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ENDOW STUDY

Friday mornings beginning January 14, 2011, 10 – 12 Noon

ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) is a women's study group program designed especially for today's woman. Based on Pope John Paul II's writings on the feminine genius and the dignity of women, ENDOW strives to empower women to live their faith with strength and conviction in their family, parish, community, and world.

Do you want to:

·         Grow in your faith?

·         Make new friends and strengthen relationships?

·         Be strengthened to live your faith boldly?

·         Instill a strong faith in your family?

If so, then ENDOW is for you! If you are interested in attending the ENDOW Study Group: 

• Pope John Paul II’s Letter to Women

• Friday mornings beginning January 14, 2011, 10 – 12 Noon

• Convent of the Home Visitors of Mary

121 E. Boston Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202.

Visit www.endowonline.com and click under the ENDOW Classes (Register) link at the top of the page.  Click on Letter to Women, then Michigan, then Detroit for complete information.

To begin ENDOW in your parish or to learn more about ENDOW…

Join us for an ENDOW Facilitator Training and Information gathering

Saturday, January 8, 2011    9:30 AM -12:30 PM

Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Go to www.aodwomensministry.org for more information.

CLICK HERE to download the flyer (.pdf format)

SPECIAL MASS WITH THE FILARETS CHOIR

“Special Polish/English/Latin Mass on Sunday, January 30th at 2 pm, at St. Louis the King Parish. The Filarets Choirs will sing during the Mass and for 30 minutes afterwards, featuring Polish & English Christmas Carols. Guarded parking. For more information, please call  (313) 891-1766.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN WORKSHOP

Saturday, January 22nd at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. 10 am - 1 pm (light refreshments served). You must pre-register.

Volunteers please note: Workshop participation is required for all paid staff and every volunteer who works with children, the elderly, or disabled on a one time or regular basis. Participants must register online at http://www.virtus.org in order to receive credit. This is a one-time workshop. If you have previously taken a PGC workshop, you do not need to repeat it. If you have previously taken a Called to Serve Workshop and have since completed high school, you need to attend a PGC workshop. For more information, please call the office at (313) 865-6300.

DR. KING DAY INTERFAITH INITIATIVE OF CARE OF THE SOUL'S ALL FAITHS FESTIVAL

Sacred Heart's Care of the Soul All Faiths Festival hosts a book review of  "Benedict XVI Light of the World: The Pope, the Church, and Signs of the Times," 10:30 - 11:15 am, Monday, January 17th, in the Fraser Public Library, 16330 Fourteen Mile Road, in Fraser. 

Leading the review is Fr. Lawrence M. Ventline.

Also, in the same place, following the book review, is a clergy study day, " A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Special - Reciprocity, Islam, and the Church: Covenant - Foundational to Dialog," from 12 - 2 pm with a panel & responders. 

An optional lunch is at nearby Charro's Mexican Restauarant. Clergy of the Children of Abraham will address the topic.  All are welcome, especially clergy, staff and divinity students.  Reservations are required. To register or for more information, please call (586) 777-9116, email sacredheartroseville@saintly.com, or go to www.interfaithwork.com. 

EVANGELIZATION SERIES “Where the Rubber Meets the Road”

Practical Strategies for Everyday Evangelization (now in its 6th year!) will be focusing on “hands-on learning” for Evangelization. There’ll be Role Playing; Discussions on Concrete Situations & Family Evangelization.

Each presentation is “stand-alone” and held at Sacred Heart. For more information, call (313) 237-5832. No registration is required and a freewill donation is requested to cover costs. Upcoming 2011 dates: January 15th; March 19th; April 16th and May 7th.

LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Blessed Sacrament is pleased to present the “Living Stations of the Cross, A New Musical Drama” for Lent 2011. This is the first performance of its kind!

Experience the Passion like never before!

Walk with Jesus on the Way of the Cross; Witness the Last Supper; Share in His agony in the Garden; Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of His trial and crucifixion in this original musical production to live and feel the most important mystery of our faith.

It is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes in length, Space is limited, so reserve your seats today! For more information or to reserve your seats, please visit http://www.livingstations.org/production-info  or call the Parish Office at (313) 865-6300.

ST. HYACINTH RAFFLE

Lottery raffle tickets are available from the Banana Festival. Drawing will be in February & winners are determined by the Daily 3-digit MI Lottery number. Raffle tickets $5.00 each & you have 16 chances to win.

A $50 prize will be awarded Monday through Friday, (February 1 – February 18, 2011) to whoever matches the 3- digit number drawn for that day. A $250 prize will be awarded for the winning numbers on the last Friday in February 2011. All money generated will go to help support St. Hyacinth.

Please contact the St. Hyacinth Rectory to purchase tickets at 313-922-1507.

TRANSFIGURATION~OLHC LENTEN PIEROGI SALE

Annual Lenten Homemade Pierogi Sale!

Varieties: Potato Cheese, Farmer’s Cheese & Saurkraut w/Polish Mushrooms will be available at just $7 per dozen! The last day to order is Sunday, February 20th. Please place your orders with the parish office at 313-892-1310.

Pickup available on March 6th before and after 10:30 a.m. Mass.

MANRESA JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE

Would like to announce the following offerings and events.  Registration for any of the following can be done by calling the office at (248) 644-4933 or online at www.manresa-sj.org. Caregivers Retreat - Feb.4-6th (Men and Women); Afternoon Mini-Retreat - February 20th, 2 pm with dinner served at 6 pm.

For more information, please contact Hugh Buchanan 248.644.4933, ext.11.

GIVE THE GIFTS OF LIFE, SIGHT & MOBILITY

The Catholic Church supports organ, tissue and eye donation; the ultimate act of brotherly love and charitable giving. Signing the back of your license is not how to sign up, anymore!  

