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From Fr. Tom!

Hopefully, you had a blessed week A story is told about a tourist in the Holy Land who wanted to have his picture taken on top of a camel. “It’s free,” said the camel owner, and up the tourist went with glee. But when the tourist wanted to get down, the camel owner said, “That will be $2.” “But you said it’s…

From Fr. Tom!

HOPEFULLY YOUR WEEK WAS HOLY AND BLESSED. A few words about the Gospel passage for this Sunday. Imagine the bridesmaids leaving their homes to go and await the arrival of the bridegroom. The following conversation takes place among them: “Do you think we need to take some extra oil?” “Why? The bridegroom will arrive at sunset anyway. That’s what the program says.”…

St. Vincent de Paul News

“Go to the poor: you will find God”……… Your St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Society provides financial, food, and spiritual assistance to neighbors living within our parish boundaries. The funding and food for the pantry is supplied by your individual contributions, along with donations from local/corporate merchants which includes Meijer, Kroger, CVS, Bob’s Furniture, Google,…

From Fr. Tom!

It’s hard to believe we are at the beginning of November already. “Time really flies, for those who have fun.” Since I put my step on St. Genevieve – St. Maurice parish ground “I have had so much fun.” I am blessed and filled with peace, so I shouldn’t be surprised that for me time flies very fast. I am grateful for…

St. Vincent de Paul Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive

Once again this year our local parish St. Vincent de Paul society is going to be providing a limited number of Thanksgiving Dinner boxes to needy families within our parish boundaries. Please let the office know ASAP if you know of anyone in real need, 734.427.5220. WE ARE IN NEED OF: applesauce, canned fruit (peaches…

From Fr. Tom!

WHO IS MY GOD??? IS MY “GOD”, THE ONE TRUE GOD. WHAT GOD AM I SERVING??? I, like all human beings, have yearnings and desires. I want to be whole, I want to be happy, I want to feel wanted and needed. These yearnings can lead to a sense of emptiness or unhappiness. I am not whole, I am needy, I am…

A Message from Deacon Kevin

My Dear Parish Family, Thirty years ago, when Sheila and I were expecting our youngest, Annie, we were actively searching for a parish home, one in which we could worship, but also a spiritual home that would nourish and strengthen our family, through deep friendships and service. We knew from the moment we first stepped…