1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
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S OUTH O AKLAND V ICARIATE
Christ Our Light, Troy
Church of the Transfiguration, Southfield
Divine Providence (Lithuanian), Southfield
Guardian Angels, Clawson
Holy Name, Birmingham
Nat’l Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak
Our Lady of Albanians, Southfield
Our Lady of La Salette, Berkley
Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Beverly Hills
Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Oak Park
Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Ferndale
St. Alexander, Farmington Hills
St. Anastasia, Troy
St. Andrew Kim Catholic Community,
Farmington Hills
St. Clare of Assisi, Farmington Hills
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Troy
St. Fabian, Farmington Hills
St. Gerald, Farmington
St. Hugo of the Hills, Bloomfield Hills
St. Justin, Hazel Park
St. Lucy (Croatian-American), Troy
St. Mary, Royal Oak
St. Mary Magdalen, Hazel Park
St. Owen, Bloomfield Hills
St. Regis, Bloomfield Hills
St. Thomas More, Troy
St. Vincent Ferrer, Madison Heights
OCTOBER 2014
Rev. Mark S. Brauer, Vicar
South Oakland Vicariate
South Oakland
Vicariate
Spiritual Formation
Committee
presents:
a 2-part series ~
“MARY OUR MOTHER”
The first presentation is scheduled
for Friday, October 17, 2014
7:30 PM
at National Shrine of the
Little Flower (in Church),
Woodward & 12 Mile, Royal Oak.
Fr. Ben Luedtke will speak on
“Star of the New Evangelization”.
The New Evangelization is a term that has
become very familiar in the Church
today. Saint John Paul II began, more than
three decades ago, to speak of the need for a
new period of
evangelization.
He
described it as announcement of the Good
News about Jesus that is “new in ardor,
method and expression” (Address to the
Latin American Episcopal Conference
(CELAM),
March 9, 1983).
WHITE MASS
AT OUR LADY OF
LA SALETTE
YOUNG ADULT
SERVICE PROJECT
Come and join us on
Saturday, November 22
9am-3pm
We will be assisting St. Benedict's
Parish in Highland Park,
cleaning out worship space and
taking it to storage, or the curb.
This will be a great opportunity
to meet other young adults from
the area and to help a great cause!
All young adults ages 18-35
are welcome.
16111 John R. Road
Highland Park
(Wear closed-toed shoes;
bring work gloves)
Please RSVP by Saturday,
November 15
to Marilyn Trumper-Samra:
(248) 536-1188
Feast of Saint Luke,
Divine Physician
October 18 at 10:30 a.m.
You are cordially invited to celebrate a
White Mass, a special opportunity of
blessing, praying for, and remembering
all health care workers, along with their
friends and families throughout south
east Oakland County.
The White Mass takes its name from
the white lab coats which are so often
worn by medical professionals. The
Mass will be celebrated on Saturday,
October 18th, the Feast of St. Luke at
10:30 a.m. Tradition tells us that Saint
Luke was also a physician; therefore he
is considered the patron saint of
physicians and health care workers. The
White mass will also include the
Anointing of the Sick for anyone
desiring this sacrament. A reception
will follow the Mass in the gathering
area of the church and all are welcome.
Our Lady of La Salette Church is
located at 2600 Harvard Road at
Coolidge Highway, ½ mile north of 11
Mile Road in Berkley. Call the parish
office at (248) 541-3762, extension 17
for further details.
Our Blessed Mother exemplifies and has
been called the Star of the New
Evangelization by St. John Paul 2 as well as
Popes Benedict XVI and Francis. Mary's
life was a total giving over to God for the
purpose of bringing Jesus alive for us. We
too are called to incarnate Jesus in all we
do.
Lunch - Free - hot dog roast with
fabulous homemade side dishes
will be provided.
Come join us as Fr. Ben Luedtke reflects on
how Mary is our role model for
evangelization.
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 60TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF
ST. MARY CHURCH IN ROYAL OAK.
The second presentation is
scheduled for
Friday, May 8, 2015 – 7:30 PM
(Location to be announced)
Msgr. Ronald Browne will discuss
“Things My Mother Taught Me”
On Sunday, December 7th, the 11AM Mass will be concelebrated in recognition of
60 years of service to many families in our area. Please join us for this Mass and the
gathering afterwards in our Fellowship Center.
St Mary Parish (Royal Oak)
730 S. Lafayette Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48067-2596
248-547-1818
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MASS FOR THE UNBORN
Monday, October 6, 2014
Church of the Transfiguration
25225 Code Rd., Southfield, MI 48034
248.356.8787
Holy Hour
Holy Mass
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Collection for Mother &
Unborn Baby Care, Inc.
