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Mass Schedule
Daily Mass 8:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Additional Mass at 7:00 p.m. on First Friday Weekend Schedule 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:15, 10:00 and 11:45 a.m. Sunday Confession 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. First Friday Adoration Thursday 9:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. First Friday to First Saturday 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-4 Wednesday and Friday 9-12 Additional hours by appointment Mass times and locations when away from Home Are you traveling on a weekend or Holy Day? Find a Mass where you will be at www.CatholicMassTime.org |
Physical Church Address
32467 Church St., Rockwood, MI 48173 Mailing Address 32477 Church St., Rockwood, MI 48173 Ph 734 379 9248 Fx 734 379 6548 stmaryrockwood@sbcglobal.net Weekly Bulletins
http://www.seekandfind.com/find/st-mary-our-lady-of-the-annunciation-parish#download-latest |
Lenten Mission
Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God, SOLT
March 3-5th
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Fr. Zachary will lead is a 3 day mission focused on not being afraid of the cross. Fr Jim will be hearing confessions during the mission.
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Stations of the Cross
Fridays During Lent
2:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Except First Friday, March 5th
they are 2:30 and 6:00 p.m.
Walk with Our Lord on the way of sorrows. Journey with Mary and the women of Jerusalem, be with Veronica as she wipes his holy face and share in his cross as Simon helps him carry it to Calvary.
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Lenten Confession Times
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Feb 27 from 8:00-8:30 a.m.
March 1 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. March 3 from 6:00-6:30 p.m. March 5 from 8:00-8:30 a.m. and 6:00-7:00 p.m. March 6 from 8:00–8:30 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. March 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. March 10 from 6:00–6:30 p.m. March 13 from 8:00-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. March 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. March 20 from 8:00-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. March 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. March 24 from 6:00–6:30 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. till finished March 25 from 11:00-12:30 p.m. and 7:00 till finished March 26 from 11:00-12:00 p.m. and 7:45 till finished March 27 from 7:45-8:30 a.m.; 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 5:30 pm till finished March 29 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. till finished March 31 from 6:00–6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. till finished April 2 from noon –1:00 p.m. |
Thoughts from the saints on Confession
In the life of the body a man is sometimes sick, and unless he takes medicine, he will die. Even so in the spiritual life a man is sick on account of sin. For that reason he needs medicine so that he may be restored to health; and this grace is bestowed in the Sacrament of Penance. St. Thomas Aquinas Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a purpose of amendment; confession of sins without any omission; and satisfaction by means of good works. St. Thomas Aquinas True penance consists in regretting without ceasing the faults of the past, and in firmly resolving to never again commit that which is so deplorable. St. Bernard of Clairvaux |
Not ready to return to Mass in person? Check out www.mass-online.org to find live stream and recorded Mass options to keep the Sabbath-and everyday-holy
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First Friday All Night Adoration
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Your obligation to attend Sunday Mass is removed until
March 13, 2021. You are reminded to keep the Lord's Day Holy during this time when you may not be able to attend Mass
Mass Guidelines:
- If at any time you are not comfortable please feel free to leave and return when you are able.
- You are requested to wear a mask if you are able.
- Please remove the mask when you are next in line to receive communion
- The Archdiocese has requested us to limit capacity to 50%. Please seat yourself in a socially distanced manner. Additional seating is available in the gathering space where the Mass can be seen and heard.
- Wipes are available (or bring your own) at the entrances to clean your pew.
- In lieu of a collection there will be a basket in the gathering space following Mass (Saturday evening and Sunday only) if you wish to leave an offering.
Particular Dispensations Effective March 13th
The general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (including the anticipatory Mass at 4:00pm or later on the previous day) is to be reinstated in the Archdiocese of Detroit effective Saturday, March 13, 2021.
Considering the grave obligation we have of being physically present with our brothers and sisters at Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation for the Eucharist, each of us is asked to make a good and sincere judgement as to whether these circumstances apply or not. Where doubt or confusion persists, consult any priest for clarity.
While the general dispensation is removed, there are specific instances where the dispensation will continue, as well as those circumstances where there is no obligation in the first place. One does not have an obligation to attend Mass on Sunday in the following circumstances:
These categories will be reviewed in due course and revised as needed.
Those within categories #1-8 above must still observe the Lord’s Day and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection; an excellent way to do this is through participating in a broadcast of the Sunday Mass.
Considering the grave obligation we have of being physically present with our brothers and sisters at Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation for the Eucharist, each of us is asked to make a good and sincere judgement as to whether these circumstances apply or not. Where doubt or confusion persists, consult any priest for clarity.
