St. Priscilla Parish Family - St. Priscilla Catholic Church

St. Priscilla Parish Family
St. Priscilla Parish Mission Statement
We, the people of St. Priscilla Parish, grounded in the Word of God and
Sacred Tradition, find strength and joy in the transforming power of Christ's sacrificial
love as manifested in the Eucharist. We commit ourselves to lifelong spiritual formation,
compassionate service, evangelization and the generous sharing of
God’s gifts with our parish family and the community at large.
We invite people from all cultures and walks of life to join us in our faith journey.
November 27, 2011
Fr. Theo’s Thoughts
It’s hard to believe we are already in the
Holy Season of Advent. Advent has a two fold
character: as a season to prepare for Christmas
when Christ’s first coming to us is remembered
and as a season when that remembrance directs our mind and
heart to await Christ’s second coming at the end of time. Thus
Advent consists of four weeks or four Sundays. The first and
second Sundays we concentrate on the second coming of Christ
and the other two Sundays the immediate preparation for
Christmas or His birthday.
The Advent wreath, a popular symbol in many churches, is a
Christian tradition that symbolizes the passage of the four
weeks of Advent in the liturgical calendar of the western
church. The advent wreath is traditionally a Lutheran practice,
later adopted by other Christian denominations.
Advent is also a time to recall the cry of the early Christians:
Maranatha! “Come, Lord Jesus”. People prepared themselves
for Christmas by praying, doing sacrifices and by going for a
good confession. The church provides an ample opportunity to
prepare for Christ’s birthday. There will be communal
reconciliation at St. Edith on December 12th at 7:00 PM and in
our own parish (St. Priscilla’s) on December 17th at 1:00 PM.
We will also have the ’little blue books’ and The Word
Among Us books to help you prepare. Make use of these
opportunities, so as we prepare externally for the celebration
with decorations and gifts, we will also be prepared internally
for the coming of Christ.
Have a blessed Season of Advent.
Peace, Fr. Theo
On Saturday, November 19th,
Deacon Robert Fitzgerald baptized
Briana Kelsey,
daughter of Vicki Jean Propp and
John Bernard Marnon II.
We welcome her to our
parish family.
Advent by Candlelight
Join us this evening as we open
the season of Advent with a
candlelight vigil and reception.
This is a family event beginning at
6:00 PM, November 27th; with
an evening prayer service in the
church. The prayer service is
followed by a light reception in the
parish hall. All food is provided by
the church and dress is casual. All
ages are welcome; bring your
family, friends and neighbors.
Anointing of the Sick
Next Sunday, December 4th,
immediately following the 9:00
AM Mass -10:00 am
in the chapel. If you
would like to be
anointed, join us in
the chapel.
ST. PRISCILLA CATHOLIC CHURCH
248-476-4700 www.saintpriscilla.org
Weekly Mass Intentions
a time to heal……Rebecca Groves, Alex Grieves, Gene
Tatro, Mark Tuttle, Irmagard Mudie, Debbie Ghent, Bernice
Hammond, John Euashaka, Robert Westmark, Rosemary
Olst, Kathleen Jess, Michael Watson, Doug Blaim, George
Watkins, Charlotte Barro, Dorothy Jean Robertson, Brooke Landis, Wayne Wong, Doris
McKinney, Jack & Marian Hemphill, Juan & Martha Garcia, Evelyn Ferraza, Gina Waddell, John
Lee, Susan Baxter, Marianne Kelly, David Lynd, Mary & John Woodall, Beth Pumo, Bernie
Wiemer, Michelle Zander, Joe DesRochers, Barnie Carter, Ethan Mason, Nancy Giordano,
Diane Oesterle, Mary Lou Staffeld, Pat MacNamara, Sonya Shemet, Everjean Avery, Rosa
Loria, Florence Putz, Henry Rotenheber, Ruth Dagnes, Sandy & Baby Caza, Anita Carano,
George Harvey, Stephen & Bette Skibicki, Bernadette Hansford, Joannie Kerfoot, Ken Pebbles,
Joseph Knott, Laura Tatro, Linda Newell, Bill Rogers, Norm Roegner, Douglas Noll, Richard
Silber, Caroline Nosel, Dan Petersen, Baby Holden Jefferey Rooksberry, Alex Newell, Anthony
Ward, Danielle Letinski, Hilda Guerro, Mary Thomas, George Owens, Marlene Brunet, Blanche
Collins, Nancy Carrigan, Genevieve Sutherland, Andrew Ricotta, Deborah Durkin, Charlotte
Hall, Barb Gorski, John Yanavich, David Purgiel, Carol Didelis, Michael Pastucha, Hank & Jean
Talaske, Frank Grutta, Charlene Cusick, Sandra Terell, John Zyrek, Eleanor Naylor, Rachelle
Truax, Carly Mills, Paige Burling, Susan Gordon, Claire Mazark, Brian Baker, Delphine
Whitesock, Lillian Ardonowski, Kim Landis, Ronald Beres, Patricia Reidy, Devin Statetzny,
Bernie Paquette, Leroy Kirk, Beverly McLean, Phillip Averill, Mark Nemeth, Dino Manolatos,
and Jo Wyman.
