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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 [email protected] |
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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 6:30 p.m. on First Friday Weekend Schedule 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Confession 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 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, Friday 9-4 Wednesday 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 |
Humility, obedience, meekness, and love are the virtues that shine through the Cross and the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. O my Jesus, help me imitate you!”-
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All Saints/All Souls Day
This year November 1st, All Saints Day is NOT a holy day of obligation because it falls on a Saturday.
We will have our regular schedule:
Saturday, Nov. 1st 8:30 a.m. Daily Mass
4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass All Souls Day
Sunday, Nov. 2nd 8:30 a.m. All Souls Day
10:30 a.m. All Souls Day
We will have our regular schedule:
Saturday, Nov. 1st 8:30 a.m. Daily Mass
4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass All Souls Day
Sunday, Nov. 2nd 8:30 a.m. All Souls Day
10:30 a.m. All Souls Day
Indulgences for Faithful Departed
in November
Praying for the faithful departed in November
It is during the month of November that the Church meditates on the Communion of Saints, which is the link with the faithful who have already reached heaven (the Church Triumphant), the faithful departed who are still expiating their sins in Purgatory (the Church Suffering) and of the pilgrim faithful still here on earth (the Church Militant). As Pope St. Paul VI describes it in his Credo of the People of God:
We believe in the communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth, the dead who are being purified, and the blessed in heaven, all together forming one Church; and we believe that in this communion, the merciful love of God and his saints is always [attentive] to our prayers (CCC, 962).
On the first of November the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day (the obligation is lifted this year because if falls on a Saturday), honoring all those faithful in heaven, the known and unknown saints. The feast began the traditional Octave of All Saints, November 1-8.
November 2nd is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls Day, a day set aside to pray for all the dead. All Souls Day shifts the Church's focus on praying for the Faithful Departed throughout November. The need and duty of prayer for the dead has been acknowledged by the Church. It is recommended in the Scriptures of the Old Testament: "It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins" (2 Macc. 12: 46). This duty is expressed in public and private prayers but especially in the offering of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the repose of souls.
Indulgenced Acts for the Faithful Departed
There are many indulgences, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, that can be obtained during the month of November. From the fourth edition of the Enchiridion of Indulgences, 1999:
1. A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who,
· on any and each day from November 1 to 8, devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, if only mentally, for the departed;
· on All Souls' Day devoutly visit a church or an oratory and recite an Our Father and the Creed.
· A partial indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who,
· devoutly visit a cemetery and at least mentally pray for the dead; devoutly recite lauds or vespers from the Office of the Dead or the prayer Requiem aeternam (Eternal rest).
Incorporating Indulgences Acts Through November and the Year
A partial indulgence can be obtained by devoutly visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed, even if the prayer is only mental. There are a few cemeteries that have car paths, allowing one to "visit" even if you stay in the car. The "Eternal Rest" prayer gains a partial indulgence and can be prayed all year. Passing a cemetery and praying the "Eternal Rest" can help out the souls in need.
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
It is during the month of November that the Church meditates on the Communion of Saints, which is the link with the faithful who have already reached heaven (the Church Triumphant), the faithful departed who are still expiating their sins in Purgatory (the Church Suffering) and of the pilgrim faithful still here on earth (the Church Militant). As Pope St. Paul VI describes it in his Credo of the People of God:
We believe in the communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth, the dead who are being purified, and the blessed in heaven, all together forming one Church; and we believe that in this communion, the merciful love of God and his saints is always [attentive] to our prayers (CCC, 962).
On the first of November the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day (the obligation is lifted this year because if falls on a Saturday), honoring all those faithful in heaven, the known and unknown saints. The feast began the traditional Octave of All Saints, November 1-8.
November 2nd is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls Day, a day set aside to pray for all the dead. All Souls Day shifts the Church's focus on praying for the Faithful Departed throughout November. The need and duty of prayer for the dead has been acknowledged by the Church. It is recommended in the Scriptures of the Old Testament: "It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins" (2 Macc. 12: 46). This duty is expressed in public and private prayers but especially in the offering of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the repose of souls.
