All Souls Day (2021) Posted on October 24, 2021 In Roman Catholicism, All Souls Day is traditionally a day for commemoration of all the faithful departed. At St. Isidore, we take this time to invite the families of those individuals for whom we have celebrated funeral liturgies this year All Souls Day (2021)
Blood Donors Needed Posted on October 18, 2021 Our Fall Blood Drive is in two weeks, Sunday, October 31, (Halloween). As you know there is a critical shortage of blood available for transfusion. Originally, we were scheduled with 57 slots for donation. As of Thursday, Oct. 14, we Blood Donors Needed
Joe Melendrez – Chosen Tour Posted on October 14, 2021 Saturday, November 13, 2021 @ 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM Junior High and High School Teens are invited to join for a night of Liturgy, Ice Breakers, Dinner and special guest appearance by Joe Melendrez. The topic for the evening: Joe Melendrez – Chosen Tour
Trunk or Treat Posted on October 13, 2021 Trunk or Treat – Sunday Oct 24th 3-5 pm (rain or shine) No tricks here! Come in your Halloween costumes and enjoy some safe family fun, fellowship, and lots of treats. Families are invited to join us in the church Trunk or Treat
Knights of Columbus Membership Drive Posted on October 13, 2021 Knights of Columbus Council 7200 is hosting the fall membership drive this weekend. The Knights of Columbus is a global, well-established organization of Catholic men serving Jesus Christ world-wide with 70,000 members in Michigan. At St. Isidore, we are Catholic Knights of Columbus Membership Drive
National DEA Drug Takeback Posted on October 10, 2021 10 AM – 2 PM Responsible medication disposal prevents youth access and abuse of Prescription Drugs and protects our environment. Bring your expired or unused medicine (no liquids, needles or inhalers) for disposal to: Macomb County Sheriff’s Department (lobby) 43565 Elizabeth National DEA Drug Takeback
Commissioning Mass Posted on September 28, 2021 Join us as we welcome Bishop Fisher and celebrate the Rite of Commissioning for our Family of Parishes. This public recognition is a significant event in the Archdiocese of Detroit’s transition to Families of Parishes to become a more missionary Commissioning Mass
Euchre Tournament Posted on September 10, 2021 The Altar Society is hosting a Euchre Tournament on Friday, October 1. Sign-in is at 6:30 PMTournament will begin at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15.00/person (includes cash prizes, snacks, and dessert bar) For ticket information, contact:Janet Stark (586) 749-9423Sue Schwark (586) Euchre Tournament
Catechetical Sunday Posted on September 7, 2021 On Catechetical Sunday, catechists are formally commissioned for ministry to our parish community to pass on the Catholic Faith to our families. We celebrate our catechists’ response to the Lord’s invitation to develop their own relationship with Jesus. Catechists teach us Catechetical Sunday
K of C Pancake breakfast Posted on August 31, 2021 This breakfast is after all morning Masses and includes pancakes, sausage links, applesauce, coffee, milk, and orange juice at the low cost of $6.
Mass on the Grass Posted on August 28, 2021 We will be celebrating the 5:30 Mass on the Grass in the Courtyard. Why? To celebrate the Paschal Mystery, receive Christ in Holy Eucharist and to give praise and thanksgiving to God for life and the beauty of His creation, assembled Mass on the Grass
Epic Softball Matchup Posted on August 22, 2021 Come out to Immanuel Lutheran at 7:15 PM to watch St. Isidore’s two men’s softball teams square off in a head-to-head epic matchup.
First Saturday Rosary Posted on August 19, 2021 Join us in church at 4 PM the first Saturday of the month for the recitation of the rosary. Our dear Mother Mary encourages us to pray this powerful prayer for good to triumph over evil in our society. We First Saturday Rosary
33 Days to Merciful Love Retreat Posted on August 18, 2021 This 33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC explores the heart of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s Little Way, uncovering the power of trust, inspiring participants to become great saints amid ordinary circumstances, and laying the 33 Days to Merciful Love Retreat
S.I.T.E. FALL MUM SALE Posted on August 18, 2021 September 18/19 Welcome to our annual Mum Sale! This year 9″ pots are $12 each. Proceeds to be used to send teens on a five day mission trip in 2022!! Helping us here, allows us to reach out and help S.I.T.E. FALL MUM SALE
K of C Rosary Posted on August 18, 2021 The Knights of Columbus invite all members of the St. Isidore Catholic Community, together in a spiritual activity, to promote devotion to the Blessed Mother. Please join with us to recite the Rosary.
