Be sure to join us for these special Lent events: Wednesday, April 6th at 7:30pm Taizé Adoration of the Cross What is Taizé? A Taizé prayer service consists of repetitive singing of chants that focus on simple phrases, often from Scripture. The repetition of the music and prayer creates a meditative prayer experience. Taizé originates…
This week your children learned that in Sunday’s Gospel Jesus tells his followers a story about a son who comes home after spending all his money and falling on hard times. Rather than scold him, his father welcomes him with open arms. That welcome tells the son that he is forgiven and is again part…
Welcome to the IV Sunday of Lent. Traditionally, this Sunday is called Laetare Sunday (Rejoice Sunday). Anticipating Easter joy, today’s readings invite us to rejoice by being reconciled with God through repentance and the confession of our sins and by celebrating our coming home to be with our loving and forgiving God. Today’s liturgy of…
The following is a message from Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron to the people of the Archdiocese of Detroit: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, While we are still several months away from election season, there are already several citizen-led ballot initiatives being proposed in Michigan. Of these initiatives, there is one of particular concern for…
The RTL Lifespan Wee Care Baby Shower last weekend was a huge success thanks to the generosity of the Parish! Aside from all the sleepers, outfits, onesies, blankets, t–shirts, bibs, diapers, wipes and various baby essentials as well as some beautiful hand crocheted blankets, we also collected $1,124 in checks and cash. That does not…
This week your children learned that in Sunday’s Gospel Jesus tells a parable about a man whose fig tree never produces any fruit. The man wants to cut it down, but his gardener suggests giving the tree one more chance. This Gospel parable reminds us how often each of us needs another chance. God is…
Noteworthy News from Fr. Tom Repentance is a word that summarizes our relationship with God, our journey with Him. Not only today, not yesterday, not tomorrow but ALWAYS! Jesus came to save the world, to save you and me from our sins. If you think that you are not that bad and you don’t need…