Downriver Vicariate - St. Cyprian Catholic Church
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Downriver Vicariate - St. Cyprian Catholic Church
Downriver Vicariate Archdiocese of Detroit Sharing Christ In and Through the Church December 2015 News The Vicar’s Corner by Fr. William Promesso Happy Advent! We began this season last weekend. As you can already see, the darkness of winter is upon us and so we pray for the coming of Christ our Light. We light the Advent wreath candles, our home lights come on sooner, and some homes are decorated with light in order to push away the darkness of the world, culture and society that can envelop us. The Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis will begin on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and extend until the Feast of Christ the King next November. This Year of Mercy is an opportunity for us to individually be people of mercy and as the Church express the mercy of God to all people. What does is mean to be merciful? Consider the traditional Corporal Works of Mercy as a starting point: Feed the Hungry. Give drink to the thirsty. Clothed the naked. Shelter the homeless. Visit the sick. Visit the imprisoned. Bury the dead. Add to these the Spiritual works of Mercy: Counsel the doubtful. Instruct the ignorant. Admonish sinners. Comfort the sorrowful. Forgive injuries. Bear wrongs patiently. Pray for the living and the dead. If we could all begin or improve these areas of our lives and broaden our works of mercy, imagine how we could cast out some of the darkness of the world! You’ll be hearing more about the Year of Mercy at your parish, on the vicariate level and from the Archdiocese of Detroit. Now is the time to resolve (don’t wait until New Year’s Eve) to be a better, more merciful, more compassionate, more understanding and loving person during this jubilee year. Pope Francis reminds us that no one is excluded from God’s mercy, so we have that model to follow. May there be a wideness in our mercy! I pray that Advent is filled with light and Christmas be the time to share the gifts of mercy with your families and friends. Peace on earth and to those upon whom God’s favor rests. Blessed Christmas to all! Downriver Vicariate Advent Communal Penance Tuesday, December 15 7:00pm St. André Bessette, Ecorse Thursday, December 17 7:00pm St. Roch, Flat Rock Saturday, December 19 12:00 noon St. Frances Cabrini, Allen Park Monday, December 21 7:00pm St. Vincent Pallotti (St. Joseph Church), Wyandotte Because of the Christmas and New Year Schedule the deadline for January 2016 Vicariate News is December 7, 12pm [email protected] Christ the Good Shepherd 1540 Riverbank, Lincoln Park 48146 Office: 313-928-1324 web: christgoodshepherd.org Women’s Winter Weekend Retreat, February 19-21, 2016 — St. Mary’s Retreathouse, Oxford, Michigan, “Mercy” Directed by Fr. Noel O’Connor, Irish Pallottine director for mission promotions headquartered in Wyandotte. Father served for 27 years as a missionary in Tanzania and Kenya. He follows St. Vincent Pallotti’s goal to bring people together to physically and spiritually care for those in need. He is currently the chaplain for Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Join us in reflecting on the need to provide Mercy to others as well as request Mercy from our loving Father. $40.00 deposit reserves your private room for a grace filled weekend. Please call Diane Smith at 734-285-9124or dmsmith @wyan.org, for more information. Our Lady of the Angels 6442 Pelham, Taylor 48180 Office: 313-381-3000 web: loacc.org Has your child experienced loss through death, divorce, separation or abandonment? RAINBOWS –Guiding Kids Through Life’s Storms – is a program that guides children through these life issues. Purpose: While a death, divorce or separation in a family appears to be an adult problem, it has a profound impact on the children it touches. There is a real need for caring adults to be present for these children to help them work through their grief and provide a safe place for them to meet new friends who have shared similar experiences. Even those who appear to be coping can be struggling inside with conflicting emotions. Getting those emotions out is one step toward healing. Rainbows is a not-forprofit