Featured 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 Published on December 18, 2020 by Tony Kendzierski
Featured 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 Published on November 23, 2020 by Amy Righi
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
All Souls Day (2020) Posted on October 31, 2020 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 (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
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
Fr. Ron’s Reflections 10/11/20 Posted on October 5, 2020 Even in the midst of the pandemic, good things continue to happen at St. Isidore. Our parish staff has been working throughout the “close down” in order to continue to serve our parishioners. I am so grateful to our amazing Fr. Ron’s Reflections 10/11/20
Website Version 4.0 Posted on September 24, 2020 We’ve been working really hard behind the scenes over the last six months on some incredible updates for St. Isidore Church including the launch of our updated website. This is fourth major update that our website has had and I Website Version 4.0
How to grow in your ability to love others Posted on September 17, 2020 Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, Jesus is at the house of the pharisee, Simon, when A sinful woman enters and washes her feet with his tears, kisses, and places ointment on his feet. Simon How to grow in your ability to love others
What legacy are you preparing to leave? Posted on September 16, 2020 Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time Love is the greatest of all spiritual gifts as St. Paul shares in this common reading to the Corinthians. He speaks of love not in terms of feelings but as a way What legacy are you preparing to leave?
Where to turn in times of suffering Posted on September 15, 2020 Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on today’s gospel as one of the seven sorrows of Mary.The sorrows represent how Mary’s heart was full of compassion for Jesus who was suffering. Likewise, she is Where to turn in times of suffering
Offertory for 9/13/20 Posted on September 14, 2020 Budgeted offertory $22,067 Actual offertory collected $21,735 Comparison to budget ($332) Offertory since the suspension of Mass ($78,006) Please consider helping out the church during this difficult time by making any contribution that you are able. We greatly appreciate and Offertory for 9/13/20
The symbol that takes us from defeat to victory Posted on September 14, 2020 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The cross which was once a sign of defeat has become a sign of victory and is used as we celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection. Fr. Ron reflects on the importance The symbol that takes us from defeat to victory
St. Vincent de Paul Update for 9/12/2020 Posted on September 12, 2020 Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious. St. Thomas Aquinas Put your heart aside. Duty comes first. But when fulfilling your duty, put your heart into it. It helps. St. Vincent de Paul Update for 9/12/2020
What Jesus’ Golden Rule really means Posted on September 10, 2020 Thursday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time St. Luke tells the second half of Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain, where Jesus commands his followers to love your enemy. Do good to those who hate you, pray for those who What Jesus’ Golden Rule really means
The child that has the highest place in a mom’s heart Posted on September 9, 2020 Wednesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Often, in a mother’s eyes, the child who has the highest place in her heart is the one who needs her the most.In today’s Gospel, we read of St. Luke’s version of The child that has the highest place in a mom’s heart
S.I.T.E. BOTTLE DRIVE Posted on September 9, 2020 8/18/20 UPDATE: Thank you so much for your amazing support. We begin hosting MCREST guests on Sunday, August 23, 2020 which means our bottle drive will be coming to an end. The last day to drop off returnables is Saturday, S.I.T.E. BOTTLE DRIVE
Offertory for 9/6/20 Posted on September 8, 2020 Budgeted offertory $22,067 Actual offertory collected $17,806 Comparison to budget ($4,261) Offertory since the suspension of Mass ($77,674) Please consider helping out the church during this difficult time by making any contribution that you are able. We greatly appreciate and Offertory for 9/6/20
Loving people more than laws Posted on September 8, 2020 Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Today we thank God for the central role Mary plays in our lives as we celebrate her birth.In today’s gospel, the annunciation of St. Joseph, Jospeh finds himself in predicament between Loving people more than laws
