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Jesus said to his disciples: "In those days after that tribulation the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. "And then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in the clouds' with great power and glory, and then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of the sky. TAKE TIME TO CHAT Have you ever thought about Jesus coming back to earth? What do you think it would be like to see Jesus in all his power and glory? Take time this week to pray and reflect on the second coming of Christ - not with fear or despair, but with hope! Meditate on Matthew 17, the Transfiguration of Jesus, to help you reflect.

Thank you to everyone who came out for Our Lady of Divine Providence celebration. ——- Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron a la celebración de Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia.

In ‘Dilexit Nos’ (“He Loved Us”), the Holy Father focused on the love and heart of Christ - a heart that "has gone before us and waits for us, unconditionally, asking only to offer us his love and friendship." Take some time to pray and read ‘Dilexit Nos,’ reflecting on the immense love of Jesus Christ that is a "source of life for those whom He loves." Read ‘Dilexit Nos’ here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawGQn0hleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXdUDZGmSheTHNuQXhonIqbitcOJT_zqOjsSr_2rzKqPehTXn4_bnkJKdA_aem_Jk0cedZ92calCzaeeZXoFA

Happy 96th Birthday!!

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Trunk or Treat. Thank you to all our volunteers and vehicles. You all looked great! More pictures can be found on our website at https://www.stalfredtaylor.org/mary-mother-of-the-way-events Gracias a todos los que vinieron a nuestro evento de Dulces en las Cajuelas. Gracias a todos nuestros voluntarios y vehículos. ¡Todos lucían geniales! Se pueden encontrar más fotografías de este evento en nuestro sitio web.

Join thousands of Catholics praying the Respect Life Month Novena, Tuesday, October 22 – Wednesday, October 30. Get daily intentions, brief reflections, and more. Sign up at respectlife.org/celebrate! ¡Únanse a los miles de católicos rezando la novena del Mes del Respeto por la Vida desde el martes 22 al miércoles 30 de octubre. Recibe intenciones diarias, reflexiones breves y más. ¡Inscríbete en respectlife.org/celebrar!

Fr Grayson opening our trunk or treat.

Have you ever felt an inkling to the priesthood, but are unsure of the next steps to take? We're here to help! Join the Office of Priestly Vocations for the Detroit Priestly Vocations Discernment Group on Wednesday, October 23, from 7-8:30 p.m. Come enjoy a night of prayer, group discussions, refreshments, and fellowship with other like-minded men. This group is for men ages 18-55 who are considering the priesthood. New members are welcome to join at any time. Contact the Vocations office for more information at detroitpriestlyvocations.com/discernment-groups/

"Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions." Family Challenge: In the Gospel today, Christ commands us to give our possessions away to those who are less fortunate. When we detach ourselves from worldly things, we can focus more on Christ, our families, and those around us who are in need. This week, clean out your closets and garage and donate gently used items to Goodwill or another charity. Find more ways to #unleashthegospel as a family at 52sundays.com

See you next Saturday!

STARTING TODAY - This Novena for Mental Health is an opportunity for all the People of God to join together in prayer for women and men experiencing or impacted by mental health issues and for all those who accompany them. The Novena can be prayed at any time of year. The entire Church in the United States is especially encouraged to pray this Novena in solidarity with one another from October 10 to October 18 each year. October 10 is a fitting beginning as it is also World Mental Health Day. It is a time when people around the world are seeking to raise awareness and remove the stigma connected to mental health issues. This nationwide annual moment of prayer fittingly concludes on the feast of Saint Luke, patron of health care, on October 18. https://www.usccb.org/mental-health-novena#tab--day-1-%E2%80%93-removing-stigmas

STARTING OCTOBER 10 - This Novena for Mental Health is an opportunity for all the People of God to join together in prayer for women and men experiencing or impacted by mental health issues and for all those who accompany them. The Novena can be prayed at any time of year. The entire Church in the United States is especially encouraged to pray this Novena in solidarity with one another from October 10 to October 18 each year. October 10 is a fitting beginning as it is also World Mental Health Day. It is a time when people around the world are seeking to raise awareness and remove the stigma connected to mental health issues. This nationwide annual moment of prayer fittingly concludes on the feast of Saint Luke, patron of health care, on October 18. https://www.usccb.org/mental-health-novena#tab--day-1-%E2%80%93-removing-stigmas

Mark your calendars and please join us on Tuesday, October 8 at 7 PM. ----- Marquen sus calendarios y únanse a nosotros el miércoles 9 de octubre a las 6 pm.

