A Franciscan Parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit

2017 archive of FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF

2017 archive of FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF

August 12-13, 2017

Posted by Sharon Myers on 8/08/17

During this past week I was scheduled to present a retreat in Pennsylvania to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. Because of an unexpected death in their community, they had to cancel the retreat. The theme I had planned for this retreat was “Gospel Simplicity.” Two prominent points I ... Read More »

August 6-7, 2017

Posted by Sharon Myers on 8/03/17

Parish picnics are fun, especially when parishioners can eat and enjoy themselves on their own turf. The campus of Transfiguration parish is spacious and beautiful, colorful and clean, teeming with trees and God’s tiny creatures of the animal kingdom. How uplifting it is to watch the fawns and their ... Read More »

July 29-30, 2017

Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/19/17

Because I had scheduled to be a retreat director next week I will not be at Transfiguration parish on Sundays, August 6 or 13.  While I was serving as Retreat Director in Easton, Pa. I made these plans without knowing about my new assignment here.  The community for which ... Read More »

July 22-23, 2017

Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/19/17

Most U.S. dioceses during the summer months invite missionary orders and congregations to speak at their parishes to appeal for prayers and financial support.  A missionary priest will be here at Transfiguration parish next weekend, July 29 and 30.  No doubt he will inform us of the work of ... Read More »

July 15-16, 2017

Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/12/17

Dear Brothers and Sisters,  Thank you for your gracious welcome to me last weekend, July 8-9.  After seven years serving as retreat director at St. Francis Retreat House in Easton, Pa.  I am happy to be back in parish ministry here at Transfiguration Parish.  It was in 1959 that ... Read More »

July 8-9, 2017

Posted by Sharon Myers on 7/07/17

Welcome Fr. Dennet Jung, OFM, as interim pastor until Advent. We thank you for sharing your spirituality, wisdom and pastoral experience with us!

We congratulate Sister M. Madonna Rougeau on her Golden Jubilee. She grew up in the parish and went to St. Michael School. Then she entered the ... Read More »

July 1-2, 2017

Posted by Sharon Myers on 6/28/17

We are blessed that Fr. Dennet Jung will be our interim pastor!  He is a friendly, zealous Franciscan with much experience as a priest.  He grew up in Cincinnati and began his Franciscan formation there.  His next step was four years of college and philosophy at the former Duns ... Read More »

June 24-25, 2017

Posted by Sharon Myers on 6/27/17

We have met our Catholic Services Appeal goal!  I'm sure Fr. Bill would want to join me in thanking all of you who have contributed.  We have fallen short of our goal for a number of years, which meant paying the shortfall from our general parish funds, but this ... Read More »

June 17-18, 2017

Posted by Sharon Myers on 6/27/17

Blessings on all of our fathers, those living and those who have gone to their reward.  The painting in front of the church of St. Joseph holding the Child Jesus expresses for me a father's love and care.  We pray for all fathers.  Many of us would agree with ... Read More »

June 10-11, 2017

Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/12/17

Last week I referred to the pastoral letter which Archbishop Vigneron issued on June 3rd. I urge everyone to begin reading it. You can find it online at this website: unleashthegospel.org The pastoral council received a copy of it last Monday evening. I have sent a copy to Fr. ... Read More »

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