While the general dispensation is removed, there are specific instances where the dispensation will continue, as well as those circumstances where there is no obligation in the first place. One does not have an obligation to attend Mass on Sunday in the following circumstances:
- You are ill or your health condition would be significantly compromised if you were to contract a communicable illness (i.e., you have underlying conditions or are in a high-risk category). Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
- You exhibit flu-like symptoms. Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
- You have good reason to think you might be asymptomatic of a contagious illness (e.g., you were in recent contact with someone who tested positive for a contagious illness such as COVID or influenza). Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
- You care for the sick, homebound, or infirmed.
- You are pregnant.
- Those 65 years of age or older (per the CDC’s recommendation of high-risk individuals).
- You cannot attend Mass through no fault of your own (e.g., no Mass is offered, you are infirmed, or, while wanting to go, you are prevented for some reason you cannot control (e.g., your ride did not show up, the church was at capacity).
- If you have significant fear or anxiety of becoming ill by being at Mass.
These categories will be reviewed in due course and revised as needed.
Those within categories #1-8 above must still observe the Lord’s Day and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection; an excellent way to do this is through participating in a broadcast of the Sunday Mass.
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Let nothing disturb you.
Let nothing make you afraid. All things are passing. God alone never changes. Patience gains all things. If you have God, you want for nothing. God alone suffices. St. Teresa of Avila |
St Vincent de Paul-Help us Help Other!
This has been an unusual year for St. Vincent’s, as it has been for everyone. We were able to help our friends in the Monroe vicariate not by home visits but by phone visits.
We are expecting a large number of calls when the outside funding runs out. This is where you come in. We are looking for a few people who would like to become a Vincentian and go on home visits with our experienced St. Vincent volunteers. It is on-the-job learning about the various ways we can help. It’s not hard (I can do it!), but it sure is rewarding.
We also provide training for those interested in leading home visits and assisting the client in completing forms.
We would love to meet you for coffee and explain the works of a Vincentian. You can do hands on help, review client information to determine the best course of action for them, or be an Associate Member and pray for us. You can be as involved as you are able…no dues, no mandatory meetings, just a desire to help a child of God.
It seems like an apparent thing to say, you will always have the poor, but who are they and why are they poor? As a volunteer for St. Vincent DePaul I have come to better understand “poor”. For many of us we are only one paycheck away from being “poor”. Sometimes circumstances make us or keep us poor. That is when St. Vincent’s can help. So many wonderful things happen to OUR hearts when we help the poor.
The next meeting will be on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the school, or call us at 734-277-5620 for more information. God Bless!
We are expecting a large number of calls when the outside funding runs out. This is where you come in. We are looking for a few people who would like to become a Vincentian and go on home visits with our experienced St. Vincent volunteers. It is on-the-job learning about the various ways we can help. It’s not hard (I can do it!), but it sure is rewarding.
We also provide training for those interested in leading home visits and assisting the client in completing forms.
We would love to meet you for coffee and explain the works of a Vincentian. You can do hands on help, review client information to determine the best course of action for them, or be an Associate Member and pray for us. You can be as involved as you are able…no dues, no mandatory meetings, just a desire to help a child of God.
It seems like an apparent thing to say, you will always have the poor, but who are they and why are they poor? As a volunteer for St. Vincent DePaul I have come to better understand “poor”. For many of us we are only one paycheck away from being “poor”. Sometimes circumstances make us or keep us poor. That is when St. Vincent’s can help. So many wonderful things happen to OUR hearts when we help the poor.
The next meeting will be on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the school, or call us at 734-277-5620 for more information. God Bless!
Are you interested in joining the Parish
Why should you join the parish? If you want to get married, have a child baptized, be a godparent or confirmation sponsor you need to show you are attending Mass. The only way we can determine if you are here is if you drop an envelope in the basket. It's fine if the envelope is empty, it tells us you are here and that is what's important. Our faith calls us to attend Sunday and Holy Day Mass and to regularly receive the sacraments of Eucharist and reconciliation. You can complete the form below and return to the parish office via the collection basket, mail or email. Use the envelopes in the pews, or one from home, with your name and address until your individual envelopes come to let us know you are here on Sunday. Please understand it's about your attendance at Mass, not what may or may not be in the envelope!
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Thank you to those who have supported this year's CSA. We have greatly exceeded our goal with $119,188 in payments/pledges!! This means that the parish has $50,157 added to our savings account for the needs of the parish.
If you make a one time donation to the parish please consider making it to our CSA drive. Now that we have exceeded our goal all funds received will be returned to the parish and are not subject to any assessments. |
Prayer of Preparation before Mass
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If you are not currently able to join us at Mass send your Holy Angels!