Pet Blessing/Bendición de las Mascotas

Mark your calendars and please join us on Tuesday, October 8 at 7 PM. ----- Marquen sus calendarios y únanse a nosotros el miércoles 9 de octubre a las 6 pm.

RESPECT LIFE MONTH! Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity and gift of every human life. For more information on how to get involved, please visit: https://www.respectlife.org/celebrate#respectlife

Fr. Grayson | Fr. Johnson | Fr. Ryan | Fr. Tim Thank you for answering God’s call! | ¡Gracias por responder al llamado de Dios! ------- Is God calling you to be a Priest? Learn more about discerning the priesthood: https://detroitpriestlyvocations.com/discern-the-priesthood/

Thank you to all who attended the festival this past weekend! See you in 2025! —— ¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en nuestra Kermés este fin de semana! ¡Nos vemos en el 2025!

Our festival is underway for our final day. The band starts at 1 pm. Last chance to get your raffle tickets!

Our festival is still going strong! Phoenix Theory is playing until 11 pm tonight. Stop on by!

Our Fall Festival is Now Open - Stop on By! Nuestro Kemes de Otoño ya está abierto: ¡ven a visitarnos!

Dream Raffle Catalog Available Here: https://bit.ly/3XSfA4M

Our festival is only possible with the support of our sponsors. Thank you! Can't wait for you to enjoy the festival this weekend.

Our festival is only possible with the support of our sponsors. Thank you! Can't wait for you to enjoy the festival this weekend.

Thank you Kathy for your years of service. May God continue to bless you richly. — Kathy, muchas gracias por todos tu años de servicio. Que Dios te siga bendiciendo con abundancia.

Thank you to Fr Simon Peter and the Uganda Catholic Community Choir of Michigan for helping us celebrate our own (former) altar server, Patricia, becoming a Marine.

The Office of Priestly Vocations’ discernment group for men (18-55) considering the priesthood is having its next meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 7:00-8:30pm. New members can join at any time, as there is no requirement to have been at the last meeting. The previous nights have been a great success with many men excited to talk about their possible vocation to the priesthood. Meetings are led by Fr. Craig Giera, Director of Priestly Vocations, and will include prayer, group discussion on discernment, light refreshments, and fellowship with other-like-minded men. Please contact the vocation office for more info: detroitpriestlyvocations.com/discernment-groups/

Jesus then said to the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?” Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” Take Time to Chat as a Family: - Today’s reading concludes the Bread of Life Discourse. The disciples claim that Jesus’ teaching is hard. What are some teachings that are hard for you? - Why do you think some of the disciples left Jesus and went back to their former way of life? Why do you think the Twelve stayed with Jesus? Which group of disciples do you most identify with: those who left Jesus or those who stayed with him? - What is Jesus saying to you through the Bread of Life Discourse? Find more #familyfriendly ways to #unleashthegospel at 52sundays.com

Please Sign Up Today | ¡Favor de apuntrarse hoy! https://bit.ly/3XaNZM3

"Yo soy el pan vivo que ha bajado del cielo; el que coma de este pan vivirá para siempre. Y el pan que yo les voy a dar es mi carne para que el mundo tenga vida.'' -Juan 6:51 #catholic

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” - John 6:51 #Catholic #John6

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary ------ Solemnidad de Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María

