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

St. Martin de Porres Church News

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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 

at protect.aod.org.


Other Local Events and Ministries



​​St. Ephrem Lenten Fish Fry 


Dine-in or Carry-out

Price: $10

$4 Mac & Cheese Only

Cash or Check


Choose your Entree: Baked Tilapia or Vegetable Lasagna

Choose your Side (with Tilapia Entree Only) French Fries OR Mac & Cheese


All Entrees include Coleslaw, Roll or Cornbread, Dessert


St. Ephrem | 38900 Dodge Park Rd | Sterling Heights, MI 48312




St. Blase Lenten Fish Fry


Fridays of Lent
Dine in or carry-out
Curbside pickup for online orders
Cod, Tilapia, Salmon, vegetarian options
Starting at $10
4 - 7 p.m.


12151 E. 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights MI, 48312 | stblase.org | 586.268.2244




Northeast Regional Eucharistic Congress Saturday April 6


Who is Jesus? Who am I to Jesus? What does this mean for my life? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions or want to know more, join us.


9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024 
Hosted by North Macomb Family 1 
St. Kieran, Shelby Township | 53600 Mound Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48316 

English Keynote Speaker: Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers 
Spanish Keynote Speaker: Antonio Guzmán-Díaz 
Mass Celebrant: Bishop Robert Fisher


RSVP HERE




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


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.org

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News from St. Martin de Porres ​Parish Ministries and Groups



Active Christian Women's Club



  • Mar 31 - Easter. ACWC wishes you blessings, and peace always. We pray your Easter will be bright with the hope and joy of our risen Savior.”
  • Apr 09 – Anniversary Mass for deceased member JuliaPollack at 9:30 AM liturgy.
  • Apr 10 – General Meeting 1:30 PM in the Parish Center. Doors open at 1:00 PM.
  • Apr 19 – Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; lunch (included) served at noon. Tickets are $15 each, available each Tuesday, in the Parish Center kitchenette, 9:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m., and at the April general meeting. Purchase deadline is Sunday, April 14, 2024. (No tickets will be sold at the door). Questions? Contact Chairperson DoloresGoniwiecha. Donations for the raffled gift baskets/gift cards are needed. Your contributions may be brought to the kitchenette on Tuesdays between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and at the April General Meeting. 
  • Apr 26 - Board Meeting will be held at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center Room 1.


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


As Holy Week approaches, we find ourselves drawn to deeper prayer and meditation on what our Lord and Savior accomplished on the Cross for our undeserving benefit. Jesus showed us what real love is and that it was His choice to surrender to the Father and die in our place. We are guaranteed eternal life in Heaven with Jesus when we put all our faith, hope, and trust in Him and acknowledge that He took our sins to that Cross. There is nothing we can do to “pay back” that gift of love—it was freely given.

Let us share that love with one another in all we think, say, and do; especially when it comes to defending the gift of LIFE! The evil one is quite busy trying to confuse people about pro-life issues. Keep your heart and minds focused on the truth: Only God should be the giver and taker of life—not euthanasia, abortion, or infanticide.

I pray that we truly feel the depth, width, and breadth of the love that God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit always have for each one of us and how precious all LIFE is in His sight!

May this Holy Week bring you peace.

​Blessings of peace to all!

Maribeth Criscenti
Parish Rep for Right to Life


There is help for anyone suffering from the effects of abortion:

1 (877) 586-4621 – Lumina is a post-abortion referral network that offers retreats, counseling, and other services.

1 (800) 57-WOMAN – Right to Life of Michigan has a 24-hour toll-free hotline that is operated by OptionLine to find people local agencies in Michigan that offer post-abortive counseling, pregnancy help, and adoption referrals.

Rachel’s Vineyard offers weekend retreats for those suffering from an abortion experience—both women and men. They create a non-judgmental, safe place to think and explore their feelings about abortion. Rachel’s Vineyard believes it is important for them to grieve the loss of their unborn child before they can take steps toward healing and forgiveness Women are not the only ones who can feel the pain and suffering brought about by an abortion. Studies show that abortion can also leave families heartbroken. Fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings also feel the residual undesirable impact of abortion.

Please visit RTL.org for more information and let us keep in our prayers all who are hurting from an abortion—embrace them with love!


​More Right To Life Resources:  

Online Help:


teenbreaks.com

optionline.org

bethany.org

Helplines:
(800) 57WOMAN or (800) 579-6626


For men:
(877) LIFE OPTIONS or (877) 543-3678
Text for help: (800) 712-4357

Blessings to all!

Maribeth C
Parish Rep for Right to Life




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 with your payment to:

Diocesan—St. Martin de Porres #557
1050 74th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49513
For questions or for Credit/Debit payment call Susie Boone at 1-800-783-1623




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.

...Read the FAQ


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 weekly offering and for the CSA via the Archdiocese. The online-giving domain is: https://give.aod.org


Give to the CSA online 

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All 2023 monetary donations must be made no later than 1-1-24




2023 Contribution Statements


2023 Contribution Statements will be available after 1-15-24.  Please drop in collection box or at Parish Center mailbox.


