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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, July 14th
Tuesday, August 11th
Tuesday, September 8th
Tuesday, October 13th
Tuesday, November 10th
Tuesday, December 8th

​​​​​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

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)

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​For Widowed Men and Women
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For further information about Widowed Friends and upcoming events, visit our website at www.widowedfriends.com

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News from St. Martin de Porres ​Parish Ministries and Groups​

​Active Christian Women's Club

It was a very busy and exciting year, and we are happy to report that we have 93 ACWC MEMBERS!!!! We wish everyone a happy, healthy, and joyful summer and are looking forward to "Seeing you in September!"

Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2026!

We also have the 2026-2027 membership forms available to complete. Many members completed the forms and paid their dues [at the Ice Cream Social]. Those not in attendance will receive the membership form in the mail in July. The membership due date will be August 1, 2026. Dues remain at $15.

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​​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

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​For contact information or to learn more, visit the Council's Website​​

Right To Life

At the March for Life in Washington D.C. a prayer vigil and Mass were celebrated and Cardinal Sean O'Malley spoke to the crowd. He said, "Abortion is the greatest moral crisis faced by our country and by our world. Our mission is not a political crusade. It's a response to God's command to love and care for each other. We have the arduous task of creating a pro-life culture and of changing people's hearts and minds, of convincing them that life is a gift, a gift given by a loving God. The antidote to abortion is love...love manifest in community, compassion, and solidarity. Life is a gift. Thank God for the gift of life. Thank God for love. Thank God for you."

Let's keep praying for an end to abortion.

Blessings of hope and peace to all!
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, t​here is help for anyone suffering from the effects of abortion.

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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 Pores #557
1050 74th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49513
For questions or for Credit/Debit payment call
Susie Boone at 1-800-783-1623