2021 archive of FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF
December 19, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 12/10/21
We probably all have our favorite Christmas carols; one that particularly opens our minds and hearts to the Christmas mystery. For me it is O Holy Night. I particularly like the lines “the soul felt its worth,” and “a thrill of hope the weary world rejoices.” The poetry of ... Read More »
December 12, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 12/06/21
Family Sent on Mission Church of the Transfiguration / Divine Providence Lithuanian Our Lady of La Salette / Our Mother of Perpetual Help
We are pleased to announce the membership of these Family consultative bodies:
Family Pastoral Council
Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, Moderator
Fr Tomas Miliauskas
Fr. Paul Chateau
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December 5, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 12/06/21
CHRISTMAS EVE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 4:30 PM Family Mass 10:00 PM Vigil Mass with ChoirChristmas Carol program begins at 9:40 PM CHRISTMAS DAY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 8:30 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mass with Choir Christmas Carol program begins at 10:40 AM FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY, ... Read More »
November 28, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 11/22/21
Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at ... Read More »
November 21, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 11/17/21
Philippians 1: 3-11 I give thanks to my God at every remembrance of you, praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, because of your partnership for the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began ... Read More »
November 14, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 11/10/21
What are Families of Parishes and why are we creating them in the Archdiocese of Detroit? Over the next two years, all parishes of the Archdiocese of Detroit will join other parishes in new groupings called “Families of Parishes.” Families of Parishes are groups of parishes, generally three to ... Read More »
November 7, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 11/01/21
Are you curious about Family of Parishes? Do you have questions? After each mass on the weekend of November 6, 7 there will be a brief gathering in the parish hall. Using a PowerPoint presentation, Fr. Jeff will give a brief description of the new structures envisioned ... Read More »
October 31, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 10/26/21
We begin November with the Feast of All Saints and the Feast of All Souls. Throughout the month we pray for all of our beloved dead, grateful for the gift they were and are to us, and for their impact on our lives. We celebrated the funerals of the ... Read More »
October 24, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 10/18/21
This coming Tuesday evening, October 26, at 7pm we will have the 4th Family Gathering. I hope that you will be able to come and show Transfiguration hospitality and meet some others from our Family of Parishes. Our first gathering was at Our Lady of La Salette. Our second ... Read More »
October 17, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 10/15/21
On one side is the financial report for the fiscal year 2020-2021. Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your support and generosity. We appreciate your sacrifices and your commitment to providing for the needs of the parish.
On the other side you will find a flow ... Read More »