…....a time to die.
Please hold our Service men and women in your prayers ……Mark Brown,
Matthew Morrison, David Andrzejewski, Tony Andrzejewski, Brian Andrzejewski, Jonathon
Andrzejewski, Fletcher R. Armstrong IV, Patrick Wroblewski, Nicholas Bahm, Michael Gibbons,
Jake Loomis, Benjamin Joseph, Antonio Blue, Andrew Himm, Chris Pietryka, .Anthony Kriszt,
Erich Hetke, Aaron Sotzen, Jeffrey M. Kane, Kyle Wroblewski, Jessie Stevens, Eric Hudzinski,
Grady McElhinney, Bobby Wentworth, Steve Reynolds, Justin Boomgaard, Samantha
Ciaramitaro, Peter Herrmann, Griffin Schager, Rachael Brown, Richard Bastien, Robert E.
Oldani, Seth Janisse, Christopher Masel, Ryan Masel, Robert Uren, Jr., Michael Goodrow, Nicole
Pawlowicz and Marc Hudzinski.
To have someone from your family enrolled on the prayer list, please call the church office. Names will be listed for one
month unless the office is notified that the condition continues and that prayers are still needed.
DATE
LECTOR
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVER
Dec. 3rd
4:30 pm
Larry Miller
Joanna Nannini
Donna DelFavero, Sam Atherton,
Maria Dyer, John Gallagher,
Don Gorman, Lorraine Jankowiak,
Charlene Zupanich
Dec. 4th
9:00 am
Lee Flaherty
Marty Jasin
Marion Lyman, Jackie Bender,
Mitchell Dreier
Mark & Cathy Tuttle, Val Weigand, Lionel Hilton
Ralph & Diane Fernley
Melanie Prince
Dec. 4th John Dzwonkowski
11:00 am Paul Wrosch
CLW-Joe
Zenewiecz
Pam Shepley, Dorothy Iannarelli,
Mary Himm, Cathy Kevra,
Jim Kennedy, Maureen Cartright,
Dawn Marie Mays
Alexis Lee
Michelle Marzolo
Kevin Marzolo
Sarah Gum
Andrew Klein
Sub
Sunday, November 27th, 9:00 AM Mass
Ralph DeFranco by wife, Marjorie
Betty Petriches by Pat Petriches
Elizabeth Bandy by Bandy Family
11:00 AM Mass
Helen Gdowski by Family
Dwyer Family by Ann Dwyer
Cathy Dalziel by Patti Nelms and Family
Leigh Trestain by Charoneau Family
Bill Charboneau by Family
Monday, November 28th, 8:00 AM Mass
Edward Zabowski by Sylvia DeBrincat
Shirley Thurston by Sally Tobin
Tuesday, November 29th, 8:00 AM Mass
Michela Minnia Cherchi by Carta Family
Mary Kelley by Marge & Bob Kelley
Jerold & Carol McDonald by Betty McDonald
Wednesday, November 30th, 8:00 AM Mass
Nancy Schager by mom, Flo
Mike Tefft by brother, Scott
Thursday, December 1st, 7:00 PM Mass
Cicita Francesco Cocco by Carta Family
Friday, December 2nd,, 8:00 AM Mass
Lee Hicks (B-Day) by Daughters
Deceased members of the Beauchamp &
Martin Families
Alan Smith (80th B-day) by Sandi & Rick
Phillips
Saturday, December 3rd, 4:30 PM Mass
Ken Andrzejewski by Joe Hudy
Carole A. Globe by Joann & Janet
Intention of Carol & Paula Rehnlund
Ruth Zeolla by husband, Sam
Edward Zabowski by WINGS group
Sunday, December 4th, 9:00 AM Mass
Umberto & Giacinda Tartaglia by Family
Bob Walker by wife, Jo
Deceased Members of the Vettraino, Morelli,
Fragnolli & D’Agostino Families by Mr & Mrs.
