ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH 95 MARKET STREET MOUNT CLEMENS, MICHIGAN 48043 March 28, 2021

Phone: (586)468-4578 Website: www.stpetermtclemens.com

Dear Parish Family,
BigNews…. By Fr. Douglas Bignall= The following prayer was found in Fr. Mike’s Bible. It is especially appropriate for this last week of Lent and with Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection and with the


beginning of Spring.
Reflections on Families of Parishes
== A Prayer for the World
Part 4: I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Boat Let the rain come and wash away the ancient grudges, the bitter hatreds held and nurtured over generations. Through the sea was your way; your path, Let the rain wash away the memory of the hurt,
through the mighty waters, the neglect.
though your footsteps were unseen. Then let the sun come out and fill the sky with rainbows. Psalm 77:20 Let the warmth of the sun heal us
wherever we are broken.
We have all heard the Archbishop telling us that to Let it burn away the fog so that we can see each other make so bold a move as we are making will require us to clearly. So that we can see beyond labels,
get out of the boat, a reference to Peter having the
beyond accents, gender or skin color.
courage to step out of the boat and come to Jesus by Let the warmth and brightness of the sun
walking on the tumultuous Sea of Galilee during a storm.
melt our selfishness.
Everyone in the presbyterate has stepped out of the So that we can share the joys and
boat at one time or another in their life. Indeed, the
feel the sorrows of our neighbors.
reception of Holy Orders itself requires one to do so. And let the light of the sun be so strong that we will see There is no reason to question if we priests of the
all people as our neighbors.
Archdiocese of Detroit are willing to step out of the boat; Let the earth, nourished by rain bring forth
clearly, we are willing to do so when it is required of us.
flowers to surround us with beauty.
But we also have the freedom to choose when we are And let the mountains teach our hearts
willing to step out of the boat do we not? After all, there to reach upward to heaven.
were 11 apostles who never left the boat despite what Amen.
Peter felt called to do. At some point, they would be called  Rabbi Harold S. Kushner
to their own "stepping out of the boat" moments in their
ministry. Most would even give their lives for the faith. But During this week we find Jesus suffering to death on the they didn't feel inclined to join Peter on this one.
cross. The week begins with Jesus’ entry into
Some will say that Families of Parishes is not some- Jerusalem. There are many of His faithful followers in thing that merits stepping out of the boat for, so why don't Jerusalem for the celebration of the Passover. They I just stay put and let Peter do what Peter feels called to greet Him with the word from Psalm 118, “Hosanna”. do? This is a position that has some merit. All of us are The joyful preparation is marred by the chief priests and connected to the Holy Spirit in our prayer lives are we scribes plotting to put Jesus to Death. They accuse Him not? Perhaps we don't feel his promptings in the same of perverting the nation by attracting large crowds. They way as others.
claim He was forbidding people Continued on the next page.
So, let us dig a little bit deeper into Mathew's account of Peter stepping out of the boat, much like we are all called to do every time we preach.
First, notice that in Matthew 14:22 we read that Jesus made all the disciples get into the boat. In fact, Mark uses the same expression in his telling of the story of Jesus walking on water. Jesus knew that this was something that they all needed to
Continued on the next page.
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experience, as there was a lesson to be learned and to to pay tribute to Caesar in order to get the attention of the be handed on for all of time. And so, he made them get Romans who had the power to put Him to death Jesus is into the boat.
accused of blasphemy because He said He was the Son Next, notice that Jesus did not come to them until the of God.
fourth watch. He had sent them out in the evening but did
not come to them until sometime between 3 AM and 6 The Gospel of Mark tells the story. On Good Friday, the AM. How long were they in this storm? It must have been day of our salvation, we hear the story from the Gospel of quite scary for all of the apostles. Perhaps they
John Let us spend this Holy Week in prayer as we unite questioned to themselves or perhaps even openly to with those who are suffering in our world today, and
each other, "Why did he do this to us? Why did he send reflect on the suffering of Jesus which leads to His
us into this storm but stay safe and sound on land
Resurrection.
himself?"

