Livonia, Michigan

Posts by Doug Holliday (Page 48)

Sodality News

Hope to see everyone at our meeting Monday October 3rd. We will have a short discussion about John Paul II and spend the rest of the evening catching up and visiting with each other. Doors open at 6:45 with the meeting starting at 7:00pm. Please continue to say an extra prayer for your fellow Sodality…

Faith Formation News

Hello Families! It was nice to see familiar faces as well as new families at our first meeting of our Faith Formation school year. We are blessed with wonderful catechists and aids helping your children in the faith journey that you started for them as their first teachers at Baptism. It is not too late…

Noteworthy News from Fr. Tom

Pope Saint John Paul II in Yankee Stadium in New York in 1979, during his first visit as Pope to the United States said that this parable of the rich man and the Lazarus “must always be present in our memory; it must form our conscience.” “We cannot stand idly by, enjoying our own riches…

Faith Formation News

Why do we celebrate Catechetical Sunday? The mission of the church reflects the mission of Jesus to teach, preach, heal, and forgive. Through these acts, Jesus shares the good news of salvation and invites all people to share in the life and love of God. The church continues this mission in all its ministries, but…

Noteworthy News from Fr. Tom

Today’s readings remind us that we are God’s stewards and that God expects faithful and prudent stewardship from us. They challenge us to use our God-given talents and blessings, like wealth, wisely to attain Heavenly bliss. Saint John Chrysostom once said: “Faithfulness in little things is a big thing,” and the reminder of St. Theresa…

Faith Formation News

Our Faith Formation classes begin on Wednesday September 21st with a prayer service, catechist introduction followed by a parent meeting. There should be at least one parent in attendance. Registration forms are available in the back of church or on our parish website. Please invite anyone you know to our Faith Formation classes. We look…

Noteworthy News from Fr. Tom

Today’s readings invite us to believe in a loving, patient, merciful, and forgiving God. The Good News Jesus preached was that God is not a cruel, judging, and punishing God. He is our loving and forgiving Father, who wants to save everyone through His Son Jesus. He is always in search of His lost and…