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
Surrender, A Musical Montage at St. Michael Saturday, September 27 at 7pm
Magic Carpet Theatre is pleased to offer dynamic performances through our Drama Ministry which brings Scripture to life in a refreshing, theatrical and powerful way. We invite you to discover and encounter Christ in a real, personal and memorable way through our unique style of theatre, as we open hearts to know and encounter Christ. Doors open at 6:30, performance at 7:00 p.m. All ages invited.
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
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.
•2025 CSA Parish Goal: $76,635.00
•Pledged and Paid to Date: $68,438.00 (89% of target)
•Left to reach goal: $8,197.00
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Keep up the good work! We still need to hear from the rest of our parish households. Remember: A gift to the CSA is a return gift to our parish!
Click here to make a 2025 CSA Contribution
Parish Office Hours
Beginning September 2. the Office hours will be:
Mondays & Fridays - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday closed
Mission Co-Operative Plan August 30 & 31
Another way our parish supports the missionary activity of the Church is through our participation in the annual Missionary Cooperation Plan. A missionary from somewhere around the world speaks to us of the ministry that their particular group does, and asks us -- begs us -- to roll up our sleeves by digging in our pockets our purses and our prayers to support the cause.
This year, we welcome Sister Donato Gerard from the Franciscan Sisters of St. Bernadette from Africa, by way of Dunmore, Pennsylvania. Special envelopes are on the sides of the Sunday offering collection boxes.
Bless you all!
Labor Day Mass at St. Ephrem
Join us Monday, September 1 at 9:00a.m. at ST. EPHREM Church, 38900 Dodge Park at 17 Mike Road. As a “Saints among the Saints” Family of Parishes, the clergy in our four-parish “Family” agreed to rotate the lesser legal holidays for Mass. This year, it is St. Ephrem’s turn to host the Weekday Mass.
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration
Join us on September 5 from noon to 3:00 p.m., with Benediction at 3:00 p.m. and spend some quiet time of reflection and prayer with our Lord.
Parish Picnic Sunday, September 21
St. Martin de Porres is having a parish picnic On Sunday, September 21st After the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
Come join us for fellowship, food, and fun! Everyone is invited! Help us to kick off the new catechetical year.
Homebound Ministry
We are looking in the hopes of re-starting home visits with the Most Blessed Sacrament. Please phone the office if you are interested, willing and able to bring Jesus to the homebound. We need you!
“ I was ill and you visited me.” (Mathew 25:36)
Jesus is waiting for your visit!
Mercy in Action - Day of Service
Join any of these events hosted by our parishes for an experience of God's Mercy Multiple locations & projects bring volunteers together who courageously engage in the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy!
•Saturday, September 27 - October 12
Drop-Off location for old eyeglasses & hearing aids for the Lions Club
St. Blase - Drop off in the designated bin located in the Gathering Space
St. Ephrem - RED box located at the entrance
St. Martin de Porres - Drop off in baskets located in church or at main office
St. Michael- Drop off box in Parish Office (9/20 - 10/19)
•Saturday, October 11
Volunteer at St. Aloysius' Street Picnic hosted by St. Ephrem 7:30am-2pm
St. Ephrem - Call (586) 264-1230 to volunteer (Carpooling Available)
•Tuesday, October 14
Monthly Community Supper 5:00PM-6:30PM
St. Ephrem Fr. Milligan Activity Center All are Welcome!
•Saturday, October 18
-Making Mercy Mats 9:00am - 12:00pm
St. Michael 40501 Hayes Rd. Sterling Heights 48313 Call 586-566-4487 to volunteer
-St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Collection Sat. 3pm-6pm/Sun 8am-1pm
St. Michael 40501 Hayes Rd. Sterling Heights 48313
-Parish Campus Fall Clean Up w/Garden Club 9am-12pm
St. Michael-Call 586-566-4487 to register
-Assemble Trunk/Treat Bags for St. Dominic's Outreach 10am-12pm
St. Martin de Porres- Call (586) 564-7515 ext. 229 to register
Opening Prayer In The Parish Center @ 10am
-Light Fall Clean on St. Martin Parish Grounds 10am-12pm
Opening Prayer In The Parish Center @ 10am (Please bring your own gardening tools)
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
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
- Want to learn more about the ACWC? Join us at our General Meeting!
Beverly Savage 586.907.6804 qnmum1@gmail.com - The ladies and my team enjoyed many gatherings together during this past year. We met on the second Wednesday of the month from September to May. Our gatherings included delicious food, themed activities, and a business meeting. The ACWC is founded on the three Tenets of Service, Spiritual and Social.
- SERVICE Our Service supported various causes, including the Capuchins, The Spirit of Giving Hope, Macomb City Winter Shelter, Altar Server Robes and Mulch for the parish, and St. Dominic’s Parish food and backpack drives.
- SPIRITUAL Our Spiritual included two Retreats and a Passover Meal demonstration. We also pray for our members monthly, have a Mass said by the Capuchins during members' birthday month, lead rosaries at funeral visitations when requested, and form an honor guard at members' funeral Masses.
- SOCIAL Our Social activities featured events like Memories of Fall and School Days, Remembrance of deceased members and Veterans, Christmas Luncheon, Winter Crafts, Bingo and Games Gathering, a Windsor Casino Trip, a Salad Luncheon, and an Ice Cream Social.
- THANKS & RECOGNITION I want to thank the ACWC General Membership for their support and participation, along with my awesome Board Members: Zora Dziurman, Audrey Pawlik, Joann Koleba (retiring after 35+ years), Maribeth Criscenti, Cecelia Malin and Virginia LaHaie (retiring after 20+ years), Dolores Goniwiecha, Tina Holub, Josie Burger, Ruth Ceci, Betty Borgacz, and Jan Waitr.
- LOOKING AHEAD Vacant positions have been filled for the next year. My heartfelt thanks and blessing to each and every one of you. I’m looking forward to more years of Service, Spiritual and Social opportunities with the ACWC.
- YOU’RE INVITED All ladies are welcome to join the ACWC. More information to follow soon.
Beverly Savage-Chairperson
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
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
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