Events
Dates and times for events are subject to change.
If you have any questions, please call the parish office 313-237-5810.
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October Events
Backpack Ministry volunteer after 10:00am Mass on Sundays. Help us pray and distribute food & essentials to our brothers and sisters in need in the area. See Michael after Mass to get involved. The team is typically back by 11:30am.
Thursday, October 2nd- OCIA Meetings begin!
Are you interested in becoming Catholic, finishing your Sacraments, or simply learning more about what the Church teaches? Our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) classes begin October 2nd and will meet on Thursdays from 7:00–8:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament (9844 Woodward Ave, Detroit). The sessions will be led by Fr. John Maksym and Fr. Sal Palazzolo. Contact Jimmy with any questions- 313-309-1263, oleary.jimmy@aod.org.
Saturday, October 4th- 10:00am Backpack Ministry. Help us pray and distribute food & essentials to our brothers and sisters in need in the area. Meet in the church. No signup required! Contact Michael with any questions schultz.michael@aod.org.
Sunday, October 5th- Pet Blessing at 11:30am outside the Capitol Park dog park. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, we’ll gather outside to pray and ask God’s blessing upon our beloved pets who bring so much joy to our lives. All are welcome — invite your neighbors.
Sunday, October 12th- Coffee and Donuts to welcome our new pastor, Fr. Sal Palazzolo after 10:00am Mass. Also, Happy Dedication Day to our 1930s church! The current church we worship in was dedicated on October 12, 1930.
No Daily Mass Monday, October 13th- Friday, October 17th. Pray for the priests in the Archdiocese who will be at the Priest Convocation!
Saturday, October 18th- 10:00am Backpack Ministry. Help us pray and distribute food & essentials to our brothers and sisters in need in the area. Meet in the church. No signup required! Contact Michael with any questions schultz.michael@aod.org.
Saturday, October 18th- Blessing for Marathon Runners at 5:00pm Vigil Mass.
Sunday, October 19th- Join us at 8:00am to cheer on the Marathon Runners! No sandwich-making after Mass.
*If you are running in the Marathon or Half-Marathon, let us know! We would love to make you a poster. Email allison.beth@aod.org.
Monday, October 20th- Holy Hour 7:00pm-8:00pm in the church. Fellowship to follow.
Advent Retreat!
Looking for a way to quiet your mind and heart to prepare for the Advent and Christmas Season? Join us Friday, December 5th- Sunday, December 7th for a time of prayer, silence, Adoration, and community.
The retreat will be co-ed, $150 per person (lodging and all meals included).
Location- DeSales Retreat Center, Brooklyn, MI (about 1 hour 30 min from Detroit)
Schedule:
Friday, December 5th- 7:30pm Welcome dinner and social time.
Saturday, December 6th- Breakfast, retreat talk by Fr. Sal, silent time on your own (Eucharistic Adoration available), lunch, time on your own, Mass, dinner, Praise and Worship + Eucharistic Adoration, evening beverages and social time.
Sunday, December 7th- Breakfast, pack up, honorable closure, leave at 11:00am.
Email allison.beth@aod.org to reserve a spot (indicate if you have any dietary restrictions, please). It will fill up fast!
Payments can be made here (please put Advent Retreat in the notes): https://www.osvhub.com/staloysiusdetroit/giving/funds/parish-events-weddings