Christ, Our Light! Catholic Church

UPDATES OF WEEKLY SCHEDULE THROUGH TIME OF TRANSITION

A live, online broadcast of 9:30 AM Sunday Mass, celebrated by Father Demmer, will continue to be available via a livestream service and for later viewings at the following web address:

jupiter.rmxpres.com/webcast/data/christourlight2020/main.htm

Videos of previous Masses may be viewed by clicking on:

https://www.facebook.com/christourlight/videos

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MAH JONGG

 Mah Jongg has resumed:

Mondays at Noon

Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

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YOUTH GROUP BONFIRE GATHERINGS

are finished for the year.

For information on the Christ, Our Light! Youth Ministry,

please contact Elaine Cervera:

[email protected];  248.649.5510, ext. 105

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The Spotlight is available by clicking on "Weekly Bulletin" heading listed in the menu box at the top of this page.

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REST IN PEACE

Maurice Vanneste,

father of Deacon Johnny Vanneste

July 30, 2020

Please keep the Vanneste family and friends in your prayers.

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Ronald Machczynski,

brother of Kathleen Cwik

July 30, 2020

Please keep the Machczynski and Cwik families and friends in your prayers.

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Edna "Marie" Reitzloff

July 25, 2020

Please keep the Reitzloff, Taylor, Booth, Weaver and Maskill families and friends in your prayers.

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Mary Lareau,

mother of Denise Schwab

July 14, 2020

Please keep the Lareau and Schwab families and friends in your prayers.

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We pray for all deceased members of Christ, Our Light!,

the souls in Purgatory,

and all victims of Covid-19 around the world.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO GATHERING AGAIN FOR CONNECTION, SERVICE AND RENEWAL

Upcoming events will be listed here (and in bulletin) as information becomes available. Thank you for your participation in the many parish offerings for social interaction, fun, and ministry as we encounter Christ through time spent in His service and with each other.

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LUNCH BUNCH

Lunch Bunch suspended until current restrictions have been suspended. We can always use your help with setting up or cleaning up! Please call Agnes Andrews at 248.330.7001.

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BIBLE AND BAGELS

This is an adult Bible Study and is held, when activities resume, on Wednesdays from 10 AM-12 PM.  All are welcome.  No experience necessary. Questions may be directed to the Religious Education Office (248-649-5510, x107). All are welcome to join us. Thank you for your interest and participation.

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 Religious Education Calendar

Go to the Faith Formation menu page to view

the Family Calendar and the Preschool Calendar for 2019.

This year the Education Commission will focus on adult education or enrichment that will concentrate on the role of the domestic church: the family unit. The Catholic Church counts on the parents and grandparents of our children to develop faith in their children and recognizes parents as the primary educators of their children.                

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RCIA

Wednesdays, 7 - 8 PM, in the Social Hall, when parish gatherings resume:     

 All adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Baptism or Confirmation are invited. Please refer to Spotlight monthly calendar or Weekly Schedule section of our website for event confirmation.

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  CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Interested in working with - or becoming - one of our Christian Service leaders? Our outreach areas include: holiday giving, funeral luncheon service, helping the home-bound, health education, and many more. All are welcome to join us at our next meeting, to be scheduled following the current restrictions. Please contact Elaine Cervera if you need further information at: 248.649.5510, ext. 105 or [email protected]

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BLOOD DRIVE 

To sign up online for October 26 blood drive at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church: www.redcrossblood.org or call Pat Dobosenski: 248.422.4729

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ALL NEEDS ARE SPECIAL/PRAY-IN-PLACE WEEKLY INTERNET PRAYER

Saturdays at 10:30 AM: Join Pam and the Special Needs Students as they "Pray-in-Place"  in their own homes, knowing that their classmates -- and others -- are doing the same at the same time, too!

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SAINT DOMINIC OUTREACH

Located at Warren and Trumbull near Wayne State University and serving the needs of eligible individuals and families in the Detroit community, Saint Dominic Outreach, a ministry supported by our church, continues to supply food pantry groceries (and much more). Donations may be made on their website:

https://www.stdominicoutreach.org/donate.html

The outreach will also be grateful for the food items brought to our large blue bin at our church entrance: pull-tab canned salmon, ham, chicken, ravioli, spaghetti; stovetop, boxed-rice and macaroni-and-cheese meals; packets of tuna, etc. With any questions, please feel free to call the center at 313.831.6070. 

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 WELCOMING EVENTS

Volunteers Needed

We need a few volunteers to assist after your usual weekly Mass for the Welcoming Event, held the first full weekends of February through May and September through November. Although the amount of time spent averages about 15 minutes, this is a great way to welcome and get to know our new members and visitors. For more information, please contact: Elaine Cervera at [email protected]  or Mike Parker at [email protected]

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 HELPING THE HOMEBOUND

If you would like to take the Eucharist to our home-bound parishioners, please call the Parish Office, 248.649.5510. You will need to have taken the free Archdiocesan Program,  "Protecting God's Children," or have signed up for it before you begin visitations. If you are aware of a home-bound parishioner who would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the parish office.

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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 de Paul Society, Special Needs outreach and the Bereavement Committee appear on the "Christian Service, Outreach" menu page. 

 While not everyone uses the internet, here are some tools for those who do:

Our website:  christourlight.weconnect.com

Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Christourlight

Email updates: sign up at https://www.tinyurl.com/powwpqd

Our bulletin: click on "weekly bulletin" in the menu box at the top of this page

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Websites:

Archdiocese of Detroit web site:  https://www.aod.org/https://www.aod.org/

Catholic Services Appeal:  https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/4221/Home/NewQuickGive?oboid=0https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/4221/Home/NewQuickGive?oboid=0

Eternal Word Television Network:  https://www.ewtn.com/

Detroit Catholic News and Stories:  https://detroitcatholic.com/

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:  http://www.usccb.org

Official Vatican web site:   https:// www.vatican.va

Mass Finder:  https://masstimes.org

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 Catholic Communities:

Our Archdiocese: prayers; live Masses;  updates and connection opportunities, including Unleashing the Gospel, Detroit Catholic online news, and more at:   www.aod.org and unleashthegospel.org

Eternal Word Television Network: www.ewtn.org; daily Mass and Readings: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Laudate app: Catholic smartphone app with everything from Daily Readings and Saints of the Day and Stations to Rosary guides, a rich trove of prayers for every need and devotion, the Catechism and much more.

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Broadcast Services:

EWTN: The Eternal Word Television Network (Live Truth: Live Catholic):  offers television, internet, and radio news and rich programming for Catholics and their families.

EWTN Television Channels (cable) : AT&T: 562 WOW: 44 Catholic Television: 398 Comcast: 393

Radio Stations for Ave Maria Radio: WDEO FM 98.5; Ave Maria Radio AM 990; WMAXAM 1440

Via Roku  apps for television streaming:  EWTN, The Catholic Channel, Catholic TV Network

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Our smartphone app allows update texts and access to our website, bulletin, and more. To download it, 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.

Photo instructions:

Email updates are now available when you sign up for them. 

Included will be

 schedule changes,

information about event planning, 

reminders of upcoming activities and notifications of funerals.  

Interested? Just click on the following link:  http://tinyurl.com/powwpqd

Also, login and like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook/christourlight