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

​Active Christian Women's Club

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• Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - ACWC Craft Meeting Room 6 in the Parish Center from 10am-12 noon.
  
• Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - ACWC General Meeting - Card Party/Game Theme at 12:30pm in the Parish Center. Doors open at 12 noon.
  
• Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Caesars Windsor (see registration form in the church bulletin, parish website or in the bookrack at the back of church)

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​​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

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​For contact information or to learn more, visit the Council's Website​​

Right To Life

(parts taken from RTL.org)
Here is the final and amazing journey is a beautifUL of the History of Us in the womb of our mother.
•26 WEEKS
Sleep patterns exist and rapid eye movement indicates dreaming may occur. Eyelids reopen after being closed for months Muscles exercise by kicking and stretching
•28 WEEKS
Central nervous system is developed enough to control some major body functions
Another person might hear a heartbeat by listening to the pregnant woman's abdomen
•30 WEEKS
Rhythmic breathing movements start to occur. Mom's voice and other familiar sounds may be recognized. Bones are fully developed, but still soft and pliable
•32 WEEKS
Pupils can dilate and constrict in dim or bright light. Connections between the nerve cells in the brain have increased
•34 WEEKS
Weight is about 4 to 4½ pounds 
•36 WEEKS
Body fat increasing rapidly. Head may soon start repositioning down in preparation for birth.
•38 WEEKS
A newborn is considered full-term 38 weeks after fertilization (40 weeks of pregnancy)
The unborn child can grasp firmly God created such an awe-inspiring process for His
people to be born. It is sad that some doctors tell women it is just a "blob of tissue." What is more heart-breaking, is that a woman can abort her baby at any time-up to the day it is born, for any reason-here in Michigan.

Keep praying for an end to abortion. Blessings of hope and peace to all!

"Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker."
Psalm 9:1

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​Maribeth C. and Regina F.
Parish Respect LIFE Reps.

Did you know...

...that there are free Ultrasounds in Michigan? These centers provide a completely free limited ultrasound exam to confirm a pregnancy. For a more detailed list of all centers around Michigan, visit RTL.org. Also, for more pregnancy help resources, call or text 1-800-712-HELP.

Compassion Pregnancy Center
37540 Gratiot, Ste. 100
Clinton Twp, MI 48036
Phone: (586) 783-9620
Text: (313 583-9770
compassionpregnancy.org

Crossroads Care Center
3205 South Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 293-0070
crossroadscarecenter.org

ICU Birth Choice Mobile Unit
(248) 620-5353
icubirthchoice.com
Pregnancy Aid Detroit

15847 E 8 Mile Rd.
Eastpointe, MI 48021
Phone: (313) 882-1000 
Text: (313) 919-8124
pregnancyaiddetroit.org

​END-OF-LIFE CARE & DECISIONS - Advanced Directives and Respecting Life. For more information, visit: bettercaremi.org

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, t​here is help for anyone suffering from the effects of abortion.

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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

Other Local Events and Ministries

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St. Ephrem’s Religious Education for Special Needs

My name is Marie Coules I am the Religious Education Director for Special Needs at St. Ephrem’s. I have been certified in Level I and Level II for the Good Shepherd of Catechesis. The Atrium (classroom) is designed for hands on learning. 

• The Good Shepherd of Catechesis is a Montessori method of teaching the Catholic faith. It is usually for children; however, we have modified teaching for all ages.
• Preparation to receive the sacraments is available to everyone.
•  We encourage a parent or guardian to meet or speak with the instructor before the first class.
•  During each session, a parent or guardian is asked toremain with the student to share the experience together.

Where: St. Ephrem’s Parish Activity Center (Church -38900 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights)

Time:

3: 00 pm session is full
4:00 pm for Children 12 and under
6:30 pm 13 and up (no age requirement).

When: Sessions: Wednesday: April 15 and April 29: May 6 and May 20

Cost: $7.00 a session or $10.00 a family

For more information you may contact St. Ephrem’s Catholic Church: 586-264-1230

St. Ephrem - Monthly Community Supper

The gospel compels us to reach out a hand of support to the elderly, the widowed, the orphaned and the poor. It is with that in mind that we invite everyone in need of a home-cooked meal and/or fellowship to join us on the second Tuesday of each month for a FREE supper. Food service begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:15 p.m. in the Fr. Ronald Milligan Activity Center on our parish campus located on the Southeast corner of 17 Mile and Dodge Park. For more information, please call the parish office at 586-264-1230.

SAVE THESE 2026 DATES AND JOIN US!
Tuesday, April 7th
Tuesday, May 12th
Tuesday, June 9th
Tuesday, July 14th
Tuesday, August 11th
Tuesday, September 8th
Tuesday, October 13th
Tuesday, November 10th
Tuesday, December 8th

Mercy Mats Project Day Saturday, April 18

Mercy Mats Project Day - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

St. Michael Parish

40501 Hayes Road

Sterling Heights
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​​​​Spend Time with Jesus In Eucharistic Adoration “He waits for YOU!”

St. Anne Church, our neighbor to the west on Mound Road and 14 Mile Road, have recently created and dedicated a 24/7 Perpetual Adoration Chapel!

Come and spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. You now have the ability to come and pray before Jesus in the Tabernacle any time, and day!

Come to the back double door of the church (the church doors nearest the green school building in the back parking lot), and you will find a keypad mounted on the wall immediately to the left of those church double doors.

Phone the St. Anne Parish Office to get the code to the 24/7 Adoration Chapel.

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH: 32000 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan 48092
Phone: (586) 264-0713 Office Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday-Friday

​​​Retrouvaille - Help Our Marriage

NEXT SESSION: MAY 1 - 3

Retrouvaille has helped troubled marriages for 45 years.  Only one marriage really matters; Yours. Let us help.  But only one matters, YOURS!

RETROUVAILLE® CAN HELP!!

The Retrouvaille® Program consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of twelve follow up (or Post) sessions over the course of six weeks. It provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again.

The main emphasis of the program is on communication in marriage between husband and wife. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way.

There is an alternative to divorce!

This quite possibly could be the best gift you ever give yourself, your spouse, your children, your family and your friends!!  *Please pass this information on on to anyone who you suspect might be a hurting couple*

The next Retrouvaille® of Metro-Detroit weekend is scheduled for May 1-3, 2026

HelpOurMarriage.org or 1 – 800 – 470 - 2230 (24 hrs)

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​For Widowed Men and Women
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For further information about Widowed Friends and upcoming events, visit our website at www.widowedfriends.com

St. Francis Cabrini - Medical Volunteers Needed

St. Frances Cabrini Clinic, a free clinic founded in 1950 provides compassionate, faith-centered healthcare to the uninsured, under-insured, immigrants, and those in need in Southwest Detroit. All are welcome!

We are seeking volunteer Behavioral Health practitioners, Psychiatrists, Therapists, Counselors. We are also in need of Pharmacists or Pharmacy Assistants. See the hours below; Wednesday is the day that we have designated for Behavioral Health. Volunteers determine their best schedule. Bilingual helpful, not required.

To volunteer, email both martineze@ccsem.org and mjlubinski@adriandominicans.org
Location: 1234 Porter St., Detroit, MI 48226
Hours: Tues 12-7 | Wed 1-6 | Thurs 12-7
Info: www.cabriniclinic.com 313-961-7863

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