News from St. Martin de Porres Parish Ministries and Groups
Active Christian Women's Club
- May 08 – Memorial mass for deceased member Lucille Rymiszewski at 11 am liturgy.
- May 11 – General Meeting “Ladies Tea”– Doors open at 1:00 PM. Have a teacup? If so, please bring your cup for this occasion. If you do not have your own cup, we will be renting teacups for a $5 donation. The donation will go to Sanctum House: a safe home for woman survivors of human trafficking to heal and rebuild their lives.
- May 15 – Memorial mass for deceased member Arlene Gawlik at 11 AM liturgy.
This will conclude our General Meetings until September 14, 2022. May we find joy and blessings for 2022/2023. May God bless you with good health, as well as the gift of family, friends and may he also keep you safe throughout the summer months. Blessings – see you in September. - May 27 - Board Meeting at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center, Room 1. Please note: Our meeting will be pushed back due to Memorial weekend.
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
“We must not be surprised when we hear of murders, of killings, of wars, of hatred. If a mother can kill her own child, what is left but for us to kill each other? Abortion kills twice. It kills the body of the baby and it kills the conscience of the mother. Abortion is profoundly anti-women. Three quarters of its victims are women: half the babies and all the mothers.”
St. Teresa of Calcutta”.
Please pray for respect for life.
Regina F.
Parish Representative 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.
Why start such a memorial?
This Monthly Memorial fulfills many of your requests for monthly prayer for your special intentions or for a loved ones who are deceased; your intentions will be listed each week on the back of the parish bulletin. Your offering of $60.00 per year will help to support the parish bulletin.
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 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 form on bottom of bulletin Memorial page with your payment to:
Diocesan
1050 74th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49513
1-800-783-1623
Monthly Prayer Calendar
It is a privilege to pray for one another as baptized people. Here at St. Martin’s all parishioners are remembered at a Mass every weekend. Below is a list of those who are employed at St. Martin’s and those who are liturgical ministers or serve within the Archdiocese of Detroit who also need our prayers. We ask that on the day given you offer a simple prayer for that person or group that they be given the help they need to be “joyful missionary disciples.”
May 2022
1. Fr. Nick Zukowski (Pastor)
2. Deacon Marion Jurewicz (Permanent Deacon)
3. Sr. Pat Whalen (Worship Coordinator)
4. Sandy Acord (Director of Christian Formation)
5. Michael Adams (Music Director)
6. Jim Bedra (Weekend Maintenance)
7. Val Cimini (Weekend Maintenance)
8. Christina Corona (Director of Christian Service)
9. Zora Dziurman (Part Time Administrative Assistant)
10. Lori Isaac (Office Manager)
11. Jeanne Kelly (Bookkeeper)
12. Larry Lage (Part time Special Projects Manager)
13. Bruce Langlands (Contemporary Choir Director)
14. Mary Loria (Administrative Assistant)
15. John McGovern (Part time Musician)
16. Mark Miller (Evening Maintenance)
17. Jackie Sciotti (Housekeeper)
18. Brian Tomaszewski (Head of Maintenance)
19. Parish Council & Commission Members
20. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
21. Lectors
22. Ushers/Ministers of Hospitality
23. Altar Servers
24. Archbishop Allen Vigneron
25. Families of Parishes
26. Bishop Robert Fisher
27. Music Ministry
28. Seminarians
29. Volunteers
30. Homebound parishioners
31. Vocations
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
Other Local Events and Ministries
For Widowed Men and Women
For further information about Widowed Friends and upcoming events, visit our website at www.widowedfriends.org
Retrouvaille of Metro Detroit
The Retrouvaille Program is for Married Couples Facing Difficult Challenges in their Relationship
- A Marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship.
- A Christian marriage program, Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith background are encouraged to attend.
- Primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect.
- Presenters are not trained marriage counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love.
Please visit the HelpOurMarriage website for details and sign-up information for up-coming sessions.
