St Martin de Porres Church
31555 Hoover RD
Warren, MI 48093
Rev. Mr. Marion Jurewicz, Deacon
Tel: (586) 264-7515
Fax: (586) 264-4013
Formation: (586) 264-7970
E-mail: parishoffice@smdeporres.com
Other Local Events and Ministries
St. Ephrem - Monthly Community Supper
The gospel compels us to reach out a hand of support to the elderly, the widowed, the orphaned and the poor. It is with that in mind that we invite everyone in need of a home-cooked meal and/or fellowship to join us on the second Tuesday of each month for a FREE supper. Food service begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:15 p.m. in the Fr. Ronald Milligan Activity Center on our parish campus located on the Southeast corner of 17 Mile and Dodge Park. For more information, please call the parish office at 586-264-1230.
SAVE THESE 2026 DATES AND JOIN US!
Tuesday, October 13th
Tuesday, November 10th
Tuesday, December 8th
MICHIGAN CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE October 10
The Heart of Feminine Holiness
The Church gives thanks for all the manifestations of the feminine 'genius' which have appeared in the course of history. and all the fruits of feminine holiness.
Mulieris Dignitatus #31
If you are interested in attending this event, call Zora 586-482-6092
OCTOBER 10, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LANSING CENTER LANSING, MI
Register: WWW.MICHIGANCWC.ORG
Together in Holiness Marriage Conference Saturday October 10
Saturday, October 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Anastasia Church, Troy. Together in Holiness is a marriage conference series for dioceses that inspires spouses to grow together in holiness and empowers parents to form their children in the Catholic faith.
The cost is $64 per couple, and childcare is $5 per child or $20 for a family of 4 or more. Please register
https://forlifeandfamily.org/events/th26-dtmi/
Presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation and the Archdiocese of Detroit, this event has dynamic speakers, Mass, Adoration, and Confession. Childcare is available. Bishop Robert J. Fisher is the Celebrant.
Regina High School Open House Sunday October 25 1-4pm
The community is invited to attend Regina's High Schools Open House on Sunday, October 25th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. You and your family can come experience what makes Regina a place where young women grow in faith, intellect, and purpose. Come tour our beautiful campus, meet our dedicated teachers and staff, explore extracurricular activities, and learn about our outstanding academic and faith formations. Families of upcoming 9th graders can enter to win a $2000 tuition voucher!
Spend Time with Jesus In Eucharistic Adoration “He waits for YOU!”
St. Anne Church, our neighbor to the west on Mound Road and 14 Mile Road, have recently created and dedicated a 24/7 Perpetual Adoration Chapel!
Come and spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. You now have the ability to come and pray before Jesus in the Tabernacle any time, and day!
Come to the back double door of the church (the church doors nearest the green school building in the back parking lot), and you will find a keypad mounted on the wall immediately to the left of those church double doors.
Phone the St. Anne Parish Office to get the code to the 24/7 Adoration Chapel.
ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH: 32000 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan 48092
Phone: (586) 264-0713 Office Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday-Friday
Retrouvaille - Help Our Marriage
HelpOurMarriage.org or call 248-382-8281
email: detroit@helpourmarriage.org
Retrouvaille has helped troubled marriages for 45 years. Only one marriage really matters; Yours. Let us help. But only one matters, YOURS!
RETROUVAILLE® CAN HELP!!
The Retrouvaille® Program consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of twelve follow up (or Post) sessions over the course of six weeks. It provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again.
The main emphasis of the program is on communication in marriage between husband and wife. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way.
There is an alternative to divorce!
This quite possibly could be the best gift you ever give yourself, your spouse, your children, your family and your friends!! *Please pass this information on on to anyone who you suspect might be a hurting couple*
HelpOurMarriage.org or 1 – 800 – 470 - 2230 (24 hrs)
For Widowed Men and Women
WIDOWED FRIENDS September 2026
Join Widowed Friends, a peer support group hosting Dances at American Polish Century Club 33204 Maple Lane (14 Mile east of Van Dyke) Sterling Hgts., every Tuesday. Sept 15, 22, and 29. Call Liz 586-801-4536. Dances are $15 per person, cash bar. Doors open at 6PM., music 7 to 10:30PM. Table reserved for Widowed Friends. Contact Event Host, Liz 586 801-4536.
