A Franciscan Parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit

2021 archive of FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF

2021 archive of FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF

October 10, 2021

Posted by Sharon Myers on 10/07/21

From Our Pastor, Fr. Jeff Why Intercessory prayer is important? Praying for others is an opportunity to serve as joyful missionary disciples. We encounter Jesus in prayer as we speak to him about the suffering, sorrows and needs of those who ask us for prayers. One could say that ... Read More »

October 3, 2021

Posted by Sharon Myers on 9/29/21

This is a weekend to celebrate St. Francis of Assisi

Saturday, October 2, 11am Pet Blessing in the Prayer Garden

Sunday, October 3, 7pm the “Transitus,” prayer service remembering the death of St. Francis 

Monday, October 4, 12Noon Mass  Feast of St. Francis A beautiful prayer of St. Francis: ... Read More »

September 26, 2021

Posted by Sharon Myers on 9/17/21

Next weekend, October 2/3, after each mass, we will have an opportunity to sign up for a variety of Parish Ministries. This year, we have unique circumstances to consider: ~We still have to be careful with the COVID Delta variant ~We are still evolving into a Family of Parishes ... Read More »

September 19, 2021

Posted by Sharon Myers on 9/17/21

Today we celebrate Catechetical Sunday, a day set aside to celebrate, bless, and commission those who share in the teaching ministry of the Church. This year’s theme is Growing As Disciples of Jesus, which emphasizes the importance of responding to the Lord’s invitation to develop our relationship with Jesus, ... Read More »

September 12, 2021

Posted by Sharon Myers on 9/07/21

Here are some of the good things that are coming to Transfiguration this Fall! The 3rd Gathering of our Family of Parishes is Tuesday, September 14 at Our Mother of Perpetual Help (on Oak Park Blvd.). You will have the opportunity to watch and discuss the TV series ,“The ... Read More »

September 5, 2021

Posted by Sharon Myers on 9/07/21

Have you heard or watched the new series on Jesus called “The Chosen”? The Chosen is a television drama based on the life of Jesus of Nazareth. It is the first multi-season series about the life of Jesus, and season one was the highest crowd-funded TV series or film ... Read More »

August 29, 2021

Posted by Sharon Myers on 8/25/21

After serving the people of Transfiguration Parish for more than 30 years, Paula Hillman has discerned that it is time for her to retire. Paula’s husband, Bill, needs more of her time at home. We are immensely grateful to Paula for her generous service these many years and wish ... Read More »

August 22, 2021

Posted by Sharon Myers on 8/16/21

PRESENCE: PHYSICAL VS. VIRTUAL “For you have made the whole world a temple of your glory, that your name might everywhere be extolled, yet you allow us to consecrate to you apt places for the divine mysteries. And so, we dedicate joyfully to your majesty this house of prayer, ... Read More »

August 15, 2021

Posted by Sharon Myers on 8/10/21

OBLIGATION: LAW AND LOVE We do not go to Mass in order to give something to God but to receive what we truly need from Him. The Church’s prayer, which is addressed to God, reminds us of this with the words: “Although you have no need of our praise, ... Read More »

August 8, 2021

Posted by Sharon Myers on 8/02/21

SUNDAY: DAY OF THE LORD

Sunday is the day of rest, because it is the day blessed by God and made holy by Him - set apart from the other days to be, among all of them, the Lord’s day.

Principles · Since the earliest days of the Church, ... Read More »

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