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
St. Michael Parish Mercy Mats Project Day
Saturday, January 25, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
St. Michael Parish
40501 Hayes Rd.
Sterling Heights
Focus on Life 2025 Annual Benefit Dinner February 7
Friday, February 7, 2025
St. Josaphat Banquet Centre, Warren
Amber Roseboom – Guest Speaker
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 per individual
$500 for a table of ten
For more information, call: 586-206-8813 (Nancy)
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
Upcoming Session: January 10-12, 2025 - Farmington Hills, Michigan
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 weekly offering and for the CSA via the Archdiocese. The online-giving domain is: https://give.aod.org
2024 Catholic Services Appeal - Click here to read Archbishop Vigneron's message
Upcoming Mass Schedule Change - January 6 through January 17
There will be NO 9:30 AM Masses on January 10, 13, 14, 17
and NO 7:00PM Masses on January 15.
There will be NO rosary or Perpetual Help Devotions on January 15
Ladies Night Out - It's A Mystery! January 23
Please join us Thursday, January 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Refreshments will be served - Please register by January 22
or see the January 19 Parish Bulletin for registration details or visit:
https://form.jotform.com/250091144781150
Chili Cook Off - Saturday, February 22
The Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council #3848 sponsors its 2nd annual Chili Cook Off Contest on Saturday, February 22, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and runs thru 8:30 p.m.
St. Martin de Porres Parish Center
Vote for your favorite chili. Votes will determine the WINNER!
Hot Dogs, Chips, Desserts, Beverages
Suggested Donation $5/adults; Kids under 12 free
Basket Raffles - 50 / 50 Drawing
For more info contact Kevin Labudde @ 586-295-2812
Registration Form/Rules available at www.knights-of-columbus3848.weebly.com or register at:
https://form.jotform.com/250108119100035
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
- 1/8 - General Meeting in Parish Center. Doors open @1PM; Meeting begins at 1:30 PM. Look forward to seeing all of you.
- 1/18 - Mass for deceased member, Mary Trussell at 5PM liturgy.
- 1/23 - Ladies Night Out in the Parish Center 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- 1/31-ACWC Board Meeting in the Parish Center beginning at 10:30 AM.
- ACWC would like to wish Fr. Nick, Deacon Marian, Sister Pat, Office Staff and to all parishioners of St. Martin de Porres a very HAPPY NEW YEAR with health, happiness and blessings.
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
HAPPY BLESSED NEW YEAR 2025!
It is bittersweet, but this weekend the Christmas season officially ends. I love how my home is aglow with the twinkling lights and other Christmas decorations, but it is about that time to think about putting them away. One of my devotionals shared a prayer for putting up or putting away the pieces of a Nativity set, and I'd like to share it with you.
Lord, help me to be like a shepherd -to lead, nurture,
and guide those around me to the Good Shepherd.
Lord, help me to be more like the wise men-to hear
Your call and to use the gifts that You have blessel
me with to serve others.
Lord, help me to be more like Joseph and Mary-
-to rely on You completely and trust You throughout each
day.
Lord, help me to be more like Jesus- to show love,
forgiveness, kindness, and understanding.
Even though the lights, trees, Nativity, etc., will soon be put away for another year, the HOPE and LOVE of Christmas should remain in our heart all year through. Jesus gave us those gifts. Jesus gave us LIFE. I pray that as we move forward in 2025, we do all we can to protect, cherish, and love all LIFE.
Blessings of HOPE and LOVE to you and yours!
Maribeth C.
Parish Respect LIFE Representative
Mark your calendar to come join in this wonderful pro-life dinner to celebrate and give thanks to God for the beautiful gift of LIFE!
Focus on Life 2025
Annual Benefit Dinner
Friday, February 7, 2025
St. Josaphat Banquet Centre, Warren
Amber Roseboom – Guest Speaker
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 per individual
$500 for a table of ten
For more information, call:
586-206-8813 (Nancy)
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!
Right To Life Resources:
Online Help:
bethany.org
Helplines:
(800) 57WOMAN or (800) 579-6626
For men:
(877) LIFE OPTIONS or (877) 543-3678
Text for help: (800) 712-4357
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