O holy Angel, at my side, Go to the church for me, Kneel in my place, at holy Mass, Where I desire to be. At Offertory, in my stead, Take all I am and own, And place it as a sacrifice Upon the Altar Throne. At holy Consecration’s bell, Adore with Seraph’s love, My Jesus, hidden in the Host, Come down from heaven above. And when the priest communion takes, Oh, bring my Lord to me, That His sweet Heart may rest on mine, And I His temple be. |
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Giving Basket Food Pantry
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The Clothing Closet is Open First and
Third Saturday 10:00 a.m. until noon
We are in need of your help to serve those in need. We are looking for volunteers to help during our open hours to receive and sort donations and to assist our clients in locating what they are in need of. Call the parish office 734 379 9248 if you are able to volunteer.
In the current situation in the Archdiocese of Detroit it is not a mortal sin to miss Mass on Sunday. You are still called to keep the day holy, even though you may not be able to attend Mass. This can be done at home through prayer, scripture reading, televised or internet Mass. Include a spiritual communion when you are not able to receive Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
Mass is available on tv and the internet when you are unable to attend in person.
Some options are:
https://www.aod.org/livemasses
http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings
https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/
Some options are:
https://www.aod.org/livemasses
http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings
https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/
Offering and other Donations
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If you are in a position to continue your support of St. Mary you may mail donations (32477 Church St., Rockwood, MI 48173), send an Echeck from your financial institution or use our online Eoffering program. See link to myEoffering where you can designate the fund to receive your support and how often you choose to donate.
All donations are gratefully appreciated. We are accepting food donations to the Giving Basket Food Pantry and Mary's meals. We are no longer able to buy in bulk to assist our families and seniors in need so your donation of food is appreciated now more than ever. Donations may be left in the entrances to the church or at the parish office. |
Rosary
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Eucharistic Adoration
The church is open daily and Our Lord is fully present in the tabernacle.
Eucharistic Adoration continues on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration continues on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Reporting Sexual Abuse
To inform the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding the sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons, and other church personnel and/or to speak to the Victim Assistance Coordinator, contact 866-343-8055. A caller will be requested to provide his or her name and telephone number. All calls regarding complaints of sexual abuse will be returned in a timely manner. This toll–free telephone number has been established as part of an effort by the Detroit archdiocese to protect children, young people, and other vulnerable people in our schools, parishes, and ministries. This line is for reporting suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse within archdiocesan institutions and ministries only. Persons with complaints not involving clergy or church personnel should refer to the archdiocesan web site at www.aod.org for contact information for civil authorities.
The Gloria in Latin-including the words!
As we are learning the Latin Gloria you may find this youtube video helpful-it is sung a capella and the words are on the screen to follow along. Be patient with yourself as we learn this beautiful version of this prayer. It will all come together soon and enhance our worship of Our Lord!
If you're not on flocknote you should be! flocknote is a messaging service just for churches. You can sign up to get text alerts or email - like when we send reminders about events or changes to times/locations of events. To sign up for flocknote just text Rockwood to 84576 and to join. (Standard message rates will apply.)
Attention Graduating Altar Server High School Seniors
If you are a member of St. Mary’s Our Lady Of The Annunciation or St. Roch’s parishes, graduating from High School, going to college, and have been an active Altar Server throughout High School, your local Knights of Columbus Council just created a $1000 college scholarship competition. The complete application and instructions are available below . This is an opportunity encouraging all High School students to remain active by serving our parish communities. If you are motivated to help sponsor High School students and wish to donate directly to the Knights of Columbus college scholarship fund or if you have any questions, please call Steven Kardel at 734-306-4676. Our mission is to assist as many college bound Catholics as possible, so the more money we raise for this worthy cause, the more students we can help. Good luck to all of our graduating seniors and God Bless.
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Consecration of Families to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The First Friday/First Saturday Communion of Reparation with its basic elements of Rosary, Eucharist, Confession and Holy Hours of Adoration is a simple yet powerful means of bringing back sanctity in the home, in the Church, and in society. More than a devotion IT IS A WAY OF LIFE that is truly Eucharistic –centered and Marian in spirituality- two pillars of hope which we can anchor ourselves onto in these troubled times. Prayer and Reparation are the spiritual weapons which the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary give us today to win in this spiritual battle.
If you have not had your family consecrated to the Two Hearts please consider this important act. The consecration will include going through the house with excised water and salt as we pray the rosary and a few additional prayers. It generally takes about an hour for a lifetime of benefits. This is more than a house blessing, rather it is a consecration of families, which includes extended family no longer living in the home, to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary. For more information or to schedule you family consecration please call Betty at 734 671 1987.
Flame of Love
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Please join us Mondays in church for prayer starting at approximately 9:30 a.m. for prayers of devotion to the Flame of Love.
Our Lady Promises: "By my Flame of Love, a new era of grace, never before known on the earth, will begin." "With this Flame you will light all the hearts in the world. This flame will become a fire, and with its shining light this fire will blind Satan." |
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