organization open to children of all ages and religious denominations who are experiencing any change in their family life. It offers weekly peer support group meetings with 3 to 6 children of the same age range with a trained facilitator. Aim: The aim of Rainbows is to furnish the participants with an understanding of the changes in their family. To assist children in building a stronger sense of self-esteem. To direct children toward acceptance of what has taken place. A new session begins in January for children and adolescents, preschool-grade 12 at Our Lady of the Angels Church, Pelham, Taylor. Rainbows meetings will be held on Wednesdays, January -March, 7-8pm. An information meeting for parents, children and adolescents will be held on January 6, 2016, enter at the first classroom door to the right of the Parish Office. The actual sessions begin on January 13, 2016. For more information and to register your children, call (313) 381-3000. Our Lady of the Woods 21892 Gudith Rd, Woodhaven 48183 Office: 734-671-5101 web: olow.org Financial Planning Seminar at OLOW on Wednesday, December 9th, (following the evening Mass at 6pm), our parish will be hosting representatives from Meridian Advisory Services LLC, a certified and very successful financial planning organization based in Farmington Hills. They will offer a brief presentation and expert advice on matters pertaining to personal finances, investment management, and retirement planning. The meeting will take place in the Parish Social Hall, and will go from about 6:45 to 8:15 pm. After the formal presentation there will be a plenty of time to answer your individual questions and concerns. Take full advantage of this great opportunity to educate yourself on matters that can impact not only your life now, but also your future, and the future of your family. Please invite your friends and neighbors - it will be time well spent. If you would like to learn more about MERIDIAN Advisory Services ahead of time, please visit them at www.meridian-advisory.com. Our Lady of the Scapular 976 Pope John Paul II Ave, Wyandotte 48192 Office: 734-284-9135 web: ourladyofmountcarmel.org December 2 - Felician Sisters Auxiliary Christmas Social at 7pm, fellowship, bingo, raffles and food. This group supports the Felician Sisters especially serving in our parish. December 5/6 - annual parish Cookie Walk, Saturday 4:306:30pm and Sunday 9am-2:00pm. A multitude of delicious holiday cookies will be available. December 5 - Polish kielbasa making class at 12pm. $30.00 per person, includes 5 lbs. to take home. To register call Cheryl at 734-282-5327. December 6 - Children's Mass with St. Nicholas at 10am & Santa Breakfast after the Mass. Children are invited to the altar and hear a message from the saint and can ask questions. The Pancake breakfast will take place in the hall at which Santa Claus will be present. December 8 - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, masses at 6:30am, 12 Noon and 7pm in both English and Polish Languages. December 12 - Parish Wigilia at 6pm, $25 Adults and $15 for Children under 12. A traditional Polish Christmas Eve Supper. Multiple courses are served following a strict meatless menu. Customs are explained and Polish Christmas Carols are sung. For reservations call the parish office at 734-284-9135. December 13 - Tridentine (Latin) Mass at 12 Noon. This mass will feature beautiful Gregorian Chant. Christmas Schedule: December 24 Children's Christmas Mass at 4:30pm, all children are invited to walk in procession to the manger and offer a flower to the newborn king. December 25 - Christmas, The Pasterka or Solemn Mass at Midnight. Christmas Music is presented by the choir starting at 11:15pm. Masses on Christmas Day are 8am, 10am (Polish) and 12Noon. Sacred Heart 21599 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile 48183 Office: 734-676-1378 web: sacredheartgi.org Boar’s Head Festival at Sacred Heart Church — A Christmas celebration with music and pageantry, the Boar's Head Festival appears to be an American custom of English origin. Its roots are in the ancient English tradition of slaying a boar for the Christmas feast, roasting the severed head with an apple in its mouth and ceremoniously bearing it into the castle's dining hall so