Author: Caroline Seidel

IMPORTANT PARISH SECURITY NOTICE

We want to make parishioners aware that the parish secretary’s email account (parishsec@ssjohnandpaul.org) has been compromised by a phishing scam.
If you receive an unexpected or suspicious email from this address, please:
• Do not click on any links or open attachments.
• Do not respond to the email or provide any personal or financial information.
• Do not send money or gift cards in response to any requests.
• If you have already clicked a link or shared information, please take appropriate steps to secure your account.
We are working to address this situation and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Please share this notice with other parishioners who may not see this announcement.
Thank you for your vigilance and cooperation.
SS. John and Paul Parish

Worship, Praise, & Pie – Nov 23

We Gather Together to Sing the Lord’s Praises…and Eat Pie!

This evening will be a wonderful opportunity to gather together in thanksgiving as a family.  We will begin by celebrating the Holy Mass at 6pm.  After Mass, we will sing songs of praise lead by our contemporary group.

Join us at the end of the program in the social hall for fellowship and pie!
(If you are able to donate a pie for this event, please sign up on the bulletin board or call the office.)

The Agape Center pantry not only provides Thanksgiving dinners for clients, but they also provide food throughout the year to those in need in our community.  Please bring a can of soup to donate to help stock their shelves.

 

Round 2 Models – Parish Survey

The new restructuring models are out and can be viewed here.

In one model, SS. John and Paul is with St. Kieran and St. John Vianney and does not have weekend Masses. In the other model, SS. John and Paul is with St. Clement of Rome, and St. Francis St. Maximilian with weekend Masses.  After reviewing the models, please share your feedback by clicking here.

Christmas Sharing Tree, Oct 31 – Nov 29

Our annual Sharing Tree is up with tags from different charities from which to choose. This year we are supporting the following organizations: Agape Center, Knights of Columbus kids coat drive, Capuchin Soup Kitchen Toy give-a-way, Project Hope, Samaritan House, Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference, St. Francis/St. Max outreach, and St. Vincent de Paul Justice Initiative. Please consider taking a tag to give the people these organizations support a blessed Christmas.

Thank you for your generosity!

GIFTS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 29TH

Veterans Day Blood Drive – Nov 11, 3pm – 7pm

There is no substitute for blood, organs, tissue, or bone marrow. They are precious. They are perishable. And the need for them is vital.  Any one of us might need a transfusion, at any time. We rely on one another to meet that need.

Schedule your appointment:

Walk-ins welcomed and appointments honored

G.R.A.C.E. Registration

Great News!

G.R.A.C.E. Religious Education Registration for the 2026-2027 school is now OPEN.  

For planning and staffing purposes, please register your children or grandchildren here, as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at dre@ssjohnandpaul.org or 586-781-9010.

I look forward to walking with you on this journey of faith.

Mr. Greg Crachiolo
Director of Faith Formation
Ss. John and Paul Parish

 

Safe Environments

In the Archdiocese of Detroit, safe environment programs are in place to protect all of us. These programs offer valuable knowledge, assistance, and support in preventing harm to young people and vulnerable adults. All parents, teens, and those who work and/or volunteer in the Archdiocese of Detroit are required to complete an age-appropriate safe environments program. At SS. John and Paul Parish, we ask all our employees and volunteers to join our commitment to protecting the vulnerable. 
All employees or volunteers must complete the following Safe Environment program requirements before they begin their assigned duties:

New volunteers: Click here and you will be directed to Virtus Online where you can create a login and register for your age-appropriate training module. 
 
Existing volunteers needing recertification:  Click here and you will be directed to Virtus Online where you can use your existing username and password.  If you’ve forgotten them, use the “I Need Login Help” button.

Bereavement Support

The mission of this ministry is to provide an empathic and emotionally safe place, where the bereaved are able to express their grief freely without judgement.  To provide care, comfort, and support to those who are suffering a sense of loss.  Join us for coffee and conversation on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.

Our Bereavement Ministry is also ready to help grieving families as soon as you need us. We are available to offer rosary or prayer services at the funeral home, providing personalized eulogies and comfort when needed. If you feel the need for individualized support, someone is available to listen. We can also provide contact information for a professional therapist if necessary. However, our primary goal as a Bereavement Ministry is to provide an empathic and emotionally safe place or ‘listening ear’ where the bereaved are able to express their grief freely without judgment. For more information, contact Ellen Polzin at 586-489-2569 (text/cell) or polzinssjp@gmail.com.

2025-2026 Parishioner Information UPDATE

In this season of archdiocesan restructuring, it is critical that our parish records reflect our current membership.  We invite all current and incoming parishioners to complete a short, 5-minute survey to help us collect information.  Whether you are a long-time parishioner or registering with our parish for the first time, we appreciate and value your assistance!  Click here to update your information, THANK YOU!