Life in the Spirit Seminar Posted on August 13, 2021 Have you ever wonder how much the Lord loves you? Who is the Holy Spirit? St. Isidore, I invite you to spend the best three days of your life with the Lord in a peaceful and friendly environment. Delicious food, Life in the Spirit Seminar
Amy & Zack Concert Posted on August 9, 2021 Amy Righi & Zack Stachowski in concert on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 7:30 PM. Free with option for free-will donation.
MCREST Posted on August 9, 2021 “Whatever you did for these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 McRest is a transitional shelter which provides homeless and displaced individuals the opportunity for successful transition to independence. McRest started out as a one day MCREST
First Responders Appreciation Mass Posted on August 8, 2021 4:30 PM Join us to celebrate a Mass in appreciation of all police officers, fire fighters, EMTs, doctors and nurses. If you are a First Responder, active or retired, please know that you and your family, regardless of religion, are First Responders Appreciation Mass
Men’s Retreat Posted on August 2, 2021 Consider joining your fellow parishioners (18 years and older) for a quiet, weekend retreat at the beautiful Capuchin Retreat House in Washington Township. Feel free to invite a friend, neighbor, or relative to join you. These are silent retreats hosted Men’s Retreat
Intercessory Prayer (August 2021) Posted on August 1, 2021 Join fellow parishioners for a power hour of prayer, Monday, August 9th at 1:30 PM in the church. We will be praying for priests this month. Please enter at the doors near Mary’s Garden to pick up a booklet. Hope Intercessory Prayer (August 2021)
Rummage Sale Posted on July 25, 2021 St. Isidore Church Rummage Sales is Coming Back Soon!! Donations are needed including, but not limited to: dishes, kitchen items, appliances, decorative items, pictures, books, CDs, games, toys, tools, seasonal items, gently used clothing, furniture, outdoor items and more. Please, Rummage Sale
Altar Server Training Posted on July 21, 2021 All current servers and young people are invited to attend our Fall Altar Server’s Training Session from 1:00 to 2:30pm. Come and learn more about the meaning of our celebration of Mass together and this very special ministry of service Altar Server Training
Blood Drive: Summer 2021 Posted on July 6, 2021 This event has been cancelled due to lack of staffing Here it is Summer, 2021, a lot hotter, muggier and wetter than anyone anticipated. Unanticipated also was a severe shortage of blood, so that means another blood drive. We have Blood Drive: Summer 2021
Ascension Health Vaccine Clinic Posted on June 18, 2021 Ascension will host a vaccine clinic at St. Isidore Church this Wednesday. No appointment necessary. Walk-in availability for ages 12 and up Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Individuals 18 and older should bring a photo ID and insurance Ascension Health Vaccine Clinic
Appreciation Reception for Deacon Tom Posted on June 15, 2021 Please join us as we celebrate and thank Deacon Tom for his years of service to the parishioners of St. Isidore and for his 10 years of Diaconate ministry. Deacon Tom won’t be leaving St. Isidore, but will be changing Appreciation Reception for Deacon Tom
Corpus Christi Procession Posted on May 27, 2021 On Sunday, June 6, 2021 continuing after the 11:30 AM liturgy St. Isidore’s will hold a Eucharistic procession from inside the church out to the courtyard. This procession is a public witness to our faith as Roman Catholics, exhibits the Corpus Christi Procession
Graduation Mass 2021 Posted on May 18, 2021 Calling all 2021 High School and College Graduates of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Come and celebrate your accomplishments with your parish family on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the 4:30pm Mass followed by a reception. We would like to publish Graduation Mass 2021
Spring Cleaning Event Posted on April 29, 2021 May 22 & 23, 2021 Saturday Hours Shredding (Shred-It) 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Clothing Drive 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Electronic Recycling 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday Hours Shredding (Shred-It) NOT AVAILABLE Clothing Drive 8:30 AM – 7:00 Spring Cleaning Event
Family of Parishes Meeting Posted on April 22, 2021 You are invited to meet your new family! Your are invited to attend a series of Family Gatherings, an opportunity to learn more about our transition to Families of Parishes. Each one of us is called to go and make Family of Parishes Meeting
Community Food Drive Posted on April 19, 2021 Benefitting St. Peter Lutheran Church, St. Isidore Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church, and Trinity Lutheran Church and sponsored by The Macomb Charitable Foundation. Drop of your donations at St. Isidore on May 15 from 9 AM until noon. All donations are Community Food Drive
May Crowning (2021) Posted on April 18, 2021 Rosary, scripture and Prayers in honor of the Blessed Mother following the 4:30 Mass.