Benedetto Vettraino
11:00 AM Mass
Donna Lark by Connie Lark
Tom & Tommy Gallagher by Helen Gallagher
Alan Smith by St. Priscilla’s Ushers
Stephen Skibicki by Parish Family
Jean Lamson by Family
Please remember to find a substitute if you are unable to attend.
Usher’s Schedule – December - Saturday - Team B / Sunday Team B
BINGO Team 4
SMOKE FREE!!!
Floor Operator: Lue Jarrett, Paul Hanis, Dick Schmidt, Jerry
Karasinski & Diane Mahalak
Door Captain: Marge Kelley & Mary Ann Statetzny.
Cashier: Judy Waling
Bookkeepers: Jackie Bender and Lee Curtis.
Kitchen: Youth Group
2
Handmaids
December
2-Peg Moreau
Dorothy Monette
9-Sylvia DeBrincat
Irene Zabowski
16-Florence Dickey
23 / 30-OFF
ST. PRISCILLA CATHOLIC CHURCH
248-476-4700 www.saintpriscilla.org
The Eucharist Changes Lives
If you want to see a young person’s
heart change, bring them to Jesus
present in the Eucharist. When teens
receive Jesus in Holy Communion
and encounter Him during moments
of Adoration, their lives begin to be
transformed, their families come
alive, and their parishes are renewed.
Eucharistic Adoration
Each Monday 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
First Friday’s 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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ST. PRISCILLA CATHOLIC CHURCH
WINGS
A special thank you
to the committee that
put on a FABULOUS
dinner at the November meeting.
Our next meeting will be
Monday, December 12th at 6:00
PM. Dinner will be catered at $7
per person. Contact Jan Hicks at
734-427-7714 to make your
reservation.
We will also have a Christmas
gift exchange at the meeting. Bring
a $5 gift to participate.
Jan Hicks, President
Bingo Kitchen -
Team 1 is in need of
some
additional
volunteers. Half of
the kitchen crew that
meet the first week of the month are
all members of the same family,
coming together to support the parish
family, and unfortunately they have
suffered a tragic personal loss and
must bow out. WE NEED YOU! This
is the time to step forward and support
your church family. The remaining
crew will show you the ropes and
negotiate the work schedule.
PLEASE CALL: 248-476-4700!
5TH Week Bingo
We have a fifth
Tuesday this month,
11/29 and that means
our youth will ‘take
over’ the Bingo
kitchen. This is their opportunity to
serve and with your help it will be a
huge success. They will need donations of baked goods to offset their
menu items. Please drop off your
cakes, pies or dessert items Tuesday
morning in the kitchen so they can
sell them. Thank you.
248-476-4700 www.saintpriscilla.org
Meetings/Events of the Week
Mon 11/28–-Euch. Adoration 8:30 AMBenediction @ 8:30 PM-Chapel
Sew simple mtg-1pm-rm1/2
Parish Council-7pm
Tues-11/29-Bible Study-10am
Bingo-6:30pm
Wed-11/30-Children’s Choir-4:30pm
Boy Scouts -7pm
Parish Nurses-7pm
Thurs-12/1 Classes-6pm
EDGE-5:45pm FF classes-6pm
Youth music-6pm
MASS - 7pm
Bible Study / Choir-7pm
Friday-12/2-1st Friday Adoration
7pm
Saturday-12/3-1st Saturday Rosary-4
Sunday-12/4-MASS 9 & 11 am
CLW/Pre K-11am
FF Classes-10am
Anointing of the Sick-10am
Life teen-6pm
Fight Poverty in America.