Indulgenced Acts for the Faithful Departed
There are many indulgences, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, that can be obtained during the month of November. From the fourth edition of the Enchiridion of Indulgences, 1999:
1. A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who,
· on any and each day from November 1 to 8, devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, if only mentally, for the departed;
· on All Souls' Day devoutly visit a church or an oratory and recite an Our Father and the Creed.
· A partial indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who,
· devoutly visit a cemetery and at least mentally pray for the dead; devoutly recite lauds or vespers from the Office of the Dead or the prayer Requiem aeternam (Eternal rest).
Incorporating Indulgences Acts Through November and the Year
A partial indulgence can be obtained by devoutly visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed, even if the prayer is only mental. There are a few cemeteries that have car paths, allowing one to "visit" even if you stay in the car. The "Eternal Rest" prayer gains a partial indulgence and can be prayed all year. Passing a cemetery and praying the "Eternal Rest" can help out the souls in need.
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Euchre Night
November 1 5:30 PM
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Knights of Columbus Council Our Lady of Victory Euchre Schedule
Come and enjoy a night of Euchre Fun and Fellowship! When: The following Saturday’s from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM - November 1, 2025 – All Saints Day! - December 6, 2025 - January 10, 2026 - February 7, 2026 Where: St. Mary’s of the Annunciation Parish School Cafeteria $25 suggested donation for registration. Food, snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks available for minimum cost. Contact Joe Rutkowski – mobile text or voice: 734-560-6722 or email: [email protected] if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you there! |
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CSA 2025
The Catholic Services Appeal for 2025-26 has begun. This year our goal is $83,366. Thank you to the 190 families who together have contributed $132,700 to exceed this years CSA!!
All contributions to CSA are now returned to the parish.
All contributions to CSA are now returned to the parish.
The Regular Joe Men's Prayer group
CALLING ALL MEN… You are invited to the attend the Regular Joe Men’s Prayer Breakfast gatherings twice a month on each second and fourth Thursdays at 5:45 am until 7:00 am. The prayer breakfast is an opportunity to learn, strengthen, share, and take responsibility for our faith in a comfortable non-formal environment. The objective is to make us better men, leaders, husbands, fathers, and disciples of Jesus Christ. The meeting will be in the St Mary of the Annunciation school hall/cafeteria. This meeting is an excellent opportunity to get started on transformation for the Lord. Registration is not necessary. A light breakfast will be available. If you have questions, please contact us: Pat Szymanski 734-755-7150 [email protected] or Joe Rutkowski 734-560-6722 [email protected]
Flame of Love
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."
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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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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Pray for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
A Prayer for Priests
Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord,
Keep them, for they are Thine-
Thy priests whose lives burn out before
Thy consecrated shrine.
Keep them, for they are in the world,
Though from the world apart;
When earthly pleasures tempt, allure,
Shelter them in Thy heart.
Keep them, and comfort them in hours of loneliness and pain,
When all their life of sacrifice
For souls seems but in vain.
Keep them, and O remember, Lord,
They have no one but Thee,
Yet they have only human hearts,
With human frailty.
Keep them as spotless as the Host,
That daily they caress;
Their every thought and word and deed,
Deign, dearest Lord, to bless.
Imprimatur: D.Card. Dougherty, Arch. Of
Philadelphia
Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord,
Keep them, for they are Thine-
Thy priests whose lives burn out before
Thy consecrated shrine.
Keep them, for they are in the world,
Though from the world apart;
When earthly pleasures tempt, allure,
Shelter them in Thy heart.
Keep them, and comfort them in hours of loneliness and pain,
When all their life of sacrifice
For souls seems but in vain.
Keep them, and O remember, Lord,
They have no one but Thee,
Yet they have only human hearts,
With human frailty.
Keep them as spotless as the Host,
That daily they caress;
Their every thought and word and deed,
Deign, dearest Lord, to bless.
Imprimatur: D.Card. Dougherty, Arch. Of
Philadelphia
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday's 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
First Friday following 7:00 p.m. Mass until 8:30 a.m. First Saturday.
