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We are a Franciscan Body of Christ embracing all people through liturgy and service.
A Fond Farewell….
I wanted to say a few words of farewell, before my last working day of December 1st for our Family of Parishes ~ I’ve been so blessed to get to know you, work and minister with you, and I thank you all for your gift of friendship :) I will miss you all!
When I interviewed for the position, I did not yet know that I would be diagnosed with cancer – and when Fr. Jeff offered me the role, I felt I had to tell him about my diagnosis, and that I would fully understand if he and the priests decided to retract the offer. He smiled at me and said “no, we want you”! I’ll never forget this, and how the priests in solidum and parishioners welcomed me with open arms!
The support I’ve had from all of you during my cancer journey - your patience with me as we worked together while I recuperated - is something I’ll never forget… I’ve been so blessed in this role, and the Lord brought it to me at a time that was absolutely perfect.
I know everyone says let’s stay in touch when they have to physically part ways – but I truly hope that you will, and that from time to time we can check in and fill each other in on how our lives are going!
May God Bless You All,
Christina Ihlenfeldt
Director of Discipleship Formation
A SPECIAL ANNUAL EVENT FOR THE WOMEN OF OUR FAMILY OF PARISHES
Advent by Candlelight
Sunday, Dec 8 at 5pm
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
13500 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI
We invite the women of our Family of Parishes to join us for this special evening. Take some time for yourselves. This is an opportunity for us to set aside the hustle and bustle of the holiday preparations and focus our hearts and minds on the Advent Season.
To help us with planning please RSVP by noon Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, by contacting Barbara Urbiel at 313.595.3054 or (If you have already RSVP’d, please do so again using the following CORRECTED EMAIL ADDRESS) barbara.urbiel@gmail.com
We have a Parish App for your smart phone!!
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.
Church of the Transfiguration
Attend Weekend Mass
Masses are livestreamed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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November 30 - December 1, 2024
First Sunday of Advent
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Advent Reflection
"Waiting in Joyful Hope"
Tuesday, December 3, 7 PM
Led by Fr. Jeff
2nd Collection: Retirement Fund for Religious
Weekend of December 7-8
Immaculate Conception
December 9
Obligation to attend mass
dispensed in AOD this year
Coffee/Donuts
Visit with Santa
Sunday December 15
After both masses
Take a picture with Santa!
Events at Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Wednesday Dec 4 - Evening Prayer 7 PM
Sunday, December 8
9am—11am Advent Pancake Breakfast—Bradley Hall
OMPH - In Bradley Hall
$7.00 Adults - $5.00 Children
Under 3 - free
Sunday Dec 8 - Advent by Candlelight for Women 5 PM
Wednesday Dec 11 Evening Prayer 7 PM
Wednesday Dec.18 Evening Prayer 7 PM
Friday Dec 20 Blue Christmas Service 7 PM
Events at Our Lady of LaSalette
Saturday, Dec 14 - 10 AM - 1 PM Cookie Walk
Wednesday, November 27, 7 PM
Thanksgiving Vigil Mass
Christmas Tree Sale
Stay tuned for more information
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 Saturday, December 14 and 21, 12 PM
Both priests available for confession
Sunday, December 22
Decorate Church, 12 PM
Christmas Masses
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24
No confessions or 12:00 PM Noon Mass
4:30 PM Family Mass
10:00 PM Christmas Vigil
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25
10:00 AM Mass
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 Advent Evening of Reflection
Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
(in Church)
Led by Fr. Jeff
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A SPECIAL ANNUAL EVENT
FOR THE WOMEN OF OUR FAMILY OF PARISHES
Advent by Candlelight
Sunday, Dec 8 at 5pm
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
13500 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI
We invite the women of our Family of Parishes to join us for this special evening. Take some time for yourselves. This is an opportunity for us to set aside the hustle and bustle of the holiday preparations and focus our hearts and minds on the Advent Season.
To help us with planning please RSVP by noon Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, by contacting Barbara Urbiel at 313.595.3054 or barbara.urbiel@gmail.com
(If you already emailed, please do so again with this corrected email address.)
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Friday, December 20 - OMPH
7pm Blue Christmas Service
A Blue Christmas service is a quiet, contemplative service
that usually happens on or near the winter solstice.
The day, which has the longest night and the shortest day,
is symbolic of our darker nights when we find ourselves
grieving, lonely, or longing for something better.
The Blue service is all about making space
during a season that is noisy with celebration,
to acknowledge the “both/and” of our emotions.
It’s an avenue of making space for beautiful pastoral care
and compassionate community for those who are struggling.
Is The Name “Blue Christmas” Connected with the Elvis Song?
Before you continue singing the song,
the Blue Christmas service has nothing to do with Elvis,
but it does have to do with missing someone or something.
This service makes room for sadness, loneliness, or loss during the holidays.