Defend Human Dignity
Support the Catholic Campaign
for Human Development
In 2009, 43.6 million
Americans lived at or below the
poverty line, the highest number in
the 51 years for which data is
available. With many families
living one paycheck away from
financial instability, there is little
hope that more Americans won’t
face poverty in the years to come.
The Catholic Campaign for
Human Development (CCHD)
funds programs in communities
across the United States, where
people living in poverty join
together to identify problems,
make decisions, and find ways to
improve their lives and
neighborhoods.
Please visit www.wsccb.org/
nationalcollections to read more
details about CCHD’s efforts to
bring good news to the poor by
helping to break the cycle of
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poverty.
St. Priscilla Stewardship
Week of 11/20/2011
Envelopes
$5,615.00
Loose Cash & Checks
$ 912.00
E-contributions
$ 700.00
Total
$7,227.00
Needed each week
$9,000.00
- $1,773.00
This Week.
Let us give thanks for all the
blessings we have received;
a faith family that comes
together for prayer and
God’s work, a beautiful
house of worship and a
loving shepherd to lead us.
Thanks be to God.
Readings of the Week
Sunday, November 27th:
Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7
1 Cor 1:3-9
Mk 13:33-37
Monday, November 28th:
Is 2:1-5
Mt 8:5-11
Tuesday, November 29th:
Is 11:1-10
Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday, November 30th:
Rom 10:9-18
Mt 4:18-22
Thursday, December 1st:
Is 26:1-6
Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday, December 2nd:
Is 29:17-24
Mt 9:27-31
Saturday, December 3rd:
Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Mt 9:35--10:1,
5a, 6-8
Next Sunday:
Is 40:1-5, 9-11
2 Pt 3:8-14
Mk 1:1-8
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St. Vincent de Paul
Pantry Items needed this
week: toilet tissue,
toothpaste & brushes,
paper towels, laundry detergent,
regular size shampoo.
Drop-offs can be made at mass
(WOODEN BOX) or anytime at the
parish office.
ST. PRISCILLA CATHOLIC CHURCH
248-476-4700 www.saintpriscilla.org
Notes from Pat
St. Vincent de Paul
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
The St. Priscilla Conference of the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul (SVDP) will once again sponsor the Christmas
“Giving Tree” to collect gifts for the children of local families in
need. The “Giving Tree” is set up in the back of church this
weekend. Christmas ornaments are on the tree, with each ornament having boy/
girl and age written on it. Please take an ornament and purchase a new toy, an
item of clothing, or other gift, and return the unwrapped gift (with the ornament
attached) under the “Giving Tree”. All gifts must be received no later than
Sunday morning, December 18th, so that they can be sorted and placed on tables
for parents to select as Christmas presents for their children that day.
Thanks to your ongoing contributions and the recent food drive
organized by the Boy Scout troop which meets here, we will also be
able to provide groceries for each family at Christmas, as we did
before Thanksgiving.
Last Christmas, your gifts and donations of food assisted about
70 families within our parish boundaries. The people of St. Priscilla
have always been very generous with their contributions to this
project. We thank you in advance for your Christmas gifts and for
your generosity and support to SVDP throughout the year.
Handbell Choir
Commission Chairpersons
Stewardship Commission
Lou Lyman
313-255-2146
Worship Commission
Gene Tatro
248-408-0512
Eucharistic Ministers
Esther Strohmer
248-380-6572
Lectors
Lou Barrett
248-477-7741
Altar Servers
Sara Hilton
313-268-8629
Art & Environment
Education Commission
Ken Ramsden
313-534-9643
Christian Service Commission
Donna DelFavero
734-261-4577
Lee Curtis
248-477-3424
Social Committee
Knights of Columbus
Glen Graham (GK)
248-477-0160
Monica Nelson
734-261-0753
Evangelization Commission
All parishioners are
invited to join a new
ministry at St. Priscilla
Parish…...
St. Priscilla Ringers’.
You don’t need any
experience in handbell ringing and
you don’t need to know how to read
music. I can teach you to ring in just
a few easy lessons at no charge! This
group should be for adults and teens.
