Author: Caroline Seidel

This event is hosted by individual vicariates and parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit. Multiple locations bring volunteers together who courageously engage in the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy!

Join the parishes in the North Macomb Vicariate as we make 1000 Blessing Bags for the many agencies that serve the homeless.   Here are the ways you can participate:

Collecting at each parish September  16 – October 8
Purchase any of the items below and drop off at any participating church.

Travel size:  toothpaste, shaving cream, deodorant, hand sanitizer.
Individually packaged toothbrush, Women’s and men’s dark socks, hand warmers, protein/granola bars, combs, $10 McDonald’s gift cards, 8o bottles of water and Chapstick

Amazon Wish List
Purchase any of the items on our wish list and they will be shipped directly to St. Lawrence before the event.  Click here to go directly to the wish list.

Saturday, October 14, 2023
From 9am until 12pm (check in begins at 8:30am), volunteers will gather at St. Lawrence (44633 Utica Rd, Utica) to sort the collected items and pack into bags for distribution to organizations who service the homeless in southeast Michigan.  Click here to register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us at the Capuchin Retreat Center for the annual SSJP-Sponsored retreat open to ALL women ages 18+ on Sunday, October 22 from 2pm until 5:30pm.  Our retreat leader is Bridget Theodoroff.  Light snacks and coffee will be provided.  

Registration fee is $40.  Please register here.

Join us on Wednesday, October 25th for a fun day trip to the Solanus Casey Center.  Tickets are $55 and includes: transportation, guided tour, and lunch at the On the Rise Café.  Participants can also attend a healing service at the Monastery, stroll the campus and visit the gift shop.  

The bus will depart from the SS. John and Paul parking lot at 9am and return at 4:30pm.  Tickets available in the parish office.  Secure your spot, tickets are limited!

 

Please join us on Wednesdays for our scripture study “A Case for Jesus”, September 13 – Nov 22nd.  Register for either the morning session (10am – 11:30am) or evening session (6:30pm – 8pm).

Note:  we will not be meeting on Nov 1, All Saints’ Day to allow for observation of the Holy Day

Click here for more information and to register.

We have entered into an unprecedented season in the Church and the SS. John and Paul staff would like to help by providing resources to our parishioners to help them continue to grow in their faith with the gift of FORMED. Click here to learn how to download this great resource.

Here is a great video explaining what FORMED is!