Join Widowed Friends, a peer support group hosting Sun, Sept. 27, Time TBD by movie - Sunday Movie and Lunch. AMC Forum 30 Theater 44681 Mound Rd. Sterling Hts. Call Host Pat 586-295-2804 by Sept 23 and leave your cell phone number and she will get in touch with you about movie and time. Lunch to follow, restaurant TBD.
For further information about Widowed Friends and upcoming events, visit website at www.widowedfriends.com
Give Thanks with Online Giving
To support your parish if you are able, you can easily go to online giving and either set up for weekly donations or a one time donation. We need your support now more than ever.
Sign up, or see your giving history at anytime by logging in at our Parish's web page at Connect Now.
OR - Give through the AoD!
Catholic Services Appeal - 2026
St. Martin de Porres Parish, Warren, has an online-giving link for the CSA via the Archdiocese. Please clip or tap the link below or see the QR code on the Home Page
of this website.
Summer giving often slows down, but the needs of our ministries never do. If you haven't yet made your annual gift, please consider doing so this month. Your support helps us move into the fall season with strength and momentum. If you have misplaced your CSA card we have an extra set at the office. Just stop by the office and
pick yours up. As of 9-8-26 we are still $23,957.00 short of our target of $74,332.00.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Remember: A gift to the CSA is a return gift to our parish!
Welcome our new musical director, Justin Hammis!
Please join us in welcoming our new musical director, Justin Hammis as he shares his musical gifts and talents with the parishioners of St. Martin de Porres. You can read more about Justin in the September 27th parish bulletin.
Cider and Donuts September 26 & 27
Our Knights of Columbus invites you to join us for cider and donuts on September 26 and 27, after both the Saturday and Sunday Masses. Enjoy a taste of fall with your fellow parishioners.
Vaccinations available Sunday September 27
Kroger.health will be at St. Martin de Porres on Sunday September 27, from 9:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.
A range of vaccinations will be available, Including:
Flu, COVID-19, Pneumonia, RSV, Shingles, dap, Hepatitis, M-M-R & Many More.
VACCINE CONSENT FORMS are available near the Holy Family Statue in back of the curch, in the parish office during business hours, and on the day of the event. Walk-ins welcome. Please bring your prescription insurance card.
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration October 2
Mass at 9:30 a.m.
Confessions heard from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Adoration from noon to 3:00 p.m., with Benediction at 3:00 p.m.
Rosary Rally Saturday, October 3 beginning at Noon
Please join us on Saturday, October 3 we will hold our Annual Rosary Crusade, in front of St. Martin de Porres Church at 12:00 noon. Please consider joining us. Bring your children, your family, friends and neighbors. Show the importance to pray publicly. Bring lawn chairs, if needed.
America Needs Fatima
Blessing of Pets Saturday October 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Please join us on Saturday, October 3 at 12:30pm for our annual blessing of the animals. All creatures big and small are invited to attend. Must be accompanied by owner!
Mercy in Action Day of Service Saturday, October 17 10:00 a.m. - noon
On Saturday, October 17 please consider volunteering for these activities. We will meet in the Parish Center at 10:00 a.m. and work until noon.
•Room #1 - assemble hygiene kits.
•Light Fall clean up on our grounds (please bring your own gardening tools)
Mercy in Action Collections - now thru October 11
We are collecting the following items from now through - Sunday, October 11
• Eyeglasses or Hearing Aids for the Lions Club. Collection baskets in church and at the parish office.
• For the WAVE PROJECT - Travel-sized gender-neutral hygiene items: Shampoo - Bar of Soap - Toothbrush (individually wrapped) - Toothpaste - Deodorant - Floss - Band-Aids - Chapstick
If you are unable to shop, monetary donations are appreciated. Place your donation in an envelope and label it WAVE Project. Collection boxes will be in church and at the parish office.
Harvest Festival Sunday October 18 3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
We are excited to introduce our first annual Harvest Fest on Sunday,October 18! To support our Family Ministry events, we will be hosting a bake sale during the festivities. We invite you to donate your favorite treats—baked goods can be dropped off at the Parish Center that Sunday morning from 10:00 AM to Noon. For more information, please call Sandy Acord at 586-264-7970.
Thank You and hope to see you there!
