Tag: christmas

Christmas Launch Party

Posted on November 23, 2021

Join us for a special launch of our Christmas campaign this weekend (December 4/5) We’ve got Biggby Coffee (including Salted Caramel!), gourmet cookies, free yard signs and magnets, our Christmas Photo booth, and enter to win free Christmas swag!

Published on November 23, 2021
by Matt Kush

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

Christmas Call Center

Posted on November 18, 2021

The final event in our Christmas Campaign, Make This Year Different is a service opportunity we’re calling, the Christmas Call Center. Much of our church family is still worshipping at home or perhaps not at all. Advent and Christmas is a Christmas Call Center

Advent Modern Worship

Posted on November 18, 2021

The second event in our Christmas 2021 Campaign, Make This Year Different, is a worship event, Advent Modern Worship on Friday, December 10 at 7 PM. This ecumenical experience will be similar to the Advent Series nights we’ve done in past years. Advent Modern Worship

Christmas 2021 Signup

Posted on November 18, 2021

Commit to making this year different by attending one of our events and/or help make calls to parishioners. Also! By completing this card, you will be entered to win Christmas Swag.Drawings to take place at Masses on December 4/5

Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

Posted on November 18, 2021

The first event in our Christmas campaign is a family event called, The Ugly Sweater Christmas Party on Saturday, December 4 from 5:30-9:00 PM. This party will have fun things to do for the whole family including pizza cookie decorating crafts Cornhole Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

Ushers Christmas Ham Sale

Posted on November 14, 2021

Get your oder in for the Ushers Annual Christmas Ham Sale. The sale weekends will be Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, & Dec. 11-12. The pick up day will be December 21 from 1-6 PM.

Opłatek Christmas Wafers

Posted on November 10, 2021

Before & After all Masses Dec 4 & 5 The Christmas Wafer commemorates a custom which is many centuries old. Oplatek, from the Latin; “Oblatum,” Holy Bread is believed by some to emanate as far back as the “manna” of Opłatek Christmas Wafers

Christmas Card Sale

Posted on October 30, 2021

Help save lives by supporting Right to Life! A selection of 3 beautiful Christmas cards will be for sale next weekend after Mass. The cards are packaged 15 to a box and are $12 each. All proceeds benefit Right to Christmas Card Sale

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

The Baptism of the Lord

Posted on January 4, 2021

This Mass was recorded on January 9, 2021 for the Baptism of the Lord Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You The Baptism of the Lord

How the Light comes

Posted on January 4, 2021

Monday after Epiphany In today’s first homily of the new year, Fr. Ron reminds us of the Christmas season lasting through Sunday and of our Christmas theme of “Turn on the Light.” Today’s reading is a good reminder of the How the Light comes

Christmas Virtual Mass

Posted on December 22, 2020

Join us right here at 3:30 PM for our Christmas Interactive Virtual Mass. Our experience will begin with a 30 minute concert lead by our modern worship band and continue with Mass at 4:00 PM.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Posted on December 22, 2020

Mass for the Epiphany of the Lord was recorded on December 27, 2020 Prayer for Spiritual Communion: My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You into The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Connecting Point: December 25, 2020

Posted on December 20, 2020

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shown Isaiah 9:1 This verse is the beginning of our First Scripture Reading at our Christmas Mass, at Connecting Point: December 25, 2020

Christmas Watchparty Gift Bag

Posted on December 15, 2020

Due to the pandemic, we’ve had to rethink how we do Christmas worship at St. Isidore. We wanted to provide a solution that was inspiring, safe, inclusive and fair, and hosting our usual Christmas Eve schedule would not have provided Christmas Watchparty Gift Bag

St. Vincent de Paul Update for 12/20/2020

Posted on December 15, 2020

Mary was the most perfect among the saints only because she was always perfectly united to the will of God. St. Alphonsus Liguori Our Christmas Distribution was this past week and once again our parishioner’s generosity amazed us! Because of St. Vincent de Paul Update for 12/20/2020

How holding a hand is like Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2020

Thursday of the Second Week of Advent In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how during difficult times it helps to have a loved one near by holding our hand including his personal story of how this was effective. “I How holding a hand is like Christmas

St. Vincent de Paul Update for 12/13/2020

Posted on December 8, 2020

If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes. St. Clement of Alexandria We are less than 1 week away from our Christmas Distribution on December 17th, so as you shop in stores or on-line St. Vincent de Paul Update for 12/13/2020

St. Vincent de Paul Update for 12/6/2020

Posted on December 2, 2020

Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. St. Thomas Aquinas St. Vincent de Paul Update for 12/6/2020

