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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

2021 Confirmation Livestream

Posted on October 13, 2021

The livestream recording of our Confirmation Mass on October 10th is now available: 2021 Confirmation Mass Livestream. This Confirmation Mass included Candidates who attended 8th grade Faith Formation in the 2020-2021 school year. Questions can be directed to: Beth Beebe 2021 Confirmation Livestream

Homebound Ministers to the Sick

Posted on October 13, 2021

One of the Corporal Acts of Mercy is to visit the sick. During this past 18 months finding people who are sick isn’t all that difficult. There are many sick people, and not just due to the COVID virus and Homebound Ministers to the Sick

Christmas Giving Tree

Posted on October 12, 2021

Once again, it’s time to start thinking about our annual Christmas Giving Tree Program. Just as in the past, we will be using gift cards from Kohls, J.C. Penney or Target, in denominations from $5.00 to $25.00. Please buy as Christmas Giving Tree

Fr. Ron’s Ramblings 9/19/2021

Posted on September 16, 2021

This weekend we welcome Msgr. John Kasza and Fr. Chris Talbot to St. Isidore. As Fr. Matt is away this weekend, Msgr. Kasza, who is the Moderator of our Family of Parishes, is presiding at 7:30 Mass. Our Family of Parishes Fr. Ron’s Ramblings 9/19/2021

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

Are you called to priesthood?

Posted on August 10, 2021

The priest is not a priest for himself; he does not give himself absolution; he does not administer the sacraments to himself. He is not for himself. He is for you. The Archdiocese of Detroit Office of Priestly Vocations offers Are you called to priesthood?

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)

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

Our Lady of the Fields – Clean-up

Posted on July 20, 2021

When: Thurs & Fri, August 19 & 20, 2021 What: Two days of faith filled, community service, caring for the property at the camp & retreat center. Where: Our Lady of the Fields, 1391 Kellogg Rd., Brighton, MI 48114 We’ll Our Lady of the Fields – Clean-up

Maintenance Helper Needed

Posted on July 19, 2021

Are you willing to help our maintenance team? Does the thought of working at St. Isidore excite you? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for. St. Isidore is looking for someone to immediately join our team Maintenance Helper Needed

S.I.T.E. Donations & Deliveries

Posted on July 12, 2021

On Friday, 7/2/21, S.I.T.E., along with a check for $1,333.90, delivered the following to Friends of Foster Kids: 57 Fleece Blessing Blankets 99 pairs of socks 36 pairs of pants 69 hoodies 24 shirts 33 pairs of pajamas 1 set S.I.T.E. Donations & Deliveries

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

Preparation of the Gifts

Posted on June 30, 2021

During recent times of COVID restrictions, we discontinued the practice of passing baskets during Offertory time. Now that restrictions are being lifted, our Ushers and Worship Committee members have agreed not to resume passing the baskets for various reasons. Many Preparation of the Gifts

Purse Drive

Posted on June 28, 2021

St Isidore will be assisting Faith@Work to collect gently used purses from now until August 1, 2021. The purses will be sold by Faith@Work and 100% of the proceeds will go towards supporting Mary‘s Mantle. Mary’s Mantle is a Catholic Purse Drive

We’re Hiring!

Posted on June 25, 2021

Catholic Coordinator for Religious Education – Grades 5-8 We are looking for someone who can plan, compile, and implement the children portion for Grades 5-8 of the Religious Education Program. All phases of the program will require training and enabling We’re Hiring!

S.I.T.E. 2021 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Posted on June 24, 2021

Each year S.I.T.E. conducts fundraising to support retreats and activities but also organizations where the teens want to make a difference. For 2021 the following two organizations will receive $500 each: She’s the first and the Tim Tebow Foundation. She’s S.I.T.E. 2021 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

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

Thank You From Cross Catholic Outreach

Posted on June 8, 2021

May 14, 2021 Attn: Jenny L Racette Rev. Ron Victor St. Isidore Catholic Church 18201 23 Mile Rd Macomb Twp, MI 48042 Dear Fr. Ron, Thank you for your generous gift for St. Catherine’s Academy in Belize, through your Lenten Thank You From Cross Catholic Outreach

Adopt-a-Stream 2021 Recap

Posted on June 8, 2021

Adopt-a-Stream ~ Clinton River Watershed Council On May 1, 2021, it was a beautiful sunny morning, and time to do the Spring Clinton River Adopt-A-Stream health check. Adopt-A-Stream checks a portion of the river in the early spring and early Adopt-a-Stream 2021 Recap

A Successful Spring Cleaning Event

Posted on June 1, 2021

How does one word this delicately? St. Isidore and our surrounding neighbors sure do have a lot of ‘STUFF!!’ The result of the Spring Cleaning Event was tremendous. The volunteers received many, many compliments and words of thanks for having A Successful Spring Cleaning Event

S.I.T.E. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: MAY 30, 2021

Posted on May 30, 2021

Karen (5/30/21): FUDDRUCKERS – Paying quietly for a couple’s meal. My sister and I went for an early dinner to FUDDRUCKERS when I saw an elderly couple behind us who were about to order. I felt it was a good S.I.T.E. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: MAY 30, 2021

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

A BIBLICAL WALKTHROUGH THE MASS: Thursday, June 10, 2021

Posted on May 24, 2021

This five-part program takes participants on an exciting tour of the Liturgy as it explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their profound significance. See, perhaps for the first time, why we A BIBLICAL WALKTHROUGH THE MASS: Thursday, June 10, 2021

2021 GRAD SUNDAY

Posted on May 24, 2021

Calling all 2021 High School and College Graduates of St. Isidore Church. Come and celebrate your accomplishments with your parish family on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the 4:30pm Mass. Graduates are invited to wear their gowns to this Mass. 2021 GRAD SUNDAY

S.I.T.E. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: MAY 23, 2021

Posted on May 23, 2021

Maddie: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOOD PANTRY: I have been volunteering at the Mount Pleasant Food Bank often, but have been wanting to get more involved with on-campus organizations as well. The items purchased and donated will be going to help S.I.T.E. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: MAY 23, 2021

S.I.T.E. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: May 16, 2021

Posted on May 16, 2021

Lin: McDONALDS (three times): Paid for the car after them. BURGER KING (one time): Paid for the car after them.

