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
Other Local Events and Ministries
Help Our Marriage - New Session begins October 17
A Program to Help Couples Heal and Renew their Marriages
Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it make it worse?
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 could be the best gift you ever give yourself, your spouse, your children, your family and your friends!!
*Please pass this information on to anyone who you suspect might be a hurting couple* The next
Retrouvaille program begins Friday, October 17th, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. For confidential information or to register call 800-470-2230 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
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
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
In the Bible in a Year Podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes. Using an exclusive reading plan in The Bible Timeline (a groundbreaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins) you won’t just read the Bible, you’ll finally understand how all the pieces fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!
If you have struggled to read the Bible, this podcast if for you. It’s offered by Ascension Press. Each 20-25 minute episode includes 2-3 scripture readings, a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz, and a guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in His Word. Tune in and live your daily life through the lens of God’s Word! Go to ascensionpress.com for more information and to sign up for the podcast.
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
Halloween Candy Collection thru October 17
Please consider donating a bag of candy for St. Dominic's Outreach Trunk or Treat Party. Candy will support the 300 Halloween treat bags volunteers will be assembling on Oct 18th for Mercy In Action Day.
Please have donations in no later than Friday, Oct 17th
Drop off in baskets in church or main office. Thank you,
Christina
Director of Christian Service
Raffle Tickets for the Holiday Craft Fair on sale October 11 &12
We have begun selling Raffle Tickets for our all-cash Raffle at the 2025 Holiday Craft Fair. There will be $1,100 in prizes!
Tickets are $1 each or six (6) for $5. The drawing will be the day of the Holiday Craft Fair. You do not have to be present to win.
We will be outside of church this weekend, October 11 & 12, selling tickets. Please contact Zora at 586-482-
6092 for raffle tickets.
Rosary Rally Saturday, October 11 at noon
The Rally is Outdoors at St. Martin de Porres.
America Needs Fatima (ANF) is a special campaign to spread the message of Fatima in
the United States. The goal of America Needs Fatima is to win the heart and soul of America for Mary by spreading Our Lady's Fatima message and promoting devotion to
Her Immaculate Heart.
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council #3848
The Rosary is a priceless treasure inspired by God.
Parish Offices CLOSED October 14
This closure is to allow parish staff to attend to Sr. Pat's funeral
Pilgrimage to Pope John Paul II Thursday October 16
Discover the Pope John Paul II Shrine, a place of peace and reflection. The shrine is a designated pilgrimage site for the Jubilee year. On Thursday, October 16, the tour will include:
•Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake
•Shrine of Saint John Paul II
•Altar of Divine Mercy
•Marian Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
Departure at 9:45 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The cost is $60 per person, including bus transportation, tour, and dinner at the Polish Century Club, Sterling Heights. Registrations forms available in the parish lobby or the church book rack.
**Please arrive by 9:25 a.m.
Mercy in Action - Day(s) of Service
Join any of these events hosted by our parishes for an experience of God's Mercy. Multiple locations & projects bring volunteers together who courageously engage in the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy!
•Saturday, September 27 - October 12
Drop-Off location for old eyeglasses & hearing aids for the Lions Club
St. Blase - Drop off in the designated bin located in the Gathering Space
St. Ephrem - RED box located at the entrance
St. Martin de Porres - Drop off in baskets located in church or at main office
St. Michael- Drop off box in Parish Office (9/20 - 10/19)
•Saturday, October 11
Volunteer at St. Aloysius' Street Picnic hosted by St. Ephrem 7:30am-2pm
St. Ephrem - Call (586) 264-1230 to volunteer (Carpooling Available)
•Tuesday, October 14
Monthly Community Supper 5:00PM-6:30PM
St. Ephrem Fr. Milligan Activity Center All are Welcome!
