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, March 10th
Tuesday, April 12th
Tuesday, May 12th
Tuesday, June 9th
Tuesday, July 14th
Tuesday, August 11th
Tuesday, September 8th
Tuesday, October 13th
Tuesday, November 10th
Tuesday, December 8th
St. Ephrem Lenten Fish Fry
CHOOSE YOUR ENTREE: • Baked Tilapia OR Vegetable Lasagna
CHOOSE YOUR SIDE: (SIDE COMES WITH TILAPIA ENTREE ONLY) • French Fries OR Mac and Cheese
ALL ENTREES INCLUDE:
• Homemade Coleslaw
• Roll OR Homemade Cornbread
•A Homemade Dessert
4:00pm-7:00pm - Friday, February 27; Friday, March 6, 13, 20, 27
No dinners on February 20 or Good Friday.
PRICE:
$13.00/MEAL and $4.00 MAC AND CHEESE ONLY
(CASH/CHECK ONLY)
DINE-IN OR CARRYOUT!
St. Ephrem Catholic Church
Fr. Milligan Activity Center
38900 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
ST. BLASE LENTEN FISH FRY
MENU 2026
•Large Fried Cod Fish Dinner (8-9 oz.) with fries, coleslaw, and roll
•Regular Fried Cod Fish Dinner (6 oz.) with fries, coleslaw, and roll
•Two Piece Baked Tilapia Fish Dinner with fries, coleslaw, and roll
•8 oz. Breaded Shrimp Dinner with fries, coleslaw, and roll
•8 oz. Baked Salmon Dinner with fries, coleslaw, and roll
•Meatless Weekly Special with fries, coleslaw, and roll
•Mac and Cheese Dinner with fries, coleslaw, and roll
*Substitute mac and cheese for fries (not available for online ordering)
ASH WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS IN LENT 4-7 PM
GOOD FRIDAY (3-7 PM)
Dine-In or Carry-Out.
Order in-person or online at stblase.org
Curbside pick-up option for online orders.
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!
WE CAN HELP
HelpOurMarriage.org or 1 – 800 – 470 - 2230 24 hrs
For Widowed Men and Women
For further information about Widowed Friends and upcoming events, visit our 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!
St. Martin de Porres Parish, Warren, has an online-giving link for the CSA via the Archdiocese.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Remember: A gift to the CSA is a return gift to our parish!
Click here to make a 2025 CSA Contribution
2025 Contribution Statements
Statements are available upon request after 1-19-2026
PLEASE DO NOT DROP IN AND WANT YOUR STATEMENT RIGHT AWAY.
PICK-UP AT PARISH CENTER (allow 1 week)
MAIL (Please allow 2 weeks for mail)
Please drop the request form in collection box or at Parish Center.
Click here to download the form or see your Parish Bulletin
Mass and Schedule changes during the month of February
Schedule changes to keep in mind:
There will be Wednesday 6:25 pm Rosary/Perpetual Devotions, 7 pm Mass followed by Confessions
Saturdays in February there will be 3 pm Confessions and 5 pm Mass
Sundays in February Masses at 8:30 am & 11 am
We will have Adoration between the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses on February 22.
Lenten Observances - Lent begins February 18
MONDAY EVENING PRAYER - 7:00 PM
February 23, April 2, 9,16, 23, 30
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - 3:00 PM
Fridays - February 20,27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
WEEKDAY MASSES - Wednesday - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY MASS - 5:00 PM
SUNDAY MASSES - 8:30 and 11:00 AM
RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)
Wednesdays - 7:45 PM (in church)
Saturdays - 3:00 PM (in church)
COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION WITH INDIVIDUAL ABSOLUTION
At St. Michael - Tuesday, March 3 - 11:00 AM
At St. Blase - Friday, March 20 - 7:00 PM
Almsgiving for Lent
The Almsgiving cup collection will benefit The WAVE Project. This non-profit organization serves people experiencing homelessness and others in need around Metro Detroit (Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties) by operating a mobile shower service, a mobile clothing closet, the Macomb County Warming Shelter, and pantries.
Each year, they provide emergency shelter and thousands of showers, clothing items, food items, and hygiene essentials to those in need.
Cups will be collected at the beginning of Holy Thursday Evening Liturgy, when we will celebrate the Mass of Our Lord's Last Supper.
Thank you for your continuous support,
Christina Corona,
Director of Christian Services
3rd Annual Chili Cook Off - CANCELLED
The Chili-fest originally scheduled for Saturday, February 21, has been cancelled,
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.
News from St. Martin de Porres Parish Ministries and Groups
Active Christian Women's Club
At our February General Meeting, we had a delicious pancake brunch! We learned about the origin of Mardi Gras and how it is celebrated around the world. One of the activities is to hide baby Jesus in a King Cake which Michele did find. An English tradition is to have a pancake race on Mardi Gras. We enjoyed watching Beverly, Michele, and Geraldine race while flipping a pancake in a frying pan. Beverly was the winner!
ACWC is having a Memorial Mass on March 8, 2026, at 11am for deceased members Barbara Folksa, Florence Murphy, and Bernice Warren.
The Technology Training scheduled for February has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, after our General Membership Meeting.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 12:30pm in the Parish Center. Doors open at 12 noon. Hope to see you there!
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
The Catechism of the Catholic Church has this to say on life and abortion:
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Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person - among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life.
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately wrought in the depths of the earth.'
" Jeremiah 1:5; Psalm 139:15)
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Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law:
You shall not kill the embryo by abortion and shall not cause the newborn to perish. God, the Lord of life, has entrusted to men the noble mission of safeguarding life, and men must carry it out in a manner worthy of themselves. Life must be protected with the utmost care from the moment of conception: abortion and infanticide are abominable crimes. (Didache; Gaudium et Spes 51)
This could not have been said any clearer on how important it is to DEFEND LIFE and CHERISH LIFE. Let's stand together to celebrate that Life is a Beautiful Choice!
Blessings of hope and peace to all!
Maribeth C. and Regina F.
Parish Respect LIFE Reps.
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 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
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