Notice as well that the storm only ended when Jesus Have a truly blessed week,
brought Peter back to the boat and they both got into it. Sheila Roy
Were the other apostles then grateful to Peter for doing Pastoral Associate
what he did?
The reality of this great Gospel passage is that it was Holy Thursday: No 8:00 AM Mass. Jesus who pushed them into this most difficult
circumstance, not Peter, because there was something Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 PM with more important at play that only Jesus understood. And it Adoration following until 10:00 PM was Peter's willingness to step out of the boat that ended Good Friday: No 8:00 AM Mass. up bringing calm and relief to everyone else.
12:00 PM Stations of the Cross, The Archbishop has stepped out of the boat for us. We 1:00 PM Meditation, 1:30 PM* Liturgy of the will all benefit from his doing so, whether we understand Lord’s Passion it or not. In the same way, we must be willing to step out of the boat for the lay faithful.
Holy Saturday: 2:00 PM Blessing of Food, 8:00 PM Vigil Mass Easter Sunday: Mass at 7:30 AM, 10:00 Reflection: Mahew 14:22833 AM*, 12:00 Noon Then he made the disciples get into the boat and
precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by *1:30 Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on Good himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Friday and Easter Sunday 10:00 Mass will be Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was live-streamed on our You Tube Channel. being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. "It is a ghost," they said, and they cried out in fear.
At once Jesus spoke to them, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid."
Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water
As the general dispensation ends and we toward Jesus. But when he saw how [strong] the wind welcome people back to church, please keep was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he in mind that we are still doing our best to cried out, "Lord, save me!"
keep everyone safe. Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, "Oh you of little faith, why did you doubt?" After they got into the boat, the wind died down. If the ushers see that the church is getting too full, Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, they will have the option of seating overflow in the "Truly, you are the Son of God."
Parish Hall for Mass. If we need to use the Hall
for this, Mass will be live-streamed into the Hall Have a prayerfilled week and a gracefilled Lent, and an SME will bring Communion there at Communion time. YÜA WÉâzÄtá U|zÇtÄÄ

Please give everyone a lot of grace and patience and remember that a smiling face shows even with a mask on!

(Please see page 4 for a list of the Specific Dispensations that are still in effect). St. Peter Parish, Mount Clemens Page 3

Mass Intentions for March 29-April 4, 2021
We know that we all miss our Hymnals! Here are some alternatives that you Monday, March 29 8:00a.m.
can use to follow along with the Fr. Michael Cooney (dec)
Bishop Patrick Cooney (dec)
readings. Tuesday, March 30 8:00a.m.
Maureen Cooney (dec)
• The readings can be found at Sr. Leontia Cooney, OP (dec)
https://bible.usccb.org/ Wednesday, March 31 8:00a.m.
• You can download the Laudate app on your phone. John Allemon (dec) req: Family
This has all the daily readings, prayers, all sorts of Denis Metty (dec) req: Friend
Catholic things! Thursday, April 1 No 8:00a.m. Mass
• You can order a missal from sites such as catholic- 7:00p.m.
company.com or orderosv.com as well. Special Intention for Fr. Tim Mazur
Friday, April 2 No 8:00a.m. Mass

A Quick Note!
Saturday, April 3 8:00p.m.

Living & Deceased Cardinals, Bishops, Priests &

Deacons of the Archdiocese
Please
remember to keep your mask/face Sunday, April 4 7:30a.m.
shield on while you are in the church
Living & Deceased Cardinals, Bishops, Priests &
building. Thank you!

Deacons of the Archdiocese
10:00a.m.
Living & Deceased Cardinals, Bishops, Priests &

Deacons of the Archdiocese
12:00 Noon
Living & Deceased Cardinals, Bishops, Priests &

Deacons of the Archdiocese

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Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM www.stpetermtclemens.com
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† Join us on Holy Thursday…..………..Page 4 † Religious Education News…...... …...Page 5 † Specific Mass Dispensations..……...Page 5 † Spring Clothing Drive..…………..…..Page 6 † Christian Stewardship………..….…..Page 7 † Altar Society News...………………....Page 7 † Women’s Book Club …………..……..Page 8 † The Joy of Stewardship…..………….Page 8 † K of C Flag Sale……………..………...Page 9 † Rosary Repairs…………………..…….Page 9 † St. Peter Prayer Chain……….….….Page 10 † Vocation Discernment….…………..Page 10 † Online Giving………………………….Page 11 Page 4 St. Peter Parish, Mount Clemens Palm Sunday
March 28, 2021 They clothed him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed it on him. They began to salute him with, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and kept striking his head with a reed and spitting upon him. (Mk 15:17
19) Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