Any baby items received will be
donated to Mother & Unborn Baby
Care
Fellowship & refreshments to follow in
church hall
Sponsored by Church of the
Transfiguration Project Life Committee
Income Inequality:
Class Warfare or
a Moral Issue?
Explore this issue with
Gilda Jacobs
Retired, Michigan
Representative/Senator
Executive Director, Michigan
League for Public Policy
Income Inequality: How Are
We Doing in Michigan?
And
Fr. Victor Clore
Pastor, Christ the King Parish
Professor of Theology, Marygrove College
Income Inequality
and Pope Francis’
Joy of the Gospel
Oct. 28, 2014, 7pm
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish
(Our Lady of Fatima Campus)
13500 Oak Park Blvd at Coolidge
Sponsored by Michigan Catholics
for the Common Good
Fr. Dolan K of C # 3170 Road Rally
October 25th 2:00 pm Start Time
Starting: St. Mary Magdalen Church
50 E. Annabelle
Hazel Park Parking lot
Conclusion:
Bishop William F. Murphy
Council #3257
22040 Ryan Road
Warren, MI
$15 single person $20 per car
Bring one non-perishable food item
Per person per team
Children prizes - Adult prizes
Food and Beverages at conclusion
of rally
Contact: Grand Knight Mark Roe
(248)808-9098
Please join St. Hugo of the Hills
Parish as they show the "40" movie on
Sunday, October 26, 2014 after the
noon mass in the parish hall. The "40"
film presents abortion as the most
important human rights issue of our
time! The movie features over 40
national pro-life leaders. Also featured
are inspiring stories and deeply
personal interviews addressing some of
the strongest arguments for the
pro-choice/abortion position countered
by pro-life answers. The movie is
directed by John Morales, producer of
the award winning film "Champions of
Faith: Baseball Edition." John is also a
former Fox News Detroit sportscaster.
The movie is free of charge. St. Hugo
of the Hills is located at 2215 Opdyke
Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304.
Please contact Doris Brandt
248.644.5460 with questions.
CHARITY CASINO BUS TOUR
A Stewardship Reflection
There’s something wonderfully renewing
about autumn.
It’s all about new
beginnings. Maybe it has something to do
with new classrooms, the great smell of
brand new shoes and the smooth touch of
that new backpack.
We remember those feelings of starting
again even if it’s been years since we
walked through the school house door. We
still get that feeling of new possibilities in
the crisp autumn air. This is the perfect
time to bring a sense of spiritual renewal to
your life and to your family.
Autumn can truly bring out a new
resolve to improve our lives as summer’s
freedom gives way to the structure of
fall. For adults, faith
formation classes
and prayer groups are forming. Check out
the opportunities. With summer ending,
many organizations are gearing up for new
volunteers. Contact your local Catholic
Charities or Habitat for Humanity to see
how you might help out.
Think of the autumn season as a way to
discover a new rhythm for your prayer
life. If new activities can be scheduled into
your daily life, start scheduling in more
quality time for prayer.
For the children in your house, early to bed
and early to rise means there may be more
opportunities to be together for short
prayer. Say a blessing at breakfast or a brief
morning offering as kids head out. Try to
bring a more regular prayer schedule to
your home. Pray with your children as you
tuck them in, making the prayer personal
and about the day’s events. Make a resolve
this fall to bring Christ more prominently
into your family’s daily routine. Make the
stewardship of your faith and family a
commitment as autumn brings a sense of
renewal.
Vicariate Stewardship Commission
South Oakland Council of
Catholic Women invites you to:
DISCIPLESHIP AND THE JOY OF
THE GOSPEL
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek
Tour bus leaves St. Geralds Parish
21300 Farmington Rd. Farmington
at 9 am and returns at 6 pm
For information call:
Richard Smith 248/747-6817 or
Bruce Roberts 248/756-9257 or
Richard Rosowski 248/477-2511
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Manresa Retreat Center
1390 Quarton Road @ Woodward
$25 includes talk, lunch, liturgy,
rosary, private meditation, and
opportunity for Confession
9:30 a.m. gathering, 10 a.m. program
begins end time 3:00 p.m.
(No tickets sold at door)
Sponsored by St. Geralds Knights
of Columbus
Call your Parish CCW Rep or Marge @
248-544-2660 by Monday,
October 13, 2014
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South Oakland Vicariate Parishes
REVIVE: One Heart One Life at a Time!
Saturday, November 8th, youth- 8th grade through College -throughout the metro area
will be gathering for an extraordinary day to celebrate LIFE. Our conference,
planned and run by the youth for the youth, promises to be a great opportunity to
meet other young people while tackling tough issues with compassion and truth.
