Welcome to the home page for the SERF Vicariate. The Vicariate represents parishes in the Grosse Pointes, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Roseville, and Fraser .
Our Vicar is Fr. Jim Commyn, Pastor of St. Lucy Parish in St. Clair Shores.
Our Vicar is Fr. Jim Commyn, Pastor of St. Lucy Parish in St. Clair Shores.
WAYS TO ENCOUNTER CHRIST DURING LENT
SPIRITUAL OFFERINGS DURING LENT
Eucharistic Adoration
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays in church, 8am-10:00 am. March 13 – April 17
Holy Hour of Adoration & Benediction:
Monday, April 1, 7:30 pm in church
Holy Thursday 8:00p.m-11:00p.m.
St. Clare
Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday, 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. and First Fridays from 9:00a.m.-noon
St. Isaac Jogues
Eucharistic Adoration Friday March 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5, 12 7:00 p.m. ends with Stations of the Cross preceded by Benediction @ 6:45 PM
Eucharistic Adoration Friday, April 5 after the 8:10 AM Mass, 9:00a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration Friday, April 5, Benediction 6: 45p.m followed by Stations of the Cross, 7:00p.m.
Holy Hour for Men with Eucharist Adoration & Benediction Saturday April 6, 7:00a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration, Night Fever, Friday, April 12 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m
Holy Hour for Women with Eucharist Adoration & Benediction Saturday April 13 7:00 AM
Eucharistic Adoration every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday,3:30 PM to 6:00 PM and every Wednesday from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM except as noted above.
St. Paul on the Lake
Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16 12:00n-7:00pm
Holy Thursday, April 18, 8:00pm-11:00pm
Stations of the Cross
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Stations of the Cross Fridays at 7 pm in church following Fish Fry
St. Basil
Stations of the Cross following the Soup and Bible series.
St. Clare
Stations of the Cross every Friday at 12:20p.m. and 7:00p.m.
St. Isaac Jogues
Stations of the Cross following Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at 6:45 p.m. Fridays March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12
Stations of the Cross Friday April 5, Benediction, 6: 45p.m followed by Stations of the Cross, 7:00p.m
St. Lucy
Stations of the Cross Every Friday of Lent after 8:00a.m. Mass
St. Paul on the Lake
Stations of the Cross Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 7:00pm
Good Friday, April 19, 12:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Private Confessions
Saturdays at 3 pm
Tuesday, April 2, 6;30 – 8 pm
Thursday, April 4, 11:00 am – noon
St. Clare
Private Confessions
Daily ½ hour before Mass 2:30p.m.
Saturdays at 2:30p.m.
St. Isaac Jogues
Private Confessions
Saturdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30 & April 6, 13 3p.m.
St. Paul on the Lake
Private Confessions
Saturdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13 3:30pm (earlier start time) Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16 7:30pm (until all are heard)
St. Isaac Jogues
Private Confessions
Saturdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30 & April 6, 13 3p.m.
Vicariate Communal Penance Services w/ Individual Confession & Absolution
Thursday, April 11 1:00pm-Our Lady of Hope, St. Clair Shores; 7:00pm-St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Roseville
Monday, April 15 1:00pm-St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Clair Shores 7:00pm-St. Joan of Arc, St. Clair Shores
Presentations
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Elements of the Catholic Mass by Msgr. Gary.
Part I: Monday, March 11, 10 am (repeated Thursday, March 14, 7pm)
Part II: Monday, March 25, 10 am (repeated Thursday, March 28, 7 pm)
St. Basil
Consoling the Heart of Jesus 10-week program. This program ends on Divine Mercy Sunday. If interested, contact Judy Williford.
Simple Soup and Bible Study with St. Mark's Gospel Fridays during Lent
St. Clare of Montefalco
Tuesday Musicale of Detroit Concert March 30th featuring James Ross, Jr., Angela Theis, and Claudia Fontanta. Free
St. Lucy
SERF Presentation of the Creed Tuesday, March 26, 7:00p.m.
SERF Presentation of the Our Father Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul on the Lake
Bl. Solanus Casey Relic Veneration, Opening Prayer Service, Thursday, February 28 w/veneration through Tuesday, March 5.
Encounter, Praise & Worship, speaker: Sarah Kaczmarek, Sunday, March 24, 7:15pm, in the Church, refreshments following
“The Passion of the Christ” Movie, Good Friday, April 19, 6:30pm, Canfield Center (located in the Schoo
Prayer and Study Opportunities
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Prayer chapel open every day. Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. The Light of Mercy Prayer Group prays for all intentions. Divine Mercy chaplet.
Men’s Fellowship 6:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Mass
Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays at 8:00a.m.
Bible Study Wednesdays at 9:30a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
St. Clare of Montefalco
Monday Faith Formation 9 am--Psalms
Senior Men’s Bible Study Thursday 9:15 am--Understanding the Mysteries of the Bible
Women of a Certain Age Wednesday 9:15 am Book of Revelation
Friday Faith Formation 9:00 am--No Greater Love--Biblical Walk Thru the Passion
St. Isaac Jogues
Evening Prayer Sundays, March 10, 17, 24, 31 & April 7, 14
5:00 PM
St. Lucy
Taize Prayer Service Sunday, April 7, 4:00p.m.
St. Paul on the Lake
“No Greater Love” Video Series & Small Group Discussion, Tuesdays, March 12 through April 9, in the Church Assembly Room, 9:00am - 10:30am, Cost $25. email Anne at [email protected]
Wisdom Study Group, Mondays, 12-1:30 pm, Church Assembly Room. RSVP to [email protected]
Men’s Bible Study, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday’s from 7:15.-8:15pm, Church Assembly Room
Catholic Men’s Fellowship Group,
1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursday each month, 7-8 am, Church Assembly Room
Encounter, April 14th, 7:15-8:15 pm, Church Assembly Room
Friday Family Faith Night, March 15th, 6:15-8 pm, St. Paul School Canfield Center. Dinner and panel discussion regarding handling family difficulties. RSVP to Carrie Backman at [email protected]
Self-care Opportunities
Care Pointe--Caregiver Support Group for family & friends of loved ones with memory loss or dementia. Meet: Once a month, last Saturday of the month. Contact: Kurt O’Keefe [email protected]
Youth Ministry
Our Lady of Hope
Lenten Souper Luncheon, Sunday, March 10, 11:30a.m. Fr. Lenk Hall
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Youth Ministry Prayer Breakfast for teens 9th through 12th grade. Monday, March 4th, The Pancake House, 7:15-8:15
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