Readings for the Week of March 28, 2021
St. Peter
Sunday: Mk 11:1
10 or Jn 12:12
16/Is 50:4
7/Ps 22:8
9,   17
18, 19
20, 23
24 [2a]/Phil 2:6
11/Mk 14:1N Catholic Church
 15:47 or 15:1
39  Mission
Monday: Is 42:1
7/Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13
14 [1a]/Jn 12:1
11 Statement
Tuesday: Is 49:1
6/Ps 71:1
2, 3
4a, 5ab
6ab, 15 and 17 
 [cf. 15ab]/Jn 13:21
33, 36
38 St. Peter Parish, a
Wednesday: Is 50:4
9a/Ps 69:8
10, 21
22, 31 and 33
34 viable faith centered  [14c]/Mt 26:14
25 community, gathered around the Eucharist strives
Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1
3a, 6a, 8b
9/Ps 89:1, 2
3,  ~to serve the growing people of God spiritually  3
4, 5
6 [2a]/Rv 1:5
8/Lk 4:16
21 Evening Mass of and sacramentally

the Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1
8, 11
14/Ps 116:12
13, ~to proclaim the Word of God in the context of
 15
16bc, 17
18 [cf. 1 Cor 10:16]/1 Cor 11:23
26/
Catholic tradition
 Jn 13:1
15 ~to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit in Friday:
Is 52:13N53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12
13, 15
16, 17, 25  calling forth our gifts of time, talent and  [Lk 23:46]/Heb 4:14
16; 5:7
9/Jn 18:1N19:42 treasure
Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1N2:2 or 1:1, 26
31a/Ps 104:1
2, 5
6, ~to reach out to the community joyfully as living  10, 12, 13
14, 24, 35 [30] or Ps 33:4
5, 6
7, 12
13, symbols of God’s presence in Mount Clemens
 20
22 [5b]/Gn 22:1
18 or 22:1
2, 9a, 10
13, 15
18/Ps  16:5, 8, 9
10, 11 [1]/Ex 14:15N15:1/Ex 15:1
2, 3
4,  5
6, 17
18 [1b]/Is 54:5
14/Ps 30:2, 4, 5
6, 11
12, 13 The Sacrament of Baptism was  [2a]/Is 55:1
11/Is 12:2
3, 4, 5
6 [3]/Bar 3:9
15, 32N  4:4/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Ez 36:16
17a,  administered by Fr. Phil Mayfield on  18
28/Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 [42:2] or Is 12:2
3, 4bcd,  March 7, 2021 to the following:  5
6 [3] or Ps 51:12
13, 14
15, 18
19 [12a]/  Rom 6:3
11/Ps 118:1
2, 16
17, 22
23/Mk 16:1
7 Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37
43/Ps 118:1
2, 16
17, 22
23 Brielle Gwen Nichter  [24]/Col 3:1
4 or 1 Cor 5:6b
8/Jn 20:1
9 or   Mk 16:1
7 or Lk 24:13
35 Come, Stay Awake with Jesus!

