Christ, Our Light! Catholic Church

FASTING AND ABSTINENCE

Fasting is the act of doing with less. In the Catholic Church, those ages 18-59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (Canon 97). Those fasting may eat one full meal as well as two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength. The two smaller meals, together, should not equal a full meal. Eating between meals is not encouraged, but liquids are allowed. It is important to understand that The Church excuses certain people from these obligations, such as the frail, pregnant, or manual laborers.

The law of abstinence from meat binds those who have completed their fourteenth year and onward. Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays in Lent, unless a solemnity should fall on a Friday.

Abstinence and fasting are to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

Information is from the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops).

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Mass times: Tuesday through Thursday at 9 AM; Friday at 12:05 PM; Saturday at 4 PM;  Sunday at 8, 9:30 (livestreamed), and 11 AM. Reconciliation is Saturday at 3 PM or by appointment. If you are unable to come to confession here, there are many opportunities available in our area, listed at confessionsfinder.org.

The parish church and office (248.649.5510) hours: weekdays from 8:30 AM until 4 PM, on Saturdays from Noon until after the 4 PM Mass, and on Sunday from 7 AM until after the 11 AM Mass. 

REST IN PEACE

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Melissa Peglowski,

wife of Brett and mother of Braden, Leighton, and Brody;  

daughter of Martha and Jim Dey 

March 21, 2023

There will be a Funeral Mass

here on Friday, March 24, at 10 AM, with

Visitation at 9:30 AM

Click here for obituary.

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Russell "Russ" Schoenherr

March 20, 2023

There will be a Funeral Mass here on

Monday, March 27, at 10:30 AM, with

Visitation at 10 AM.

Click here for obituary.

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Joan Brand

March 2, 2023

Click here for obituary.

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

and for all of the souls in Purgatory.

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Ongoing and Upcoming Events 

Monday Night Religious Education classes: Grades 1 thru 4: 5 - 6:15 PM; Grades 5 thru 8: 6:30 - 8 PM. No class on Monday, March 27 (spring break).

Preschool (ages 3-1/2 - 6) and Liturgy of the Word for Children (LWC) for grades K-6 takes place during the 11 AM Mass.

Contact: JoAnn Bonahoom at [email protected]; 248.649.5510, ext. 107

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SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM/FAITH ENRICHMENT CIRCLE

Meetings are on Saturdays during the school year at 10 AM. Contact Pam La Grassa at: 248.649.5510, ext. 113. 

The "All Belong" ministry has a website with valuable resources, information and classes -- as well as a video we helped create -- at allbelongaod.org. Also, please see the recent article about us at Detroit Catholic: click here.

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C.O.L.T.: CHRIST, OUR LIGHT! TEENS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY

C.O.L.T. youth ministry is where teens come to live out their faith with others their age. Teens participate in social activities, service projects and faith building. We host movie nights, field trips, dances, and lots of food to eat when we are together. FRIENDS are WELCOME! Contact: Isabella Fischer at [email protected] or 248.649.5510/ext.105. 

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YOUND ADULT MINISTRY (previously called "After Sunday") is for young adults ages 18-35 and will gather for faith sharing and fellowship. Contact Isabella Fischer at [email protected] or  248.649.5510 ext. 105.

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PATHFINDERS 7th/8th-GRADE MINISTRY:  Contact: Isabella Fischer at [email protected]

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RCIA

For all adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Baptism or Confirmation. Sessions are on Wednesdays, 7 -8 PM. All are welcome; no registration required. 

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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 homebound, health education, and many more. All are welcome to join us at our meetings! Please contact Elaine Cervera at 248.649.5510, ext. 105, or email her at [email protected], if you need further information.

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 BIBLE AND BAGELS

Bible & Bagels will soon resume on Wednesdays at 10 AM. No registration necessary. All adults are welcome, even if you cannot attend every session. Contact person: JoAnn Bonahoom at 248.649.5510, ext. 107. During Sundays in Lent, Bible Study will take place from 2:30 - 4:30 PM.

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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 or be signed up for the free Archdiocesan Program,  "Protecting God's Children." 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  OUTREACHES

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVdP)

If you know of a family experiencing a hardship, please direct them to call the church office and leave a message on our SVdP line. A Vincentian will call within 24 hours. We can help with evictions, food and clothing needs, and utility shut-offs for parishioners and anyone living within our parish boundaries. People who live outside our parish boundaries will be referred to the SVdP conference that serves their area.

We are looking for new members! If you are interested in joining us in our mission, please feel welcome to attend one of our meetings. We meet monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 pm. All are welcome! We would love new members! Please call the SVdP line if you have questions (248.649.5510, ext. 112).

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A VISION FOR CLEAN WATER

A Vision For Clean Water at https://avisionforcleanwater.org also know as AVFCW, is a non-profit (501c3) with the goal of teaching and training others how to design, implement, and sustain clean water and sanitation projects in countries around the world.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4188 CLAWSON

Joining the Knights will enrich your life, even if you have only ten hours a year to help with the Tootsie Roll drive, the Lenten Fish Fry, the bottle-and-can drives, or Bingo. Contact Terry Clayton at: 248.795.9698 or [email protected] Feel free to follow the Clawson Knights on Facebook by searching: “Clawson Knights of Columbus 4188” and then click join!

