July 2021 archive of FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF
August 1, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/26/21
REAL PRESENCE OF CHRIST IN THE EUCHARIST Christ is always present in His Church, especially in her liturgical celebrations. He is present in the sacrifice of the Mass, not only in the person of His minister but also under the Eucharistic species. By His power, He is present in ... Read More »
July 25, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/19/21
DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL SUNDAYS, THE GOSPELS WILL BE TAKEN FROM THE “BREAD OF LIFE DISCOURSE IN JOHN’S GOSPEL. WE WILL USE SOME RESOURCES ON THE EUCHARIST FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI FOR REFLECTION.
MASS: “SOURCE & SUMMIT”
“The liturgy, in itself, is not only spontaneous prayer, but something ... Read More »
July 18, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/16/21
We welcome Sr. Nanette Zeimet SND, making an appeal for the missionary work of the Notre Dame Sisters. Their website tells of some of their nearby ministries: Cleveland, Ohio, was the first US address of the Sisters of Notre Dame when they arrived from Germany in 1874. After 85 ... Read More »
July 11, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/16/21
We are now a Family of Parishes with: Divine Providence Lithuanian, Southfield Our Lady of La Salette, Berkley Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Oak Park
We have scheduled events to help get to know one another a little better in July, August and September. The first Gathering is: Tuesday, ... Read More »
July 4, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/16/21
O God our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through ... Read More »
June 27, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/16/21
Our Family of Parishes is effective July 1, 2021, just a few days from now.
We have scheduled events to help get to know one another a little better in July, August and September.
The first Gathering is Tuesday, July 13, 7-9 PM at Our Lady of La ... Read More »
June 20, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/16/21
My first assignment in 1980 was to a parish in Galveston, Texas, and that was the first I heard of Juneteenth, because that year it became a holiday in Texas. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth -- a blending of the words June and nineteenth -- is the oldest regular US ... Read More »