that royalty and guests might admire it and the hunter's prowess. Performances are: Thursday, December 10 (Seniors’ only) at 8pm; Friday, December 11 at 8pm; Saturday, December 12 at 2:30 and 8pm; Sunday, December 13 at 4pm. Tickets sold on-line www.boarsheadgi.com (no tickets can be sold at the door). For ticket assistance, call the Sacred Heart Parish Office (676-1378) or call Wendy Moco (692-1163). Caregiver Support Group — Meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 10-11am in the Convent. If your family member is at home or in a facility come to share with others who understand the realities of this service. All are welcome. Contact Sr. Betty Leon for more information. Grief Seminar Sundays — “A Journey from Grief to Hope” 9:30 -10:45am in the Youth Room. Contact Sr. Helen Therese for more information. St. Alfred 24175 Baske St. Taylor, MI 48180 Office: 313-291-6464 web: stalfredtaylor.org Schedule Changes Effective Nov. 7, 2015 Saturday – English/Spanish Confessions 3:15pm – 4:15pm or by appointment, call the parish office (313) 291-6464. Saturday Mass – The 5:00pm changed to 4:30pm and a new 6:00pm Spanish Mass was added. 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month – 9:15am Spanish Mass and 3rd Thursday of each month – 6:00pm Spanish Mass. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Celebration — Saturday, December 12th, 11am Mariachis and Procession of Roses; 12pm Matachines; 12:30pm Dramatization of Our Lady’s Appearances; 12:45-2pm-Mass; 2:15-6:00 pm-Potluck Dinner at Knights of Columbus. Posadas — St. Alfred will be hosting 4 nights of Posadas. Each night will be hosted by different parish groups in the church. Following is the schedule: (Bilingual) Tuesday, December 15th, 6:45pm, hostsReligious Ed & Amigas de Jesus; (Bilingual) Wednesday, December 16th, 6:30pm, hosts Youth Group & Guadalupanas; (Spanish) Saturday, December 19th, 7:15pm (right after 6pm Spanish Mass), hosts-Spanish Choir & Armada Blanca; (English) Sunday, December 20th, 5pm, hosts-English Choir, Parish Council, Finance Council & Staff. Advent/Christmas Schedule: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy day of obligation, these Masses will fulfill your obligation, Tuesday, December 8, 8:30am and 7pm (Bilingual). Christmas, Holy day of obligation, these Masses will fulfill your obligation: Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve, 4:30pm (English), 6pm (Spanish), 11:30pm English Choir Concert, Midnight (Bilingual), Friday, December 25, Christmas Day, 10am (Bilingual). Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, Holy day of obligation, these Masses will fulfill your obligation: Thursday, December 31, 4:30pm (Bilingual), Friday, January 1, 10am (Bilingual). On January 1 there will be a special Adoration from 9–9:45am. St. André Bessette 4250 W. Jefferson Ave, Ecorse 48229 Office: 313-383-8514 web: sabecorse.net Virgen De Guadalupe Mass/Luncheon Celebration - The Guadalupana Society would like to invite you to please join us on Sunday, December 13, for our traditional mass celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A musical serenade will begin at 11am with a procession and Mass at 11:30am. There will be music performed by Mariachis leading us to the parish center for a luncheon. Tickets for the luncheon are $8.00 per adult, $4.00 per child (4-10yrs). Table reservations for 8 are also being accepted. Please call Teresa at 313-320-7488. There is limited seating for the luncheon, please purchase your tickets early. See any society member or the parish office for ticket purchases. Virgen De Guadalupe Mass/Luncheon Celebration - La Sociedad Guadalupana quisiera invitarle a que nos acompañe el domingo 13 de diciembre para nuestra celebración tradicional en honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Una serenata musical comenzará a las 11, la procesión y misa a las 11:30. Habrá música interpretada por Mariachis que nos guiarán al centro de la parroquia para un alumerzo. Los boletos para el alumerzo son $8.00 por adultos, $4.00 por niños (4-10yrs). Las reservaciones de mesa para 8 personas también se están aceptando. Llamar por favor a Teresa a 313-320-7488. Hay asientos limitados para el alumerzo, asi que compra sus boletos temprano. Vea a cualquier