-5:30pm)
Call 313-527-0437

Bulletins are produced First Sunday of the month 


Please Note: If you are dropping off donation envelopes please use the mailbox outside the rectory. Thank you.
 

LESSONS FROM THE DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATION IN OUR TRINITY FAMILY. 

         We thank all who helped to make our Divine Mercy Sunday celebration last week a huge success. The combined Mass was well attended, and the music was uplifting. All the players performed excellently, including our two able Organists, the choir, lectors, and altar servers. Many thanks must also go to our priest-weekend helpers, Frs. Paolo, and Peter Ben. May God continue to bless their ministry.

        One of the lessons derived from the Divine Mercy celebration on April 24, is the strength of working together as a faith-community.  When people work together as God's children and Christ's disciples, good things happen. There is joy and upliftment. This was clearly noticeable on that special occasion. To God be the glory!

        Another lesson we should not lose sight of during that spirit-filled occasion, was the welcoming atmosphere. A visitor approached me after the Mass to tell me how much she enjoyed the general atmosphere, adding that the congregation was friendly and welcoming. And, of course, she had in her hands assorted cookies she grabbed on her way out. What a sharing community! That's precisely what the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles that very Sunday hammered home to us, namely, sharing what we have with those in need. (Acts: 4: 32-35)

        Many thanks to members of St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Raymond-OLGC. Day after day, and week after week, they continue to touch lives and make a difference by their outreach ministry. How wonderful! May the Lord continue to guide their ministry. Without a doubt, they are inspiration to us all, because we all are called to be the light of Christ, as well as people who bring smiles on the faces of those around us.
 
During this Easter season and beyond, we must learn to rediscover the joy and excitement of the Risen Lord in the Scriptures, and in sharing our blessings with those in need. Recall that when the Resurrections first took place many centuries ago, there were all kinds of excitement.  The disciples were excited to witness to the Risen Lord in any way they could. Consider, for instance, the excitement of the two disciples who experienced the Risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus, and how they were eager to share their good news with the rest of the other disciples. They didn't hide the good news! Recall also that they met the Risen Lord on the way but only discovered Him when they invited Him in their midst and showed Him hospitality at table, selflessly sharing their meal with Him that their eyes were opened.  In the same vein, this can happen to us today when we open our hearts and talents to those around us without counting the cost. Notice that many doctors and nurses, as well as other healthcare workers, have been doing this during this pandemic. They don't count the cost to themselves as long as they take care of those who need their help. How wonderful!
 
My fellow reflectors and friends, members of St. Vincent De Paul in our Family of Parishes are also doing just that. They do not count the inconvenience to themselves but rather reach out regularly to assist their needy sisters and brothers. They are indeed a light in our marginalized and troubled community. The same goes to Deo Gratias Ministry at St. Jude, piloted by the Felician Sisters. These various ministries help to shine the light of the Risen Lord to our community and neighborhoods. On our pilgrimage of faith, we must not forget that the joy of the Risen Lord will only descend on us and remain with us if we learn to discard selfishness in our lives, and practice generosity and a welcoming spirit.

May this sort of spirit guide our words and actions here at Trinity Northeast of Detroit Family. Amen!

Have a great and wonderful Easter season and stay blessed!

  FR. MICHAEL CHIDI  NKACHUKWU

 
As we temporarily participate at Mass in this different way, each of us and our families are encouraged to make a daily Spiritual Communion by praying the following prayer:

My JESUS,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
 
I love You above all things and I desire to receive You in my soul.
 
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
 
I embrace You as I know You are already here with me,
and I unite myself wholly to You
 
Never permit me to be separated from You.
 
LORD, JESUS CHRIST, You are Alive
and we trust in Your unfailing love, grace, mercy, and care!
 
Amen

The Archdiocese of Detroit Office of Priestly Vocations offers resources for any young men
discerning the priesthood. Our new website has information on applying to seminary, frequently asked questions, and how to get in touch with the vocation director.
Learn more at www.detroitpriestlyvocations.com

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