Our Handbell Choir will brighten the
spirits of shut-ins at nursing homes
and hospitals and also ring at a few
selected liturgies in the parish. It’s
fun, rewarding work and leads to
personal satisfaction while doing a
good turn for those who need cheering
up!
Please consider joining this
group. If you have questions or need
more information, please see me after
any mass this week end or next. We
will discuss when rehearsals will be as
soon as we have a group. God Bless
you!
Sincerely,
Pat
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Children’s Choir
All children who
like to sing, step front
and center!
The
Christmas Season is
just around the corner
and with all the many
wonderful songs of the season, I’m
sure the parishioners of St. Priscilla
Parish would love to hear you give
praise and glory to God in song and
also help to brighten their days at the
same time.
All it takes is for you to come to
four practices in church. They will be
on Wednesday, November 30 th ,
December 7th, 14th, and 21st at 4:30
p.m. All children who would like to
participate in a children’s choir for the
Christmas Season should see me after
any mass this weekend or next weekend and sign up. I guarantee you will
have fun!
Let’s see who will be the first to
sign up!
Church Address
19120 Purlingbrook Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152-1986
www.saintpriscilla.org
Parish Office
248-476-4700
Religious Ed. Office 248-476-4702
Office Fax
248-476-7831
MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY - 4:30 PM
SUNDAY - 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
WEEKDAY-8 AM except THURSDAY-7PM
HOLYDAY 9 AM & 7PM
OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday – 8:30am-12:30pm
BAPTISMS
Baptisms are celebrated the 4th Sunday of the
month. Please call the office to register for the
Baptism preparation class.
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:00 PM
SICK CALLS
Arrangements made by notifying Parish
Office.
FUNERALS
Arrangements made by notifying Parish
Office.
WEDDINGS
Please contact the Parish Office a minimum of
six months prior to the wedding date.
5 MASS 8AM
Mon
6
25 MASS 9 & 11 AM
Giving Weekend
CLW/PreK-11
FF classes-10am
Lifeteen-6pm
K of C mtg-7pm
18 MASS 9 & 11 AM
27 MASS 8AM
Faith & Friendship-6:30
Bingo-6:30pm
20 MASS 8AM
Bible Study-10am
STAFF Christmas Party
Bingo-6:30pm
Worship-7pm
Bingo-6:30pm
13 MASS 8AM
6 MASS 8AM
Bible Study-10am
Bingo-6:30pm
Evangelization-7pm
Tue
28 MASS 8AM
50+ Club-12:30pm-rm1
Children’s choir-7pm
Boy Scouts-7pm-hall
21 MASS 8 AM
Children’s choir-4:30pm
Faith & Friendship
Christmas party-5pm
Ed. Comm / St. Vincent -7
Women’s prayer gr-7
14 MASS 8AM
7 MASS 8 AM
50+ Club-12:30pm-rm1
Children’s choir-4:30pm
Boy Scouts-7pm
Wed
29 MASS 7PM
NO FF Classes
Choir practice-7pm
22 MASS 7PM
15 MASS 7PM
FF classes-6-6:50pm
EDGE-5:45pm
Bible Study-7pm
Choir practice-7pm
8 MASS9AM &
7PM
FF classes-6-6:50pm
EDGE-5:45pm
Bible Study-7pm
1 MASS 7PM
FF classes-6-6:50pm
EDGE-5:45pm
Bible Study-7pm
Choir practice-7pm
Thu
Fri
MASS 8AM
30 MASS 8AM
23 MASS 8AM
Nativity Movie
Night - 6pm
16 MASS 8AM
High School Advent
service project
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3 MASS 4:30 PM
Sat
31 MASS 4:30PM
Adoration until 6pm
24 Christmas Eve
MASS - 4:30 PM
(Children’s Liturgy)
MASS-6PM
MIDNIGHT MASS -12
Giving Weekend
-1pm
17 MASS 4:30PM
CADA Christmas
Party
Men’s Fellowship-7:30am
10 MASS 4:30 PM
First Friday & 1st Saturday Rosary-4pm
Adoration7pm
2 MASS 8AM
Parish Office is Closed - Merry Christmas!