miembro de la sociedad o a la oficina de la parroquia para las compras de boletos. St. Constance 21555 Kinyon, Taylor 48180 Office: 313-291-4050 web: stconstancechurch.weconnect.com Weekday Masses are Tuesday at 6:30pm and Wednesday at 9am. Monday Night Rosary Group meets at 7pm. Alcoholics Anonymous “Monday Night Miracles” meets at 8:30pm. Light of Christ Prayer Group meets Wednesdays at 8pm. Narcotics Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 8:30pm. Saturday, December 5th – Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration at 6:30pm mass. We will have a cookie reception immediately following mass in the parish hall. Friday, December 11th – Ladies Guild Advent Tea at 6:30pm in the parish hall. Tickets are $5.00 each and are available in the rectory. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Christmas Masses: Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:30pm children’s mass, 6:30pm and Midnight; Friday, December 25, Christmas Day 9:30am and 11:30am; Thursday, December 31, Feast of Mary, Mother of God and New Year’s Eve Mass at 4:30pm; Friday, January 1, Feast of Mary, Mother of God and New Year’s Day 9:30am and 11:30am. St. Cyprian 13249 Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview 48193 Office: 734-283-1366 web: stcyprian.com Special guest appearance by St. Nicholas December 6 — St. Cyprian Social Hall, 4-6pm. Celebrate St. Nicholas Day with treats and fun for kids of all ages! Sponsored by Family Faith Committee. St. Frances Cabrini 9000 Laurence, Allen Park 48101 Office 313-381-5601 web: cabriniparish.org Beginning on Sunday, January 10th, Cabrini Parish in Allen Park will begin celebrating a weekly evening mass at 7pm. All are invited to join us at this new mass time for prayer, reflection and contemporary worship music. For more information about Cabrini Parish and Schools, call313-3815601 or go online at www.cabriniparish.org. St. Pius X 14101 Superior St, Southgate 48195 Office 734-285-1100 web: saintpius-x.org Mass Schedule: Immaculate Conception , December 8, 8:30am and 7pm; Christmas Eve, December 24, 4pm and 10pm; Christmas Day, December 25, 8am, 9:30am and 11:30am; Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, December 31 Vigil, 4pm and January 1, 10am. The ROCK (Relying on Christ the King) Youth Group meets most every Sunday from 6:30-8:30pm. It is for Grades 8-12. Come to learn more about your faith, have fun, and meet new friends. It is the best place to be on a Sunday night! Call 734 -281-6504 with questions or for more information. St. Timothy 2901 Manning Dr, Trenton 48183 Office 734-676-5115 web: sttimothytrenton.org New: First Friday Masses will be held each first Friday of the month beginning December 4. A very blessed Christmas and Happy New Year from our parish family to yours! Please join us for the celebration of Mass at 4pm, 7pm, or 10pm Christmas Eve, or at 10am Christmas Day. Ask God's blessing for the new year at Masses scheduled at 4pm New Year's Eve and at 11am New Year's Day. Beginning at 10am Wednesday, January 6, spend 5 weeks taking a broad view of the Old Testament using the Little Rock Scripture Study. Cost is $15 for materials that have to be ordered early. Please register by December 11 by calling Theresa at 676-5115 or email [email protected]. Ongoing Catechist Training is available by contacting Dennae Petrlich at 734-676-5115, Ext. 202. Sessions are 9:1511:30am on the third Saturday of each month. On the schedule: December 19 at St. Joseph, Trenton; January 16 at St. Timothy, Trenton; February 20 at St. Roch; March 19 at St. Joseph; and April 16 at St. Timothy. St. Vincent Pallotti 334 Elm St., Wyandotte 48192 Office 734-285-9840 web: www.stvpp.org St. Vincent Pallotti Parish Christmas Schedule — All Masses and events will be held at St. Joseph Church, 334 Elm Street, Wyandotte, while the roof and ceiling at St. Patrick Church are being repaired. November 29, Advent Vespers 4pm; December 6, Advent Candlelight Tea 3pm (St. Joseph Church Hall); December 7, Vigil Mass, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7pm; December 11, "Lessons and Carols" Christmas Concert 7pm; December 20, Taize Prayer Service 4pm; December 21, Communal Penance Service 7pm; December 24, Christmas Eve Masses 4:30pm and 10pm; December 