3-Day Memorial Candles
In October, 3-day candles will replace the current candles available to light by the statue of St. Martin de Porres. They will be $3 EACH. If you would like to purchase a candle to light, please contact a Minister of Hospitality (usher) before or after Mass.
May each candle be a reminder of our prayers, faith, and trust in God.
Change coming to the location of Mass Hymnals
The Gather hymnals currently located in the backs of the pews will be temporarily relocated to book racks in the church vestibules.
Why the Change?
The hymnal holders on the pews continue to be damaged and require ongoing repairs. As a cost-saving measure, we will move the hymnals to the vestibules for the time being.
This Is a Temporary Measure
Our intention is to repair the pew-mounted holders in the future and return the hymnals to the backs of the pews when it is financially feasible to do so.
What This Means for You
Please take a Gather hymnal from the book racks in the vestibule as you enter the church and return it to the rack after Mass so it will be available for the next celebration.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and help as we work to be good stewards of our parish resources.
Together, let us continue to lift our hearts and voices in worship!
Changes to Our Parish Envelopes
The Archdiocese is updating our parish systems and improving the way we manage parish records. One part of these changes is a change to envelope numbers. These updates are being made to help us keep giving information accurate, support better stewardship of parish resources, and serve parishioners more effectively. Please know that this change does not affect your membership in the parish, your giving history, or our gratitude for your faithful support.
Please continue using the envelopes you receive from the parish. When you receive your next batch of envelopes, your envelope number will likely be different. This is the only change you should see and no action is needed from you at this time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these updates. We are grateful for your generosity and for the many ways you support the mission and ministries of our parish.
Mass Intentions now open
We are now taking Mass intentions thru the end of 2026. This includes weekend Masses, Wednesday 9:30a.m. Mass, and First Friday 9:30a.m. Mass. Suggested donation is $10.00 per Mass intention. Please stop by the parish office to schedule your Masses.
Low Gluton Hosts
If you would like to receive a low gluten host during communion, please complete the form in the August 23, 2026 Bulletin and place it in the collection box or drop it off at the parish office. We will make sure that the low gluten hosts will be kept separate and will be available at a designated area.
St. Martin de Porres Worship Preparation Team News
DEEPEN YOUR FAITH. TRANSFORM YOUR WORSHIP.
Have you ever wanted to experience the Mass more deeply? True spiritual life isn't just
watched - it's lived. When you step into a liturgical ministry, you transition from a face
in the pews to an active instrument of God's grace.
How Liturgical Ministry Enhances Your Spiritual Journey:
- Intimacy with the Word & Eucharist: Serving forces you to slow down, mediate on the readings. and approach the altar with intentional reverence.
- Cultivating a Servant's Heart: Giving your time back to God during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass builds humility, gratitude, and consistency in your daily prayer life.
- Community Connection: You will bond with fellow parishioners who share your desire to glorify God, strengthening the spiritual fabric of our parish.
Find Where God is Calling You:
•Lector: Proclaim the readings from Scripture with clarity and prayerful focus:
•Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Help distribute the Eucharist during Communion.
•Altar Servers: Assist the priest at the altar and handle sacred vessels.
•Ministers of Hospitality (Usher): Welcome people, guide seating, and manage the collection
But I'm Not Ready / Qualified: No prior experience is necessary. We provide comprehensive, stress-free training and pair you with seasoned mentors, so you feel
completely confident and peace when you serve.
Stop by our table at our Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 20
or contact the Worship Preparation Team. Tina Holub at tholub@smdeporres.com.
Spirit of Giving Hope Collections 2026
September: Toilet Paper
October: Shampoo and Conditioner
Food Pantry Donations:
Just a friendly reminder that when donating food items from a store or from your own house that you check the expiration date. The dates need to be at least a year from the day you donate the items.
Due to Health Dept. regulations, any item that is donated damaged, previously opened, or used for any reason will not be accepted.
Please remember that when donating food for the less fortunate, we all have value in the eyes of the Lord!
Thank you!
Saints Among The Saints Family of Parishes
Our Central Macomb Vicariate Family 4, now titled "Saints Among The Saints" includes with St. Martin de Porres:
12151 E. 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, 48312
Mass: Saturday - 4:00 p.m. | Sunday - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9:30 a.m.
Confession: Saturday 3:00 p.m.
38900 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, 48312
Mass: Saturday - 4:30 p.m. | Sunday - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, & Friday: 9:00 a.m.
