Category: Special

Today’s Gospel is the story where Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves him. Fr. Ron reflects on how words of love must be matched with a life of […]

To have hope in the resurrection is about much more than just getting to heaven. It’s about a whole new way of relating to God, Creation, and others. READINGSActs 22:30; […]

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”Today, Fr. Ron reflects on how sharing what we have with others is showing an example of God’s love for us. READINGS:Acts […]

Budgeted offertory $24,519 Actual offertory collected $16,842 Comparison to budget ($7,677) Offertory since the suspension of Mass ($54,478) Please consider helping out the church during this difficult time by making […]

Fr. Ron reflects on the idea of prayer based on today’s Gospel from John.“We are the community for whom Jesus prays.” ReadingsActs 20:17-27;Ps 68:10-11, 20-21;Jn 17:1-11a

The coronavirus has certainly changed almost everything for us.  It has caused pain, hardship, and suffering but has also given us courage, holiness, grace and love. A letter was found in […]

What does it take to “wait with joyful hope for the coming of our savior?” Fr. Ron reflects on the idea of waiting. READINGS:Acts 18:1-8;Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4;Jn 16:16-20

In the reading for Acts for today, we read, “In God we live, and move, and have our being.” Fr. Ron reflects on how there is way more to God […]

Self-care is important every day, but it is essential during stressful times.  Below are some self-care options.  Do one of these, or as many as you want, throughout your day.  Make your self-care […]

READINGS:Acts 16:22-34;Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8;Jn 16:5-11

Budgeted offertory $24,519 Actual offertory collected $23,452 Comparison to budget ($1,067) Offertory since the suspension of Mass ($46,801) Please consider helping out the church during this difficult time by making […]

Our St. Isidore Baby Pantry will continue to provide service to low income families as long as possible. We will be diligent in our sanitization procedures to assure families that […]

We strive not so much to be a person of success as the world defines success, but to be people of value. READINGS:Acts 16:1-10;Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5;Jn 15:18-21

Today is the feast day of St. Isidore the farmer, our patron saint. Fr. Ron reflects on the importance being named after Saint Isidore and supporting our farmers. READINGS:Acts 15:22-31;Ps […]

On May 12, The Archbishop of Detroit sent a letter to the lay faithful sharing his decision to resume public Masses beginning May 19. Strict liturgical directives have been passed […]

“Pain and suffering have come into your life, but remember pain, sorrow, suffering are but the kiss of Jesus — a sign that you have come so close to Him […]

Once the Covid 19 Pandemic hit we saw services, businesses and manufacturing being extraordinarily affected. Along with these closures came another effect, blood drives were canceled. St. Isidore was scheduled […]

Today is the Feast of St. Matthias, the apostle chosen by the Holy Spirit to replace Judas who betrayed Jesus. Fr. Ron reflects on how even if we walk away […]

Fr. Ron reflects on how our three pillars of community at St. isidore (Connect, Reach, Build) are reflected in the community in today’s Gospel. READINGS:Acts 15:1-6;Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5;Jn 15:1-8

Where do we experience Christ’s peace? Fr. Ron reflects on this question based on today’s readings. READINGS:Acts 14:19-28;Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21;Jn 14:27-31a

On May 3rd the SITE Teens had a Mystery Guest attend their meeting.  The teens were allowed to ask one question each trying to discover who the Mystery Guest was.  The first teen […]

Deneweth’s Garden Center Fundraiser for Good Shepherd Coalition WHY? to help those in need in your community HOW 20% of your entire purchase will go to help GSC WHEN one […]

Each of us were created for greatness but we all are human. Fr. Ron reflects today on the Holy Spirit dwelling within us to help us continue to be witnesses […]

Budgeted offertory $24,519 Actual offertory collected $20,583 Comparison to budget ($3,936) Offertory since the suspension of Mass ($45,734) Please consider helping out the church during this difficult time by making […]

Many are distraught not being able to receive the Eucharist right now, but Fr. Ron reminds us that the Eucharist gives us the power and strength we need to do […]

“O my God, teach me to be generousto serve you as you deserve to be servedto give without counting the costto work without seeking restand to spend myself without expecting […]

A note from Jenny Racette, LGT Chaiperson: Dear St. Isidore Family, Every year I write a bulletin article expressing my appreciation on how wonderful you all are, this year you […]

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how we can trust in Jesus even though we cannot always see beyond our grief READINGS:Acts 13:26-33;Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab;Jn 14:1-6

Hi everyone! I pray you are well. Thank you for your prayers and various ways of being supportive. A year ago May 1st I was new here at St. Isidore […]

READINGS:Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27;Jn 13:16-20

READINGS:Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8;Jn 12:44-50

Based on today’s first reading, Fr. Ron reflects on a development in the life of the early Church. READINGS:Acts 11:19-26;Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7;Jn 10:22-30

Readings:Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; Ps 43:3-4; Jn 10:11-18

Budgeted offertory $24,519 Actual offertory collected $18,803 Comparison to budget ($5,716) Offertory since the suspension of Mass ($41,797) Please consider helping out the church during this difficult time by making […]

READINGS:Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59

READINGS:Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51

Have you wanted to make a difference during this pandemic?We’ve teamed up with Angels Wear Gowns! Angels Wear Gowns was formed out of the growing need for reusable hospital-approved isolation […]

READINGS:Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40

READINGS:Acts 7:51—8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab; Jn 6:30-35

“We need to remember that circumstances don’t make a person, they reveal a person.”   Emma Jameson A close friend of mine shared this quote with me yesterday when referring to […]

We wanted to share a portion of a letter written last week by Ralph Middlecamp, SVdP National Leader, from our weekly newsletter about one of our founders, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, […]

READINGS:Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;Jn 6:22-29

Don’t forget to join us on April 26 for the Third Sunday of Easter. Our broadcast of Mass goes live at 8:00 AM and is available anytime after that on […]

READINGS:ACTS 5:34-42PSALM 27:1, 4, 13-14JN 6:1-15

READINGSACTS 5:27-33PSALM 34:2 AND 9, 17-18, 19-20JN 3:31-36

READINGSACTS 5:17-26PSALM 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9JN 3:16-21

Fr. Ron has been a champion of our St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Isidore and we appreciate all his and the St. Isidore staff’s support during this pandemic. […]

Here is a poem written by an Irish Poet, Kathleen O’Meara in 1869 – after a plague devastated Ireland in the late 1860’s SOMETHING LOVELY  And people stayed home and […]

Inspired by Gospel values the Society of St. Vincent de Paul leads women and men to join together in friendship to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who […]

This past Sunday, we as a worldwide Catholic community celebrated Palm Sunday.  Palm Sunday is the start of “Holy Week” and centers around multiple Scriptures and traditions.  As the name implies, “palms” […]