Join more than 2 million Michigan residents who have signed up on the Michigan Organ

Donor Registry at giftoflifemichigan.org or by calling (800) 482-4881, or at any

Secretary of State branch office. 

Registered donors will receive a red heart donor sticker for the front of their license

or ID card. It takes only a minute, and offers a lifetime of hope to someone in need!

DINNER & SOCIAL FOR WIDOWED MEN & WOMEN

Join Widowed Friends, a peer group in the AOD, for Dinner starting at 5 pm for social time and  “Family Style” Dinner at 6 pm on January 14th at the American Polish Cultural Center at 15 Mile & Dequindre in Troy.

Stay for conversation and cards until 9 pm. $14 per person, cash only, payable at the door includes meal, coffee & tea (cash bar & deserts extra). 

Please RSVP by January 11th to Mary Ann by calling (586) 939-5270 or Sally at (586) 575-9535.

MASS AT ST. COLUMBAN FOR WIDOWED MEN & WOMEN

Widowed men and women of all ages are invited to celebrate Mass with Widowed Friends.

This "peer" ministry offers refreshments and fellowship after Mass in a safe and friendly setting. Check-In begins at 2:00pm. Mass starts promptly at 2:30pm on Sunday, February 27th at St. Columban Church, 1775 Melton (1/4 mile north of 14 Mile between Woodward and Coolidge).

For more information, call Gerry at 586-795-0477.

14th ANNUAL PRE-LENTEN SYMPOSIUM: MYSTERIUM FIDEI

Pope Paul VI  Mystery of Faith

By the Holy Trinity Apostolate, Saturday, March 5, 2010

8 am – 4 pm at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church

41233 Ryan Rd., Sterling Heights, Michigan 48314

HOLY MASS:  The Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample – Bishop of Marquette, Michigan

FROM ROME:  Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Sarno – Vatican Official; Congregation for the Causes of Saints

Father Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R., Vice-Postulator for the Cause of Canonization for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen; Fr. Robert T. McDermott, Postulator – Cause of the Servant of God Father John A. Hardon, S.J.; Brother Richard Merling, OFM Cap.; Director of the Fr. Solanus Guild – “Have Faith, Trust in God”; Sister Maria Inviolata, SMDG – “A Journey into the Church”

Master of Ceremonies – Vic Faust – WXYZ Action News – Channel  7

Youth Symposium - $15; Ages:  12- 17 years old – All Speakers will give a talk to the youth.

Checks Payable:  Holy Trinity Apostolate; P.O. Box 7095 Sterling Heights,  MI  48311-7095

Cost:  $40 per person ($45 at the Door)

For information please contact Shirley at (313) 277-8905

For Group Rate information, please call Chere at (586) 323-4904

Email:  barbaramm@sbcglobal.net

Website: www.holytrinityapostolate.com

Registration: 7 am – Holy Mass 8 am

Closing/Benediction:  Fr. Lee Acervo; No charge for Seminarians

Confessions:  Available throughout the Symposium; Includes Lunch if Pre-registered.

CLICK HERE to download a flyer for the Symposium

WEEKEND FOR THE WIDOWED & DIVORCED

A healing weekend designated for widowed, separated and divorced adults who wish to let go of the past and create a peace-filled future is offered by trained teams of people who have "been there." 

A Beginning Experience weekend will be held March 11-13, 2011.  All faiths are welcome. 

For details call Dee 313-215-5165, Mary Kay 248-330-4103 or Kathy 586-770-9440 or go to:  www.beginningexperience.org

TRANSFIGURATION~OLHC'S ANNUAL FLEA MARKET

March 12th & 13th at the Transfiguration Gymnasium.

10 am to 4 pm both days. They will be accepting donations from now until the day of the sale, please call rectory before coming with your donations.

Saturday fast foods available; Mostaccoli Dinner served on Sunday from 12 pm – 3 pm.  

MADONNA GUILD CARD PARTY

The Transfiguration~Our Lady Help of Christian's Madonna Guild will be hosting their Annual Card Party on March 20th in the Gymnasium.

Doors open 11 am and a delicious hot meal will be served.

Tickets just $9, please call the rectory at (313) 892-1310 or Terry Kovalcik at (586) 558-0173

for more information or to purchase tickets.

FIRST SACRED HEART WORLD CONGRESS IN PARAY LE MONIAL, FRANCE

Catholics around the globe are being offered the opportunity to find a new sense of hope and to deepen their relationships with Jesus through devotion to His Sacred Heart at the First Sacred Heart World Congress to be held October 6-11, 2011 in Paray-le- Monial, France.

Congress speakers will include newly named Cardinal Raymond Burke, Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, the Vatican’s highest canonical court; EWTN host and author Fr.   Mitch Pacwa, S.J.; Timothy O’Donnell, S.T.D., President of Christendom College; Dr. Carmina Chapp, theologian and recent Director of Religious Studies at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, and Danny Abramowitz, retired NFL player and co-host of EWTN’s Crossing the Goal.

Registration for the Sacred Heart World Congress will include daily admission to Congress itself, including related activities and talks, daily Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hours, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Enthronement of the Sacred Heart, as well as all related catechesis and training aimed at fulfilling the mission of the Congress to create a “Civilization of  Love.”

Optional tour packages will be offered including a pre-trip to Paris, a post-trip to Lourdes, as well as day tours to Lyon or Ars/Cluny. More information about registration and travel arrangements can be found at www.sacredheartapostolate.com or by calling  Corporate Travel Service at  (313) 565-8888, ext.121.   

Please click here to download a flyer for the World Congress.