GENERAL DISPENSATION…
Most of us heard by now that Archbishop Allen Vigneron has extended the General Dispensation for attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation until Saturday, March 13, 2021. After that, the General Dispensation will no longer be in effect. However, Particular Dispensations will still be in place for those who need it. A copy of the Archbishop’s letter is linked below.
One of the blessings of the General Dispensation is that those in the affected groups could stay at home without incurring any guilt for not coming to church. Unfortunately, several parishioners misinterpreted the General Dispensation as a perpetual “snow day,” thinking the Church was saying, “don’t come to church at all!” This was never the intent. All able-bodied people, including those over 65 years old and including those who are pregnant are still expected to come to Sunday Mass if they are in reasonably good health.
Our sanitizing efforts will continue beyond March 13th, which includes wearing face masks, social distancing in line and in the pews, hand sanitizing, and the liturgical changes that have been in place to avoid skin contact and the spreading of the pandemic – no bringing up the Offertory gifts, no hand holding during the Our Father, no physical exchange of the Sign of Peace, no sharing of the Communion Cup, singing while still wearing the face covering, etc.
FAMILIES OF PARISHES UPDATE…
The Wave One Families of Parishes are well under way in preparing for their establishment on July 1, 2021. The Wave Two Families, which includes St. Martin de Porres, will not start the process until after July 1, 2021. More info in the upcoming weeks. Moderator assignments are complete for the Wave One Families.
LENTEN ALMSGIVING CUPS…
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be using the Almsgiving Cups as we have in past years. You are strongly encouraged to put aside whatever money you save during Lent, and perhaps donate that to a favorite charity at the end of Lent. Depending on what restrictions are still in place near the end of Lent, you may also save your donations for St. Martin’s outreach projects to help the needy. More information will be given on that at a later date.
SPEAKING OF FINANCES…
Also linked below is a six-month financial report summary of your very generous support of your Spiritual Home. Thanks to your consistent generosity, along with the financial guidance and planning of Dawn Peters, our parish bookkeeper, and Mike Garcia, the Chair of our Parish Finance Council, prudent cuts were made in our operating budget to keep it balanced. Your financial sacrifices keep us going! Thank you and God bless you for your responsible Christian stewardship! I am one very grateful pastor!
Read or download the most recent Diocesan guidelines for attending Mass here.
Read or download the Financial Report
Fr. Nick Zukowski
Our Mission:
We, the parishioners of St. Martin de Porres of Warren,
reflecting the qualities of our patron saint, strive to
proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, celebrate the mystery
of God’s love in our midst, and serve one another and the wider
human community, thus continuing the Mission of Jesus Christ.
- Reviewed and approved by the Parish Pastoral Council June, 2016
News/Coming Events
Are you registered at St. Martin de Porres?
Do you receive envelopes from us every other month?
If the answer is no, then
more than likely are not a registered parishioner.
Please click the link to print out our registration form and return it to the parish center.
Thank you.
And WELCOME HOME!
Welcome to St. Martin de Porres Church
Welcome!
For the safety of parishioners,
staff, and the priest,
the safety and sanitary
guidelines listed below
apply to all public celebrations
of Mass in our church
and must be followed:
Please click here to continue
reading our Mass guidelines
Lenten Schedule
MONDAY EVENING PRAYER – 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
STATIONS OF THE CROSS- 3:00 p.m.
Fridays- Mar. 5,12, 19, 26
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Mass – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses – 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)
Wednesdays – 7:45 p.m.
Saturdays – 3:00 p.m. (in parish center)
COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION WITH INDIVIDUAL ABSOLUTION
Friday, March 26 – 7:00 p.m.
St Martin de Porres Church
31555 Hoover RD
Warren, MI 48093
Rev. Nicholas Zukowski, Pastor
Rev. Mr. Marion Jurewicz, Deacon
Tel: (586) 264-7515
Fax: (586) 264-4013
Formation: (586) 264-7970
E-mail: parishoffice@smdeporres.com
- The Parish Office is currently closed to in-person visits.
- 2020 year-end contribution statements available beginning February 1. Drop your request form in the collection box or at the parish center mailbox
- Monday Evening Prayer 7:00pm - Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Friday Stations of the Cross 3:00pm - Mar 5,12, 19, 26
- 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration March 5, noon to 3pm with Benediction at 3pm. Followed by Stations of the Cross
- Communal Reconciliation Friday March 26 7:00pm
| My "Nick"el's Worth | St. Martin de Porres | St. Martin de Porres |
| By: Fr. Nick Zukowski | Parish Pastoral Council | Parish Finance Council |
Homily: 28 February | Co-Chairpersons: Gary McMenamin Fr. Nick Zukowski | Presider: Fr. Nick Zukowski, Pastor |
Homily: 21 February | Commission Representatives: | Chairperson: Mike Garcia |
Homily: 17 February | Christian Service: Linda Samulski | Council Members: |
| Homily: 14 February | Education: Zora Dziurman | Jerry Cipkowski Bill Edwards |
| December 2020 Financial Report | Finance: Fr. Nick Zukowski | Mike Kostrzeba |
| Knights of Columbus: Ed Sobczak | Meetings are quarterly as | |
| Worship: Jerry Cipkowski | ||
| Central Macomb Vicariate Rep Gary McMenamin | ||
| Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. | ||
Pope Francis Declares
A Year Of St. Joseph
Families of Parishes
AOD Website
Wave 2 -July 1, 2022
Central Macomb Vicariate Family 4
St. Blasé Parish, Sterling Heights
St. Ephrem Parish, Sterling Heights
St. Martin de Porres Parish, Warren
St. Michael Parish, Sterling Heights
U.S. Bishops Address
Covid-19 Vaccine Concerns
Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Monday Tuesday Friday
9:30 a.m.
Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation
Wednesday 7:45 p.m.
Saturday 3:00 p.m.
or call the Parish Office
for an appointment
Rosary
Perpetual Help Prayers
Wednesday, 6:25 p.m.
Mass 7:00 p.m.
Adoration
First Fridays of the Month from 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Monday Adoration cancelled because of COVID-19 restrictions
Parish Office
The Parish Office
is currently closed