Livonia, Michigan

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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE Although today’s Gospel recounts the healing of Bartimaeus’ physical blindness, the story is a summons for each of us to be healed of our spiritual blindness. Spiritual blindness, an effect of sin, clouds our ability to perceive who we are and who God is. Paradoxically, Bartimaeus’ spiritual…

Faith Formation News

Hello families, The classes are talking about different saints and preparing presentations for later this month. If you are new to our parish or know a student who should be in our program, please contact the Faith Formation office. Our sacramental programs require a two-year commitment. Take Time to Chat: Do you think it was…

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE Our world lays down rules for greatness: wealth, accomplishment in the performing arts, beauty, business acumen. Hmmm. I don’t recall hearing any of these attributes in the Scripture passages today. What I do remember is Jesus saying that whatever authority the disciples exercise must be rendered as…

Church Heating

The heating system in the Church is not functioning properly, it should be repaired by then end of next week. Please dress warmly when coming to the church for Mass until the problem has been resolved!

Sacred Heart Seminary Halloween Candy Fundraiser

It’s that time of the year again! Halloween is just around the corner, and Sacred Heart Major Seminary needs your help. Each year the seminary community opens their doors and their hearts to over 2000 children from the surrounding Detroit neighborhood so that the kids can have a fun and safe place to play games…

What’s New in the Family

St. Valentine St. Valentine Mixed Bowling League – Every other Sunday beginning September 15th at 6pm at Merri-bowl Lanes. Please call St. Valentine Parish Office at 313-532-4394 River of Life Prayer Group- every Thursday in the School Chapel 4-5 pm Living the Spirit Bible Study – Tuesday at 10am at St. Valentine Parish Office Cornhole…

Faith Formation News

Hello families, Time to Chat: Imagine you are the man in today’s Gospel story. Close your eyes and imagine Jesus looking at you with love and stay in his gaze for a few moments. Share your experience. Jesus says that it is hard for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God. Sometimes,…