Christ, Our Light! Catholic Church

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Vacation Bible School Service Program

This year participants are teaming up with Catholic Charities of South Eastern Michigan to collect school supplies for students in Detroit and Pontiac.   You are invited to contribute to their project.   They will be collecting the items listed below beginning July 21 through August 4.

Requested Items:

backpacks in small, medium and large

notebooks (spiral and composition), loose leaf lined paper

pencils, mechanical pencils, ballpoint pens, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners

crayons, markers, dry eraser markers

binders, folders, pencil bags or boxes 

hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes

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LIFE REMODELED

August 10, 9 AM - 1 PM

If you are a tradesperson or represent a construction company and want to donate your talents to an amazing cause, we need your help.  We are renovating a stunning vacant school building and turning it into a Community Innovation Center.  The work includes electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, concrete repair, drywall, wood refinishing, finish carpentry, glass installation and gutter repair.

For more information, visit https://www.lliferemodeled.com or contact Elaine Cervera at 248.649.5510 or [email protected]

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Coffee in the Garden

Thursdays, weather and scheduling permitting, coffee (and maybe a treat)

will be available in the Prayer Garden after 9 AM Mass

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  Moms' and Kids' Playdate

Beginning in July, Tuesdays, 10:30AM - 12 PM at the playscape.

Bring a snack or lunch and drinks. 

SAVE THE DATE:  June 25

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Catholic Night at Comerica Park

Join other Christ, Our Light! parishioners, Tuesday, September 10, when the Tigers will take on the Yankees.

Each ticket purchased includes a donation to Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan and a limited-edition Detroit Tigers + Unleash the Gospel hat.  To save your spot call the office, 248.649.5510, or email [email protected]

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Detroit Catholic Young Adult Summer in Detroit Series

Young adults are invited to downtown Detroit for a four-week series inspired by beauty, goodness and truth. Each weekly event will focus on one facet of our Catholic faith and offer time for formation and fellowship. Visit facebook.com/groups/aodyoungadult/for more information.

Theology on Tap Tuesday, July 23 | 6:30 p.m. –8:30 p.m.

Pizza Papalis | 553 Monroe Street

Adoration Tuesday, July 30 | 6:30 p.m. –8:30 p.m. 

St. Aloysius  1234 Washington Boulevard

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Holy Fire Middle School Conference

For Students Entering 7th and 8th Grades

Sunday, October 13, 10 AM - 4 PM

Stroh Center, Bowling Green University

Car pools will be organized for this conference, which will feature keynote speakers, amazing Christian music performers and opportunities for life changing fellowship.

If interested, contact Elaine Cervera at [email protected] or 248.649.5510, ext. 105.

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Ongoing  Programs

Additional information regarding meetings and activities  scheduled by established committees can be found on the "Christian Service, Outreach" and "Fellowship" menu pages.

   Currently included under "Fellowship" are those of Christ, Our Light! Youth Ministry, Moms' Fellowship, Men's Fellowship, Lunch Bunch, Book Club and Bible and Bagels.

Projects associated with Gleaners, South Oakland Warming Center,  Red Cross Blood Drive, sending cards to the homebound and the military, Saint Vincent dePaul Society, Special Needs outreach and the Bereavement Committee appear on the "Christian Service, Outreach" menu page. 

 Update:   Messages will be deleted automatically from the Christ, Our Light! app 

after 30 days of their being sent

or sooner if the message referred to an event that has already occurred.

 To download you may need your Apple Password for the iPhone

or be able to Allow Permissions for Android.

iPhone users text:  ParishApp1 to 555888

Android users text:  ParishApp2 to 555888

Inquire in the Parish Office if you need assistance.

Catholic Services Appeal:  http://coltroy.aodcsa.org 

 Archdiocese of Detroit web site:  www.aodonline.org

 The Michigan Catholic web site:  http://www.themichigancatholic.org

 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops web site:  www.usccb.org

 Vatican web site:  www.vatican.va

Christ, Our Light! email instant notice:  http://tinyurl.com/powwpqd

South Oakland Vicariate: http://www.southoaklandvicariate.org

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