Theme Raffle (2022) Winners Posted on June 30, 2022 Congratulations to all who won prizes at our Strawberry Festival Theme Raffle! And be sure to check out the list of generous donors as well (below the Winners Table Winners 1 Wheelbarrow of Cheer (Must be 21 Years of Age) Theme Raffle (2022) Winners
Adoration & Benediction – Adorers Needed Posted on June 17, 2022 All the angels of heaven gaze in ecstasy at the image left on your soul after each holy hour you make in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Rev. Vincent Martin Lucia and Msgr. Josefino Ramirez Come and Adoration & Benediction – Adorers Needed
2022 Easter Vigil Posted on May 10, 2022 On the eve of April 16, at the Easter Vigil, we welcomed a new group of Catholics into our community. There were seven Baptisms and 13 total Confirmations. Let’s continue to pray for them as they begin the next steps 2022 Easter Vigil
Strawberry Festival Volunteers Posted on April 25, 2022 The Strawberry Festival is coming back from June 24–26, 2022! As such we are in need of a great number volunteers to operate the Festival. We’ve made it easy for your to sign up for areas and times that will Strawberry Festival Volunteers
Fish Fry Thanks Posted on April 22, 2022 We would like to thank the parishioners of St. Isidore Church for supporting the 2022 K of C Lenten Fish Fry fundraising event. This year we served 4,274 meals through the support of our parishioners, friends and Brother Knights. A Fish Fry Thanks
Forgotten Harvest Posted on April 20, 2022 Forgotten Harvest, serving Southeast Michigan, is one of the nation’s premier food rescue organizations. It was created over 30 years ago by an incredible woman named Dr. Nancy Fishman, to rescue healthy, nutritious food from grocery stores, food manufacturers and Forgotten Harvest
Congratulations to the Elect! Posted on March 14, 2022 On March 5, 2022, the catechumens and candidates from St. Isidore attended the Rite of Election at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Bishop Cepeda celebrated the Rite and welcomed the catechumens as the new Elect. The candidates also Congratulations to the Elect!
Save Our Vegetable Garden Posted on March 3, 2022 Whether you want to champion the effort or play a small role, we need volunteers to keep the St. Isidore community vegetable garden going. The garden was created in honor of St Isidore patron of farmers. To get started, we Save Our Vegetable Garden
Lent 2022 Mass XVIII and Chant Posted on February 23, 2022 The inclusion of musical styles across the centuries is always a major consideration in music planning for the family of St. Isidore. Essential considerations also include the liturgical season, specific feast or solemnity as well as the scripture readings and Lent 2022 Mass XVIII and Chant
Volunteers Needed for Living Stations Posted on February 16, 2022 St. Isidore’s Good Friday Living Stations of the Cross portrayed by our youth have always been one of the most impactful parts of our Lenten and Holy Week journey. Due to COVID-19 and out of the safety of all involved, Volunteers Needed for Living Stations
Ash Wednesday Posted on February 9, 2022 Return to me, he says, with all your heart. Lent is a journey that involves our whole life, our entire being. It is a time to reconsider the path we are taking, to find the route that leads us home and Ash Wednesday
K of C Pancake Breakfast Recap (February 2022) Posted on February 7, 2022 St. Isidore Church: Thank you for your attendance at the February 6th pancake breakfast. With your help and support, we were able to raise $700 that will be used for the benefit of others. We hope you enjoyed the food K of C Pancake Breakfast Recap (February 2022)
Ministries Posted on January 23, 2022 Each week hundreds of people just like you give their time to serve – and we call them ministers. Whether it’s greeting guests, proclaiming the Word, or serving as an altar server or Eucharistic Minister, every volunteer minister is making Ministries
Fleece Donations Posted on January 3, 2022 Fleece donations are being accepted to be used to make Blessing Blankets. Our 8th Grade Confirmation Students will be offered the opportunity to make Blessing Blankets for Friends of Foster Kids as a part of their Community Service Hours. Fleece Fleece Donations
Christmas Photo Booth 4 Posted on December 20, 2021 These photos from our photo booth between 12/16/21-12/19/21. Feel free to find and download your photos! Photo gallery takes time to load. Please be patient!
Christmas Photo Booth 3 Posted on December 15, 2021 These photos from our photo booth between 12/11/21-12/15/21. Feel free to find and download your photos! Photo gallery takes time to load. Please be patient!
Christmas Photo Booth 2 Posted on December 10, 2021 Enjoy more photos from our Christmas Photo Booth. Feel free to find and download your photos! Photo gallery takes time to load. Please be patient!
Christmas Photo Booth Posted on December 1, 2021 Check out these great photos from our Christmas Photo Booth from November 27/28, 2021
Blessing Baby Jesus Posted on November 21, 2021 This weekend, December 12 & 13, at all five Masses, we will be renewing the beautiful tradition of the Blessing of Jesus, the Christ Child figurines. Feel free to bring in the Baby Jesus from your home’s nativity scene for Blessing Baby Jesus
Walk Among the Saints Posted on November 15, 2021 Fri, Dec 10 – Wed, Dec 15 In the Gathering Space We are called to be Saints! What better way to realize this calling than by taking a walk among them? This December we will have displays in the gathering space Walk Among the Saints
Armchair Aerobics is back! Posted on November 14, 2021 Looking for a low-impact free exercise class? Come check out our Armchair Aerobics class every Monday morning in the Resource Center immediately following morning mass. The class is facilitated by one of our parish nurses and all are welcome. No Armchair Aerobics is back!
Make a Difference Donations Posted on November 10, 2021 The last weekend of each month, you are invited to bring a donation from the St. Vincent de Paul needs list or a canned/powedered Similac (no liquid) for our Baby Pantry to Mass. Children (of all ages) will be invited Make a Difference Donations
Maintenance Helper Needed Posted on November 10, 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
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)
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 Posted on August 1, 2021 Come help us venerate the Holy Name of Jesus at our next hour long Intercessory Prayer group. We will meet in the church Monday at 1:30 PM. Please arrive a few minutes early to receive your booklet. Join us when Intercessory Prayer
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
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
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