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| Coming Events |
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Next Mass for Teen participation will be on Saturday, June 8th at 5PM - Bring a friend and enjoy the evening! Click on the image and visit our website... A "SWING DANCE" is planned after Mass !!!
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Sunday, June 2, 2013 His Excellency Allen H. Vigneron invites the people of the Archdiocese to join him in the celebration of Holy Mass followed by a procession through the neighborhood around the Cathedral celebrating the great Eucharistic feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Read the flier for more information!
2nd Annual Family Canoe Trip!!! August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Read the flier for more info....Sponsored by the Men's Club
Father Leo's Golf Outing Mystic Creek Golf Club Saturday, June 15, 2013 Sponsored by the Men's Club Contact: Anthony Young at 248.892.9359 or email Fr.Leogolf@gmail.com
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A Scripture Study is offerred on TUESDAY MORNINGS at 10:15AM in the Conference Room. Our time will be spent breaking open the Word for each upcoming weekend Liturgy! Read the bulletin for more details. Coordinated by Cheryl Francis-Pfister.
The Catholic Spiritual Gifts Inventory "Helping Catholics succeed at a primary discipline of the Christian life: DISCERNING, DEVELOPING AND USING THEIR SPIRITUAL GIFTS (CHARISMS) Every Tuesday of October at 7PM: October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th. Registration required Cost $10 Visit our webpage here!
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| New Music Webpage Coming Soon !! |
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| The Chaplet of Divine Mercy |
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Did you know the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed in the Chapel at 3PM and 3AM every day? Come join us for prayer. The painting is an original icon by Sister Nancy Smith. To know more about Divine Mercy and St. Faustina, click the Icon.
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Lent was a beautiful experience of Jesus! 
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| | Most Holy Trinity Sunday! | | | |
The sacred mystery of the Holy Trinity is the focus of our celebration this weekend. Our loving God is three Persons whose relationship of love is the model of all human relationships. As we pray, let us give thanks and praise to the God who made us in the divine image to love and be love to one another. God's sacred word to us this weekend reveals the life of the Holy Trinity. From the very beginning of creation through Jesus Christ's death and resurrection and down to our present day, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have been present and at work--creating, inspiring, healing, redeeming. From Scripture: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1: 1-5
This weekend, we remember the men and women of our Armed Forces who gave their lives for our freedom! Pray for our country and the leadership of the world.
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A funeral service will be conducted for Cheryl Thompson at Elton Black & Son Funeral Home - Highland on Monday (Memorial Day) at 11AM.
The Mass of the Resurrection for Glenda Toomey will be on Wednesday, May 29th at 10AM. Visitation before Mass from 9-10AM. Visitation at Elton Black and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8PM with a rosary at 7PM. There will be no regular 9AM Mass on Wednesday due to the funeral.
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| | What season of the Church are we celebrating? | | | Ordinary Time is the season of the Church year when Catholics are encouraged to grow and mature in daily expression of their faith outside the great seasons of celebration of Christmas and Easter and the great periods of penance of Advent and Lent. It is a time to deepen one's prayer life, read the Scriptures, unite more deeply with the Lord in the Eucharist and become a more holy and whole person. The color of vestments for Ordinary Time is green.
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OPEN HOUSE
Fr. Leo extends an invitation to the community to seek, learn, discover and re-connect to our parish family at our FIRST ANNUAL MINISTRY FAIRE. Have you been feeling left out of parish activity? Is your faith journey in need of direction and care? Are you questioning if God is calling you to serve in His Church? Or, where do your children fit in? We are anxious to help with these questions by offering opportunities to personally connect with one another. This is the weekend all clubs and ministries introduce themselves. Enjoy an ice cream and receive a treat at every table as you walk through the Narthex and experience Life in the Spirit! July 13th and 14th after all Masses.
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Beginning May 20th, the Pantry will be open on Mondays ONLY from Noon - 5PM, until further notice.
Read Gayle's "State of the Christian Service Address" here!
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| | May Crowning 2013 | | | |
The Women's Club prayed a beautiful "Living Rosary" on Thursday, May 2nd. Florence Celeskey crowned our Blessed Mother statue. Blessings to the Women's Club! Hail Mary full of grace . . . |
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| | May Crowing in the Grotto by Mark Nowels and Family! | | | |
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| | Why is Mary celebrated during the month of May? | | | May is the beginning of spring which is a sign and symbol of new life, as the barrenness of winter comes to an end and new life begins to break forth. Mary is the Mother of the One through whom our New Life has come. Jesus, her Son, is the first born of the New Creation. (Col. 1:15)
Mary's response to the invitation of the God who respects human freedom is an invitation to each one of us to explore our own personal histories and to write them anew in Him. We do this by exercising our own freedom. By saying Yes to Jesus. By choosing to live the more excellent way of love. Mary walked this way with extraordinary humility. (1 Cor. 12:31) She shows us the pattern of human love surrendered to Divine Love.