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SAINT DOMINIC OUTREACH

Serving the needs of eligible individuals and families in the Detroit community, Saint Dominic Outreach continues to supply food pantry groceries (and much more). Donations may be made on their website: https://www.stdominicoutreach.org/donate.html

Also grateful for the food items brought to our large blue bin at our Coolidge 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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THANK YOU to all who donated blood and helped at the March blood drive! The Red Cross desperately needs pints of blood! If you can donate for the next blood drive on Monday, June 12, at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church at 2225 East 14 Mile Road in Birmingham, please click here to register, call Pat Dobosenski at 248.422.4729, or scan this qr code: 

If you will be a blood donor (thank you!) the Red Cross suggest that, beforehand, you:

• Drink water: A good portion of the blood donated is made up of water, so be sure to drink water before and after donating. Most locations advise drinking about 16 ounces of water beforehand. This will help reduce fatigue and dizziness after donating by keeping your body hydrated and replenished.
• Eat iron-rich foods: What is the best thing to eat before giving blood? Iron-rich foods such as chicken, red meat, fish, spinach, broccoli, beans, iron-certified cereals, and lentils are essential for helping your body replace the red blood cells you lose during donation.

If you would like to sign up to be considered as a bone marrow donor and are between the ages of 18 - 44, please visit www.bethematch.

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RIGHT TO LIFE - LIFESPAN

RIGHT-TO-LIFE/LIFESPAN: milifespan.org 

STRANGERS NO LONGER

Strangers No Longer (501c3) is a network of congregations in our Archdidiocese. Circles of Support in more than 20 parishes provide assistance to immigrants in the Michigan area and  advocate for comprehensive and humane immigration policies.

Parish Circle Leader: Kay Sulfaro, SNL board member;  [email protected]

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LADIES OF CHARITY:

An all-volunteer organization (founded by Saint Vincent de Paul in the 17th century!) aiding over 5,000 area families each year. We have a Clothes Closet and Food Pantry (in a building behind Saint Hugo of the Hills on Opdyke Road in Bloomfield Hills) receiving donations that we provide to agencies helping those in need, especially in emergency situations. Volunteers needed: men and women are welcome! For questions or to volunteer, please contact Joanne Cross at 248.540.8328. theladiesofcharity.org

INTERNET "CONNECTIONS:"

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 (also called "blasts")/click: link to sign up for emails ("blasts")

Our bulletin: https://christourlight.weconnect.com/publications or click on "weekly bulletin" in the menu box at the top of this page

Smartphone app: From your mobile phone's "app store," choose and install WeConnect Parish App, and follow the initial instructions for connecting with Christ, Our Light!

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FAITH RESOURCES:

Archdiocese of Detroit web site:  313.237.5800  https://www.aod.org

Confession Finder:  https://www.confessionsfinder.org

Mass Finder:  https://www.massfinder.org

Unleash the Gospel:  313.237.5804   https://www.unleashthegospel.org

Detroit Priestly Vocations: 313-868-7040  https://detroitpriestlyvocations.com

CSA (Catholic Services Appeal): 313-596-7400 or, to make a donation during business hours: 888.331.8695   https://give.aod.org

Eternal Word Television: 205.271.2900  available via cable tv and smart tv apps and at: https://www.ewtn.com/

Catholic Television NetworK: 617.923.0220 available via cable tv and smart tv apps and at:  https://www.catholictv.org

Radio Stations for Ave Maria Radio: WDEO FM 98.5; Ave Maria Radio AM 990; WMAX AM 1440 and at  734.930.5200 or, to call during live programming: 877.573.7825  https://avemariaradio.net

Detroit Catholic News and Stories:  313.596.7109  https://detroitcatholic.com/

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:  202.541.3000  http://www.usccb.org

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

Manresa Retreat Center:  https://manresa-sj.org

Retrouvaille: 248.382.8281  https://helpourmarriage.org

Catholicity:  https://catholicity.com

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

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JOY OF PARISH LIFE

2022

Confirmation

November 22

All Saints Pageant

Veterans Day Celebration

High School Confirmation Student Retreat

Special Needs "All Belong" at Blessing of Pets

C.O.L.T. Kick-Off Celebration

Our High School Confirmation Candidates

High School Confirmation Students Make "Holy Spirit" T-Shirts

Parish Picnic (many more on our Facebook page)

Our Special Needs "All Belong: Faith Enrichment Circle" Enjoyed The Parish Picnic

 Confirmation Students Make Their Banners

 Christ, Our Light! Lights Up the Night

(with lighting work by Creative Modifications)

Christ, Our Light! Teens Trip to Cedar Point

Christ, Our Light! in Summer Bloom - July, 2022

COLT Youth Group at Steubenville Weekend in July

Colt Youth Group Active Military Project

2022 Graduates of High Schools

Religious Education May Crowning/End-of-Year

Special Needs All Belong Faith Enrichment Circle May Crowning

First Eucharist on May 7, 2022 

First Eucharist Students and Families, Making Bread

Faith Enrichment Circle: Holy Week and Easter

Youth Group Helps with K of C April Breakfast Club

First Eucharist Students Making Their Memorial Plates in March

Special Needs "All Belong" Prayer in  Motion Event in March

Christian Service South Oakland Shelter/Lighthouse

2021

Our Church for Christmas, 2021

Religious Education Christmas Pageant

Christ, Our Light! Youth Ministry Events

November 23, 2021: Confirmation

Our 2021 Confirmation Students

Our Religious Ed Second Graders, Practicing for All Saints' Day

Several Members of our Special Needs All Belong Faith Enrichment Circle received a letter from the Archdiocese, thanking them for their participation in the “All Belong” video that our Task Force created.

SPECIAL NEEDS FAITH ENRICHMENT CIRCLE

VISIT TO BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL

JULY, 2021

 If you change your name, address, phone number, or registration status, please remember to notify the Parish Office - 248.649.5510. Thank you!