•Saturday, October 18
-Making Mercy Mats 9:00am - 12:00pm
St. Michael 40501 Hayes Rd. Sterling Heights 48313 Call 586-566-4487 to volunteer
-St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Collection Sat. 3pm-6pm/Sun 8am-1pm
St. Michael 40501 Hayes Rd. Sterling Heights 48313
-Parish Campus Fall Clean Up w/Garden Club 9am-12pm
St. Michael-Call 586-566-4487 to register
-Assemble Trunk/Treat Bags for St. Dominic's Outreach 10am-12pm
St. Martin de Porres- Call (586) 564-7515 ext. 229 to register
Opening Prayer In The Parish Center @ 10am
-Light Fall Clean on St. Martin Parish Grounds 10am-12pm
Opening Prayer In The Parish Center @ 10am (Please bring your own gardening tools)
Oktoberfest Friday October 24
Please join us on Friday, October 24, from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. Enjoy music, food, and beer. There will be a 50/50 raffle and basket prizes. The suggested donation is $5 per person, kids under 10 free.
Please reserve before October 20 by calling Kevin at 586.295.2812 or emailing kevinlabudde@yahoo.com Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council 3848.
NEW Lector and NEW Altar Server Training October 25 & 26
October 25 New Lector training at 11:00a.m.
October 26 - New Altar Server training at 12:30 p.m.
St. Martin de Porres Knights of Columbus Trunk-or-Treat Sunday October 26
2:00 - 4:00 pm in the St. Martin de Porres Parking Lot
Grab the family, get dressed up in your costume and join us! Visit "The Scarecrow" and be sure to remember your camera!
For more information or to register your car, call Kevin L., Grand Knight, 586-295-2812 or email:
kevinlabudde@yahoo.com
Who will win the trophy for best decorated car?
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council #3848
2025 Craft Fair and Bake Sale - November 1
The 2025 Holiday Craft Fair is right around the corner - November 1 - and we are counting on our fabulous bakers to share their most amazing baked goods. We receive so many wonderful compliments on our selections and quality of goods - all thanks to YOU, our Marvelous Bakers!
Bake Sale:
Home-baked goods can be anything from cookies to pies to bread, etc.
Cake Raffle:
Decorated cakes of all sizes and shapes are needed for the cake raffle. The donated cakes can be store-bought or homemade. Please call Karen S. at 586.243.0231 or ksigler@hotmail.com to sign up for your donation. Thank you.
Items may be dropped off at the Parish Center on Friday, October 31, from 11a.m. to 5p.m.; or Saturday, November 1 from 7a.m. to 9a.m. Please note on the baked goods if they contain nuts or if they are gluten-free.
Thank you for your support. We are incredibly grateful for the sharing of your time, talent, and treasure!
Spirit of Giving Hope Collections in 2025
October: Shampoo & Conditioner
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
- October 1 - Crafters - Room 6
- October 3 - ACWC Board Meeting 10:30 a.m.
- October 5 - Corporate Communion at 11am Mass. Please wear your blue scarf and ACWC pin. Seating is reserved for us near the front.
- October 8 - General Meeting Halloween Theme 12:30 pm in Parish Center Doors open at 12 noon. Wearing costumes are encouraged but not required to attend. Come enjoy an exciting fun time!
- October 22 - Craft Gathering from 10am - 1pm in Rm 6 in the Parish Center. We are making various crafts to sell at our Annual Craft Fair on Nov. 1, 2025.
- Craft Fair Raffle Tickets - If you didn't pick up your Raffle Tickets to sell to family and friends or need more, they will be available at the General Meeting on October 8 or
contact Zora.
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
There certainly has been so much targeted violence to LIFE in the past few months. It
makes the heart hurt and the tears flow. As children of God and believers in Jesus
Christ, we can be consoled by knowing that God sees all and remains in control. The evil one may think that he is winning, but we, and he, know the end of the story. We need to continue to look to God, even when it looks bleak. The story about Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 offers hope for all of us.
May the past events of the last few months make our faith grow stronger and our stance be bolder as we speak out that LIFE IS A BEAUTIFUL CHOICE!
Blessings of hope 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
Did you know that 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