Category: Parish News

As you prepare for Christmas, join us for these offerings during Advent:

December 3rd – 6pm, Advent by Candlelight
December 9th – 7pm Mass Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 15th – 9am until 1pm, Breakfast with St. Nicholas 
                          – 6:30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
                          – 7pm Night Prayer
December 16 – 7pm, Mass with Anointing
December 17 – 9am Mass followed by all day Adoration; 6:55pm Benediction; 7pm Reconciliation Service          

 

 

December 24th
4:00pm* and 10:30pm

December 25th
9:30m and 11:30am

*  Please note time change

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated December 9 with Mass at 7pm.  

This Feast falls on December 9 this year. While this is a Holy Day of Obligation, Archbishop Vigneron has dispensed faithful from obligation for this year. Monday, December 9, remains a great solemnity to celebrate the Blessed Mother, the patron of our beloved country. The faithful are still encouraged to attend Mass on that day.

The “no Mass obligation” rule for the USA only applies to when January 1, August 15 and November 1 fall on a Saturday or Monday, and only for those three Solemnities. Note that next year, in 2025, December 8 will fall on a Monday and there will be NO dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on that day.

His Table Community Meal began November 2, 2010 to serve our local community and offer a free meal
to those individuals and families facing economic struggles.  This free meal is served on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Romeo United Methodist Church on Main Street.

 SS John and Paul is scheduled to serve a meal on December 10.   We are looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve dinner.  Donated items are also needed for dessert.

If you would like to help with this ministry, please sign up on the bulletin board, call Caroline at the parish office or email at cseidel@ssjohnandpaul.org

 

 

Most of us usually think of asking for this anointing only when we are nearing death through sickness or old age. However, if this is the case, we would be missing out on the opportunity for God to heal and help us at times when we might need Him the most – when we are having surgery, dealing with a physical, mental, emotional, or even spiritual affliction. It is during these difficult times that we need the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage. It is during these times, as well, that we should seek to receive this wonderful Sacrament.

We are looking for a creative individual that would be responsible for decorating the bulletin board in the main hallway of the Faith Formation Wing.

Looking for “that” individual  ~
Are you artistic?  Are you creative?  Enjoys creating displays?  Has a talent for decorating?

Please consider sharing your special gift and talents with the parish. Contact confirmation@ssjohnandpaul.org for more information and to sign up.

 

 

 

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be the third Sunday of the month from 6:30PM to 7:30PM

2024 dates:  Oct 20, Nov 17, and Dec 15

If you would like a veteran in your family recognized here at SS. John and Paul Parish as part of our Veteran’s Day tribute please contact Steve Krajewski Freedomchief@comcast.net or call (586) 453-6388.

All veterans recognized in the past do not need to respond. 

Please wear comfortable clothing/tennis shoes and bring a paddle if you are able.

Fun for All Ages!  Ages 16 – 106 are welcome.

Meet in our gym at 6:30pm on Thursday evenings and 10am on Friday mornings.

If you find yourself or someone you know in need of assistance, St. Vincent dePaul may be able to help.  Our Conference believes that ‘no work of charity is foreign to the Society.’ In these difficult times, we stand ready to help you get over a financial hump that you may be encountering.  That may look like assistance with a utility bill, rent, or perhaps food.  Whatever the challenge you may be facing, we are here to work with you.  Also, we may be able to find other resources or agencies to assist you.

 If you are in need of assistance, please call (586) 840-1389.  Leave your name, phone number and type of assistance needed, and someone will return your call within 24 hours.