NEWSLETTER
Vicar’s Voice:
MARCH 2020 This summer the Pontiac Vicariate will see some changes with new pastors going to four of our ten parishes. St. Irenaeus in Rochester Hills will be welcoming Fr. Jerry LeBoeuf July first. Christ the Redeemer parish in Lake Ori- The mission of on that same day will be welcoming Fr. Bill Promesso, as well as St. Joseph the Vicariate is to parish in Lake Orion will be welcoming me, Fr. Jim Kean. In each of these be responsive to three cases, the parishes are saying farewell to their respective pastor who is the ministry of its retiring though, of course, their priestly life of ministry will continue no matter parishes, schools, where they reside. Fr. Brian Chabala from St. Irenaeus Parish, Fr. Joe Dailey institutions, and from Christ the Redeemer Parish, and Fr. Mike Verschaeve from St. Joseph agencies by: Parish. coordinating Since I am saying farewell to the pastor role at St. Damien of Molokai pastoral planning, parish in Pontiac, that parish also will receive a new pastor. Fr. Jake enhancing VanAssche will be returning to Pontiac as the new pastor there. It is a sad communications time of farewells and an exciting time of new chapters. So as we move and networking, through the Lenten season of preparation, let us also prepare for all these promoting coming changes and journeys. collegiality, identifying and utilizing all Lenten Penance Service: Lenten Prayer for Sundays during Lent: resources Sacred Heart: which can be Heavenly Father, Monday, March 16th at 6:00pm As I enter another week of my Lenten journey, shared. guide me to the path that leads to you. Fill my St. Benedict: heart with gratitude, patience, strength, and Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00pm peace as I strive to become the-best-version-of- myself, honestly admitting my shortcomings and St. Irenaeus: sins. As I renew my resolve each day to become
Sunday, March 29th at 3:00pm a better person, let me hear your voice in the Contact: deepest reaches of my heart. Give me rest in St. Andrew: Fr. James Kean you. Help me to accept others, showing them Vicar March 30th at 7:00pm your great love instead of casting judgment. Stay with me through the busy days this week and 248.332.0283 x303 St. Mary of the Hills: remind me that when I need comfort, solitude, [email protected] Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00pm wisdom, or guidance, I can always turn to you. Help me develop discipline and generosity Newsletter Editor: St. John Fisher: through fasting and almsgiving, and come closer [email protected] Tuesday, March 31st at 7:15pm to you through prayer this Lent. In your name I pray, *Next deadline to St. Damien of Molokai: Amen. submit any events for Wednesday, April 1st at 6:30pm PAV newsletter is: https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever/prayers-for-lent St. Joseph: May 20th* Thursday, April 2nd at 7:00pm Members: St Mary of the Hills 2675 John R Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Parishes Christ the Lenten Parish Mission Redeemer, CCRT invites you to pray, eat “Living and Sharing the Gospel” Orion Township and become aware of the March 8-11, 7-8:30 PM St. Damien of needs in Pontiac. Pancakes 4 Pontiac is a pancake break- Presented by Bill Wegner of Good News Internation- al. Molokai, Pontiac fast hosted at local churches by Catholic Community Response Team- CCRT. Our wonderful volunteers will be Sacred Heart, serving a hot breakfast to parishioners before or after Healing Mass March 20th at 7pm Auburn Hills mass. We welcome you to come and support our cause. St. Andrew, Pancakes 4 Pontiac will be accepting a “free-will offering” Holy Week Schedule: Rochester which will help generate money to continue our mission and provide emergency support and services for basic St. Benedict, Holy Thursday, April 9 living assistance to the residents of Pontiac.. Holy Thursday Mass 9:00 PM Waterford Taize Prayer 10:00PM St. Irenaeus, March 29, 2020 @ St. Irenaeus 10:30am -1:15pm Good Friday, April 10 April 26, 2020 @ Christ the Redeemer 10am - 1:00pm Living Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Rochester Hills May 17, 2020 @ St. Mary of the Hills 10am – 12noon Holy Saturday, April 11 St. John Fisher, June 14, 2020 @ St. John Fisher Chapel 9am – 12noon Blessing of Easter Baskets 12:00 PM Auburn Hills Enjoy a heaping helping of fresh-made pancakes, break- Easter Vigil 8:00 PM St. Joseph, fast sausage, coffee or juice served to you by volun- Easter Sunday, April 12 Masses: Lake Orion teers. In addition to making a difference by supporting our 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:15 AM St. Mary of mission, you will have the chance to meet some of our the Hills, volunteers and learn about our non-profit organization, what you can do, and what we do to help others in dire Rochester Hills need. We extend our heartfelt thanks in advance for sup- St. Paul porting our purpose, CCRT’s mission and our ability to con- Albanian, tinue to provide services. Rochester Hills
Schools