25, Christmas Day Masses 8am; 9:30am and 11:30am; December 31, New Year's Eve Vigil Mass 4pm; Solemnity of Mary; January 1, New Year's Day Mass 12 noon, Solemnity of Mary. For a complete list of Advent and Christmas events, please go to our website www.stvpp.org. Lumen Christi Emerging Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order meets on the second (Formation) and fourth (General Gathering) Thursdays of the month from 6:45 to 8:45 at St. Vincent Pallotti Parish, Wyandotte, Michigan. For information please call Linda Solis, OFS (Minister) 1-313-506-9868 or Sylvia Jagielski, OFS (Formation Minister) 1- 734-285-0798. From around the Archdiocese Bethany South is a Catholic organization under the auspices of the Archdiocese of the Detroit office of youth and family, providing peer support to the divorced and separated of all Christian faiths Friday Night Dance Class, 7-8 pm, cost is $6. Instructors are Lowell and Judy. Location: Blessed Hope Christian Church, 3805 Hazel Ave. Lincoln Park. Saturday, December 5, Dearborn Players Present a White Christmas, call 313-561-TKTS to order tickets. Meet 6pm at La Pita, 22681 Newman (1 block south of Michigan 1 block east of Nowlin). Friday, December 11, Game Night, 7:30pm at Peace Lutheran Church, 12250 Fort St. Southgate (next to Brothers’ Jewelers between Goddard and Northline) Park and enter through rear. Cost is $3 and includes refreshments. Please bring a friend and enjoy an evening of cards/ games. Saturday, December 12, Stilleto’s Christmas Dinner Dance, 6-12pm. Lincoln Banquet K of C, 25160 Outer Drive, Lincoln Park. $25 admission includes a spaghetti dinner music by Streetheart and Showcase Men. For tickets and more information, call Chooch at 734-697-7270 or Comet Bill at 734-728-0846. Sunday, December 13, Bethany Mass, St. Joseph Church--353 Elm St., in Wyandotte at 11:30am. Meet in the vestibule at 11:15am. Contact Jerry at 734-283-6887 for directions and further information. Brunch immediately following mass at a place to be determined. Saturday, December 19, Bethany South Christmas Party, 7 pm Sportsman’s Den, 15001 Sibley, Riverview. We will treat everyone to pizza (beverages and extras are up to you). Please bring a $10 wrapped gift suitable for a man or woman for a gift exchange. Dancing will begin at 8:30pm. Friday, December 25, Enjoy a joyous and blessed Christmas! Sunday, December 27, Dinner with Friends, meet at 5pm Hungarian Rhapsody, 14315 Northline, Southgate. Thursday, December 31, Ring in the New Year, Orlando Familia Banquet Center (next to Sportsman’s Den) 15001 Sibley, Riverview. Prime Rib buffet, open bar, live band. Reservations are required. Call 734-479-4800 for tickets and more information. Mention seating with the Bethany South group. No Room at the Inn, Saturday Dec. 5, 10am-6pm and Sunday Dec. 6, 9:30-2:30. St Sebastian, 20710 Colgate, Dearborn Hgts., will be hosting No Room at the Inn a display of a variety of Nativity sets. All are welcome. No admittance fee; but monetary or food donation is appreciated. Funds raised will be used for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Right to Life — A variety of Christmas cards made from the winning designs of students are available from Upper Downriver Right to Life at the RTL Resource Center, 2010 Eureka, Wyandotte (734-282-6100). They are $10 for 10 cards and envelopes. Pro-Life Signature Ad — The size of the annual advertisement in the News Herald for the anniversary of Roe v. Wade will depend on the number of people who support it with $10 (or more) donations. Please send your donation to Upper Downriver Right to Life Signature Ad, 2010 Eureka, Wyandotte, MI 48192 or e-mail [email protected]. Downriver March for Life and Prayer Service: Sunday, January 24. If you can't take the bus to Washington DC to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationally, please come to the chapel at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wyandotte Sunday, January 24 at 1:30 pm for an indoor prayer service at the Memorial Monument for the Unborn led by Deacon Luis Flores. There will also be a March for Life praying the Rosary from Our Lady of the Scapular (Mt. Carmel) departing at 1pm. Light luminary vigil candles at home the evening of January 21 to remember victims