26 MASS 8AM
Adoration 8:30-8:30pm
Sew simple-1pm
19 MASS 8AM
St. Edith7pm
Adoration 8:30-8:30pm
Sew simple-1pm-rm1
CLW/PreK-11
FF classes 10-10:50am
Lifeteen-6pm
12 MASS 8AM
11 MASS 9 & 11 AM
Anointing of the Sick-10 Adoration 8:30-8:30pm
CLW/PreK-11 Sew simple-1pm-rm1
FF classes
Stewardship-7
10-10:50am
Social- (Away)
Lifeteen-6pm
4 MASS 9 & 11 AM
Sun
December 2011
ST. PRISCILLA CATHOLIC CHURCH
248-476-4700 www.saintpriscilla.org
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Parish Nurse Ministry
Information provided by Kay Kermode
Every Family has Secrets! Could Diabetes Be One of Them?
Do you know your family’s health history? Or is it like a secret no
one wants to talk about?
America is facing an epidemic of diabetes, a serious disease that
damages the body and shortens lives. In the next four decades, the number
of US adults with diabetes is estimated to double or triple, according to
CDC scientists. That means anywhere from 20-33 % of adults could have
the disease. About 1 in 10 American adults have diabetes now. Many
health conditions, including type 2 diabetes have one or more family
members with the disease.
Knowing the health history of your siblings, parents and blood relatives
is important because it gives you and your health care team information
about your risk for developing health problems, such as type 2 diabetes.
You can’t change your family history, but knowing about it can help you
work with your health care team to take action on things you can change.
Studies have shown that you can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by losing
5-7 % of your weight, if you are overweight - that’s 10 - 14 pounds if you
weigh 200 pounds. You can lose weight by walking 30 minutes a day for
five days a week and choosing healthy foods lower in fat and calories.
The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) urges everyone to
explore their family health history and make a family plan to prevent or
delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
1. Ask around. Talk to your relatives to find out if anyone has diabetes. If
you have been diagnosed with diabetes, tell your family.
2. Update your health care team on your family history. Talk to your
health care team about whether you should be screened for diabetes. It
is important to find out early if you have diabetes so you can take steps
to manage the disease. People who keep their blood glucose (sugar) as
close to normal as possible in the early years after they are diagnosed
with diabetes have fewer problems with their eyes, nerves, and kidneys
and fewer heart attacks later in life.
3. Make a healthy eating plan for the whole family. The plan should
include:
Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and
fat-free or low fat milk and milk products.
Choosing lean meats, poultry without the skin, fish, beans, eggs,
and nuts and
Foods low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium)
and added sugars.
4. Get moving. Make physical activity a family affair. Go for a walk, or
play soccer, basketball, or tag with your children. Try swimming,
biking, hiking, jogging or any activity that you enjoy. Vary your
activities so you don’t get bored.
Don’t let diabetes be your family secret. Make a family plan to work
together to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. If someone in your family has
diabetes, ask how family members can support them.
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Pastor
Rev. Fr. Theodore D’Cunha SAC
[email protected]
Weekend Associate
Rev. Fr. John Wheeler
[email protected]
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Robert Fitzgerald
[email protected]
Director of Faith Formation
Sr. Deborah Marie Ciolek FSSJ
[email protected]
Faith Formation – EDGE Coordinator
Tim Flaherty
[email protected]
Director of Music
Pat Knorp
[email protected]
Christian Service Coordinator
Kay Kermode
[email protected]
Office Manager
Mary Jo Lafer
[email protected]
Faith Formation Admin. Assist.
Christine Depowski
[email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor
Sam Atherton
[email protected]
Church Address
19120 Purlingbrook Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152-1986
www.saintpriscilla.org
Parish Office
248-476-4700
Faith Formation Office 248-476-4702
Office Fax
248-476-7831
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mark Yokom (Chair)
Lee Flaherty (Vice-Chair)
Mark Tuttle
(Secretary)
Members at-Large
Diane Froman
Todd McLeay
Mary Pugliese
Cathy Kevra
Connie Lark
Jim Kennedy
313-538-7823
248-471-4649
734-522-3559
248-477-7689
313-533-3604
734-420-2876
734-421-7243
734-591-3743
248-478-5531