Entries by Annette Sebestin

Dispensation for Obligation – Nov 13

November 13, 2020   Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, During these difficult months during the pandemic, I have granted a general dispensation from the grave obligation that we as Catholic Christians have to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in the Archdiocese of Detroit, in part to help ease the conscience […]

First Friday Memorial Mass Intentions Sign-Up

What is the “St Vincent Pallotti Parish First Friday Memorial?” The St. Vincent Pallotti Parish First Friday Memorial and Intentions is a special offering made by Parishioners of STVPP through which your intentions are remembered at a special Mass to be celebrated each month throughout the entire year. *Please note sign up for FFML ends […]

Vista Maria Christmas Virtual Giving Tree

Like so many other things going virtual this year due to Covid-19 we are having a “Virtual Giving Christmas Tree!” We are sponsoring young men and women through Vista Maria and younger children through Community Social Services. Instead of taking a mitten from the tree, this year we have printed copies of stocking stuffer gift ideas […]

Christnet ‘More Than Ever’ Charity Event

A Partnership of Churches Serving the Homeless 24356 Eureka Rd. Taylor, MI 48180 – Ph: 734-287-8890 www.christnetservices.org ChristNet Services has been a partner in the downriver communities for over 20 years, providing services to the homeless, including food, shelter, counseling, ID assistance, training and advocacy. Included among the guests we serve are men, women, Veterans […]

Dearly Departed Monsignor John Hall

Monsignor John Hall, passed from this life on October 20, 2020 at the age of 92. Monsignor Hall was born May 1, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 4, 1955. Monsignor Hall served as Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Royal Oak; St. James Parish, Ferndale; St. […]

Update from AOD regarding Public Health protocols

October 9, 2020 Public health officials at the state, county and city levels have issued orders this week related to public gatherings and safety protocols in light of the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision last Friday. Nothing in these orders changes our current requirements for liturgical gatherings including Mass, Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Confessions, and Eucharistic Adoration. […]

Happy Cookers Holiday Cookies!

**Due to the recent State Mandate and rise in Coronavirus cases, the Happy Cookers regret to inform you that the Cookie Box Sale has now been canceled. Anyone who turned in an order form and payment will be refunded. Sincere apologies for the inconvenience. We hope to reprise this fundraiser at a later date. November […]