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
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 weekly offering and for the CSA via the Archdiocese. The online-giving domain is: https://give.aod.org
Sunday. April 27 ~ 11 am First Eucharist Mass
Please pray for our young people who will receive Jesus for the first time. May that special day be just the beginning of a life-long relationship with Him
May Crowning - Sunday, May 4 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass
A May procession will take place before Mass. We welcome the Knights of Columbus,
the Active Christian Women's Club, and all of the children to participate in our annual tradition of Crowning of Our Blessed Mother. We will assemble at 10:45 a.m. at the back of the church.
"O Mary, we crown thee with blossoms today
ACWC Corporate Communion: Members wear your blue scarf and ACWC pin!
Family Dinner & Trivia Game Sunday, May 4 12:15 p.m.
St. Martin de Porres Family Ministry presents our 2nd annual dinner and trivia game. All ages are invited to play. Pasta dinner will be served with no charge, courtesy of Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council #3848. Please Register by April 27 by calling 586.264-7970.
Ladies Tea - Saturday, May 10
The tables are set for Tea! Ladies of all ages are invited.
Parlor Hours: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025 in the St. Martin de Porres Parish Center
Light refreshments will be served.
Please make your reservation before May4th! Seating is limited.
•Raffle
•Keepsake Photo
•Wear a fancy hat (optional)
Question? Call Sandy 586-264-7970 or Zora 586-482-6092
Thank You! Sponsored by Family Ministry
Click here for Registration form
Honoring Life with Helping Hands - May Wish List
For two weekends in May (5/10-11 and 5/17-18), we will all have a wonderful opportunity to share in supporting LIFE for an eldercare home and a home for young, pregnant women and mothers.
There will be a “wish list” posted for items needed for these two facilities in upcoming bulletins and in the vestibule of church, along with details of the collection.
Thank you in advance for your gracious generosity.
Click here for a PDF of donations needed.
Blessings,
Maribeth Criscenti & Regina Falkowski
Parish Respect LIFE Reps
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
Spirit of Giving Hope Collections in 2025
May: Tooth Brushes and Tooth Pastes
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
- May 2nd - note the date! Board Meeting at 10:30 am.
- May 4th-11 am Mass - May Crowning / Corporate Communion
Wear your blue scarf and ACWC pin! - May 4th - 11 am Mass for Florence Murphy
- May 14th - General Meeting 1:30 parish center. "Salad Luncheon"
- 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
Decades have passed since the death of one of the world's best-known patrons of the poor, Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Perhaps less well known, but powerfully significant, is the role Mother Teresa played in rebuilding a culture of life.
In the book, Praying with Mother Teresa, the author who knew Mother Teresa personally includes some of her most noteworthy quotes on the issue of life. For example:
•"The greatest destroyer of peace in the world today is abortion because it is
a direct war, a direct killing
•"If we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell
people not to kill one another?"
The failure to recognize the sanctity of innocent human life at its conception leads to a refusal to honor life at other stages of development.
Mother Teresa's words were not hollow. She was willing to take on the responsibility of caring for and raising a child-if it would mean that a child's life was spared. "Please don't kill the child, give me the child" she said.
Mother Teresa's spirit lives on in the hearts of all those who work to protect precious lives from abortion. May we never forget the power of her life affirming message.
Please pray for an end to abortion.
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 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
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
St. Martin de Porres Church News
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