COVID-19 Spring Update Posted on March 22, 2021 We’d like to share some updates on Masses and gatherings at St. Isidore. Weekend Mass Updates: Beginning the weekend of March 27/28, registration will no longer be required to attend Mass. With that said, face masks will continue to be COVID-19 Spring Update
Holy Thursday Tenebrae Posted on March 18, 2021 11:00 PM The Tenebrae liturgy on Holy Thursday night will be prayed before the Blessed Sacrament and will close our time of Eucharistic Adoration. Through Scripture readings and prayer, we will meditate on the betrayal, abandonment, and agony of the Holy Thursday Tenebrae
Hitting a Huge Milestone! Posted on March 16, 2021 In 2018 we sought out to find the best, easiest and most secure giving solution that we could. So many other electronic giving systems out there are cumbersome, take too much time, and ask too much to use. We know Hitting a Huge Milestone!
K of C Fish Fry Posted on February 5, 2021 Drive-thru only We invite you to join us every Friday, during Lent (February 19 – April 2, 2021) from 4pm to 7pm. THE MENU Fish (fried or baked) with tartar sauce – $10.00 Shrimp (breaded and fried) – 8 pieces K of C Fish Fry
Ash Wednesday 2021 Posted on January 19, 2021 This year, as expected, Ash Wednesday will be a little different. We will have five in-person opportunities to receive ashes with three scripture services and two Masses. Keep reading to learn about the changes for this year. 2021 Modifications to Ash Wednesday 2021
Thank you for your Christmas generosity Posted on December 18, 2020 Thank you, St. Isidore. We asked for donations of hats, scarfs, gloves and socks, and you knocked our socks off with your response. We began our collection on December 7 and ended on December 16. In nine days you donated Thank you for your Christmas generosity
Advent Reconciliation Service (2020) Posted on December 10, 2020 Join us at 7:00 PM for bi-lingual English/Spanish prayer, scripture, music and private confessions for those in attendance. Masks and social distancing required. This event will be livestreamed for prayer and reflection at home. Sin is any thought, deed or Advent Reconciliation Service (2020)
Mass of the Seed Posted on November 23, 2020 (updated with Sanctus 11/30/2020)Amy Righi, music and liturgy director, introduces the new Mass setting, “Mass of the Seed,” that she wrote for St. Isidore that we will be singing beginning in Advent 2020. She wrote the Mass Setting based on Mass of the Seed
Light Up for Christ (2020) Posted on November 23, 2020 Following the 4:30 Mass on December 12, we will “Light up for Christ” at the outdoor manger on our corner of 23 Mile and Romeo Plank. We will sing Christmas carols together with the Knights of Columbus as we Turn Light Up for Christ (2020)
Storytime with Fr. Ron Posted on November 23, 2020 Join us at 6 PM on December 19 for a livestreamed Christmas story time with Fr. Ron. Snuggle up on your sofa with a warm cup of tea or hot cocoa and enjoy a beloved Christmas story and Christmas carols.
S.I.T.E. WINTER BOTTLE DRIVE Posted on November 19, 2020 Your generosity was overwhelming in July & August for our MCREST Bottle Drive. Can we count on you again? The Youth Group will be conducting another bottle drive, this time the proceeds will go to St. Isidore’s Youth Group to S.I.T.E. WINTER BOTTLE DRIVE
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Posted on November 17, 2020 Natalie Fanning, a parishioner at St. Isidore is also a student at the International Academy of Macomb. In 9th grade, she was asked to create a project that would benefit the community and help to solve an issue that she Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Regarding the Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass Posted on November 13, 2020 The Archdiocese of Detroit has issued an update on the Dispensation. Please read this letter from Archbishop Allen Vigneron: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,During these difficult months during the pandemic, I have granted a general dispensation from the grave Regarding the Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass
Blood Drive: Fall 2020 Posted on November 2, 2020 Our Fall Blood Drive is two weeks away. Because of Covid 19 many organizations and companies who would normally host a blood drive have chosen to not do so while there is a pandemic. As you can imagine, this creates Blood Drive: Fall 2020
111 Candidates Confirmed Posted on October 26, 2020 In October, 2020 St. Isidore celebrated four Confirmation Masses completing the Sacraments of Initiation for 111 Candidates. Two of those Masses were celebrated by Bishop Bob Fisher, one by Fr. Ron Victor and one by Fr. Matt Ellis with Deacons 111 Candidates Confirmed
Macomb Motivators Toastmaster Club Virtual Open House Posted on October 24, 2020 Beginning at 6:30 PM, come find out what Toastmasters is all about with guest speaker: Danielle Joanette-Kluck Topic: Mastering Virtual Presentations Register Online: http://t.ly/7CXK Our website: 6104644.toastmastersclubs.org International Website: toastmasters.org
Our Pets are Blessed Posted on October 21, 2020 Saturday, October 3rd, turned out to be a beautiful fall day. The weather was crisp but not cold, the sun was bright and the trees starting to change color. The purrrrrfect day for a Pet Blessing! 23 dogs, two cats, Our Pets are Blessed