Men of the Hearts Podcast–Office of Priestly Vocations
Listen now to our new podcast co-hosted by Fr. Craig Giera, Director of Priestly Vocations, and Fr. David Pellican, Associate Pastor at Divine Child Parish, as they explore the richness of priestly vocations and share how to discern a call from God. We are Men of the Hearts because both the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus beat as one to animate the call in young men. It is Mary that brings us to Jesus, and it is at Sacred Heart Major Seminary that men’s hearts are formed after the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here's the link:
https://detroitpriestlyvocations.com/men-of-the-hearts.../
Televised Mass Guide
To watch Sunday, Saturday, or Daily Mass from home, follow this guide:
SUNDAY MASSES ONLINE/CABLE:
Saturday - 7:00 pm on CTND
Sunday - 8:00 am, 12 Noon: EWTN
10:00 am, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, CTND
12:00 Noon from the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on AOD Facebook
SUNDAY MASS ON NETWORK TV:
6:00 am on WJBK Fox 2
WEEKDAY MASSES ONLINE/CABLE:
8:00 am, 12 Noon and 7:00 pm: EWTN
9:30 am, 7:00 pm, 11:30 pm: CTND
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
You may also mail your church support envelope to us or bring it at your convenience to the mail drop box at the parish office.
2022 CSA begins the week of May 8
CSA begins this week! Thank you to those of you who may have already made a 2022 CSA pledge as this ensures we Fuel the Mission to witness Christ as His disciples. You will be receiving your packet in the mail between May 9-13 Fr. Nick is asking all parishioners to join him in contributing to this year’s Catholic Services Appeal. If we all give, we will easily meet St. Martin de Porres 2022 CSA target of $84,797.00, which is our parish share of the support for the CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services. Any gifts we receive over our target will be returned to our parish in full. If we do not meet this target, we will have to make up the shortfall from our general fund.
If you are still prayerfully considering your CSA pledge, you may mail your completed pledge card in the pre-addressed envelope that is provided you. You may also pledge your gift to our parish campaign by giving online at GiveCSA.org.
The Chosen Season Two beginning May 16
Please join us for the second season of the Chosen Movie on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Center beginning on May 16, 2022. If you haven’t seen season one, we will catch you up. We will watch one episode a week and discuss some reflection questions after each episode. There are eight episodes in season two.
Parish Mission May 21 -25
We welcome Fr. Jewel Aytona, CPM, to our parish May 21 to begin our Parish Mission. He is a member of the Fathers of Mercy from Auburn, Kentucky. The theme for the mission is THY KINGDOM COME. He will preach at all the weekend Masses and follow the schedule below Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. His presentation on Wednesday will be part of our regularly scheduled 7PM Mass.
Parish Missions bring great blessings to a parish which is why all other activities and events are suspended so that as many people as possible will be available to attend,
Confessions/Adoration – 6PM
Presentation – 7PM
Confessions – 8PM
TOPICS:
- Confidence in God & St. Joseph, Patron of the Church
- Lukewarmness is the Devil in Disguise
- The 4 Last Things
There will opportunities for confession at 6PM and again at 8PM. Eucharistic Adoration will be from 6-6:50 ending with Benediction. A free will offering will be taken up on Wednesday but donations may be put in the designated boxes on the other 2 evenings as well.
Some CD’s will be available for purchase each evening for anyone interested.
PLEASE SET ASIDE THIS WEEK TO JOIN US FOR AS MUCH AS YOU CAN
St Malachy Trunk Sale May 21
Sellers WANTED for the St. Malachy Women’s Club 2022 Trunk Sale
Crafts, Clothing, Toys, Treasures, and Books in good condition
SATURDAY , MAY 21 9 AM TO 3PM
Spaces limited, Registration Limited and will fill quickly. $25 per space (Check payable to St. Malachy Womens Club) For more information call 586-415-7607
St Martin de Porres 60th Anniversary June 5
We will celebrate St. Martin de Porres Parish's 60th Anniversary on June 5, with a special Mass at 11:00 a.m.
There will be a buffet luncheon beginning at 1:00 p.m. at:
Gazebo Banquet Center
31104 Mound Rd. (at 13 Mile Rd.)
Warren, MI 48092
Reserve early, as seating is limited. Doors will open 1:02 p.m. for a buffet Lunch - $25.00 per person Please return the reservation form with your check payable to St Martin de Porres
St. Martin de Porres Church
31555 Hoover Rd.
Warren, MI 48093
or return to Parish Office. No ticket will be issued. Your cancelled check is your receipt.
Families of Parishes - Wave 2 - July 2022
Visit the AOD Website
Our Central Macomb Vicariate Family 4 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.
Remembering Those in Service to Our Country
We are maintaining a list of Parishioners or relatives of parishioners who are in the military. Please provide the Parish Office the following Information;
Name & Rank
Branch of Service
Where they are stationed at
Relative of