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
Other Local Events and Ministries
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
In the Bible in a Year Podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes. Using an exclusive reading plan in The Bible Timeline (a groundbreaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins) you won’t just read the Bible, you’ll finally understand how all the pieces fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!
If you have struggled to read the Bible, this podcast if for you. It’s offered by Ascension Press. Each 20-25 minute episode includes 2-3 scripture readings, a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz, and a guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in His Word. Tune in and live your daily life through the lens of God’s Word! Go to ascensionpress.com for more information and to sign up for the podcast.
Retrouvaille - Help Our Marriage
Retrouvaille has helped troubled marriages for 45 years. Only one marriage really matters; Yours. Let us help.
But only one matters, YOURS!
WE CAN HELP
HelpOurMarriage.org or 1 – 800 – 470 - 2230 24 hrs
For Widowed Men and Women
For further information about Widowed Friends and upcoming events, visit our website at www.widowedfriends.com
Give Thanks with Online Giving
To support your parish if you are able, you can easily go to online giving and either set up for weekly donations or a one time donation. We need your support now more than ever.
Sign up, or see your giving history at anytime by logging in at our Parish's web page at Connect Now.
OR - Give through the AoD!
St. Martin de Porres Parish, Warren, has an online-giving link for the CSA via the Archdiocese.
Click here to make a 2025 CSA Contribution
Vacation Bible School - June 16 -19
Join us this summer and register your child (K - Grade 5) for this year's Alaskan Adventure themed Vacation Bible School, "True North!" It will be mountains of fun as your child discovers what it means to trust Jesus in a wild world. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing songs, play teamwork-building games, enjoy delicious snacks, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, and test out sciency-fun experiments.
WHERE: St. Blase Catholic Church
WHEN: June 16-19, 2025 from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM each day.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $25 per child if you register by May 4th, 2025.
Register your child May 5th, 2025 through June 1st, 2025 at the cost of $30 per child.
Register in the St. Blase Parish Office or stblase.org
12151 E. 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 | stblase.org | 586.268.2244
Ice Cream Social June 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Upcoming Summer Fun! Thursday, June 19th 6:30 pm
Ice Cream Social & Entertainment
Eucharistic Adoration & Procession on Corpus Christi June 21 & 22
We will be celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ (Corpus Christi) next weekend on June 21 & 22. We will have adoration on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. until benediction at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Mass.
On Sunday, we will have exposition following the 8:30 a.m. Mass, silent adoration until 11:00 a.m., and then a procession around the inside of the church. During the procession, Fr. Nick will carry Jesus in the monstrance through the aisles, allowing you to experience Jesus up close and personal and receive a blessing. Following the procession will be benediction and then the 11:00 Mass.
Please join us for this holy feast as we end the last year of the formal Eucharistic Revival, but continue striving to know and love Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Historic Church Tour July 10
St. Joseph Shrine & Sweetest Heart of Mary
Thursday, July 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$40 per person includes roundtrip transportation, church tours, Noon Mass at Sweetest Heart of Mary and "lunch on the go". Register before July 3, as there is limited seating.
Click here to download the Registration Form
Rummage sale coming soon
Start cleaning out your closets, basements, and garages to donate your gently used items. The drop off dates are:
- Sunday, July 13th - noon - 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 14th - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 15th - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The sale dates are:
- Thursday, July 31st - 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, August 1st - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 2nd - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Seeking "Garden Angels"
GARDENING/LANDSCAPE: If you can spare a couple of hours a few times a month, there are still a few plots left for adoption. There is no set schedule and you can garden at your own pace. There are some tools available to use, but it is much easier if you bring your own. There are also lawn and leaf bags for the disposal of weeds and cuttings. If you are interested in joining our dedicated group of green thumbs then please contact Tom O’Grady—Facilities Manager Togrady@smdeporres.com. Thank you, and God Bless!
2025 Craft Fair and Bake Sale - November 1
We have begun the planning of the 2025 ACWC Holiday Craft Fair, which will be held on Saturday, November 1, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
We are blessed to have our Teams in place for the Bake Sale, Raffle, Santa’s Wonderland, ACWC Craft Table, and Kitchen. Watch for articles where additional help is needed in these areas (especially bakers, when we get closer to the Craft Fair date!).
We have room for a few more crafters (nonfood, please)… so, do you or someone you know have handmade items to sell? Have you ever wanted to sell your creative treasures, but didn’t know where to go? Were you a part of this Craft Fair years ago? If you answered yes (which I am hoping you did!), please see the June 15 bulletin for contact information to sign up. There will be a fee of $35 per space, which includes two chairs, and one 60” round table (ours), or you may bring your own table (up to 6’ rectangular).