Advance tickets of $15 covers speakers, original T-Shirt, vendors, dinner and concert. Registration opens at Shrine Catholic High School at 12:15. Come hear engaging testimonies, including Michelle Schmidt (Mother and Unborn Baby Care),
Monsignor Timothy Hogan (Rachel’s Vineyard), Vicki Thorn (Founder of Project
Rachel), Meagan Weber (From the Ashes), Michigan Students for Life, and singer/
songwriter Tori Harris. Walk through a new Mobil Ultra-sound Unit to capture a
baby’s heartbeat. End your jam packed afternoon with a Concert at 7 pm, featuring
Tori Harris and Attaboy. Adoration and Confession throughout the day. Praise and
Worship at 5 pm followed by Sunday Vigil Mass with Father Patrick Gonyeau at
5:30. Info and Preregistration at: www.prolifeyouth.com or call 248 321-1883.
SAVE THE DATE - TORI HARRIS
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014
Contemporary Christian Concert for the
whole family. Tori will be performing
at St. Owens Catholic Church
3:00-4:30 followed by a light reception
in Parish Center put on by local youth
groups.
6869 Franklin Rd.
Bloomfield Hills 48301
Free will offering at the door.
For more information please contact
Marguerite Lampertius at mlampertius@comcast.net
We Pray For Our Brothers
and Sisters in Christ
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Exposition will begin immediately
following the 12:00 PM Mass
Benediction and Closing at 5:00 PM
St. Regis School Gym
3691 Lincoln Dr.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
248-646-2686
Please join the St. Regis Parish Community in an afternoon of prayer before
the Blessed Sacrament as we pray for
Christians and those being persecuted
in the Middle East.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS
WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS
(mental and/or physical)
CHRIST, OUR LIGHT!
3077 GLOUCHESTER
TROY
248.649.5510
christourlight@comcast.net
Individualized lesson plans
Small class size
Sacramental preparation
Excellent, caring catechists
Parent participation
Parish involvement
Nurturing environment
Social skills
Music therapy
Saturdays 10:00 ~ 11:30 AM
October ~ May
Christ Our Light, Troy…...….(248) 649-5510
Church of the Transfiguration,
Southfield ...........................(248) 356-8787
Divine Providence (Lithuanian),
Southfield ...........................(248) 354-3429
Guardian Angels, Clawson ...(248) 588-1222
Holy Name, Birmingham.......(248) 646-2244
National Shrine of the Little Flower,
Royal Oak ..........................(248) 541-4122
Our Lady of Albanians,
Southfield ...........................(248) 353-3410
Our Lady of La Salette,
Berkley ...............................(248) 541-3762
Our Lady of Sorrows,
Farmington .........................(248) 474-5720
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs,
Beverly Hills .......................(248) 644-8620
Our Mother of Perpetual Help,
Our Lady of Fatima,
Oak Park ..........................(248) 545-2310
St. James, Ferndale ..........(248) 542-8835
St. Alexander,
Farmington Hills .................(248) 474-5748
St. Anastasia, Troy ...............(248) 689-8380
St. Andrew Kim Catholic Community,
Farmington Hills .................(248) 442-9026
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,
Troy....................................(248) 879-1310
St. Fabian,
Farmington Hills .................(248) 553-4610
St. Gerald, Farmington .........(248) 477-7470
St. Hugo of the Hills,
Bloomfield Hills...................(248) 644-5460
St. Justin, Hazel Park ...........(248) 542-2129
St. Lucy (Croatian), Troy ......(248) 619-9910
St. Mary, Royal Oak .............(248) 547-1818
St. Mary Magdalen, Hazel Park
.............................................(248) 542-8060
St. Owen, Bloomfield Hills ....(248) 626-0840
St. Regis, Bloomfield Hills.....(248) 646-2686
St. Thomas More, Troy.........(248) 647-2222
St. Vincent Ferrer,
Madison Heights..............(248) 542-8720
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South Oakland Vicariate Office
23815 Power Rd, Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 474-5720
Rev. Mark S. Brauer, Vicar
www.southoaklandvicariate.org
Under the direction of
Mrs. Pam La Grassa
Director of Special Needs
Articles for the
(NOVEMBER) Issue are due
by NOON (OCTOBER 24th)
Concert at Manresa.
E-mail your articles to:
cindyjvicariate@hotmail.com
Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills invites you to its concert season
opener on Sunday, October 5, "Autumn Leaves," featuring mezzo soprano Dorothy
Duensing, bass baritone Carl Clendenning and pianist Joe Balistreri, starting at 3:00
PM and followed by an afterglow. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door. For
tickets or info, visit www.manresa-sj.org or phone (248) 644-4933.
Or, Fax to: (877) 763-5035
Indicate on the subject line SOV
Cindy Jaeger
Vicariate Bulletin Editor
(248) 557-2465