So, please join us on Thursday, April 1st. Mass starts at 7:00 PM

Pray for the Souls of the
Faithful Departed


Jean Marsh, age 83, passed away on March 12, 2021.
Beloved mother of
Please be sure to wear a mask and remember that we Susan, Jean, David, Mary, Kathy and
follow all Covid protocols as directed by the Archdiocese of Carolyn.
A Liturgy was held on March 16 with Fr. Tom Detroit.
Slowinski officiating.
St. Peter Parish, Mount Clemens Page 5 St. Peter Parish Religious Education
Scripture Lesson Mark 14:1-15:47 Dear Families,
Join our pain with Jesus’ This Sunday we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday. We This Gospel reading tells of Jesus’ suffering remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. In the time of Je- sus, people waved palm branches as a sign of celebration. and death on the cross. Remembering Jesus’ Palms are blessed and distributed at Mass today.
suffering is not something we do just once a
year. The more often we remember, the more Holy ThursdayNThis is the night of Jesus’ Last Supper, it will help us recall that Jesus was human too, when He shared His Body and Blood with His friends.
and experienced what we feel—and so much Good FridayNJesus suffers and dies on the cross. There is no Mass today, but you can go to church for special ser- more. If we offer Him our suffering and vices between 12:003:00 PM.
remember His, it makes our pain easier to bear. Holy SaturdayN This is a quiet day until the Easter
Vigil in the evening. This Mass welcomes people who Every day our frustrations, our fears, our loneliness and have been preparing to receive Sacraments. A fire is lit temptations can become ways in which we share in the suffering and blessed to remind us that Jesus is the “Light of the World” who wins over the darkness of sin. This is also a and death of Christ. Likewise, our joys, our good health, our family good day to color your Easter eggs! Did you know that and friends are all important way to share in the joy of His eggs are a symbol of new life?
Resurrection. The point is to offer everything to Christ.
Please check in the Ledger for the Holy Week schedule.
What can a parent do? Suffering is part of life. Yet, disciples of Have a very blessed Holy Week!
Jesus can have the same attitude toward suffering as He did, and
Sincerely,
we can also share in His joy of the Resurrection. When children Mrs. Coll & Mrs. Loyal & the Religious Ed Staff
are hurt, sad or scared, help them remember to turn to Jesus because He wants to comfort them with His great love.

Partners in Faith

Coming Home to Hope:
General Dispensation Expiration Guidelines

The general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is being reinstated in the AOD effective March 13, 2021.
The following are Specific Cases Where the Dispensation Still Applies:
 You are ill or your health condition would be significantly compromised if you were to contract a communicable illness (i.e., you have underlying conditions or are in a highrisk category). Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
 You exhibit flulike symptoms. Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
 You have good reason to think you might be asymptomatic of a contagious illness (e.g., you were in recent contact with someone who tested positive for a contagious illness such as COVID or influenza). Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
 You care for the sick, homebound, or infirmed.
 You are pregnant.
 Those 65 years of age or older (per the CDC’s recommendation of highrisk individuals).
 You cannot attend Mass through no fault of your own (e.g., no Mass is offered, you are infirm, or, while wanting to go, you are prevented for some reason you cannot control (e.g., your ride did not show up, the church was at capacity).
 If you have significant fear or anxiety of becoming ill by being at Mass.
Those within these above categories you must still observe the Lord’s Day and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection; an excellent way to do this is through participating in a broadcast of the Sunday Mass.
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St. Peter Parish will be hosting a spring and summer clothing drive on

Saturday, April 17, 2021
Sunday, April 18, 2021

Please drop your clothing off at the Catholic Charities truck which will be located in the west end of the Church parking lot (by the alley)
before or after Mass all Masses.

We are in need of gently used spring and summer clothing

Also desperately needed are:
Newly purchased underwear, bras, socks, and white shirts
Accessories and linens are also appreciated (blankets, sheets, etc.)
At this time, we are not accepting household items or toys.

If you would like to help with the clothing drive, please call Deb GoffLiegghio at 5864684578 or 5864810102, or email at [email protected]
St. Peter Parish, Mount Clemens Page 7

Christian Stewardship: A Way of Life

Putting the Eucharist into Action: A Disciple’s Response

Stewardship and the Season of Lent: Changing Ourselves
Happy Palm Sunday! This weekend we take part in the proclamation of the passion and death of Jesus.

As Catholic Christian stewards/missionary disciples entering into Holy Week, we see that Jesus embraced the Cross out of love for us  out of love for each and every one of us. No one is left out  He died for us all.

How can we ever repay Him? By loving Him and loving each other. How do we love those difcult people in our lives? By being like Jesus  forgiving them, forgiving ourselves, loving them, loving ourselves.

