A Franciscan Parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit

Church of the Transfiguration

 | 25225 Code Rd., Southfield, MI 48033      | 248-356-8787 

We are a Franciscan Body of Christ embracing all people through liturgy and service.

Greetings Bible Study Brothers and Sisters!
 
The new year of Bible Study starts at Our Lady of La Salette on October 8 with two separate studies. Please spread the word!
 
Acts : The Spread of the Kingdom, led by Jeff Cavins and Sarah Christmyer, is the story of how a few Christians empowered by the Holy Spirit were chosen to bring Christ and the Good News to the ends of the earth. They faced secular forces, internal strife, and hostile crowds, and despite all this, they brought the kingdom of God to a broken world and the love of God to the hearts of men. Acts, a 20 week study, will help you to see your place in the Church as a disciple of Christ.
 
It starts on October 8 and runs each Tuesday at 7 p.m. until March, 2025. ZOOM access is also available. 
 
The fee is $28. This includes the workbook. 
 
NEW this year : If you intend to use Zoom to participate in the course you will also pay an additional fee of $5 that gives you access to the class videos online. 
 
We are also offering :
 
Epic : The Early Church
 
In Epic: The Early Church, a 10 week study, you will get to know the people and events that shaped its first five hundred years. You will see how the Church Fathers boldly confronted early challenges to the Faith—challenges like the ones we face today. 
 
It starts on October 8 and runs each Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. (your choice) until December 17.  ZOOM access is also available. 
 
The fee is $19. This includes the workbook, a Timeline chart and a bookmark.
 
NEW this year : If you intend to use Zoom to participate in the course you will also pay an additional fee of $4 that gives you access to the class videos online. 
 
For both studies
 
Study format may be familiar - sessions start with prayer and discussion and end with the showing of a video. Sessions last from 1 1/2 to 2 hours total. Both studies have their in-person location at the Our Lady of La Salette Parish Activities Building, 2599 Harvard Road, Berkley.  
 
Although the workbook is provided, you will need a Bible (Ascension Press refers to the RSV2CE version but other Catholic Bibles are fine) and a Catechism of the Catholic Church for Bible Study.
 
For more information, and to register and pay for the class(es) you want to take, please go to the parish Bible Study web page at lasalette-church.org/b.
 
NOTE : Online registration will be available this Saturday afternoon, August 24 but in person registration is offered this weekend at all Masses at Our Lady of La Salette. You can pay there by check or cash. Credit card payments will be available online when the website is updated.
 
REGISTRATION CLOSES SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 but please sign up as soon as possible.
 
Questions? Send an email to biblestudy@lasalette-c or call Mike Kennedy at (248) 229-8057.
 
 If needed, help is available if cost is a barrier to any who wish to participate.
 
Thanks for your continued support and prayers for Bible Study at Our Lady of La Salette.

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WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASS

Monday - Friday: 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

(Church doors open at 11:30 a.m., except on Tuesday - doors open at 9:30 a.m.)

RECONCILIATION

Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

(Church doors open at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday)

Parish Registration

Registration forms can be found in the Gathering Room and the Parish Office.

Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage

Arrangements can be made by contacting the Parish Office.

Funeral

When a loved one passes away, please contact the Parish Office regarding funeral arrangements.


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ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 5 - 6, 2024
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Registration Weekend
 
Monday, October 7
A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace
especially in the Holy Land
Tulsa Race Massacre Discussion
October 5, 10am - 12 pm
 
37th Annual Life Chain
Sunday, October 6, 2-3:30 PM
Woodward, between 8 and 9 Mile
 
Happy 92nd birthday to Fr. Jeremy!
Tuesday, October 7
 
Retreat time!
October 7-11
Fr. Jeff / Br. Phil
 
Men's Discussion
Saturday, October 12, 9 AM
 
Fatima Rosary
Saturday, October 12, 3:30 PM
Prayer Garden
 
Pro-Life Fair
October12/13, October 19/20
 
Knight's MI Drive (Tootsie Roll)
October 12/13
 
Mass For the Unborn
Monday, October 14 
7 pm Holy Hour, 8 pm Mass
 
Would you like to serve at Mass?
Adults and children over 10
Training after each mass 
on the weekend of October 19-20.
Let us know if you will be coming!
40 Days for Life -- Fall 2024 Vigil
Sept 25 to Nov 3
 
Adopt a daily or weekly prayer hour from
   8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

   
   Join those from area churches in offering the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, or
other prayers for 1 hour at a time, for the unborn and their mothers at: 
   
   Planned Parenthood
   Abortion Clinic
 
23338 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
   Free street parking
To sign up / for more info visit:
   www.40daysforlife.com/Ferndale
   or email us at:
   40DfLFerndale@gmail.com
The Synod gathers in Rome October 4-28
Perhaps consider praying this official prayer with them?
 