of abortion. March for Life, January 22, 2016, Washington DC — We are taking reservations now — first come, first served! Round-trip red eye, adults $100, young adults $50 (no meals included). Leaving St. Timothy, Trenton, January 21 at 6pm, returning to St. Timothy, January 23 between 5-6am. For more information contact, Joe Connors at 800-2954277 or [email protected]. Mary Reparatrix Retreat House 17380 Grange Rd., Riverview, MI 48193 734-324-0901 ▪ [email protected] Walking Advent with Joseph, A Morning Reflection followed by a simple meal of Soup and Bread, Thursday, December 3, 10am– 12:30pm. Register by Monday, November 30 at 734-324-0901. The scriptures include no words spoken by Joseph, husband of Mary and stepfather of Jesus. Yet his decisions speak volumes about his faithfulness to our God of Mystery. We, too, are invited to such faithfulness. Join us in reflecting upon the invitations we find in Joseph’s choices. Following our reflection, we will share a simple meal of soup and bread. Free will donation, facilitated by Denise LaPorte. On this first Sunday in Advent, grant, O Lord, that we might truly prepare ourselves for the coming of our Savior. Amen. Downriver Vicariate Parishes Weekend Mass Times Christ the Good Shepherd, Lincoln Park 313-928-1324 ...................................................................... Saturday 4pm; Sunday 9 & 11am Our Lady of the Angels, Taylor 313-381-3000 .................................................................. Saturday 4pm; Sunday 8 & 10am & 12 noon Our Lady of the Scapular, Wyandotte 734-284-9135...................................... Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 6, 8 & 10am (Polish), 12 noon Our Lady of the Woods, Woodhaven 734-671-5101 ........................................................................... Saturday 4pm; Sunday 9 & 11am Sacred Heart, Grosse Ile 734-676-1378 ......................................................................................... Saturday 5 pm; Sunday 8:30 & 11am St. Alfred, Taylor 313-291-6464 ............................................. Saturday 4:30pm 6pm (Spanish); Sunday 9 & 11am, 12:30pm (Spanish) St. André Bessette, Ecorse 313-383-8514 .......................................... Saturday 4:00pm; Sunday 9:30 & 11:30am (Bi-Lingual/Spanish) Ss. Andrew & Benedict, Detroit 313-381-1184 ..............................................................................................................Sunday 11:30am St. Constance, Taylor 313-291-4050 ..................................................................................... Saturday 6:30pm; Sunday 9:30 & 11:30am St. Cyprian, Riverview 734-283-1366 .................................................................................................. Saturday 5pm; Sunday 9 & 11am St. Frances Cabrini, Allen Park 313-381-5601 ................................................................... Saturday 5pm; Sunday 8 & 10am & 12 noon St. Joseph, Trenton 734-676-9082 ................................................................................. Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 8 & 10am & 12 noon St. Mary Magdalen, Melvindale 313-381-8566 ..................................................................................... Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 10am St. Pius X, Southgate 734-285-1100 ...................................................................................... Saturday 4pm; Sunday 8, 9:30 & 11:30am St. Roch, Flat Rock 734-782-4471 .................................................................................................. Saturday 4pm; Sunday 9 & 11:30am St. Timothy, Trenton 734-676-5115 ..................................................................................................... Saturday 4pm; Sunday 9 & 11am St. Vincent Pallotti, Wyandotte 734-285-9840 334 Elm St., Wyandotte (St. Joseph Church) ................................................................................ Saturday 4pm; Sunday 8 & 11:30am 135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte (St. Patrick Church) ......................................................................... Saturday 5:30pm; Sunday 9:30am Deadline for January 2016 Issue: Monday, December 7 by 12pm; send to [email protected]