This is why we fast according to Jesus Posted on September 4, 2020 Friday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time In today gospel, the pharisees challenges Jesus as to why his disciples don’t fast. Jesus’ response implies that when he is with us, fasting becomes secondary. Having a close relationship with the This is why we fast according to Jesus
Don’t give up and dig deep Posted on September 3, 2020 Thursday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Today’s gospel is St. Luke’s account of the calling of Peter to be an apostle.Peter has been fishing all night and has caught nothing. He was probably very frustrated.We have probably felt Don’t give up and dig deep
Mass on the Grass Posted on September 1, 2020 We will be celebrating the 5:30 Mass on the Grass in the St. Isidore Parish Courtyard on Sunday, September 20. We had great reviews of the July 12 Mass on the Grass experience and 2020 continues to provide us with Mass on the Grass
Faith Formation Distribution Posted on September 1, 2020 The final Curbside Distribution Date has been set, mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 16th from 11a – 2p. Families can do a curbside pick-up of Faith Formation materials for Sept – Dec 2020. *Another date will be scheduled for Faith Formation Distribution
Being a natural person or a spiritual person Posted on September 1, 2020 Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time In today’s first reading, St. Paul distinguishes between the natural and spiritual person.A natural person does not see the deeper meaning of things while a spiritual person is enlightened by God and Being a natural person or a spiritual person
Offertory for 8/30/20 Posted on August 31, 2020 Budgeted offertory $22,067 Actual offertory collected $16,351 Comparison to budget ($5,716) Offertory since the suspension of Mass ($73,413) Please consider helping out the church during this difficult time by making any contribution that you are able. We greatly appreciate and Offertory for 8/30/20
What it takes to receive God’s love Posted on August 31, 2020 Monday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Today’s gospel is Jesus’ inaugural address in the gospel of Luke where Jesus quotes Isaiah: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,because he has anointed meto bring glad tidings to the What it takes to receive God’s love
The importance of community at St. Isidore Posted on August 27, 2020 Thursday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Many at St. Isidore have shared how they miss the community here. We come together for Mass, but our groups have been suspended. In today’s first reading, St. Paul thanks God for The importance of community at St. Isidore
Never give up doing what’s right Posted on August 26, 2020 Wednesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Tme St. Paul urges the Thessalonians to not grow weary in doing what is right. He is challenging all of us who work for the common good to not become weary. We work Never give up doing what’s right
Cleaning the inside to match the outside as Catholics Posted on August 25, 2020 Tuesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Tme In today’s gospel, Jesus calls out the scribes and pharisees. Outside they look holy to other people, but on the inside they are hypocritical. Fr. Ron reflects on how this can be Cleaning the inside to match the outside as Catholics
Offertory for 8/23/20 Posted on August 24, 2020 Budgeted offertory $22,067 Actual offertory collected $15,556 Comparison to budget ($6,511) Offertory since the suspension of Mass ($67,697) Please consider helping out the church during this difficult time by making any contribution that you are able. We greatly appreciate and Offertory for 8/23/20
Helping others to see the goodness inside them Posted on August 24, 2020 Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle Fr. Ron reflects on how Jesus called Bartholomew (known as Nathanial) in today’s gospel from John by seeing inside Nathanial what he doesn’t see in himself. Jesus looks inside each of to see the blessings Helping others to see the goodness inside them
How to shape a healthy mature spiritual life Posted on August 21, 2020 Daily Homily for Friday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s Gospel, Jesus is asked what the greatest commandment of the law is, to which we all know the answer. Fr. Ron explains how this love is not How to shape a healthy mature spiritual life
St. Vincent de Paul Update for 8/20/20 Posted on August 20, 2020 “Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater developments and greater riches and so on, so that children have very little time for their parents. Parents have very little time for each other, and in St. Vincent de Paul Update for 8/20/20
