News from St. Martin de Porres Parish Ministries and Groups
Active Christian Women's Club
- Nov 29 Friday Board Meeting 10:30 AM in Parish Center.
- 12/01 1st Sunday of Advent.
- 12/06 ACWC board meeting 10:30 am
- 12/07 Mass for deceased member, Dorothy Tepatti at 5PM liturgy.
- 12/11 Advent Christmas Buffet Luncheon” will be held at the Gazebo Banquet Hall, 31104 Mound Road, Warren, MI 48092 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Doors open at 11:30 AM. Gift basket raffle – 21 chances for $10. Reservation required. Cost is $25/person.
- 12/14 Mass for deceased member, Mary Trussell, at 5PM liturgy.
- 12/15 Mass for deceased member Vina Bishop, at 11 AM liturgy
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
As we celebrate the reflective day of Thanksgiving this week, I would like to share this beautiful prayer that I found.
Heavenly Father,
On this day of Thanksgiving, we pause to recognize Your abundant blessings. With hearts full of gratitude, we come before You, acknowledging Your goodness and mercy that have followed us all the days of our lives.
We thank You, Lord, for the gift of life, for the breath in our lungs, and for the strength to rise each day. We are grateful for the love of family and friends, for the relationships that nourish our souls and bring joy to our hearts.
Thank You for the provision of our daily needs, for the food on our tables, and the shelter over our heads. We are mindful of those who have less, and we pray that Your hand of provision will reach them through us and others.
Lord, we give thanks for the trials and challenges that have shaped us, for we know that in all things, You are working for our good. You are the Potter, and we are the clay; continue to mold us according to Your will.
As we gather with loved ones, we ask for Your presence to fill our homes with peace, love, and unity. May our conversations be seasoned with grace, and our hearts overflow with kindness and compassion.
Help us to remember that every good and perfect gift comes from You. May our thanksgiving not be confined to this day but be a daily expression of our trust in Your sovereign hand.
We dedicate this day to You, Lord, with hearts full of gratitude and praise. May our lives be a testimony of Your love, and may we always find reasons to give thanks.
In the precious name of Jesus, we pray,
Amen.
Blessings of peace to all!
Maribeth C.
Parish Rep for Right to Life
There is help for anyone suffering from the effects of abortion:
1 (877) 586-4621 – Lumina is a post-abortion referral network that offers retreats, counseling, and other services.
1 (800) 57-WOMAN – Right to Life of Michigan has a 24-hour toll-free hotline that is operated by OptionLine to find people local agencies in Michigan that offer post-abortive counseling, pregnancy help, and adoption referrals.
Rachel’s Vineyard offers weekend retreats for those suffering from an abortion experience—both women and men. They create a non-judgmental, safe place to think and explore their feelings about abortion. Rachel’s Vineyard believes it is important for them to grieve the loss of their unborn child before they can take steps toward healing and forgiveness Women are not the only ones who can feel the pain and suffering brought about by an abortion. Studies show that abortion can also leave families heartbroken. Fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings also feel the residual undesirable impact of abortion.
Please visit RTL.org for more information and let us keep in our prayers all who are hurting from an abortion—embrace them with love!
Right To Life Resources:
Online Help:
bethany.org
Helplines:
(800) 57WOMAN or (800) 579-6626
For men:
(877) LIFE OPTIONS or (877) 543-3678
Text for help: (800) 712-4357
Blessings to all!
Maribeth C
Parish Rep for Right to Life
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 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
St. Martin de Porres Church News
Other Local Events and Ministries
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For Widowed Men and Women
For further information about Widowed Friends and upcoming events, visit our website at www.widowedfriends.org
St Martin de Porres Church
31555 Hoover RD
Warren, MI 48093
Rev. Nicholas Zukowski, Pastor
Rev. Mr. Marion Jurewicz, Deacon
Tel: (586) 264-7515
Fax: (586) 264-4013
Formation: (586) 264-7970
E-mail: parishoffice@smdeporres.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!
St. Martin de Porres Parish, Warren, has an online-giving link for weekly offering and for the CSA via the Archdiocese. The online-giving domain is: https://give.aod.org
2024 Catholic Services Appeal - Click here to read Archbishop Vigneron's message
Make Your 2024 CSA online contribution here
In November: Remembrance
During this month of November we invite you to list the name/s of your deceased loved ones in our Memory book which is on the table by the Holy Family statue so that we may pray for them.
Sunday Missals and Advent Books
Sunday Missals will be available for a donation of $6 by the baptismal font beginning the weekend November 16.
Little Blue Books for Advent available for a donation of $2 by the baptismal font beginning on November 23.
The Spirit of Giving Hope Christmas food & Gift collection
Christmas food collection thru December 13th
Families will pick up food baskets on Sunday, December 15th.
Items to donate: Boxed potatoes, canned vegetables, cereal, oatmeal, jams, peanut butter, granola bars, pancake mix, syrup, Ramen noodle packs, boxed pasta, jar sauce, canned fruit, soups and mac & cheese.
Non-perishable food items can be placed in the baskets that are located behind the last pews in church.
Giving Trees will be up in church from November 20th to December 11th
Families will pick up gifts on Sunday, December 15th
Gifts will be collected at the beginning of the Tree Trimming Celebration before the 11am Mass on Sunday, Dec 15th. If you are unable to attend the celebration, please make sure to drop off gifts to the main office no later than Dec 13th. Gift cards may be placed in office mail slot during and after business hours. Please do NOT leave gifts in church.
Cash and check donations will also be accepted. Make checks out to St. Martin de Porres. Please make sure your envelope states “The Spirit of Giving Hope”.
Thank you for your generosity!
Christian Service Director,
Christina
Thanksgiving Mass Schedule for St. Martin de Porres
and The Saints Among The Saints Family of Parishes
Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00pm - St. Martin and St. Michael
Thursday, November 28 at 9:30am - St. Martin
There will be NO 9:30 a.m. Mass Friday, November 29
Parish Offices will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29
First Sunday of Advent - December 1
The first Sunday of Advent is December 1. Please note our Christmas Mass schedule for this year:
6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday December 25
Consult the Parish bulletin or this website in upcoming weeks for the Mass times at the other parishes in our “Saints among the Saints” Family of Parishes, and for Penance services information and other holiday activities.
Poinsettia Sale December 7 & 8
Christian Formation will be selling poinsettias after all of the Masses on December 7 and 8 as a holiday fundraiser.
There will be a variety of colors available. $12 per plant
Thank you for your support!
Come Caroling with us! December 8
Join us Sunday, December 8 from 5:45 tp 7:30 p.m. to Sing!
Gather in the Church Parking lot with caroling beginning at the Rectory
•Can't Sing - You can hum!
•Dress weather appropriate
•Song sheets will be provided
•Bring a battery operated candle, glow sticks flashlight, or phone to light your path
•Join us for hot chocolate and cookies.
Cookie donations appreciated and volunteers are needed.
ACWC Advent Luncheon Wednesday, December 11
ACWC Advent Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 11 - Doors Open at 11:30 a.m.
Buffet Lunch - $25 per person
Gazebo Banquet Center, 31104 Mound Rd, Warren, MI 48092
Gift Basket Raffle - 21 chances for $10
Please register by December 1
See the November 21 Parish Bulletin for registration form
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, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 a.m.
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.