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St. William Catholic Parish & School
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ALTERNATIVE PARISH CONFIGURATION SUGGESTION (Last Page of Survey):
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RECOMMENDED MODEL
A pastorate of St. William, St. James, and Holy Family, with three worship sites, is sustainable, balanced, and positioned for growth. It combines the larger St. William region with the smaller St. James and Holy Family regions, creating a vibrant pastorate that supports effective priest coverage. Located in one of Oakland County's fastest-growing areas—including Commerce Township (2nd) and Novi (7th)—this model also preserves the strong existing relationships between Holy Family, St. William, and St. James.
The following evidence supports this recommended model:
- Creates a centrally located pastorate in one of Oakland County's fastest-growing regions, with all surrounding communities experiencing population growth, including Commerce Township (2nd) and Novi (7th) among the county's fastest-growing municipalities.
- Combining the larger SW region with the smaller St. James and HF regions creates a balanced pastorate that enables priests to effectively serve the community.
- Preserves the current Mass schedule, vibrant ministries, and organizations at St. William.
- With all three parishes and the school serving large youth populations, there are strong opportunities to share resources across parishes.
- Preserves the established Knights of Columbus partnership between St. James and Holy Family.
- Continues Spanish-language Masses and ministry opportunities for the three parishes serving large Hispanic communities. Reduces the number of priests required for weekend Masses by one while maintaining a balanced Mass schedule, continued weekend Mass access at St. William, and a manageable priest workload.
- Supports St. William Catholic School, home to the Archdiocese of Detroit's only elementary inclusion program offering dedicated Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supports the spiritual life of the school/parish and their opportunities for witness and Mass ministry.
- Retains St. William Catholic School's Administrative Oversight Board, allowing the pastor to remain the school's spiritual leader while reducing the administrative burden on pastorate priests.
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Welcome, we're so glad you're here!
Welcome to St. William Catholic Parish and School located in Walled Lake Michigan. Ours is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic community. We hope you take a look at all we offer and come to visit for a Mass.
St. William Disciples Prayer
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.
Ministry spotlight
Rev. Michael G. Savickas, Pastor
Father Michael's Message
of the Week
This weekend we celebrate the Fourth of July, and I seem to remember that by now the corn is supposed to be knee-high. (“Knee high by the 4th of July!”)
Speaking of remembering, it is also a good time to remember our obligation to pray for our country. Unless you’ve been living on the far side of the moon for the last decade or so, you know well that political controversies are regular fodder for news broadcasts. But it seems that more than ever (at least in my memory), citizens have become intolerant of any viewpoint but their own.
READ FATHER MICHAEL'S 4 PART SERIES "WHAT'S GOING ON" HERE.
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens"
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"Faith without works is dead"
James 2:14-26,
A Guide to "Who's Who" in our Mission Direct Ministries.
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What Our Parishioners Say
“I love our parish. It's my spiritual home and I am so thankful that I am able to attend mass here each week! It's amazing.”
Jane F.
“This community is my home. I am so happy that our parish is open, and that the Holy Spirit has led me here to belong.”
John S.
“The music is so great and the preaching is excellent. Father is a great preacher and my family really loves this place.”
Madelaine T.
“Everyone is so friendly at our parish. It's such a blessing to call this place home and bring my children here each week!”