(Wednesday Mass at St. Martin de Porres, 9:30am)
Confession: Wednesday 8:00 a.m. & Saturday 3:30 p.m.
St. Michael Parish
40501 Hayes Rd
Sterling Heights 48313
Mass: Saturday 4:30 p.m. | Sunday 8:00, 9:45, & 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:30 a.m.
Confession: Saturday 3:00 p.m.
News from St. Martin de Porres Parish Ministries and Groups
Active Christian Women's Club
We have the 2026-2027 membership forms available to complete. Dues remain at $15.
Join the Pius X Council
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus and dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Parish Center, Room 1
For contact information or to learn more, visit the Council's Website
Right To Life
An unborn child isn't a potential human being but a human being with a great deal of
potential. If an unborn child isn't a human being now, what is it? A fish? A dog? Anything that is potentially something in the future has to be an actual something now. It's a scientific fact that human parents can only produce human offspring. At what time does an unborn child become an actual human being?
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you" (Jer 1:5)
Pray for an end to abortion
Regina F.
Parish Respect LIFE Rep.
Did you know...
...that there are free Ultrasounds in Michigan? These centers provide a completely free limited ultrasound exam to confirm a pregnancy. For a more detailed list of all centers around Michigan, visit RTL.org. Also, for more pregnancy help resources, call or text 1-800-712-HELP.
Compassion Pregnancy Center
37540 Gratiot, Ste. 100
Clinton Twp, MI 48036
Phone: (586) 783-9620
Text: (313 583-9770
compassionpregnancy.org
Crossroads Care Center
3205 South Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 293-0070
crossroadscarecenter.org
ICU Birth Choice Mobile Unit
(248) 620-5353
icubirthchoice.com
Pregnancy Aid Detroit
15847 E 8 Mile Rd.
Eastpointe, MI 48021
Phone: (313) 882-1000
Text: (313) 919-8124
pregnancyaiddetroit.org
END-OF-LIFE CARE & DECISIONS - Advanced Directives and Respecting Life. For more information, visit: bettercaremi.org
There are several Christ-centered locations for mothers who need help with their pregnancy in our area. These places offer support (through education and life skills programming) to pregnant women who are at-risk or lack safe housing to transition them to independence.
Take a moment to check out these life-giving places, and if you know of anyone who needs this type of help, please share this information.
Mother and Unborn Baby Care
www.maubc.org
Gianna House
www.giannahouse.org
Abigayle Ministries
www.abigayleministries.org
Mary’s Mantle
www.marysmantle.net
Remember, there is help for anyone suffering from the effects of abortion.
St. Martin de Porres First Saturday Memorial Association
•What is the St. Martin de Porres first Saturday Memorial Association?
It is a special offering made by parishioners through which your intentions are remembered at the 5:00 Mass to be celebrated each FIRST SATURDAY of the month throughout the entire year.
•What is the requested offering?
A yearly offering of $60.00 is asked for the intentions to be remembered at this Mass, to be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at the 5:00 pm Mass.
•How do I list my Intentions?
You may list your intentions one of two ways. As one individual name: Mary Jones or you may list family groupings: The Jones Family. Multiple names may be listed but require an additional offering of $60.00 for each name listed.
•When will these Masses begin?
As the memorial begins to form, and intentions are submitted, we will begin the Masses in May of this year. Some have already submitted names. The "intention year"
will then be from May to May. And then we begin again. If you wish to continue having your intentions remembered at these Masses, you will be asked to renew your offering
each year.
•How do I become part of the "St. Martin de Porres First Saturday Memorial Association?
Please submit the form at the bottom of the back page of the bulletin with your payment to:
Diocesan-St. Martin de Porres #557
1050 74th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49513
For questions or for Credit/Debit payment call
Susie Boone at 1-800-783-1623
How To Report Abuse
The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages individuals to
report clergy sexual abuse of minors and others – no matter when the abuse occurred. Individuals may contact local law enforcement authorities and/or they may report to
the Archdiocese of Detroit
by calling the Victim
Assistance Coordinator at
(866) 343-8055 or by
emailing vac@aod.org In addition, the Michigan
Attorney General’s Office
can be contacted at its
toll-free reporting hotline at (844) 324-3374
(Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
or by email at aginvestigations@michigan.gov.
More information about the Archdiocese’s efforts to
address abuse may be found