World Mission Sunday, organized by the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church’s missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. As described by Pope John Paul II, World Mission Sunday is “an important day in the life of the Church because it teaches how to give: as an offering made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the missions of the world” (see Redemptoris Missio 81). Pope John Paul II has also spoken of the Propagation of the Faith’s General Fund of support, calling this a “central fund of solidarity.” Every year the needs of the Catholic Church in the Missions grow – as new dioceses are formed, as new seminaries are opened because of the growing number of young men hearing Christ’s call to follow Him as priests, as areas devastated by war or natural disaster are rebuilt, and as other areas, long suppressed, are opening up to hear the message of Christ and His Church. That is why the involvement and commitment of Catholics from around the world is so urgently needed. Mission dioceses- about 1,100 at this time- receive regular annual assistance from the funds collected. In addition, these mission dioceses submit requests to the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples for assistance, among other needs, for catechetical programs, seminaries, the work of Religious Communities, for communication and transportation needs, and for the building of chapels, churches, orphanages and schools. These needs are matched with the funds gathered in each year. The world’s national directors of the Propagation of the Faith vote on these requests, matching the funds available with the greatest needs. These funds are then distributed, in their entirety, to mission dioceses throughout the world.Your generosity makes it possible for local priests,religious, and catechists to reach out to communities, families and children in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. Your prayers and generous support offered to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday directly benefit the mission church. This in a way will also help deepen your relationship with Jesus by helping so many missionaries around the world.
The Pontifical Mission Societies

Hello Women of St. Valentine & Our Lady of Loretto Parishes!!

Here is another testimony of one of our retreatants from last years retreat:”I have been on St Valentine Women’s retreats previously and really enjoyed them. This time was especially nice. We were busierand different presentations.”Quietness was really pointed out” “.If you are ready to give yourself a great gift, this is the time to join us October 23rd through 25th! I am so happy I tried it and liked it! Again, any questions or comments please call Beth Nicola -248- 842-6621,  Colleen Masserang -734- 754-0718 or St Paul of the Cross -313 -535-9563.