St. Alfred at All Saints Soup Kitchen

Elisha said, "Give it to the people to eat." But his servant objected, "How can I set this before a hundred people?" Elisha insisted, "Give it to the people to eat." "For thus says the LORD, 'They shall eat and there shall be some left over.'" And when they had eaten, there was some left over, as the LORD had said. - 2 Kings 4:43-44 #StewardshipSaturday

"I myself will gather the remnant of my flock from all the lands to which I have driven them and bring them back to their meadow; there they shall increase and multiply. I will appoint shepherds for them who will shepherd them so that they need no longer fear and tremble; and none shall be missing, says the LORD." - Jeremiah 23:3-4 #StewardshipSaturday

"Our lives can be miraculously reborn if we find the courage to live them in accordance with the Gospel. It does not matter if everything seems to have gone wrong or some things can no longer be fixed. God can make flowers spring up from stony ground." - Pope Francis, Apostolic Letter Patris Corde

New Mass Schedule starting July 1. Nuevo horario de misas comenzando el 1 de julio

Heavenly Father, you entrusted your Son Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph, an earthly father. Bless all fathers as they care for their families. Give them strength and wisdom, tenderness and patience; support them in the work they have to do, protecting those who look to them, as we look to you for love and salvation, through Jesus Christ our rock and defender. Happy Father’s Day to all our fathers, living and deceased.

“Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” —St. John Paul II When you expect big things of the Lord, he will often outdo even your biggest expectations. You were made for a life of greatness according to his calling. A call to the #priesthood is a call to embrace challenges, take risks, and trust in God's guidance and his providence. Will you answer the call? To learn more about priestly vocations in the Archdiocese of Detroit, visit detroitpriestlyvocations.org

St. Alfred at All Saints Soup Kitchen St. Alfred en el Dispensario All Saints

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son and recall the wonders of his love for us, may be made worthy to receive an overflowing measure of grace from that fount of heavenly gifts. #SacredHeartOfJesus

A couple of visitors chilling out outside the rectory! Un par de visitantes descansando afuera de la rectoría!

Catechists end of the year dinner! Thank you all catechists and catechist aides! Thank you Kathy, Fr. Charles and Deacon Scott! Cena de fin de año de las catequistas! Gracias a todas los catequistas y ayudantes! Gracias Kathy, Padre Carlos y Diácono Scott!

Congratulations to Valeria on her Baptism

Congratulations to Rosa on her Baptism

Join us for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with the Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood on Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron will celebrate Mass and seminarians Ryan Asher, Matthew Kurt, Stephen Moening, Tommy Ngo, and Nicholas Brown will be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit. If you are unable to attend in person, you can join via livestream at aod.org/livemasses.

"Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned." -- Mark 16:15-16

Our Loteria to celebrate Cinco de Mayo was a lot of fun. Thank you all! Nuestra Lotería para celebrar el Cinco de Mayo fue muy divertida. Gracias a todos!

St. Alfred at All Saints Soup Kitchen St. Alfred en el comedor All Saints

"I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing." - John 15:5

"Yo soy la vid, ustedes los sarmientos; el que permanece en mí y yo en él, ése da fruto abundante, porque sin mí nada pueden hacer." - Juan 15:5

Religious vocations include the diocesan priesthood and permanent diaconate, religious order priests, consecrated life and other religious formations. Each person takes his or her own path in vocations, which could lead to celebrating the Gospel, teaching children or serving the poor and sick. To learn more, visit: https://www.aod.org/vocations

"While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them,'Peace be with you.'" - Luke 24:36

Hosted by Quo Vadis Domine Family of Parishes, this day will include dynamic speakers, amazing music, time in prayer, and more. This event is for all people who want to learn more about Jesus or the Eucharist. Whether you have known Jesus your whole life or haven’t met him yet, you are welcome to come. We recommend you RSVP for the event to help us in our planning. RSVP HERE: https://www.aod.org/LOVE-OUTPOURED

Primicia de los muertos, sabemos por tu gracia que estás resucitado; la muerte en ti no manda. Rey vencedor, apiádate de la miseria humana y da a tus fieles parte en tu victoria santa. - Victimae paschali laudes