This is why God places a new heart within us Posted on August 20, 2020 Daily Homily for Wednesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s first reading, which is a common reading used at Confirmation Masses, God promises not to punish those in exiles for their sins, but rather places a new This is why God places a new heart within us
Offertory for 8/16/20 Posted on August 17, 2020 Budgeted offertory $22,067 Actual offertory collected $23,824 Comparison to budget $1,757 Offertory since the suspension of Mass ($61,184) Please consider helping out the church during this difficult time by making any contribution that you are able. We greatly appreciate and Offertory for 8/16/20
Eucharistic Adoration resumes every Thursday Posted on August 14, 2020 Every Thursday immediately following the 8 AM morning Mass until 9:30 AM beginning August 20, 2020)Come and pray with us in the most Holy presence of our Lord. Masks are required Benediction will take place at 9:30 AM Learn more Eucharistic Adoration resumes every Thursday
What God has joined, no man can divide Posted on August 14, 2020 In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how marriage is permanent and has divine origin; it is God who brings a couple together. Even though some fail, we need to show compassion and not judgement and thank God for the What God has joined, no man can divide
St. Vincent de Paul Update for 8/14/20 Posted on August 14, 2020 Brothers and sisters: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make St. Vincent de Paul Update for 8/14/20
If the piano is locked, nobody can play it Posted on August 13, 2020 Daily Homily for Thursday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, Jesus is asked, “How many times must I forgive?” Jesus responds that if you’re counting, you’re really not forgiving. If forgiveness is not a part of If the piano is locked, nobody can play it
How Jesus is present in the sacrament of reconciliation Posted on August 12, 2020 Daily Homily for Wednesday of the 19th Week in Ordinary TimeIn today’s gospel, Jesus says, “Wherever two or more gathered in my name, there am I in their midst.”Fr. Ron reflects today on how Christ is present in reconciliation, which How Jesus is present in the sacrament of reconciliation
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Posted on August 11, 2020 According to Catholic teaching, the Assumption of Mary is the belief that at the end of her earthly life, Mary was taken up into heaven, bodily (physically) as well as spiritually. A few key points about the meaning of the Assumption of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Isidore Softball Showdown Posted on August 11, 2020 Do you like baseball or softball? Do you miss seeing live sports? Do you love our community? If so, consider joining us at Immanuel Lutheran this Tuesday as the two softball teams from St. Isidore square up in our first St. Isidore Softball Showdown
How to be an effective witness of Christ. Posted on August 11, 2020 Daily Homily for Tuesday of the 19th Week in Ordinary TimeIn today’s homily, Fr. Ron takes today’s first reading to reflect on how we should spend more time with scripture, be nourished by it, and integrate it into our lives How to be an effective witness of Christ.
Offertory for 8/9/20 Posted on August 10, 2020 Budgeted offertory $22,067 Actual offertory collected $23,654 Comparison to budget $1,587 Offertory since the suspension of Mass ($62,941) Please consider helping out the church during this difficult time by making any contribution that you are able. We greatly appreciate and Offertory for 8/9/20
How to be a cheerful giver Posted on August 10, 2020 Daily Homily for the feast of St. Lawrence, Bishop and MartyrFr. Ron reflects on the life of St. Lawrence. Then, in today’s first reading, St. Paul reminds us that God loves a cheerful giver and that if we sow bountifully, How to be a cheerful giver
St. Vincent de Paul Update for 8/7/2020 Posted on August 7, 2020 “Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances.” St. Vincent de Paul “The deeds you do may be the only sermon some people will hear today.” St. St. Vincent de Paul Update for 8/7/2020
Learning to be a disciple is a continuing journey Posted on August 7, 2020 Daily Homily for Friday of the 18th Week in Ordinary TimeWe are constantly learning along the way how to be a disciple of Jesus; to share in his suffering.In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reminds us how we are called to Learning to be a disciple is a continuing journey
How the transfigured Jesus can get you through difficult times Posted on August 6, 2020 Feast of the Transfiguration of the LordLife is difficult for all of us but that doesn’t mean that’s it’s meaningless.It’s time to be motivated in our faith! READINGS:Dn 7:9-10, 13-14;Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9;2 Pt 1:16-19;Mt 17:1-9
