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Discover the Transformative Power of the Gospel: The Rescue Project

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Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey? Welcome to The Rescue Project, 8-weekly sessions designed to explore the profound impact of the gospel on our lives.

St. Valentine Parish is hosting the Rescue Project on Tuesdays, beginning April 9 through May 21. Each weekly session will begin at 6 pm with dinner, immediately followed by a Fr. John Riccardo video, and will end with small group discussions on the video. Come challenge your perceptions of the gospel, share your views in conversations, and work towards a more purposeful life.

Uncover the Story of the Gospel

Participants will delve into four key words relating to the Rescue project and a fundamental question, underlying each of these words.

Created – Why is there something, rather than nothing?
Learn how God’s overwhelming love for the human beings he created, in his own image and likeness, defines the purposes behind our own lives.

Captured – Why is everything so messed up?
Gain understanding about how the Devil’s envy of human beings is the root cause of the brokenness and chaos that surrounds us; and the impact his power has on our ability to escape his capture.

Rescued – What, if anything, has God done about it?
     Gain insight on why God sent Jesus to become man and fight against the devil, to rescue us from being captured to return to him. Learn why Jesus chose to be crucified.

Response – If He’s done anything, how should I respond?
After hearing all that God has done for us, explore and develop actions and responses to hearing the Gospel and reflect on your personal response to it. Let it shape your actions, relationships, and purpose in life.

We invite you to take this opportunity to transform your life.

Register today by choosing one of the following:

  • Call St. Valentine’s parish office at 313.532.4394.
  • Complete the registration form and mail it to St. Valentine Parish 25881 Dow Redford, MI 48239, put the completed form in the collection basket at mass or send the completed registration form to bdanic@stvalentineschool.com OR rjggaudior@yahoo.com
  • Use the QR Code.

 

Space is limited, so secure your spot now. The Rescue Project is open to all adults 18 and over, no matter what parish you call home.

 

Welcome Fr. Caetano Crasto!

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Dear Friends,

I am Fr. Caetano Crasto born and baptized in the small tiny state of Goa which is famous for its beaches and places of worship. I grew up in a beautiful state called Goa, located on the west coast of India. Goa is known for its international and domestic tourism. Tourism is its primary industry, and is generally focused  on the coastal area of Goa. People from different nationalities love Goa for its local culture and friendly nature; beachside cafes and shacks make Goa the perfect destination for the tourists.

 My father’s name is the late Mr. John Crasto and my mother’s name is Mrs. Maria Fernandes. I am the second of three children. I have one older brother and one younger brother. God calls us by name and we are invited to respond uniquely by the way we live our lives. God calls us for a purpose and the Lord called me as a young boy to the priesthood. I was just 16 years old and I joined the Religious order called the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (popularly known as Pallottines). I finished my Novitiate, and received Degrees in Philosophy and Theology. I was ordained a priest on May 1, 2006. I have completed 17 years in the priesthood and worked in different parishes in the Archdiocese of Goa (India). In the early stages of my priestly life, I was Associate Pastor for four years and the Pastor for ten years in different parishes. I served three years as a prefect and Administrator of a Pallottine Minor Seminary where I assisted the young seminarians to take deep spiritual roots in their priestly vocation.

After agreeing to minister in the United States, my Provincial asked me to go to the Archdiocese of Detroit, as Fr. Socorro had asked for an Associate. Knowing that Fr. Hendrico Rebello is also in the same Archdiocese. I was very excited as Fr. Hendrico is my classmate. After a long wait of several months, here I am to begin my new assignment as an Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Loretto and St. Valentine Parishes, and to be of service to the Mother of Divine Love Family. After being introduced at both parishes last weekend and by seeing your kindness and love shown towards me I look forward to my ministry and to serve you in whatever way I can. I am thankful to God for the opportunity to do Christ’s work under Fr. Socorro at both parishes and I look forward to serving you and the Family of Parishes to the best of my ability in the years to come. I have known Fr. Socorro for many years as we are members of the same Pallottine Congregation. Fr. Socorro will be my mentor at Our Lady of Loretto and St. Valentine Parishes. To work with Fr. Socorro is a great joy and to be with him is fun. He is a priest with simplicity, spirituality and a great heart for the poor. I have no hesitation to say that I will have a great and fruitful ministry under his guidance.

 In Christ,

Fr. Caetano Crasto