“You, Lord, are Compassionate, abounding in Mercy”
Psalm 86:15
We are drawn into this season of Lent to embark on the path of deeper prayer, fasting and works of charity. This is the traditional invitation given to the followers of Jesus.
Join us in the many liturgical, sacramental, and devotional opportunities we are providing so that we may be renewed in the compassion and mercy of our Lord.
Return to Me with Your Whole Heart
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
7pm Fridays
March 7 — April 11
HOLY THURSDAY
April 17
7pm
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
(Adoration to Follow)
GOOD FRIDAY
April 18
Noon – Living Stations of the Cross presented by the Youth Group
1:30pm – Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
HOLY SATURDAY & EASTER SUNDAY
April 19
12pm – Blessing of Easter Food Baskets
Easter Vigil Mass at 8:30pm
April 20
Masses 8:00am, 9:45am, and 11:30am
Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God
Mercy Nights
Adoration & Reconciliation
6 – 7:30pm Tuesdays
March 18 — April 1
Family of Parishes Event at St. Mary of the Hills with Family priests
No formal liturgy – stop by for a moment or entire time
Individual Confessions
Saturdays during Lent from 3:30 – 4pm
Lent Communal Penance
with Individual Confession
Tuesday, April 8 at 7pm at St. Mary’s
(Multiple Priests Available)
A Lenten Journey of Compassion:
Accompanying those Experiencing the Challenges of Being Homeless
“Fresh Feet” for those living on the streets
Volunteers are welcome to help at St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen on April 2nd from 11:30 am – 2pm.
Individuals will have their feet washed, dried, and examined by
doctors; and will be fitted with a brand new pair of socks and shoes.
St. Irenaeus will collect brand new shoes and socks through March 25th.
Transitional housing
Our parish will be sharing the love our resurrected Jesus has for these children by providing an Easter basket to each child in the Foster Care program.
Permanent, stable housing for the unhoused
Volunteers are welcome to help arrange furniture, put sheets on beds, put dishes in cupboards, and set up these new apartments on March 22nd from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
Call Cindy at 248-656-8720
Temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness
In addition to collecting food and donations to support our week of hospitality, we will collect other needed items to support HOPE throughout Lent:
- $2 bus passes
- $10 fast food gift cards (McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s, Subway)
- paper cups, paper plates, & plasticware
- laundry detergent, dryer sheets (or dryer balls)
- readers (different strengths)
- new underwear for men and women
- and financial donations to help with operating expenses (make check out to HOPE Shelter)
Employment/mentoring programs
St. Irenaeus will be preparing lunches for Getting Ahead and Better Way participants. We will also be collecting work gloves, gas cards, Meijer gift cards, and financial donations for Better Way (make check out to Better Way Detroit).