Christian Service
Toni McNamara
248-446-8700 ext 104
Director of
Christian Service
Justice and Peace
To promote, through goals, objectives, and action steps, the themes of Catholic Social Teaching by infusing them in the life of the Parish.
- CRS Rice Bowl Collection;
- CROP Hunger Walk;
- International Month of Peace and Peace Pole;
- St. Dominic's Community Urban Outreach
Let us continue to pray for an end to war and peace by every diplomatic means and with humanitarian concern for all: Pray for: SS Joseph Permina, husband of Stacy Bridson; Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Jedinak USN, son of John and Debbie Jedinak; Jeffrey Ruczko, son of Becky and Ken Ruczko; SSG Charles Burt, grandson of Phyllis Burt; Joseph Douglas Bridson, grandson of Dolores and George Bridson; Capt. Peter Herrmann, cousin of Mary Beth Connolly; Matt Taylor, fiancé of Toni Lygeski’s granddaughter; AF Jordan and Alec Dombrowski, grandsons of Louise Dombrowski; AF Airman Kelly Walsh granddaughter of Dave and Helen Torrence; AF Master Sgt Kathryn Aleshire, daughter and Pvt Carlos Deromano, grandson of David and Mary Kelley, Air Force Michael Markley, grandson of Richard and Lucy Zawrotmy; Brittany McNulty, naval hospital, neice of Dee Rankin; Stephen Zachar, LTC, son of Ed and Barbara Zachar; Emily Barnef, Granddaughter of Judy and Ron Vorndam.
Do you have a loved one in the military, security, or state department positions whose name you would like to put in the bulletin for prayers? Please call Toni McNamara, Director of Christian Service.
Disability Concerns
To assist members of the Parish to welcome and include persons with disabilities and their families into Parish life and to sensitize the Parish to the gifts and needs of the disabled
Life Issues
To address and act on those issues which have an impact on the dignity of human life.
- Convalescent Homes Bingo, mass & events;
- Respect Life Month & Awareness;
- Environmental Issues;
- Prison Ministry;
- Advent Sharing Tree and CSS Baby Shower
Northfield Place Bingo:
Prizes are always needed for the Bingo Prize Cart at the Whitmore Lake-based convalescent home.
Canned potato chips, jewelry, men's and women's colognes, full-sized toiletries, and boxes of candy bars would be great.
Quarters are always appreciated, too, for the center's vending machines. If you would like more information on volunteering
at Northfield Place Convalescent Home, please call Pat Luther at 248-437-7489.
Parish Services
To facilitate the Parish respose of support, hospitality, resource and/or condolence for people in need.
- St. Vincent de Paul referrals;
- Active Faith;
- Emergency Help: food, gas & community referrals;
- Vicariate Networking;
- Mass Transportations;
- Parish Dinners to raise awareness & funds
St. Joseph Parish Society of St. Vincent de Paul
You may know the
Society as the Sunday morning Doughnut and Coffee Hosts, but did you also know
that they contribute to charitable organizations in the area, help qualified
individuals with rent and utilities, and support St. Dominic Community Outreach
in Detroit to name only a few of their outreach projects. All parishioners are
welcomed to join our society or volunteer for individual projects. If you are
interested, please call Toni McNamara, Director of Christian Service,
248-446-8700.
Legislative Concerns
To promote legislative action by outting Caholic Social Teaching before the Parish at large.
- Legislative Speakers & Workshops;
- E-mail, phone-ins & letters for action;
In response to the difficult economic times facing metro Detroit and the entire State of Michigan, His Eminence Adam Cardinal Maida, archbishop of Detroit and chairman of the MCC Board of Directors, has composed a pastoral letter on the economy titled Christ Our Hope. Go to USCCB.org for more information.
Health Advocacy
To provide a network of Parish health care information and support and to make the Parish sensitive to legislative health issues.
- Parish Nurses;
- HARC/AIDS;
- Drug & Alchohol Awareness;
- Blood Drive/Blood Pressure Screening;
- February Health Awareness Speaker
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