Rosary at Neiman's This Saturday, March 16, a group will gather at 12:00 noon at the cafe inside Neiman's to pray the Rosary together. This month's intention is: God's plan for marriage, one man and one woman. Bring your Rosary and join them!
On Wednesday, March 20, we need to transport 20 Easter food boxes (banker box sized) and 30 Easter baskets for families in need to Jail and Outreach Ministry in downtown Pontiac between the hours of 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Can you help??? You would need a larger vehicle with plenty of cargo space, or two vehicles. If you can assist with this outreach project, please send an email to christianservice@stdanielclarkston.org or call 248-625-4583 (leave a message if necessary). Thank you!
Join us next Saturday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at St. Anne (825 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville)! Crafts! Prizes! Visit with the Easter bunny! 5,000 eggs for the kids to fill their baskets with! See you then, rain, snow or shine!
One of the prayer opportunities during Lent is Stations of the Cross, a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. Please join us for Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m. (led by Father Craig) or 7:00 p.m. (led by our St. Vincent de Paul Conference). While including the prayers and meditations of “traditional” Stations of the Cross, the Vincentian Walk will also include reflections on the pain, fear, broken hearts, and immense suffering experienced by our neighbors in need ... those that our Conference reaches out to, those that we see the face of Christ in. Come let us lift up our prayers together!
This is the LAST weekend of our Five Weeks of Lenten Giving, accepting donations of items to benefit our brothers and sisters in need. Each weekend, there has a different “theme,” for a different help agency. Simply bring the requested items to Mass each weekend and place in the brown food bins just inside the church doors. On Week 5, March 16/17, we are helping Whaley Children's Center in Flint. They have requested the following items: Packs of new underwear (men’s and women’s sizes); Pop Its, fidget spinners, and other fidget toys; Legos; adult coloring books; headphones.
Jesus asks, “Could you not keep watch for one hour?” (Mark 14:37) Join us on Monday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. to be with our Lord for one hour. Spending some quiet time in prayer with Our Lord, Jesus, is a beautiful way to come to know Him more intimately, to love Him more deeply, and to follow Him more closely.
Children ages 4 through 5th Grade are invited to Dive into God's Word at our 2024 "Under the Sea" Vacation Bible School. June 17-21, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 each day. $50 per child includes free T-shirt, snacks, crafts, games, music, and LOTS of fun all while learning about God's Word. Click for more information and to securely register online!
A special evening held at Our Lady of the Lakes on Wednesday, March 20, but open to all in our Family of Parishes! Follow a series of meditations and prayers that follow Mary's thoughts and words from Jesus' Passion to his death. Begins at 6:30 p.m. in church; light meal following in St. Joseph Hall. Suggested donation of $5 for Mary's Mantle. RSVP to Kim McInerney at krmmem@aol.com or 248-709-2293 or Jean Stadler at jean.stadler@ollonline or 248-623-0274.
There are several opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation within our Family of Parishes, so you can choose the one that works best for you!
How about committing to $1 a day for the 40 days of Lent to help the “least” among us: The family who is facing eviction or utility shut-off? The single mom whose car broke down and now she’s unable to get to work? The parents who are struggling to put food on the table? Your $40 donation will help our St. Daniel St. Vincent de Paul Conference help our neighbors in need. Click for details on how to participate in the $40 for 40 Days Lenten Campaign.
Lent starts tomorrow (Ash Wednesday, February 14)! Are you ready? During the 40 days before Easter known as Lent, we are called to focus on our relationship with God. Catholics do three things to grow closer to God during Lent: PRAY, FAST and GIVE ALMS to those in need. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of Lenten spirituality. Click for information on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving opportunities, plus suggested resources for your Lenten journey.
Have a problem with alcohol? Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so they may solve their common problem and helps others to recover from alcoholism. A.A. meets every Friday in the Cushing Center at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Bob at 248-933-9179. Support Group for Women with Asperger Husbands: Meets in the Cushing Center on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Questions? Email ntaspgroup@gmail.com. Need prayers or homebound Eucharist? Contact the Evangelical Charity/Christian Service Office at christianservice@stdanielclarkston.org or 248-625-4583.
The Archdiocese of Detroit, along with its parishes, schools, and facilities, is committed to ensuring safe environments for children and vulnerable adults. They recently updated requirements for ALL volunteers and staff. Click to read more from the Archdiocese.
Did you know that you can help our St. Daniel St. Vincent de Paul Conference help our neighbors in need simply by purchasing everyday items at Kroger? It’s true!!! Our SVdP Conference is enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. All you have to do is sign up. Click for instructions, or see a SVdP member at Social after this weekend's 11:00 a.m. Mass!
Before leaving any flyers, brochures, prayer cards, or other items on the tables in church (or other parish buildings), please have the items approved by Father Craig or a staff person. Items not approved will be removed and disposed of.
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While groups like Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul are part of St. Daniel Parish, they are actually separate entities with their own bank accounts. As such, donation checks should be made payable directly to the specific group, NOT St. Daniel Parish. If you ever have a question about how to make your check payable, reach out the Parish Office at 248-625-4580!