Holy Family [email protected] Elementary, Facebook: CCRTPONTIAC Rochester/ CCRESPONSETEAM.WEEBLY.com Rochester Hills Marist Academy Lower Division, Prayer for the Next Phase of Unleash the Gospel: Pontiac Pilgrimage to the Martyrs of the English Reformation
Presented by Nobile Travel Tours St. Joseph Heavenly Father, Thank you for the abundant graces of School, Dr Tamra Fromm Synod 16: for awakening in us the vision and resolve to Lake Orion Fr Stanley Obloj become again your Church on mission, eagerly working Marist Academy October 19—29, 2020 together to “make disciples of all nations,” according to our commission from the Lord Jesus. Pour out upon us Middle Division, your Holy Spirit, as a new Pentecost, to guide us in our Pontiac Join us for an opportunity to experience a deepen- ing of your Catholic faith by going on an English next phase in our movement to Unleash the Gospel. By his power at work in us, transform our parishes into Notre Dame Martyrs of the Reformation pilgrimage. There is a Preparatory, bands of joyful missionary disciples. Come Holy Spirit: Set rich Catholic history in England and much to be our hearts on fire to share the Good News of Jesus with Pontiac learned from the faith and courage of the saintly all those who stumble in darkness, who hunger for hope, martyrs of the Protestant Reformation who thirst for eternal life. Above all, grant us the bold- Only $3,995 (double occupancy) ness and courage of the apostles to put the mission above all else, so that our community becomes the Includes: Round trib airfair, meeting/assistance up- spark to ignite the fire of divine love that transforms this on arrival and departure at airport, porterage at time and this place into the Kingdom of Heaven. We pray through the intercession of Our Lady, Star of the hotels, 9 overnights at 4 star hotels, daily buffet New Evangelization, and her mother, our Patron, St. breakfast, 6 dinners and 4 lunches, 9 days sightsee- Anne; and in the spirit of Blessed Solanus we thank you ing as per program, delux coach w/WiFi, entrance ahead of time for “accomplishing in us far more than all fee as per program, personal headphones through- we ask or imagine.” We ask all of this in the all-powerful out the entire tour, and daily Mass w/ Fr Stanley. name of the Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns for- ever. Amen Contact Jamie Thom: (313) 799-0419 | Ja- [email protected] https://www.nobiletravel.com/english-martyrs PAGE 2 Members:
Religious Communities Dominican Sisters of Peace St. Benedict St. Damien of Molokai Parish Monastery
Chaplaincies
Crittenton Hospital Oakland County STATIONS OF THE CROSS Jail & Outreach EVERY FRIDAY Ministry DURING LENT AT: St. Joseph Mercy Oakland St. Vincent de Paul Church:
6: 30PM—English Seniors 7:30PM—Spanish Lake Orion Free Online Course for Lent Sanctuary at Bellbrook What are your plans to grow in faith and discipleship Lourdes Senior this Lent? Do you want to grow in your encounter with Christ? Community
This Lent, Sacred Heart Major Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Oakland County Seminary is offering a free short interactive online invites you to our Annual Celebration 2020 Agape course called “Encountering Christ” featuring a num- at Petruzzello’s on April 3rd! Community ber of Sacred Heart faculty. This course will help you encounter Christ in Scripture and Sacrament, in suf- Please join us for a beautiful, black tie at Catholic fering and service to the poor, and in all the events of Petruzzello's Banquet Hall in Troy including Community daily life. dinner (non-meat options because it is a Friday during Lent), Response Team music and dancing, silent and live auction, and a program Catholic The course starts March sharing the impact Catholic Charities has made across the 2nd, the first Monday after Archdiocese of Detroit because of your generous support. Charities of Ash Wednesday, but you This event helps fund our 14 offices that support all six coun- Southeast can access the course now. ties of the Archdiocese of Detroit servicing over 20,000 indi- Michigan
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[email protected] or 586-416-2300 ex: 3621 with any questions! Catholic Cemeteries Sacred Heart Parish Mt. Hope The Changing Lives Together Prayer Team with a special performance for all ages. March 25, 2020
7:00 pm Fr. Kreft Hall Magic Carpet Theatre uses their unique style of theatre to tell the stories Jesus told.
People of all ages will respond to God’s lessons that shape human hearts. ENTERTAINING: Christ’s parables are brought to life using drama and humor. This is a fun and creative way to be engaged in scripture while gathering the resounding messages of goodness. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. INTERACTIVE: Using audience participation and improvisation the stories are experi- enced in a fresh way. Prayer and dialogue help to foster the lessons of love. HOLY: Stories written by God the Father, as told by Jesus the Son, brought to you by the Holy Spirit (A free will offering will be taken to offset the cost)
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