From the Pastor’s Desk by Fr. Terry Kerner,
The first weekend of August is Homecoming for the City of Dearborn and especially the alumni of our various schools. It also give us the opportunity to welcome visitors to our parish. If they have been away for a while they no doubt will find many changes. If they are the “annuals” who return each year hopefully they will find the parish every bit as friendly and welcoming as it was when they moved away. Regardless, whatever the visit to Dearborn is we want everyone to know that they are welcomed and appreciated.
Also appreciated is the gift of blood we are inviting folks to give on Friday, August 15th from 10 AM – 2:30 PM. The time was chosen to collaborate with the Assumption holy day Mass schedule. All units of blood from the various drives this summer will be able to serve some 85 Michigan hospitals such as Henry Ford and Corewell Health. Blood can’t be manufactured only given by generous and willing members of communities like us. Non parishioners such as family and neighbors are invited and encouraged to participate in the drive as well. To learn more about the drive and how to participate in the August 15th Blood Drive please see the bulletin.
Our Family Faith Formation program (aka religious education classes) begins after Labor Day. The program is open to families in St. Kateri, St. Maria Goreti and St. Alphonsus – St. Clement parishes. The program also includes children’s and parents’ preparation for Holy Communion and Confirmation. Classes are on Mondays from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Information for adults seeking information about Catholicism and or considering being baptized or confirmed will be forth coming. Questions can be directed to the parish office at 313.336.3227.
While the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) continues for several more weeks, you should know how well we have been doing. With a target of $48,159 and pledges of $69,284 we are over target by $21,125 from 186 donors for an average gift of $372. Our over target amount remains in the parish for our own use. I want to sincerely thank all for their generosity! The CSA campaign continues for many more weeks and donations can still be made through the offertory, the mail or directly to the parish office.