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, 
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us, 
make Yourself at home in our hearts.
Teach us the way we must go 
and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful; 
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path 
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity 
so that we may journey together to eternal life 
and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.
All this we ask of You, 
who are at work in every place and time, 
in the communion of the Father and the Son, 
forever and ever. Amen.
Communion to Homebound
 
The friars take communion to the homebound 
on the morning of the first Friday of the month.  
If anyone wishes a visit, please let us know!
Hurricane Helene Relief
 
Catholic Charities USA, the official disaster relief agency of the Church in the United States, has an online donation mechanism at 
 
Please note, 100% of donations made via the link above go to support recovery efforts. Catholic Charities USA works directly with local Catholic Charities agencies in the affected areas to provide humanitarian relief. 
Thanks to all who contributed items
for St. Vincent de Paul
on our Mercy in Action weekend!
And special thanks to Tom Bassett and our workers!

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New COVID Liturgical Protocols

MARCH 3, 2022 UPDATE

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced that Michigan is entering a post-surge, recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because this development, as well as recently updated information from the CDC, the Archdiocese of Detroit is making some adjustments to its guidelines for liturgies. We continue to see different levels of risk across the counties within the Archdiocese. Please check the CDC’s COVID-19 by County tool for information on the risk level of your county. In addition, here are some points to consider as you evaluate the best way to serve in your parish at this time:

· The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages Mass-goers, if they are at risk to wear face-coverings and to practice social distancing to reduce the potential of exposure to COVID-19

· The Archdiocese of Detroit recommends that each pastor/In Solidum team of priests should evaluate their location in the Archdiocese and implement the following protocols:

· Establish an area where social distancing may be observed, if needed

· Encourage masking and social distancing for those who are at risk

· Evaluate the need in your parish for those who distribute Holy Communion to wear face-coverings and use hand sanitizer

· Hang signage indicating masking and social distancing are encouraged for those who are at risk

· Ensure that hand sanitizer is available at church entrances

· The faithful are reminded that particular dispensations from the obligation to participate in Holy Mass remain in effect for people who are ill or who find themselves in other specific circumstances.

Particular Dispensation Information

Archbishop Vigneron announced that the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days expired on Saturday, March 13, 2021. In its place, he has granted a number of particular dispensations for the faithful who may find themselves in specific circumstances.

Please read below for information about these specific dispensations and visit aod.org/comehometohope to learn more about how our parishes are working to keep everyone safe at Mass as well as tips and advice for inviting friends and family to attend Mass with you.

Considering the grave obligation we have of being physically present with our brothers and sisters at Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation for the Eucharist, each of us is asked to make a good and sincere judgement as to whether these circumstances apply or not. Where doubt or confusion persists, consult any priest for clarity.

While the general dispensation is removed, there are specific instances where the dispensation will continue, as well as those circumstances where there is no obligation in the first place. One does not have an obligation to attend Mass on Sunday in the following circumstances:

1. You are ill or your health condition would be significantly compromised if you were to contract a communicable illness (i.e., you have underlying conditions or are in a high-risk category). Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.

2. You exhibit flu-like symptoms. Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.

3. You have good reason to think you might be asymptomatic of a contagious illness (e.g., you were in recent contact with someone who tested positive for a contagious illness such as COVID or influenza). Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.

4. You care for the sick, homebound, or infirmed.

5. You are pregnant.

6. Those 65 years of age or older (per the CDC’s recommendation of high-risk individuals).

7. You cannot attend Mass through no fault of your own (e.g., no Mass is offered, you are infirmed, or, while wanting to go, you are prevented for some reason you cannot control (e.g., your ride did not show up, the church was at capacity).

8. If you have significant fear or anxiety of becoming ill by being at Mass.

For questions about the application of any of these, please contact your pastor.

These categories will be reviewed in due course and revised as needed.

Those within categories #1-8 above must still observe the Lord’s Day and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection; an excellent way to do this is through participating in a broadcast of the Sunday Mass.

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