Faith Formation News—Vacation Bible School

Kathy Parish Activities

Our theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School was “What Did Jesus Do?”. It wasn’t just our theme, but the question that took us on an inspiring journey into our faith. We did our best to answer this question, as well as ask ourselves, knowing what Jesus did…what will we do now?

 We learned about the life of Jesus. We learned about Jesus the baby and child, Jesus the Teacher, Jesus the Healer, Jesus the Martyr, and Jesus’ Resurrection. We reviewed prayers, like the Hail Mary, the Lord’s Prayer, the Two Great Commandments, the Act of Contrition, the Lamb of God, and the Glory Be. We made crafts, performed experiments, and played games that reinforced the teachings and miracles of Jesus. We focused on Jesus’ calling to us to live a life that is prayerful, truthful, sincere, hopeful, charitable, compassionate, filled with sharing the Good News with others, and trusting in the one true God.

Living a life like Jesus, and making good choices like Jesus is our ultimate goal…living a life worthy of God’s desires for us, so that we may live in life everlasting with Him!  The children we were blessed to teach this week are sincerely ready and willing to follow in Jesus’ footsteps. They are perfectly filled with God’s love, and so prepared to share His faith, hope, and love!  

 This week has left an inspiring effect on the students, the helpers, and Joan and I. We are changed for the better, and filled with renewed hope and faith.  

 In Faith and Friendship,

Amy Davis and Joan Ricotta
 

 

Thank You

Our VBS program had a record 39 children enrolled this year along with numerous student and adult helpers. We thank our parishioners for their contribution of bottles and cans to help fund the VBS program. Your generosity allowed scholarships for those families who were struggling financially and also a pizza party for the families on the last day of class.

I also want to thank Jeannette Williamson for her beautiful design of our VBS shirts. The families loved the shirts!

Bonnie Danic

Congratulations to Our Newly Ordained Priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit

Kathy Archdiocese

Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron on Saturday, June 3, ordained five men to the Catholic priesthood for the Archdiocese of Detroit: Deacons John Bettin, Andrew Dawson, Grayson Heenan, Matthew Hood and Craig F. Marion. We send our congratulations to the following men:

Deacon John Bettin, 52, is the son of Lois and Eugene Bettin (both deceased). He entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary from his home parish of St. Joseph the Worker in Lake Orion. He will begin his priestly ministry at St. Joan of Arc Parish in St. Clair Shores.

Deacon Andrew Dawson, 42, is the son of Hilary and Peter Dawson. He entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary from his home parish of Guardian Angels in Clawson. He will begin his priestly ministry at St. Fabian Parish in Farmington Hills.

Deacon Grayson Heenan, 29, is the son of Ann and Rusty Heenan. He entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary from his home parish of St. Paul on the Lake in Grosse Pointe Farms, and has been in formation at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Following ordination he will begin his priestly ministry at Most Holy Trinity Parish and Ste. Anne Parish, both in Detroit.

Deacon Matthew Hood, 26, is the son of Denise and Randy Hood. He entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary from his home parish of St. Joseph the Worker in Lake Orion. He will begin his priestly ministry at Divine Child Parish in Dearborn.

Deacon Craig Marion, 39, is the son of Pamela and Paul Marion, Jr.. He entered the seminary from his home parish of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Madison Heights. He will begin his priestly ministry at St. Paul on the Lake Parish in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Word for Little Ones

Kathy From the Archbishop, Weekly message
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Children’s Ministry which occurs most Sundays during the Liturgy of the Word at the 12
noon Mass. (approx 20 mins). During this time you will lead the children, preschool age thru 3rd grade, in a discussion of the gospel message which may be reinforced with a quick project or game There is minimal time commitment required but a great deal of satisfaction. Please      help us keep this ministry strong and volunteer some time by calling Bonnie at 313-532-4394 ext 101

 Catholic Services Appeal

Our Holy Father has invited all Catholics to renew their personal relationship with our Savior, as “the joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.” In this spirit, the theme of the 2017 Catholic Services Appeal is Opening Doors to Encounter Christ.

As our theme suggests, Jesus encourages us to examine our lives and reflect on how we may experience a deeper, more personal relationship with Him. At the same time, He also asks that we open doors so others may also have this personal encounter with Him.

Each year, our CSA brings us this opportunity. Together, as Christian stewards, we live out the Gospel mission of our Church through our support of the CSA. The ministries, programs, and services our annual appeal funds reach every soul in our six-county Archdiocese, strengthening urban and rural faith communities alike. No one individual or parish could possibly accomplish all of these good works themselves! Truly, the CSA transforms our diverse family of believers into, in the words of Pope Francis, a “band of joyful missionary disciples.”

As you prayerfully consider your pledge to the 2017 CSA, please take a moment to read how grateful your friends and neighbors are for the personal benefits they have received from the good works the CSA supports right here in our local Church. I am sure you will be inspired to once again make the most generous gift possible.

The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron
Archbishop of Detroit

CSA—St. Valentine

Please be sure to pick up your CSA envelope in the main vestibule. Thank you in advance for helping us keep down the cost of mailing out this important information.