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 Advent Evening of Reflection
Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
(in Church)
Led by Fr. Jeff
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Our Lady of La Salette Parish
December Prayer Intention
PRAYER FOR WISDOM
TO OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE
Queen of radiant Light, Blessed Lady of La Salette,
grant us the grace to realize fully the great truth that God's ways are above our own.
Help us, through your loving example,
to place before God our life and our talents, our time and our gifts.
May we always be ready to be used by God for all good things, great and small.
Grant that, through your loving intercession,
we may be reconciled with God's gracious plan for us.
May your Son open our eyes in faith to see the path God bids us walk
and may we be willing always to follow the Way that leads to life everlasting. Amen.
Intention
That we may have open hearts to hear God's voice
and faithfully say "yes" to the Lord's call.
Action Step
Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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An Invitation from
Family Sent on Mission Men’s Discussion Group.
For the past year, a group of men have been meeting monthly on a Saturday morning to share our lives as Catholic men. We have now reached the point where we want to expand participation and help develop a clear mission of “Where do we go from here?”.
All men of our family of parishes are invited to attend the next monthly Men’s Discussion Group scheduled for 9:00AM Saturday January 11th at Transfiguration Parish Hall. We hope to build a greater sense of community among our men and develop a mission for the group through discussion and prayer. These meetings would be a time set aside to share our spiritual journeys, views and experiences. There is no requirement to share. If you just want to listen, that is fine. Please contact Chuck White at 734.635.2598 or chuckwhiteolofsj@gmail.com if you wish to attend so we can plan accordingly.
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Advent Reflection - First Sunday of Advent
Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 The Son of Man
"When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by sharing in the long preparation for the Savior's first coming, the faithful renew their Advent desire for his second coming. (CCC524)
You would think that the gospel reading for the First Sunday of Advent would be about Mary and Joseph preparing for the birth of their child. Instead, we hear in this gospel passage of apocalyptic signs, men will die in fright, your ransom is near at hand, be on watch and the Son of Man. What a way to start Advent in the expectancy of a sweet little baby.
Jesus is with his disciples and gives them this discourse starting with the description of apocalyptic events and how it would affect man from anguish and distraught, death by fright, to ransom of the people (to buy back), be on watch with the coming the coming of the Son of Man on a cloud. He is describing the second coming and using the title Son of Man to describe himself. This image of the Son of Man coming is also found in Dan 7:13, "One like the Son of Man coming, on the clouds of heaven:" I would think the disciples would be listening most attentively considering the descriptions Jesus was presenting. This presentation by Jesus would get my immediate attention concerning the events of the second coming of Jesus now in glory and on a cloud.
In the gospels the references to the Son of Man are used most often in comparison to the references to the Son of God by Jesus. This Son of Man phrase is used in all four gospels and in AA 7:56 the martyrdom of Stephen. This reference to a Son of Man is also found in apocryphal readings in the Book of Enoch and Ezrah.
From An Introduction to New Testament Christology by Fr. Ray Brown, p.96, "Scholars generally distinguish three types of Son of Man saying found on the lips of Jesus in the gospels: (1) Those that refer to the earthly activity of the Son of Man (eating, dwelling, saving the lost) (2) those that refer to the suffering of the Son of Man (3) those that refer to the future glory and Parousia of the Son of Man in judgement."
The ending verses of this passage has the crux of why we hear this passage for the First Sunday of Advent, "The day I speak of will come upon all who dwell on the face of the earth. So be on the watch. Pray constantly for the strength to escape whatever is in prospect and stand secure before the Son of Man." (Lk 21:34-36) How we live our life now will determine how we will "stand before the Son of Man' and we will all face this prospect at the second of Jesus Christ. During this Advent season how are you preparing ourselves for the first coming of the Son of Man and how are you preparing ourselves for the second coming of the Son of Man.
Leonard Piasta
Faith Formation Chair
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish
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Revised Vision Statement for our Family of Parishes
We are a diverse family of parishes comprised of The Church of the Transfiguration, Divine Providence Lithuanian, Our Lady of La Salette, and Our Mother of Perpetual Help. We value each parish community, and we celebrate our unique heritages and traditions.
Together, we strive to:
Foster Unity: Embrace our differences to strengthen our bond as a family.
Promote Inclusivity: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and loved in our spiritual home.
Nurture Growth: Support the spiritual, educational, and personal faith development of all our members.
Serve with Compassion: Reach out to those in need, embodying the love and mercy of Christ in our actions.
Celebrate Together: Cherish our shared faith through worship, sacraments, and joyful gatherings.
By living these values, we aim to build a vibrant and united family of parishes, shining the light of Christ in our wider community.
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 If any young man might be interested
in exploring Franciscan Life,
there will be a "Come and See" weekend
at St. Anthony Friary in Cincinnati, December 13-15.
See Fr. Jeff for more information.
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Events
- Dec 10 2024 10:30 am - Reconciliation
- Dec 10 2024 12:30 pm - St. Anthony Devotions-following the Tuesday Noon Mass
- Dec 17 2024 10:30 am - Reconciliation
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