Category: Pastoral Blog

Because I have a foot in both the Western and Eastern Churches, I am often asked this question:  “Can I go to an Eastern Church for mass, and if so, can I receive holy communion?”  First of all, you should …

DO NOT BE AFRAID…

…to go out on the streets and into public places, like the first Apostles who preached Christ and the Good News of salvation in the squares of cities, towns and villages. This is no time to …

At 9:30 Mass this Sunday we celebrate the Rite of Acceptance into the Catechumenate. This is the second of four stages in the Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The first stage is Inquiry, the second is Catechumenate, the …

Last Sunday, Pope Francis canonized two saints, a pope and an archbishop who died within a couple of years of each other—Pope Paul VI in 1978, and Archbishop Oscar Romero in 1980. Both of these churchmen had a strong influence …

St. Isidore has recently been featured in a national podcast; the “Ministry Moment” Monday podcast offered weekly via the National Pastoral Musicians Association.

The podcast includes a discussion between St. Isidore Liturgy and Music Director, Amy Righi and NPM Podcast …

 My name is Jeff Loeb and I was ordained a permeant deacon of the Archdiocese of Detroit on October 6^th, 2018.  I will be serving and praying with you starting the weekend of October 13^th.

  My …

St. Isidore faithful,

We have all been affected, in one way or another, by the horrible sexual abuse scandals of the Catholic Church.  The news is disturbing, and for many of us, incomprehensible.  Back in August, I wrote a letter …

 We will be celebrating the Sacrament of the Sick at the 4:30 Mass next Saturday, October 13.  Celebrating this sacrament at a parish weekend liturgy allows the parish community to come together to honor the sick of our parish, to …

Today, I will share with you some of my thoughts and practices regarding liturgy. There are three main influences in my liturgical theology: my interest in language, my Maronite (Eastern Church, Lebanese) roots, and my desire to move away from …

 I am sure you have noticed the improvements made to our parking lot.  New LED lighting has been installed, cracks in asphalt have been filled in, and the surface has been re-sealed and re-lined.  The upgrades improve the appearance of …

September 7-9 was an “all-hands on deck” weekend that showcased the generosity of our parishioners and staff in serving God’s people. Even the many unchurched people who came here for the wedding, funeral, and baptisms.  

It was a “perfect storm.” …

In many ways, a parish’s “calendar” follows the school year.  Thus, many exciting things are starting up in the parish in the next couple of weeks. 

Faith Formation begins for our eighth graders this week, and then for the remainder …

Fr. Mark’s Musings for Sept 2

As some of you have noticed, I have some very definite ideas about politics, and as far as I can tell, most of my ideas are quite a bit different than those of most …

I, like perhaps many of you, am angry, disgusted, and horrified at the news and recent stories in the media regarding the sexual abuse of minors by members of the Catholic clergy and the coverup of the horrible crimes by …

I was delighted to receive a very positive response to my last “musings” regarding the beautiful stained glass-windows in our Church. Several of you told me that you are now better able to appreciate these windows that you have looked …

Put your faith into action!

The Worship Commission is tasked with assisting in the preparation and evaluation of all liturgical events.  Since the liturgy is the source and summit of Catholic life, your participation can help to make the worship …

I am really looking forward to Vacation Bible School this week! Our creative and talented Faith Formation
Team and Vacation Bible School Team make this week both a lot of fun for our young people and a great opportunity for …

Members of the St. Isidore Teen Ensemble and SITE Youth group, Edessa Calles, Sophia Consadine and Rebecca Topor, along with families and leaders Amy Righi and Matt Hunt attended the St. Anne’s Novena on July 17, 2018 at historic St. …

I am an artist, and I also appreciate and admire the artwork of others.  I do not yet know who did the windows in our church, but I have come to enjoy his/her work more each day, as I grasp …

I am Fr. Mark George SJ, a Jesuit (Society of Jesus). I am 60 years old, and am a member of the Jesuit community at UDMercy in Detroit, and will continue to spend two days a week (midweek) with my …

We are delighted to welcome Fr. Mark George, S.J., as our new Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) to St. Isidore. As you see in his introductory article on page 2, Fr. Mark brings a great deal of experience and talents to …

We give a warm welcome to all of our guests joining us for our annual Strawberry Festival. We hope you enjoy our St. Isidore hospitality, along with great entertainment, delicious foods (especially the strawberry delights), and wonderful company. We thank …

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers and grandfathers-and all those who have been like fathers to our young people. We honor you today for all the sacrifices you make in nurturing your children and grandchildren. As part of the solemn …

Our 5:30 Sunday Evening Mass

Making Time and Creating Space: “Connecting it all together”

How busy we are as Catholics, we know that there is always time for God, no matter how cluttered and chaotic our day gets. There must …

Strawberry Festival 2018 is just three weeks away!  What I like most about the Strawberry Festival is how it helps build community at St. Isidore, as we all come together to work for the good of the parish and offer …

Strawberry Festival 2018 is just three weeks away!  What I like most about the Strawberry Festival is how it helps build community at St. Isidore, as we all come together to work for the good of the parish and offer …