PARISH LIFE
Liturgy and Devotions
Mass Schedule (All Seasons)
Weekdays
Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - See monthly calendar
Weekends
Sundays, 10 a.m.
Holydays
Morning, 9 a.m.
Evening, 6 p.m.
Sacraments
Baptism, Marriage
Contact the parish office for appointment.
Anointing of the Sick
Schedule before major surgeries. If there is an emergency call the parish office, (313) 921-4107.
Confirmation, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion
Contact the parish office for class schedule.
Reconciliation
Every Sunday, 9:20 - 9:45 a.m.
Rosary
Every Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Commissions and Clubs
Parish Pastoral Council
Made up of twelve parishioners who meet once a month and help the pastor with major decisions affecting parish life.
Meetings: 2nd Saturday of every month in the St. Catherine's room
2011/2012 Members
- Fr. Dan Trapp, Chair
- Deidre Todd, President
- Dan Alter
- Ellen Childs
- Alex Harvey
- Patricia Hubbell
- Tim Marshall
- Nicole Metcalfe
- Sonia Monier
- Dorothy Payne
- Kenneth Vaughn
- Valaurian Waller
- Curtis Wynn
Evangelization
Reaches out to inactive Catholics and invites others to discipleship. It sponsors door to door visits during the summer. This past summer, we visited over 500 homes in our neighborhoods.
Men's Club
Members support youth activites, camping trips and fund raising for the parish.
Meetings: 2nd Sunday of every month in the St. Bernard Room
Armond Todd, President
Travel Club
Provides social opportunities and fundraising for the parish.
Meetings: 1st Sunday of every month in the St. Bernard Room
Laverne Embry, President
Christian Service
Christian Service Commission
Coordinates service in the parish, hosts an annual luncheon and visits the homebound at Christmas.
Meetings: Monthly
Cheryl Harris, President
Knights of St. Peter Claver
National organization for Catholic lay men and women whose purpose is "to render service to God and His Holy Church, render aid and assistance to the sick and disabled, and promote social and intellectual association among our members."
Stanley Pickett, Grand Knight
June Ross, Grand Lady
Society of St. Vincent De Paul
Assists the parish in serving those in need, has a food pantry and clothing closet, which are open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meetings: 4th Sunday of every month in the food pantry
June Ross, President
Kitchen Committee
Prepares and serves the meals and refreshments at parish events.
Funeral Refreshment Committee
Coordinates and serves meals following funerals.
Worship
Altar Servers
Are boys and girls who serve at the altar during Mass. They range in age from nine to 18.
Altar Society
Dedicated women of the parish that clean, prep and polish the sanctuary.
Ms. Veta Didlake
Mrs. LaVerne Embry
Choir
Lead the congregation in song and praise at liturgical celebrations.
Choir Practice: Sundays after social hour.
Marjorie Gabriel-Burrow, Minister of Music
Decorations Committee
Decorates the church for liturgical seasons and feasts.
Lectors
Read the Word of God during Mass.
Mable Midgett, Coordinator
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Fourth Sunday - Youth
Fifth Sunday - Young Adults
Ministers of Service
Assist the priest in the liturgical celebration.
Ministers to Sick/Homebound
Bring Holy Communion to the sick.
Ushers
Help with the liturgical celebrations, distribute worship aids, help people find seats and take up collections.
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Fourth Sunday - Youth
Fifth Sunday - Young Adults
Education
Religious Education
Classes prepare children for receiving sacraments and explore basic foundational principles.
Youth Ministry
Members take part in spiritual, social and service projects.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Offered during mass provides small children with their own Sunday Liturgy.
Faith Sharing
Offers various topics for discussion, reflection, and prayer.
Men's Faith Sharing meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Lead by: Deacon Joe Iskra
A Pilgrim's Way: Scripure Study
Six-month bible study course.
Stewardship
Stewardship Commission
Coordinates fundraising, building projects and the use of resources.
Health Ministry
Resources will provide screenings, education, and information regarding health matters and preventative care.
Valeon Waller, President