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.
Please prayerfully consider your 2025 CSA donation. Help us to surpass our goal of $76,635.00 All donations above our target comes back to the parish 100%
As of 6/29 we have had 127 givers pledge $44,790.00, with the total amount paid of $38,300.00
Click here to make a 2025 CSA Contribution
NO Daily Masses July 7 - 18
Please note there will be no daily 9:30 a.m. Masses July 7, 8, 11, 14, 15 & 18; and no 7:00 p.m. evening Mass on July 9 & 16. There will also be no rosary and perpetual help devotions July 9 & 16.
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 drop off July 13 - 15 - Sale Dates July 31, August 1 & 2
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.
The following items WILL NOT be accepted:
•Furniture
•Clothing
•Shoes
•Cribs, Car seats, car seat/stroller combos
•Computers, computer components
•Televisions, VCR's, large speakers
•Stuffed animals
•Mattresses, sleeping pillows
•Items under recall
•Items that are broken, severely damaged or missing crucial or irreplaceable parts.
Please be sure all pieces are included in puzzles & games.
Need more info? Contact Sandy Acord 586-264-7970 (ext. 233)
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
A HUGE "Thank You"
...to the Saints Among the Saints Family of Parishes for supporting Pope Francis Center's Men's Blue Jean/Belt/Socks/Underwear Drive
•St. Blase - Blue Jean Donations
•St. Ephrem - Underwear Donations
•St. Martin de Porres - Sock Donations
•St. Michael -All Items
As a family we collected and donated 173 pairs of jeans, 49 belts, 76 packages of socks (Approx. 912 pairs), 149 packages of underwear (Approx 745 pieces). All items were delivered to the Pope Francis Center Bridge Housing Campus. They were overwhelmed by our enormous donation and thanked the SATS Family of Parishes for our generosity and prayers. Blessings to everyone who gave so generously.
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
- 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
Studies have shown that the family unit is continually being reshaped. We truly need God’s guidance to navigate these times and bring families together to honor one another and to honor the beautiful gift of LIFE! Let us pray continually!
St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Prayer for the Family
Heavenly Father, You have given us a model of life in the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Help us, O Loving Father, to make our family another Nazareth where love, peace, and
joy reign. May it be deeply contemplative, intensely Eucharistic, and vibrant with joy.
Help us to stay together in joy and sorrow through family prayer. Teach us to see Jesus in the members of our family, especially in their distressing disguise.
May the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus make our hearts meek and humble like His and help us to carry out our family duties in a holy way.
May we love one another as God loves each one of us, more and more each day, and forgive each other’s faults as You forgive our sins.
Help us, O Loving Father, to take whatever You give and to give whatever You take, with a big smile. Help us, O Holy Father, to make our families one heart, full of love, in the Heart of Jesus through Mary.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, cause of our joy, pray for us. St. Joseph, pray for us. Holy Guardian Angels, be always with us, guide and protect us. 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