This weekend in the Gospel reading, we heard that after Jesus had sent the Apostles on Mission and they had now returned, they reported to him all that they had done and what they had taught. I guess they must have looked a little worn-out, because Jesus then tells them to “Come by yourselves to an out-of-the-way place and rest a little.” (Mk 6:31)
Just because they had had a successful first effort, it did not mean that the demands of being disciples were now going to let up. Quite the contrary, as happens often in our lives, when we finish one job, there’s two more that present themselves! Doing one thing well seems to lead to even more being asked of you. The Scriptures go on to say that the “people were coming and going in great numbers, making it impossible for them to so much as eat. So, Jesus and the apostles went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place.” (Ah! Good move!) However: “People saw them leaving, and many got to know about it. People from all the towns hastened on foot to the place, arriving ahead of them.” (Mk 6: 31-33)
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In Jesus,
Rev. Michael G. Savickas Pastor
Confession Schedule This Week
Wednesday, July 24th, starting at 4:30PM
Summer Altar Server Schedule
SUMMER '24: REPAIR & REBUILD
Summer ‘24: Our campaign to Repair and Rebuild … can only succeed if we do this together!
Please take a look at this very short presentation which shows what we seek to accomplish.
Every family is being asked to make a gift at a sacrificial level that reflects their commitment to the Parish and its Mission.
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.
All pledges need to be in place by September in order to get permission to start construction.
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.
If you’ve already pledged, THANKYOU! And please PRAY for those who have yet to give. If you have not yet pledged, know that you are being prayed for!
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.
For some practical advice on how to pledge through the CSA site, click here.
God bless you!
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.
Regular Mass Schedule:
For another great source of inspiration, watch this VIDEO
Sunday July 21st, 2024
Our Father cares for us and has concern for all our needs. With confidence we place our petitions before the Father.
To read more, follow THIS LINK.
In a recent Homily, Father expounded on the concept of the Kerygma. To learn more, follow this LINK.
ST. WILLIAM CYO VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION!
St. William Dads’ Club would like to extend an invitation to young athletes to join the fun and excitement of girls volleyball.
We plan to start practices in August with a volleyball camp likely the 1st week in August, the week before the season starts. Practice schedules will be determined by each team's coaching staff. Stay tuned for more details on practices and camp.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
Registration is open to young girls who will be in the 3rd through 8th grade this fall. We are also looking for volunteers interested in helping to coach (or assist) our volleyball athletes. If you are interested, contact our athletic director at ad@saintwilliam.net.
TEAMS/PLAYER REQUIREMENTS:
CYO allows girls volleyball programs for Junior Varsity (5/6th grade) and Varsity (7/8th grade), which we hope to be able to offer based on interest. For 3rd and 4th graders we run an Intramural program.
Each player must be baptized Catholic or attend a Catholic school. Players from the following surrounding area of St. William Parish can be accepted to our teams: Holy Family Novi, Prince of Peace West Bloomfield, St. Mary Milford, St. Thomas West Bloomfield, and Holy Spirit Highland. If you have a question or need clarification contact our athletic director at ad@saintwilliam.net. For registration please go to the basketball page under the Athletics & Club tab at the St. William Dads' Club website, www.saintwilliam.net.
"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.
Watch this Sunday's Mass
July 21st, 2024
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!
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.
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
Camp Sancta Maria Summer Camp Scholarships
Calling on all St. William Boys and Girls! Interested in a week at Summer Camp? Why not consider Camp Sancta Maria in Gaylord, Michigan! This Catholic Camp has been offering ‘Wholesome Recreation in a Religious Atmosphere’ since 1933. The Knights of Columbus and St. William Dads’ Club have scholarship monies available for Parish boys and girls who might be interested in attending camp in 2024 but may have a financial hardship.
Follow this link to see what our Knights Council is doing!
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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