Lent is almost over but that does not mean that our job at becoming “a better version of ourselves” is. We can still continue to:

Turn to forgiveness, trust in the Lord, cultivate humility, focus on gratitude, learn to smile, adopt a
generous attitude, control our tongue, nd more humor, be more positive, be more patient, think kind thoughts, become an optimist, and be persistent in our prayer.

Whatever it was that we gave up for Lent or whatever behavior we adopted for Lent  made us “a better
version of ourselves.” Let us keep moving forward and building on that so that we might be like Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer.

Happy Holy Week,
Deb GoffLiegghio, Volunteer Stewardship and Christian Service Ministries
ALTAR SOCIETY COMES OUT OF HIBERNATION!!!

It is with great joy that I tell you we will have our first meeting on April 12, 2021 at 12:30 in the Father Welch Hall. Things will be a little different.

*There is no food allowed yet, however you may bring a drink in a closed container *

Due to social distancing, we can sit four to a table Masks are, of course, required.

There is a calling tree of members notifying everyone of the meeting. If you have responded to the caller and told them you are/are not coming, you are set. If you had a message on your answering machine, please respond to the caller and let her know if you intend to attend. It is important for us to have seats for all who plan to come.

I really look forward to seeing all of your masked faces! Our first step to entering normalcy. Love and blessings, Linda McInerney Page 8 St. Peter Parish, Mount Clemens The Joy of STEWARDSHIP by Bob Petitpren, J+M+J+L HOW DID HE DO IT? REFLECTIONS ON FATHER MICHAEL COONEY

During the 30 years that Father Cooney was our Pastor, many of us may have silently asked, “How does he do it?”, realizing all that Father Mike had on his mind dayinanddayout. Whether you have been a parishioner for many years or are new like me, we have all had the opportunity to see
Father Mike in his ministry. Looking back at a few excerpts of Father Cooney’s letters in the church bulletins, perhaps we can get a glimpse of how Father Mike dealt with the daily pressures of being a Pastor.

August 5th, 1990 M Father Cooney’s first letter in “The Ledger” of SAINT PETER IN CHAINS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Father Cooney wrote, {in part} “I ask for your prayers, your guidance, and your support as together we begin the future. Please be assured of mine for you and yours, on both sides of Eternity.”

February 20, 2000 M Ten years later M “This past week, Charles Schultz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip, died. Many people have commented that the timing of his death was poignant. He finished his job, and he went home quietly as he said goodbye in his comic strip. There are three things to be learned from Mr. Schultz’s life and his cast of characters. Each one of us, even if our lives are very public, are private individuals. Most of our lives are lived out in a day to day basis, far away from the harsh lights of public scrutiny and evaluation. It is in our private lives that we dream, hope and love. Most of these things people will never know until after we have returned home to the Father. Each one of us is like a beautiful jewel with many facets. Finally, we only go home when our job is done. When we finish, we put down the brush we used to create, paint and make our lives come alive. It is only then that our final goodbye is heard and understood just as the final Peanuts comic strip was read and understood in a different way. The lessons are what lives on even when the comic strip goes into re- runs.”

November 29, 2020 M Father Cooney’s final letter. “Years ago, when I was a child, I remember a song sung by Bing Crosby about falling asleep, counting your blessings. For several years, I have had a tough time falling asleep. I cannot stop my mind from running about a lot of things. When I thought about this song, I began to think about some of the blessings I have. Perhaps you should think about them also.”

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Dear readers, I feel a bit guilty, if not cruel, to take mere excerpts from the beautiful letters which Father Cooney shared with us over the years. I hope you understand the intent of this article which attempts to demonstrate how such a complex mind which Father Mike had, could use simple things to quiet his busy mind. Even if just for a few years, we were blessed to have shared the life and ministry of Father Michael N. Cooney.