S.I.T.E. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: May 9, 2021

Posted on May 9, 2021

Alli: KRISPY KREME ONLINE DELIVERY – For friend whose Grandfather passed away: (Grandfather passed away suffering from depression.) My friend has been going through a hard time especially after her Grandfather passed. We had the donuts delivered to her house. S.I.T.E. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: May 9, 2021

S.I.T.E. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: May 2, 2021

Posted on May 2, 2021

As part of our Lenten journey each S.I.T.E. teen was given $40 (funds collected from our summer bottle drive) to be used in Random Acts of Kindness. The only ‘rules’ were: they were encouraged to pray to see where the S.I.T.E. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: May 2, 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

Pray and Be Vigilant

Posted on April 26, 2021

As Covid vaccination clinics are becoming much more accessible, it is hopeful that we are nearing the end to this pandemic. While we all continue to pray, let’s also continue to stay vigilant and do what we can to help Pray and Be Vigilant

S.I.T.E. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: April 25, 2021

Posted on April 25, 2021

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

First Eucharist 2021 Livestream

Posted on April 12, 2021

Join us to view our four First Eucharist Masses in 2021

Rise Above It All Apparel

Posted on March 26, 2021

Be a beacon of light and help spread our Easter message to “Rise above it all!” with our exclusive apparel line. We have a variety of tees in various colors, styles, and fits, as well as sweatshirts, hoodies, tanks, and Rise Above It All Apparel

Family of Parishes

Posted on March 26, 2021

With Msgr. John Kasza as our moderator, St. Isidore will be combined with St. Therese of Lisieux (Shelby Township) and St. Francis-St. Maximillian (Ray Township) to form North Macomb Vicariate Family 2. The Archbishop’s intent with forming families is to allow for Family of Parishes

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

Thank You! ‘He Is Risen’ Yard Sign Sale

Posted on March 17, 2021

A special THANK YOU to all who supported our Easter ‘He Is Risen’ Yard Sign Sale!! Because of your generosity we were able to collect $673.00 which will go directly to local charities. Those charities will be determined within the Thank You! ‘He Is Risen’ Yard Sign Sale

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!

Encouraging Others to Return to Mass

Posted on March 10, 2021

Through it’s Unleash the Gospel initiative, the Archdiocese of Detroit has created a great new video with 3 helpful ways for us to invite and encourage others to return to the celebration of Mass. “We will never be closer to Encouraging Others to Return to Mass

Baby Pantry Vicariate Mission Project

Posted on March 8, 2021

The St. Isidore Baby Pantry has been blessed to be selected as one of the recipients for the Vicariate Mission Service Project this year. We could use the following items (some lower-price point items have been included and are greatly Baby Pantry Vicariate Mission Project

The Pandemic: A Sacramental Reading

Posted on March 5, 2021

In his recent article, José Granados, José Granados, DCJM, superior general of the Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary and professor of theology of the sacrament of marriage at the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for the The Pandemic: A Sacramental Reading

Lenten Giving Tree 2021

Posted on March 1, 2021

During Lent we spread God’s Word through our good works around the world. As in past years, the St. Isidore parish family is sponsoring two charities and supporting God’s people from around the world who are in desperate need. Two Lenten Giving Tree 2021

Prayer Still Works Apparel

Posted on February 25, 2021

Help us share the message of our Lenten Video Project that Prayer Still Works with our limited edition apparel line including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, tanks, and onesies designed by Matt Kush. Order your apparel here

Softball in the Snow Recap

Posted on February 22, 2021

On February 20, 2021, men from St. Isidore’s softball team participated in an all-day softball tournament in the snow at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Five teams participated in the cold fun. St. Isidore’s softball team faired well winning the first two Softball in the Snow Recap

Vicariate Lenten Mission 2021

Posted on February 18, 2021

In a time where there is so much uncertainty, fear and suffering, Christ’s call to all of us as His disciples is to be rooted in the promise of His grace and go forth in boldness to bring His love Vicariate Lenten Mission 2021

‘He Is Risen’ Easter Yard Sign Sale

Posted on February 16, 2021

St. Isidore’s Teen Extreme (S.I.T.E. – High School Youth Group) will be selling Easter Signs before and after all Masses the weekend of February 27 / 28. Proceeds from the sales will go to charitable organizations determined by S.I.T.E. Cost ‘He Is Risen’ Easter Yard Sign Sale

Come Back to Eucharist

Posted on February 15, 2021

General Obligation re-instated on March 14, 2021 In his recent notice on the upcoming expiration of General Dispensation, Archbishop Alan Vigneron shares the following reflections on the importance of Eucharist. Active participation in Mass is an occasion for all of Come Back to Eucharist