Mary’s Home
on the West Side of Detroit
“Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she she had, her whole livelihood.”
- Mark 12:43
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday November 10, 2024
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Liturgy of the Word
First Reading
1 Kings 17:10-16Responsorial Psalm
146:7, 8-9, 9-10Second Reading
Hebrews 9:24-28Gospel
Mark 12:38-44 -
Gospel Reflection
Today’s Scripture passages from the First Book of Kings and St. Mark’s Gospel describe two widows’ remarkable examples of self-sacrifice.
In the Old Testament narrative, the prophet Elijah requests a poor widow, in the midst of a drought, to make him food from her meager supply of flour and oil. God richly blesses her and her son for her act of simple kindness and generosity.
In St. Mark’s Gospel, Jesus notices the poor widow who … from her poverty has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood to the Temple treasury. Jesus professes to His disciples that her donation is noteworthy because she gives from her need, not from her surplus wealth as others do.
The Letter to the Hebrews describes another form of sacrifice: Christ’s ultimate sacrifice of Himself as our High Priest.
As Christian stewards, we should strive to imitate these profound examples of sacrificial giving by acknowledging all that we are and have are bountiful gifts from God. In gratitude, we should give back to God generously through our parish offertory, the Catholic Services Appeal, and to those in need. Where do we place God in our family budget?
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Prayer of the Week
Heavenly Father, as we gather our tithes and offerings, we acknowledge that all things belong to You.
Everything we have comes from Your hand, and we are merely stewards of Your blessings.
Help us to recognize Your leadership over all aspects of our lives.
May these gifts be used to further Your kingdom, as a testament to our gratitude and trust in You
Guide us to be faithful stewards, using all that You have given us for Your glory.
Amen
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Thoughts of the Saints
“A generous spirit is itself great wealth.”
-Saint Leo the Great, Pope
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SMR Alumni Mass
Saturday, November 9, 2024
4:00 pm
Celebrate Mass with your classmates and friends. Hope to see you there! -
Week At-A-Glance
Monday November 11
No Daily Mass or ConfessionTuesday November 12
7:30 am Mass
7:45 am Confession
6:00 pm: Young Adult Swing Dancing!Wednesday November 13
7:30 am Mass
7:45 am ConfessionThursday November 14
7:30 am Mass
7:45 am ConfessionFriday November 15
7:30 am Mass
7:45 am Confession
6:00 pm Karate ClassSaturday November 16
8:00 am Mass (Latin)
8:45 am ConfessionSunday November 17
10:15 am Confession
11:00 am Mass
12:00 pm Sunday School
4:15 pm Confession
5:00 pm Mass (Latin) -
2024 Thanksgiving Week Schedule
Monday Nov 25 - Saturday Nov 30
There will be no daily mass or confession Thanksgiving week - including Thanksgiving Day.
Regular mass schedule will resume on Sunday, December 1st.
There will be no Men’s Group this week.
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2024 Advent Liturgy Schedule
Rorate Caeli (Latin) Mass
Saturday, December 14
7:00 am MassDecorate the Church!
Saturday December 21
9:00 am - 12:00 pmChristmas Eve Vigil Mass*
Tuesday, December 24
5:00 pm
*No 7:30 am Mass or ConfessionChristmas Day Mass*
Wednesday, December 25
11:00 am
*No 7:30 am Mass or Confession -
1st Saturday
Saturday December 7, 2024
-8:00 am 1st Saturday Mass (Latin)
-8:45 am Confession
-9:00 am Adoration and Rosary -
Holy Days of Obligation
Every Sunday is an Obligation
Mass: 11:00 am | 5:00 pm (Latin)Wednesday December 25, 2024*
Obligation: Christmas Day
Mass: 11:00 am
*No 7:30 am Mass or Confession -
Fellowship
Join us for Fellowship following
11:00 am Sunday mass!Sign up sheets are located in the Fellowship Room. (Sponsors)
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Sunday School
Class is open to ages 6-18—and will be held in the Sister’s Chapel at
12:00 pm every Sunday, following 11:00 am mass.Instructors for this year will be Christopher Ruffing, Carolyn Suttles, and Alex Slavsky.
Register your child today!
Contact the parish office for registration information -
Saint Vincent de Paul
It’s nearly Thanksgiving. Most of us will have no difficulty sharing the season with feast and family. However, some of our neighbors are in need of assistance.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society at Saint Mary of Redford is assembling Thanksgiving baskets to donate to families who need help. We need your help to help them.
Please consider a donation of non-perishable items to fill the baskets.
Laundry Detergent
General Purpose Household Cleaner
Hand Sanitizer
Dish Wash Soap
Muffin Mix
Baked Beans
Canned Stew
Dried Milk
Gravy
Canned Chicken
Stuffing
YamsContact Mary Anne Stella for additional information. 313-273-1100
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Online Giving
Did you know that you can make a donation to our parish online? It’s easy, convenient, secure, and it also allows you to give any amount, at any time. Saint Mary of Redford accepts one-time and recurring donations directly on our website.
To make a donation, click the Donate button below.
With online giving, it is possible to direct your offering to a specific purpose within the parish such as Sunday Offertory, Flower Collections, etc.
Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference. Thank you for your continued support of our parish.
PRAYER GROUPS
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Men's Group
Men’s Group meets bi-weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Rectory library.
Fr. Athanasius leads the men in prayer and discussion.
Thursday: November 7, 2024: 6:30 pm
Thursday: November 21, 2024: 6:30 pm -
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Ladies Who Pray
Ladies Who Pray meet monthly/Fellowship Room Tuesday: November 26, 2024: 2:00 pm
Marilyn Bachelor | meb_25@earthlink.net
Make a donation.
Donations are used for the day-to-day operation of the parish and its programs. You may set up a one-time or recurring donation to our parish. Saint Mary of Redford parish appreciates your generosity.