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Hello Everyone!
We are excited to announce our upcoming Teens@Mass event! We will begin with Mass at 5pm, Saturday, June 8th. After Mass we’ll gather in the parish hall for a party in honor of our new Pope Francis. The party will have a Vatican Theme with an Italian Dinner, followed by a fun Swing Dance! Pope Francis used to love to Tango, so we’ll dance in honor of him! We have hired Sam Johnson from the Swinginfusion Dance Company to come and DJ. He and his partner will teach some basic Swing Dance lessons (Pepsi Cola Swing) , and play Swingin’ music till 9. Come join us for this beautiful Mass and fun evening. The event is free and there will be plenty of food. This is our last event before summer vacation, so bring your dancin’ feet and tell your friends!
If you would like to participate in the Teen Mass as an usher, lector, gift bearer, etc., or if you can help with set up for this event, please contact us,
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| | Why is the New Evangelization new? | | | Our Evangelization Committee is studying the book, "Forming Intentional Disciples" by Sherry A. Weddell. The following is taken from the Introduction. What have we learned about our Catholic faith? "We learned that there is a chasm the size of the Grand Canyon between the Church's sophisticated theology of the lay apostolate and the lived spiritual experience of the majority of our people. And this chasm has a name: discipleship. We learned that the majority of even "active" American Catholics are still at an early, essentially passive stage of spiritual development. We learned that our first need at the parish level isn't catechetical. Rather, our fundamental problem is that most of our people are not yet disciples. They will never be apostles until they have begun to follow Jesus Christ in the midst of his Church."
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| | Prayer for priests! | | | Lord Jesus, you have chosen your priests from among us and sent them out to proclaim your word and to act in your name. For so great a gift to your Church, we give you praise and thanksgiving. We ask you to fill them with the fire of your love, that their ministry may reveal your presence in the Church. Since they are earthen vessels, we pray that your power shine out through their weakness.
In their afflictions let them never be crushed; in their doubt never despair; in temptation never be destroyed; in persecution never abandoned. Inspire them through prayer to live each day the mystery of your dying and rising. In times of weakness send them your Spirit, and help them to praise your heavenly Father and pray for poor sinners.
By the same Holy Spirit put your word on their lips and your love in their hearts, to bring good news to the poor and healing to the brokenhearted. And may the gift of Mary your mother, to the disciple whom you loved, be your gift to every priest. Grant that she who formed you in your human image, may form them in your divine image, by the power of your Spirit, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.
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| | Welcome Boguslaw Rebacz! | | | We welcome seminarian Boguslaw Rebacz, who is beginning his second year of Theology at St. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake. He comes from a small town in Poland, where his parents had a farm. He finished college in Poland, where he achieved a degree in economics.
Boguslaw wants to receive help from us to be able to break out of his shell in speaking English. Being in the United States for only a year, he is already doing remarkably well.
Fr. Tim Birney, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese, asked if our parish could help in this manner. I believe Boguslaw could be a great asset to the Church of Detroit. We pray for his growth, and in love, we will help. By the way, there is no shortened version of Boguslaw, which litterally mean "praise be to God." How appropriate!
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| | Mass & Reconcilliation (Confession) Schedule | | | Daily Mass at 9AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, & Fri)
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 5PM
Sunday: 9AM & 11AM
Holy Days: 9AM & 7PM
First Saturday Mass: 9AM
Reconciliation (Confession) on Saturdays 11-12Noon, after the 5PM Mass at 6:15PM,
or by appointment
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| | Mission Statement | | | The Church of the Holy Spirit
is a family formed by God to live an active faith
We are challenged to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all; to celebrate the realities of our faith through a joyful and meaningful Liturgy; to provide an education in keeping with all aspects, precepts and doctrines
and to serve the human needs of others; and to share our faith and resources as God's family.
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We invite you to visit our Blessed John Paul II Perpetual Adoration Chapel! Find out more about our Adoration Chapel.
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| | Pope Francis Speaks! | | | |
We will publish articles or homilies by Pope Francis from time to time. Please pray for the intentions of our Holy Father!