Have a Blessed Week
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Join us April 8th at 1 pm at the Pantry Restaurant on Hall Road. St. Peter Parish, Mount Clemens Page 9 Reminder!
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All church doors will be locked 15 independent, classical, fulltime high school with a strong Catholic minutes after Mass has started for
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Thank you so much for your
cooperation in keeping our parish family safe.
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School is hosting our Spring Open House Sunday, U.S. FLAG SALE
April 18th from 1:00pm3:00pm (by
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God bless and Keep praying! Thank You!
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Saint of the Week:
Fr. Welch Parish Hall St. Berthold

Feast Day N March 29
Died circa 1195
Available now to book funeral luncheons and
showers, the Fr. Welch Parish Hall also
Not much is known about specializes in anniversaries, baptisms,
this hermit who is
considered by some histori- communions, birthdays and holiday parties.

ans to be the founder of the
order of Carmelite friars.
*Please Note:
Due to Covid19 restrictions, Various legends had him born in Limoges, we are able to safely accommodate a
France, educated at the University of Paris, and participating in the Crusades in Turkey. maximum of 50 guests at this time.
What is known is that he directed a group of
Frankish hermits living on Mount Carmel in The Fr. Welch Parish Hall's elegant chandeliers, Palestine in the second half of the 12th
century. The existence on Mount Carmel of a marble floors, detailed oak trim and garden
church and hermitage in the spiritual tradition courtyard will offer an inviting atmosphere for of the prophet Elijah is documented from 1163 your special occasion! We strive to make your on. After Berthold’s death, the hermits were event as effortless for you as possible, from our led by another Frenchman, St. Brocard;
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Unity is one of the values as an Order that we try to achieve as a Catholic organization. Strong unity is a natural attribute of our Catholic faith. Our Order emphasizes this attribute by marking and memorializing important persons, places and events in our Catholic history in North America. Remembering is an important part of the whole Catholic/Christian scheme of things.

Faith is living; it has to be lived continuously from generation to generation. Remembering is the heart of our Catholic faith and worship. The Mass is a part of our traditions that remember what Jesus Christ did for us every time we celebrate the Eucharist as a family of faith.

The Order of Alhambra is the only international organization that is dedicated Catholic historical persons, We are so grateful to those of places, and events. One good example is the plaque in you who support our parish the back of St. Peter’s vestibule. It was placed by Order to and school. Interested in honor the importance of St. Peter to this community. Take Online Giving?
time to check it out!
Go to our parish website
We have dedicated many others sites in the Detroit stpetermtclemens.com and click the Give buon on metropolitan area: St. Anne’s Church in Detroit, St. the top right. You can opt for monthly or weekly
Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit, Old St. Mary’s Church in giving. Your support is part of what makes St. Peter Greektown, St. Cyril and Methodius Seminary/Orchard Lake Schools, Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, St. & St. Mary a pillar of the Macomb County
Clement’s Church in Center Line, St. Patrick in White Lake, community. Thank you!
San Francesco Church in Clinton Township, St. Vincent De Paul Church in Pontiac, St. Mary’s Church in Wayne and St. Joseph’s Church in Erie. To the history buff, we Did you know?
encourage you to check some of these places to find out
the historical significance to our Catholic faith.
Mass is livestreamed weekly on our You Tube If you are interested in learning more about organization Channel! Visit
and want to become involved, check our websites: youtube.com/c/StPeterParishMtClemens
www. Orderalhambra.org and www.michigan.caravans.org or contact Michigan’s Supreme Director Patricia Plotkowski at 586 7913057 or Galicia Grand Commander Don Kaiser at 586 8995366.
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Reporting Sexual Abuse
The Fr. Vincent Welch Memorial Hall
The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages individuals to
Market Street entrance consists of a report clergy sexual abuse of minors and others M no matter when the abuse occurred. Individuals may contact paved brick walkway, enhanced by
local law enforcement authorities and/or they may report beautiful landscaping, with lighting and a to the Archdiocese of Detroit by calling the Victim
fountain in the courtyard. St. Peter
Assistance Coordinator at (866) 3438055 or by emailing Parish extends the opportunity to [email protected]. In addition, the Michigan Attorney
General’s Office can be contacted at its tollfree reporting “purchase” a personalized, 4”x8” paver hotline at (844) 3243374 (Monday through Friday, 8 brick engraved with your name, or a a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by email at
name in memory of a loved one. The
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donation is $100 per brick. For

More information about the Archdiocese’s efforts to
information, contact the Administration address abuse may be found at
protect.aod.org
Building at 4684578.
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