December 25, 2009

 

'Glory to God'
Archbishop Vigneron
My Christmas prayer is you know that He, whose birth we celebrate, loves you

 

'O Little Town of Bethlehem' SS. Peter & Paul Parish in North Branch offers 'A Living Nativity'
Robert Delaney
Whether the bright star in the night sky above North Branch Dec. 12 was actually in the east depended on which way one was driving.

 

Matchan Center has served thousands in its 25 years
Kristen Lukowski
The idea of a place for those in need to have a couple hot meals a week started more than a quarter of a century ago, after statistics revealed Pontiac was a pocket of poverty in the heart of wealthy Oakland County.

 

Archdiocesan regions, vicariates realigned
Robert Delaney
In line with his intention to make addressing the presence of the Church in the city one of his priorities, Archbishop Allen Vigneron has announced a reconfiguration of archdiocesan regions and vicariates that brings all Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck parishes together in a region of their own.

 

Fr. Richard C. Macey
In the Eastern Church, Epiphany eclipses Christmas as the central celebration of the Incarnation.

 

Archbishop to speak at discernment day
Kristin Lukowski

Whether you're just starting to think about becoming a priest, or if you're already in the application process, all men ages 17-40 are welcome to attend a day of discernment to see if God is calling you to the priesthood.

 December 18, 2009

 

Serenading Mary
Robert Delaney
Thousands pack Most Holy Redeemer Church Dec. 12 in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

 

Welcoming spirit
Kristin Lukowski
Renovations at St. Louise de Marillac in Warren make it "bright and beautiful."

 

New post
Staff and wire services
Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Flores says his time in Detroit helped prepare him to become bishop of the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas.

 

100-year-old lady gets her wished-for ramp
Robert Delaney
A parishioner's campaign for a new handicapped-access ramp for St. Augustine Church in Richmond has been successful.

 

Readings for Dec. 27: Jesus has a family tree, and we are the branches!
Fr. Richard C. Macey
Devotion to the Holy Family arose in the 17th century.

Advent Prayer : We prepare to welcome Jesus
Bob Zyskowski

The following Advent wreath prayer is intended to help busy households make Advent a prayerful time during the rush of Christmas preparations.

 

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Pick a patron saint contest
Jared Field
Students from across the Archdiocese of Detroit offer their suggestions.

 

Breast cancer drew me into a new relationship with God
Lisa Schwartz
In 2003, at the age of 37, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

 

Advent, Christmas, 'best' time for parish musicians
Robert Delaney
They may be busier than at any other time, but those involved in parish music ministry will tell you there is no better time of year for them than the weeks leading up to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

 

Fr. Forish was a good priest, faithful pastor'
Robert Delaney
Fr. Andrew Forish was "a good priest, a faithful pastor, and he was a good friend of mine, that's for sure," said Fr. Leonard Partensky.

 

Packed churches expected for feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Robert Delaney
It's a safe bet that local churches with large numbers of Hispanics among their membership will be packed this Saturday, Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

 

Readings for Dec. 20: He is almost and already here!
Fr. Richard C. Macey
This is the only time Micah is used in the Sunday readings.

Advent Prayer : We are half of the way to Christmas!
Bob Zyskowski

The following Advent wreath prayer is intended to help busy households make Advent a prayerful time during the rush of Christmas preparations.

 

Flores to become Bishop of Brownsville
At press time, The Michigan Catholic learned Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Flores has been named the sixth bishop of Brownsville, Texas. He was introduced to the priests and people of the diocese on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

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Adopt a Family seeks to relieve hardship
Robert Delaney
Eastpointe - It's not just families that are out-of-work that are struggling and in need of assistance this Christmas season, but many that are underemployed as well.

 

No retirement for friar, 92, until Fr. Solanus Casey beatified
Robert Delaney
Detroit - At 92, the vice postulator of the Venerable Solanus Casey's cause for sainthood says he cannot retire until the famous Detroit priest has been declared "blessed."

 

School produces Christmas CD of 'Angels' Voices'
Kristin Lukowski
Clawson - A new compact disc of children singing Christmas music may sound a lot like angels' voices — particularly because the singers are students at Guardian Angels Catholic School in Clawson, and the title of the CD is "O Hear the Angels' Voices."

 

Hearing of the 'Lost Boys' helped local man find a new hope
Jared Field
Birmingham - Tim Page sees the world through a long lens.
Seated at his kitchen table, Page, an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, scours the Internet for the latest news out of east Africa, a region that could scarcely be more different than suburban America, rife with poverty, turmoil and war.

 

CC wins 10th grid title as Catholic prep teams excel
Jared Field
Detroit - Detroit Catholic Central High School, Novi, won its 10th state football championship in school history and its fourth this decade on Saturday at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.

 

K of C reaches out with 'Coats for Kids'
Jared Field
Detroit - For the second consecutive year, the Knights of Columbus has reached out to needy families across the country with its "Coats for Kids" program, aimed at insulating children in more than 20 cold-climate cities in the U.S. and Canada.

 

 

Readings for Dec. 13: We rejoice as the Day draws near
Fr. Richard C. Macey
This is called Gaudete Sunday, from the first word of the opening psalm of the Mass, the Introit. It is also the Latin translation of the first word of the second reading, which has been traditionally used for this Mass.