According to TV2000, a Catholic television channel, an exorcism was carried out in St Peter's Square after Mass on Sunday by Pope Francis.
Smiling broadly, the Pope initially shook the man's hand, but the South American pontiff's expression changed dramatically after a priest from the Legionaries of Christ, a conservative order, leaned in close and spoke a few words to him.
With a more serious expression on his face, Francis placed both hands on the man's head for 15 seconds.
The pilgrim, said to be a 43-year old married man from Mexico called Angelo, then convulsed briefly and emitted a long sigh. His body went limp and his mouth dropped open.
"Exorcists who have seen the footage have no doubt – this was a prayer for liberation from Evil, an actual exorcism," said TV2000, which is owned by the Italian Bishops Conference.
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| | US Catholic Bishops' Statement on Marriage and the Supreme Court | | | | US Catholic Bishops' statements are presented here. Please click on each article. Article 1 and Article 2 |
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| Donation Opportunity |
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Just click on the ICON to donate to our parish. More information will be coming to explain the process. We thank you in advance! It's time for Church!
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Click on the logo to read more about our Campaign, and view the results!
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| Thank you for your prayers |
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Thank you Quilters for your ministry of compassion and love. Our recipiants are grateful and blessed! 
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| What does the star on the sanctuary floor mean? |
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY Want caring and compassionate kids? Visiting the residents at Westlake Health Campus will give them the opportunity to develop those virtues. They will be able to play Wii games with the seniors and participate in a ball toss activity with them. The next visit to Westlake Health Campus will be on Saturday, May 25, from 1:30-2:30 pm. We will be making jewelry with the residents. Summer visits will be scheduled for the third Saturday of each month, from June through August. All children are welcome. A parent must be present with their child(ren). The residents were happy to do their physical therapy with our children last month! Contact the coordinator, Anna Mathie, at hschurchlady@yahoo.com or call her at 586-206-1959 if interested.
NEW !!! NEW !!! An official youth group of the Michigan Knights of Columbus State Council Girls ages 11-18 years Visit their website here!
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Squires Circle #5195 Official youth group of the Knights of Columbus Young men 10-18 years Visit their website here!
If you would like to read Leo Kowalyk's essays on Apologetics (Truths) of the Catholic Faith, visit him on his webpage!
The RCIA process will begin again in September. Call Jan at 248.887.0027 for more information. To visit our website, click on the Holy Spirit logo!
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We have a new page in our website for personal writings. You are invited to submit your poems, essays or stories to us for publication. Of course, they must be approved by the editor and Fr. Leo. If you are interested, contact us, and let us know if this is a possibility we should undertake. Visit our creative webpage here!
Visit the Chapel with your children the First Saturday of the month from 11AM-Noon for organized time! The remaining Saturdays are always open for our children to worship Jesus! Thanks Dan Hall for visiting with the children! The Children's ACTIVE hour of participation will only be on the FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. Other Saturdays will be for quiet adoration. Click here for more pictures of the children's holy hour!
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IS GOD CALLING YOU TO BE A PRIEST? How do I know if God is calling me to be a priest? Visit our Vocations website for more information or www.detroitpriest.com or call 313.237.5875
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Prayer Box Changing Lives Together offers a PRAYER INTENTION BOX located in the Church in front of the organ, along with index cards to write your prayer intentions on. The Prayer Team from Changing Lives Together meet on the last Monday of every month at 7PM in the Conference Room to pray for these intentions. Questions? Call the Worship Office at 248.887.0027.
Safety Home Visits for Seniors ???? Visit here for more information... Sponsored by the Nursing Ministry
What's in your faith toolbox? Visit "Faith Formation" here to know more . . .
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| Words of Wisdom |
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Mother Teresa of Calcutta is remembered for her selfless service to the poorest of humanity.
Quotes from Blessed Mother Teresa "We will never know how much just a simple smile will do."
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."
"Like Jesus, we belong to the whole world, living not for ourselves but for others. The joy of the Lord is our strength."
"Seeking the face of God in everything, everyone, everywhere, all the time, and seeing His hand in every happening --- that is contemplation in the heart of the world."
"Every act of love is a work of peace, no matter how small."
"Love, to be real, must cost ---- it must hurt --- it must empty us of self."
"Hungry for love, He looks at you. Thirsty for kindness, He begs you. Naked for loyalty, He hopes in you. Homeless for shelter in your heart, He asks of you. Will you be that one to Him?"
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