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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 stmaryrockwood@sbcglobal.net |
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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, 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 |
"Perhaps we do not know what love is, nor does this greatly surprise me. Love does not consist in great sweetness of devotion, but in a fervent determination to strive to please God in all things, in avoiding, as far as possible, all that would offend Him, and in praying for the increase of the glory and honor of His Son and for the growth of the Catholic Church.”
—St. Teresa of Avila "Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you. Often invoke them, constantly praise them, and make good use of their help and assistance in all your temporal and spiritual affairs." –St. Francis de Sales Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 
This weekend Father John Luong, OVM is glad to have the opportunity to visit our parish on behalf of Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). Fr. Luong is the Vocational Director for the Oblates of Mary and is assigned to St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine in Boston, MA. FOCUS is a national organization serving college students at more than 203 campus/locations including six international locations, 22 parish venues and 7 digital expansion campuses. Almost 850 FOCUS missionaries invite college students into a relationship with Christ and His Church, while equipping them for a lifetime of Catholic evangelization. Fr. Luong is excited to be with you soon and share the hope of the New Evangelization! To learn more, please visit www.focus.org.
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LIFE CHAIN
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
2:00 P.M. GIBRALTAR RD BETWEEN FORT AND ALLEN
PARK NEAR THE BALL FIELDS
Join this peaceful, prayerful and silent witness to life.
All are welcome, rain or shine
Public Rosary Rally
October 15, 2022 and 12 Noon
Sav-a-lot Parking Lot at Fort Rd and Huron River Drive
Bring your Rosary and Lawn Chair!
Approximately One Hour Rally to pray for our Country, the Election,
to successfully expose and end the Culture of Death (Abortion, Euthanasia, and Artificial Contraception)
October 15, 2022 and 12 Noon
Sav-a-lot Parking Lot at Fort Rd and Huron River Drive
Bring your Rosary and Lawn Chair!
Approximately One Hour Rally to pray for our Country, the Election,
to successfully expose and end the Culture of Death (Abortion, Euthanasia, and Artificial Contraception)
RCIA/Theology 1 2 3
RCIA/Theology 1 2 3 will not meet on Mondays this fall. We will use the What We Believe program as the initial phase of instruction for those seeking to coming into the Catholic faith this year. If you are interested in completing your sacraments or becoming a member of the Catholic faith please contact the parish office so we can ensure we answer any questions, have the necessary paperwork completed and arrange additional meetings to fully prepare you to enter into this beautiful faith.
There are two opportunities to attend;
Thursdays beginning September 22nd at 7:00 p.m. or
Saturdays beginning September 24th at 9:30 a.m.
There are two opportunities to attend;
Thursdays beginning September 22nd at 7:00 p.m. or
Saturdays beginning September 24th at 9:30 a.m.
Classes have begun!
Tuesday's at 6:00 p.m. meet in church
Your home is the domestic church and as parents, you are your child’s first educators of the faith. You take them to Mass, you pray together as a family, and you share your love of Jesus with them. Formal religious education is also a part of your child’s faith formation, especially when preparing for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.
Our trained catechists have years of experience in the classroom and are parents also, so they understand the demands families have on them. They share their love of Christ with the children while teaching them the truth and beauty which is our Catholic faith.
Registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Just download the registration and medical forms from our Religious Education page and bring or mail them to the parish office. We will also need a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate the first year they join our program.. If you have any questions, please contact our DRE, Leslie Swayze at ljswayze@yahoo.com
Our trained catechists have years of experience in the classroom and are parents also, so they understand the demands families have on them. They share their love of Christ with the children while teaching them the truth and beauty which is our Catholic faith.
Registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Just download the registration and medical forms from our Religious Education page and bring or mail them to the parish office. We will also need a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate the first year they join our program.. If you have any questions, please contact our DRE, Leslie Swayze at ljswayze@yahoo.com
Daughters of Mary
Tuesday's 9:15 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.
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Attention Ladies. Daughters of Mary have resumed meetings on Tuesdays. The morning session meets after the 8:30 Mass and Chaplet. The evening session meets at 6:30 pm. Meetings are in the Gathering Space.
This fall they will be using the book Beholding Beauty Mary and the Song of Songs. The study will begin Sept. 27. Please join your sisters in Christ to pray the rosary together and learn more about our faith and about our dear Blessed Mother. Enjoy companionship with like-minded ladies. Invite your friends! |
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Knights of Columbus
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The Knights of Columbus will kick-off their 2022 Tootsie Roll Drive called “A Campaign for People With Intellectual Disabilities” after all masses the week-end of October 1st and 2nd. For the past 47 years, the Knights have handed out Tootsie Roll bars in exchange for a freewill offering to support Michigan Special Olympics, Downriver Arc, and several other local based groups. Last year we collected over $9000, and looking to surpass that goal this year. 100% of the proceeds are directly donated to Michigan and local organizations helping children and adults with mental disabilities. Please look for the Knights after all masses and please offer your support. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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Prayer for Vocations
God our Father and our Creator, we believe that You have made each of us in Your image and likeness. Help us to lead lives that reflect that belief. Increase happy vocations to the married life and the single life, the religious life and the ordained life. May we as husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, single women and single men, sisters and brothers, deacons, priests and bishops, be open to Your grace. Grant that we may seek always to do Your will and delight in the work which makes Your name and Your love known throughout the world. We ask this prayer in the name of Jesus, Your Son, and the Holy Spirit, our guide. Amen |
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. Saturday
I AM HERE!
An Eucharistic encounter project of the Archdiocese of Detroit
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The AOD is looking for people who have experienced love, comfort, healing, and/or transformation through the Eucharist, whether in Eucharistic Adoration or receiving communion.
These stories will be featured in our (AoD) website and shared with the world. We are not looking for Eucharistic “miracles” just powerful moments of conversion and encounter with Jesus through the Eucharist. Please contact Michelle St. Pierre at stpierre.michelle@aod.org. They will contact you and interview you so there is no need to write up anything! |
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 (or as active as possible during Covid), your local Knights of Columbus Council is once again offering our $1000 college scholarship competition. Applications and instructions are available via the St. Mary’s website at www.stmaryannunciation.org and due April 1st. This opportunity encourages all High School students to remain active by serving our parish communities. If you have any questions please call Steven Kardel at 734-306-4676. Or, if you wish to help sponsor High School students and donate directly to the Knights of Columbus college scholarship fund, please call Steven Kardel at 734-306-4676. Our mission is to assist as many college bound Christians as possible, so the more money we raise for this worthy cause, the more students we can support. Good luck and God Bless to all of our graduating seniors.
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Call the parish office with any questions.
Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
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Are you called to the priesthood?
The Archdiocese of Detroit Office of Priestly Vocations offers resources for any young men discerning the priesthood. Our new website has information on applying to seminary, frequently asked questions, and how to get in touch with the vocation director. Learn more at www.detroitpriestlyvocations.com |
St Vincent de Paul-Help us Help Others!
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.
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.
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 all who have already supported this years CSA!
We have pledge/payments totaling $91,425 and have exceeded our goal by $15,531! Thank you for your generosity and support. All donations to CSA will now be returned directly to the parish for needed maintenance and repairs. You can make your payment through myeoffering, which is our parish online giving platform, the weekend collection, mailing a check to the parish office. The myeoffering does allow the use of a credit card to make your payment. We are so grateful for your support. |
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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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.
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.
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.
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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