The end is near!
No, I don’t mean the end of the world, which may seem far off. Logically, though, each day brings us closer. Nor do I mean the end of our individual lives, which may or may not be far off, and is guaranteed, in any event, and every day brings us closer to that, too. (Now there’s something to really think about! It tends to put our struggles into perspective.) No, I’m talking about this weekend, because it’s the Feast of Christ the King, which is celebrated on the last Sunday of the liturgical year. There’s only a few more days left after that, and then on the following Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent, we begin a new liturgical year.
In Jesus,
Rev. Michael G. Savickas Pastor
Confessions this week will be available on Tuesday, December 10th, beginning at 4:30 PM.
Regular Mass Schedule:
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December 1st, 2024
Our Disciple's Prayer
Lord, you fill my life with good gifts. Give me the wisdom to recognize them, to appreciate them, and to be grateful.
Thank you Lord, for the gift of family and friends. Thank you Lord, for the gift of Church and Parish. Thank you, most of all, for the gift of your Son, and the gift of the Kingdom.
Help me Lord...
Lord, help me each day to remember that all I have belongs to you. May I use these gifts wisely for the glory of your Kingdom.
AMEN.
Over $400,000! Thank you to all 476 contrbutors.
At little over $50K needed to reach out minimum target! WE ARE SO CLOSE!
Please consider if you can do anything more before the end of the year!
While we are so blessed by the generosity of the 4676families who have contributed, remember that we have nearly 1800 families in our parish. Please continue to pray that those who are "yet to give" join with us in our effor to "repair and rebuild."
Advent Altar Server Schedule
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Christmas Season Server Schedule
The Knights of Columbus are starting a new program to support our brothers and sisters who experience homelessness. We will be holding collections the 3rd weekend of each month after all masses. Baskets will be in the tower entrances and members of the KofC will be there after all the masses. Please bring only specific items requested for the month.
Items will be distributed in Detroit through the following ministries:
Items to be collected on October 20th: WINTER HATS
Thank you for your support
FORMED is here at St. William Parish!
What is FORMED? It’s the Catholic “NETFLIX” and more, and we have made it FREE to all parishioners!
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SUMMER '24: REPAIR & REBUILD
Summer ‘24: Our campaign to Repair and Rebuild … can only succeed if we do this together!
Every family is being asked to make a gift at a sacrificial level that reflects their commitment to the Parish and its Mission. So far 448 families have responded. If you’ve already pledged, THANK YOU! And please PRAY for those who have yet to give. If you have not yet pledged, know that you are being prayed for!
Periodic (quarterly, monthly) payments are almost always easier for most people. Even people who have already made a “one-time” gift might consider whether the Lord is asking them supplement their gift with periodic contributions, which are easy to set up on our secure website. Our office staff can help.
We've found an even easier way to make a pledge, especially if you are not comfortable with navigating the online giving platform. CALL 1 888-331-8695 and “friendly operators will be happy to take your pledge”. (I just made up that last quote.)
THANK YOU AGAIN to our “advance donors” who have covered the required target. All subsequent donations will go entirely to our “Repair and Rebuild” campaign.
Still, we need everyone to do what they can and make a sacrificial gift, if we are to be successful. We’re in this together. It’s our parish. Remember, every dollar now stays with the parish! To DONATE online to this effort, please follow this link.
God bless you!
Beginning September 15th, 2024, St William Parish will be having Eucharistic Adoration from 2 to 4PM every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. The Adoration will close with Benediction. The 1st half hour will be reserved for young children called “Restless Adoration.” We all know children are “ restless” and this gives children an opportunity to be “ restless “ with Jesus, doing little activities focused on Jesus in the Eucharist. The adoration time is intended to be a time for all St William parish members to spend additional time with the Lord.
St. Monica Club @ St. WilliamDo you have a child, sibling, parent, or spouse that has left the faith or refuses to enter it? Do you feel hopeless in the battle to save your loved one’s soul?
Join us once a month on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30PM in the church. We will gather as a faith community to call on the intercession of saints that have gone before us.
For more information CLICK HERE.
CLICK HERE for information on activities in our Family of Parishes.
Becoming Catholic
OCIA New classes begin in September; classes are forming now. If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or have not completed all your sacraments of initiation, (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) or are just interested in learning more about your Catholic faith, please contact Deacon Mike at the Rectory, 248-624-1421.
I Want to Become Catholic! The Inquiry Stage of OCIA
OCIA stands for the Order of the Christian Initiation of Adults. This the process in which one is guided and cared for as they awaken in faith and are brought to the Catholic Faith. Begins Sunday, Oct 6 For 16 weeks. 7 PM Location- St. Paul RM
For more on Becoming Catholic CLICK HERE.
We cannot escape the love of God! We also cannot escape grief. So many people are suffering from the loss of a loved one, loss of job, or the loss of a relationship. Grief takes many forms. One thing we know for sure about grief is that love is healing.
Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Would you please consider joining us in Grief Ministry at St. William Parish? The only thing you need to be part of this ministry is to love our Lord. READ MORE HERE. Please reach out to me with any questions.
Lisa Powaser
lpowaser@stwilliam.com
cell number @313-623-8149
Adult Education Formation Cooridinator
For so many working Christians, it’s too easy to get overwhelmed by the distractions of daily living.
The 3-Minute Reset is a simple, daily discipline focused on spending a moment in thought and prayer, and rediscovering the peace that is always available to us. Hosted by Pat Lencioni and Chris Stefanick.
Sunday December 1st, 2024
First Sunday of Advent
The Lord will be coming again in power and glory. Until that time, we are called to be his faithful disciples. With confidence in the Lord, we present our concerns and needs to God.
To read more, follow THIS LINK.
In a recent Homily, Father expounded on the concept of the Kerygma. To learn more, follow this LINK.
"Father, you call me to serve, and I know that Christian service means givng of my time and my talents - both gifts from you Lord. Give me the grace to collaborate with Christ your Son in the salvation of souls by offering others what you have given so gratiously to me. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Out of love for Christ and because we are all "called to serve," please examine these opportunities to serve Him and our Parish.
CSA 2024-2025 HAS BEGUN...
BUT THIS YEAR IT'S ALL ABOUT "REPAIR & REBUILD" ST. WILLIAM
To donate to "Repair & Rebuild" through CSA 2024, please click BELOW.
We've contacted some advance donors who are excited and engaged with our repair and rebuild efforts—WE HAVE COVERED OUR CSA REQUIRED DONATION! THANK YOU ALL.
That means that EVERYTHING ELSE will go to "Repair & Rebuild" St. William Parish.
The link will take you directly to our CSA donation page at the Archdiocese of Detroit where you can either set up a pledge. Again, to pledge on-line just follow this LINK.
Jesus instructs us in Matthew 18: 19-20, “Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
LEARN MORE about the St. William Intercessory Prayer Team.
Directily submit prayer requests here:
Prayerrequests@stwilliam.com
As we continue a new year of missionary discipleship, we hope that you prayerfully consider a deeper committment to stewardship and all the mission work we need to do.
Your generosity overfunded our CSA target so we will be receiving a nice refund, but we need each of you to consider if you can do a bit more to financially support our good works. Just $5 per week from each of you could add nearly $200,000 to our budget.
God bless you all.
Click here or on the logo above to make a one-time or monthly gift now!