St. Vincent de Paul Update for 11/29/2020

Posted on November 24, 2020

The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service, the fruit of service is peace. St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta We are less than 3 St. Vincent de Paul Update for 11/29/2020

Light Up for Christ (2020)

Posted on November 23, 2020

Following the 4:30 Mass on December 12, we will “Light up for Christ” at the outdoor manger on our corner of 23 Mile and Romeo Plank. We will sing Christmas carols together with the Knights of Columbus as we Turn Light Up for Christ (2020)

Storytime with Fr. Ron

Posted on November 23, 2020

Join us at 6 PM on December 19 for a livestreamed Christmas story time with Fr. Ron. Snuggle up on your sofa with a warm cup of tea or hot cocoa and enjoy a beloved Christmas story and Christmas carols.

Connecting Point: January 12, 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020

What parts of my life are pleasing to God? “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” Matthew 3:17 In Jesus, the Son of God, we see the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy of what is known as Connecting Point: January 12, 2020

Christmas Concert 2019 Photos

Posted on January 2, 2020

Connecting Point: December 25, 2019

Posted on December 23, 2019

Having heard the angels sing, having followed the shepherds to the manger; having gathered with our faith community to celebrate that most sacred night; having come together with family and friends to celebrate our love and friendship; now what? How do we Connecting Point: December 25, 2019

Connecting Point: December 22, 2019

Posted on December 16, 2019

Where is God calling me to greater trust? Trust can be a very difficult thing, especially when we have been betrayed by someone close to us. Maybe we are the ones who betrayed someone in a significant relationship and that Connecting Point: December 22, 2019

A Christmas Celebration of Praise

Posted on November 19, 2019

Join us for an exciting and uplifting concert that will stir your Christmas spirit. Intertwining popular worship songs with Christmas favorites, this concert will leave you full of wonder, celebration, and hearts overflowing with gratitude and praise as we celebrate A Christmas Celebration of Praise

Christmas Magnet Sale

Posted on November 13, 2019

As the wise men saw a sign and followed it let us provide a visible sign to remind others to keep the true meaning of Christmas centered on Christ. These ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ magnets are a perfect, non-confrontational, way Christmas Magnet Sale

Connecting Point: December 30, 2018

Posted on December 29, 2018

Most families manage well in times of anxiety and stress. Daily expressions of love can overcome most anything. The first place people go when under some stress is to prayer. I don’t mean structured prayer (the rosary, for example) but Connecting Point: December 30, 2018

Connecting Point: December 25, 2018

Posted on December 20, 2018

“How do I receive Jesus as the most important gift of Christmas?” Giving and receiving gifts at Christmas is a spiritual activity of the highest order. Gifts are an expression of our mutual love and support: they are the way Connecting Point: December 25, 2018

Connecting Point: December 23, 2018

Posted on December 20, 2018

How can I make room for unexpected God moments? The Scripture from Luke this week tells of the moment when Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth to let her know she was pregnant and would be the Mother of our Savior, Connecting Point: December 23, 2018

Connecting Point: December 16, 2018

Posted on December 13, 2018

I love the celebration of Christmas. It is an opportunity for the Church to look like it could and should look like every weekend of the year: the parking lot is full, the sanctuary is packed full of people, everyone Connecting Point: December 16, 2018

Free book for Christmas!

Posted on December 11, 2018

Pick up your free copy of Gus Lloyd’s popular booklet, A Minute in the Church: The Mass,” at any of the Christmas liturgies as a gift from the parish. In this book, you’ll find 51 one-minute teachings about the Catholic Free book for Christmas!

Connecting Point: December 25, 2017

Posted on December 24, 2017

“Be not afraid!” are the very first words with which the angel greets the lowly shepherds as they keep watch over the sheep in the dead of night. They are also the first words the angel Gabriel addressed to the Connecting Point: December 25, 2017

Making Christmas Memories

Posted on November 20, 2017

Pizza, soft drinks, cookies, Christmas story time with Fr. Ron, carols and a visit from Santa Claus. The fun begins at 6:00 PM! Free-will offerings will be accepted To register, fill out the form below, Call the office with any questions (586-286-1700) Sponsored Making Christmas Memories

Connecting Point: December 25

Posted on December 22, 2016

Christmas is the joyful celebration that our God is a God who is “Emanuel”, meaning “God With Us”. Beyond the Christmas Season, God will continue to be “with us” every day. One way to help us to continue the spirit Connecting Point: December 25