Spirit of Giving Hope Collections in 2025
June: Paper Towel
July: Dish Soap, Dishwasher Tablets & Liquid
August: Laundry Soap, Softener & Dryer Sheets
September: Toilet Paper
October: Shampoo & Conditioner
Saints Among The Saints Family of Parishes
Our Central Macomb Vicariate Family 4, now titled "Saints Among The Saints" includes with St. Martin de Porres:
12151 E. 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, 48312
Mass: Saturday - 4:00 p.m. | Sunday - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9:30 a.m.
Confession: Saturday 3:00 p.m.
38900 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, 48312
Mass: Saturday - 4:30 p.m. | Sunday - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 a.m.
Confession: Wednesday 8:00 a.m. & Saturday 3:30 p.m.
St. Michael Parish
40501 Hayes Rd
Sterling Heights 48313
Mass: Saturday 4:30 p.m. | Sunday 8:00, 9:45, & 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:30 a.m.
Confession: Saturday 3:00 p.m.
News from St. Martin de Porres Parish Ministries and Groups
Active Christian Women's Club
- Upcoming Summer Fun - Thursday, June 19th - 6:30 pm. Ice Cream Social & Entertainment!
- Want to learn more about the ACWC? Join us at our General Meeting!
Beverly Savage 586.907.6804 qnmum1@gmail.com
Join the Pius X Council
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus and dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Parish Center, Room 1
For contact information or to learn more, visit the Council's Website
Right To Life
Prayer is such a beautiful gift from God; an immensely powerful tool. Jesus taught us how to pray to the Father. Mary spoke her intimate Magnificat prayer after receiving the news of her carrying God's Son from the angel. Zechariah shared his prayer about God's greatness when his son was born.
Did you know that there are over 650 prayers in our amazing bible?
I'd like to share a prayer that we all can pray for babies in their mother's womb (from EWTN):
O God of all creation, nurture and protect tiny children and keep them safe in the sanctuary of their mother's womb.
As You so wondrously form their hearts and minds and lungs and souls, so strengthen our will to lovingly nurture and protect them.
Give us the eyes to see them as our brothers and sisters, the minds to welcome them as our own, and the faith to defend them as Your children.
We ask this through the intercession of Mary, our Blessed Mother, and the mother of all the little ones, through Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen.
Blessings of Hope to all!
Maribeth C. and Regina F.
Parish Respect LIFE Reps.
END-OF-LIFE CARE & DECISIONS - Advanced Directives and Respecting Life. For more information, visit: bettercaremi.org
Did you know that there are several Christ-centered locations for mothers who need help with their pregnancy in our area? These places offer support (through education and life skills programming) to pregnant women who are at-risk or lack safe housing to transition them to independence.
Take a moment to check out these life-giving places, and if you know of anyone who needs this type of help, please share this information.
Mother and Unborn Baby Care
www.maubc.org
Gianna House
www.giannahouse.org
Abigayle Ministries
www.abigayleministries.org
Mary’s Mantle
www.marysmantle.net
Remember, there is help for anyone suffering from the effects of abortion.
St. Martin de Porres First Saturday Memorial Association
•What is the St. Martin de Porres first Saturday Memorial Association?
It is a special offering made by parishioners through which your intentions are remembered at the 5:00 Mass to be celebrated each FIRST SATURDAY of the month throughout the entire year.
•What is the requested offering?
A yearly offering of $60.00 is asked for the intentions to be remembered at this Mass, to be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at the 5:00 pm Mass.
•How do I list my Intentions?
You may list your intentions one of two ways. As one individual name: Mary Jones or you may list family groupings: The Jones Family. Multiple names may be listed but require an additional offering of $60.00 for each name listed.
•When will these Masses begin?
As the memorial begins to form, and intentions are submitted, we will begin the Masses in May of this year. Some have already submitted names. The "intention year"
will then be from May to May. And then we begin again. If you wish to continue having your intentions remembered at these Masses, you will be asked to renew your offering
each year.
•How do I become part of the "St. Martin de Porres First Saturday Memorial Association?
Please submit the form at the bottom of the back page of the bulletin with your payment to:
Diocesan-St. Martin de Pores #557
1050 74th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49513
For questions or for Credit/Debit payment call
Susie Boone at 1-800-783-1623
How To Report Abuse
The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages individuals to
report clergy sexual abuse of minors and others – no matter when the abuse occurred. Individuals may contact local law enforcement authorities and/or they may report to
the Archdiocese of Detroit
by calling the Victim
Assistance Coordinator at
(866) 343-8055 or by
emailing vac@aod.org In addition, the Michigan
Attorney General’s Office
can be contacted at its
toll-free reporting hotline at (844) 324-3374
(Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
or by email at aginvestigations@michigan.gov.
More information about the Archdiocese’s efforts to
address abuse may be found