If they are not consecutive adoration will end at midnight on First Friday
The most powerful thing we can do on this earth with our time is to spend it in Eucharistic adoration. Nothing can do more to change the world, to bring about peace, to convert hearts, to make reparation for the many evils committed. Spending time in prayer may seem, on the outside, to be a passive thing; however, it is anything but! Our world is in desperate need of hope, of renewal, of a ‘turning back’ to the things of God. By visiting Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, we take up the best weapon for the battles of our age and contribute to the healing of our culture. Cultivating a Eucharistic life of adoration also bears tremendous fruit in our own hearts and lives. We cannot spend time in the rays of His Eucharistic Presence without receiving His grace, His love, His mercy, His peace. As we gaze upon Him Face to face, we are transformed little by little into a closer reflection of His divine image.”
—Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration
—Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration
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St Vincent de Paul-Help us Help Others!
The St. Mary Conference of St. Vincent DePaul would like to thank you for your support over these last 10 years. We have made many lifelong friends, memories, helped countless families and sadly lost some wonderful friends.
We thought you would appreciate hearing what we do with your donations. We visited 19 “Friends” this year. The majority of them were in need of rent or utilities; but we provided beds, clothing, food, and even a hot water heater. Utilizing the St. Mary Clothing Closet we gave them the clothing they needed.
In the month of December alone, through your generous donations, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, at St. Mary’s, brought the spirit of Christmas to those suffering and in need. Assisting families, with household bills, providing food, Christmas gift cards, warm coat, gloves, and shoes, and a mattress. We
are grateful for your generosity, so we are able to help those in need in our own area. Thank you.
St. Vincent’s uses “Twinning” to extend our generosity and kindness. For example, a Conference has a request for $1,000 for rent and only have $500. They ask the other Conferences if they can help with the other $500. We have assisted many other Conferences by “Twinning”, and they in turn twin with us. A very effective way to help.
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. It is so rewarding to see a family be able to stay in their home. To see children run to their new bed. To see the face of a mom when we have provided the means to heat their home. So many wonderful things happen to OUR hearts when we help the poor If you are interested in becoming a Vincentian please join us the next meeting, Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the school. We provide on-the-job learning about the various ways we can help. It’s not hard (I can do it!), but it sure is rewarding.
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. You can reach us at 734 277-5620.
“Our business is to attain heaven; everything else is a sheer waste of time” St. Vincent DePaul
We thought you would appreciate hearing what we do with your donations. We visited 19 “Friends” this year. The majority of them were in need of rent or utilities; but we provided beds, clothing, food, and even a hot water heater. Utilizing the St. Mary Clothing Closet we gave them the clothing they needed.
In the month of December alone, through your generous donations, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, at St. Mary’s, brought the spirit of Christmas to those suffering and in need. Assisting families, with household bills, providing food, Christmas gift cards, warm coat, gloves, and shoes, and a mattress. We
are grateful for your generosity, so we are able to help those in need in our own area. Thank you.
St. Vincent’s uses “Twinning” to extend our generosity and kindness. For example, a Conference has a request for $1,000 for rent and only have $500. They ask the other Conferences if they can help with the other $500. We have assisted many other Conferences by “Twinning”, and they in turn twin with us. A very effective way to help.
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. It is so rewarding to see a family be able to stay in their home. To see children run to their new bed. To see the face of a mom when we have provided the means to heat their home. So many wonderful things happen to OUR hearts when we help the poor If you are interested in becoming a Vincentian please join us the next meeting, Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the school. We provide on-the-job learning about the various ways we can help. It’s not hard (I can do it!), but it sure is rewarding.
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. You can reach us at 734 277-5620.
“Our business is to attain heaven; everything else is a sheer waste of time” St. Vincent DePaul
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. |
Giving Basket Food Pantry
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Clothing Closet: First and Third Saturday from 10 to Noon
North end of the school building, enter from parking lot on Burton St. Donations of clean clothing accepted at this time also. |
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. Donations may be left in the entrances to the church or there are 2 white boxes on the St. Stephen St. side of the office where you may leave your donations. |
Rosary
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Eucharistic Adoration
The church is open daily and Our Lord is fully present in the tabernacle.
We are blessed to adore Our Lord in his Eucharistic Presence on
Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
and when First Friday and Saturday are consecutive
from First Friday following the 7:00 p.m. Mass until 8:30 a.m. Saturday
We are blessed to adore Our Lord in his Eucharistic Presence on
Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
and when First Friday and Saturday are consecutive
from First Friday following the 7:00 p.m. Mass until 8:30 a.m. Saturday
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.
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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!
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.