Download Request Form Here




Easter Schedule


Parish offices closed March 27 thru Monday April 1

THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM


Holy Thursday, March 28th - Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 PM; Eucharistic Adoration following the Liturgy ending with Night Prayer at 10:00 PM

Good Friday, March 29th - NO 9:30 AM MASS. Stations of the Cross 12:30 PM; Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 1:30 PM; Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00 PM

Holy Saturday, March 30th - Blessing of Food at 12:30 PM

NO 5:00 PM MASS; 

Easter Vigil at 8:00 PM: Service of Light and New Fire; Liturgy of the Word; Renewal of Baptismal Promises; Order of Christian Initiation of Adults: Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist for Adults; Liturgy of the Eucharist

Easter Sunday: March 31st

Liturgies at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM




Easter Flowers


Please find the envelopes for Easter Flower Offerings in the back of Church and at the Parish Office. Please return the envelopes by March 31, (Easter Sunday). We will print the list in the bulletin at a later date. Thank you!




Easter baskets for St. Dominic’s Outreach Center in Detroit - Thank You!

All because of you! Your overwhelming financial contributions from the Thanksgiving and Christmas Programs last year will once again give support to St. Dominic’s call for help! 100 children will receive an Easter basket filled with a coloring book, crayons, a bubble wand, a stuffed animal, fruit snacks, a small toyand candy filled eggs.

Your thankful Christian Service Director,

Christina ​




First Friday Eucharistic Adoration April 5


Join us Friday, April 5, from noon to 3:00 p.m. for some quiet time with our Lord. Benediction will be at 3:00 p.m.




Confirmation Mass - April 6


On Saturday April 6, at St. Ephrem Church, our six Confirmation candidates from our Faith Formation classes will join the students from St. Ephrem to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. In Fr. Nick's place here at St. Martin there will be a Capuchin priest to celebrate the 5:00 PM Saturday Mass.




Family Pasta Dinner & Show - April 7


The Family Ministry presents a Family Dinner & Show on Sunday, April 7 at 12:15 p.m. 


There is no charge BUT YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 1.  

Click here for the Registration Form or call Sandy Acord at 586-264-7970


Compliments of the Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council #3848

​View the flyer




Almsgiving for Lent


The Almsgiving cup collection will benefit Mary’s Children Family Center in Clawson. This center is a non-profit organization created to serve people with brain injuries/intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by providing academic, recreational and social activities in a Christ-oriented environment in the community. The Center provides a structured Day Program for adults with brain injuries who are beyond the stage of their recovery where intense rehabilitation is necessary. They offer supervised self-directed structured activities. The program is designed to improve functional independence and enhance the quality of life for person overcoming brain injuries now living in the community.

The Almsgiving cups will be located in the back of church for you to take home. Cups will be collected at the beginning of Holy Thursday mass, when we will celebrate Our Lord’s Last Supper. 


Christina

Director of Christian Service




Spring Card Party April 19


Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; lunch (included) served at noon.

Tickets are $15 each, available each Tuesday, in the Parish Center kitchenette, 9:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m., and at the April general meeting. Purchase deadline is Sunday, April 14, 2024. (No tickets will be sold at the door). Questions? Please see th March 10 bulletin for contact information.

Donations for the raffled gift baskets/gift cards are needed. Your contributions may be brought to the kitchenette on Tuesdays between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and at the April General Meeting.




Girls Night Out Wednesday April 24


Save the date!  Wednesday, April 24 from 6:30-8:30 pm for our Girl's Night Out in the Parish Center.




​Ladies Tea Saturday  May 11

Save the date: Saturday, May 11, from 11am - 2pm

Watch for more details. Sponsored by Family Ministry




Sunday Eucharistic Adorations: Next date - May 26

Another opportunity for growing deeper in love with Jesus in the Eucharist will be available on the following dates: 

MAY 26
JUNE 23


The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from the end of the 8:30 Mass until the beginning of the 11:00  Mass for private adoration ending with Benediction.​




Vacation Bible School at St Blase - June 17 - 20


Vacation Bible School at St. Blase for grades Pre-K to Grade 5, June 17 - June 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Concert on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.  The cost is $25 per child. Register by June 5 at stblase.org or in the St. Blase Parish Office.




​​St. Martin de Porres Inclement Weather Policy.

Please remember if Warren Consolidated Schools cancel classes because of the weather, St. Martin de Porres parish offices will also be closed, and there will be NO MASS that day (except Funerals). We care about our parishioners’ well-being so, if it is not safe to be out on the roads please stay home. Please watch your TV for this information Thank you for your understanding.



Vets Returning Home Donation Bins for Clothing and Shoes ONLY!


These bins are strictly for men's, women's and children's clothing and shoes ONLY ...let me repeat this, clothing and shoes ONLY. Household items or furniture of any kind will NOT be excepted at all for any reason. Please don’t be the reason the bins are removed for not following the donation requirements.

Bins will be emptied monthly and taken to VRH Center where families of the center will take what they need and then the overflow of clothing will be taken to the VRH resale store to be sold (keep in mind the proceeds from the store comes back to VRH Center) to help support their programs. As always, Thank you for your support! Please feel free to contact me at the office with any questions you may have.

Christina 

Director of Christian Service




We are no longer Collecting:

- Cancelled stamps
- Campbell soup labels
- Religious Articles

We no longer have anyone who collects these items for us. Thank you for your understanding.





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:


St. Blasé Parish

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.


St. Ephrem Parish

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.