Christ indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining. Have mercy, victor King, ever reigning! Amen. Alleluia. - Victimae paschali laudes

Mass of the Lord’s Supper Misa de la Última Cena del Señor

"When he returned he found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.”" - Mark 14:37-38 ---------- Walk with the Lord these next three days. Enter into the Paschal mystery of the Lord's passion, death, and resurrection. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper - Holy Thursday, March 28 - 7 PM (Bilingual) Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion - Good Friday, March 29 - 3 PM (Bilingual) Easter Vigil in the Holy Night - Holy Saturday, March 30 - 8:30 PM (Bilingual) The Resurrection of the Lord - Easter Day, March 31 - 10 AM (English), 12 PM (Spanish)

Birthday Blessings | Bendición de cumpleaños

Breakfast/Brunch with the Easter Bunny. Thank you all who made this happen!

"What use would be a house filled with gold, were there no one to open its door? The priest holds the key to the treasures of heaven: it is he who opens the door: he is the steward of the good Lord; the administrator of his goods." —St. John Vianney The priest has the privilege of opening the door of the treasures of heaven to the faithful. If you believe God has been calling you to this life, respond to his call with faith that he will lead you in his will. Learn more about discerning a priestly vocation at detroitpriestlyvocations.com

Hosted by Quo Vadis Domine Family of Parishes, this day will include dynamic speakers, amazing music, time in prayer, and more. This event is for all people who want to learn more about Jesus or the Eucharist. Whether you have known Jesus your whole life or haven’t met him yet, you are welcome to come. We recommend you RSVP for the event to help us in our planning. RSVP HERE: https://www.aod.org/LOVE-OUTPOURED

"Cuando yo sea levantado de la tierra, atraeré a todos hacia mí”

“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

“A good shepherd, a pastor after God's heart, is the greatest treasure which the good Lord can grant to a parish, and one of the most precious gifts of divine mercy." —St. John Vianney Those men who are called to the life of shepherding communities and leading souls to Christ take the first step by discerning a priestly #vocation. If you have ever felt even a slight call to the #priesthood, take a step towards discernment today. Learn more at detroitpriestlyvocations.com.

Start preparing for Holy Week. When will we see you? #triduum2024 #easter2024

Hosted by Quo Vadis Domine Family of Parishes, this day will include dynamic speakers, amazing music, time in prayer, and more. This event is for all people who want to learn more about Jesus or the Eucharist. Whether you have known Jesus your whole life or haven’t met him yet, you are welcome to come. We recommend you RSVP for the event to help us in our planning. RSVP HERE: https://www.aod.org/LOVE-OUTPOURED

Si alguna vez te has preguntado quién es Jesús, cuál es tu relación con Él y qué lugar ocupa entu vida. ¡Acompáñanos! El día estará lleno de actividades significativas, que incluyen oradores dinámicos, música inspiradora, tiempo dedicado a la oración y más. Este evento es una oportunidad única para aquellos interesados en aprender más sobre Jesús y la Eucaristía. Estas bienvenido, tanto si has conocido a Jesús toda tu vida como si aún no lo has hecho. Para planear mejor, te recomendamos confirmar tu asistencia para una mejor planificación. https://www.aod.org/love-outpoured

Confirmation Retreat

Hosted by Quo Vadis Domine Family of Parishes, this day will include dynamic speakers, amazing music, time in prayer, and more. This event is for all people who want to learn more about Jesus or the Eucharist. Whether you have known Jesus your whole life or haven’t met him yet, you are welcome to come. We recommend you RSVP for the event to help us in our planning. RSVP HERE: https://www.aod.org/LOVE-OUTPOURED

"Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 18:3 There are only 2 more weeks left for the Lenten Bible Study. Join us on Thursday, March 7th and March 21st at 6 PM in the Church. #biblestudy

St. Alfred at All Saints Soup Kitchen

"Acuérdate de santificar el sábado. Seis días trabajarás y en ellos harás todos tus quehaceres; pero el día séptimo es día de descanso, dedicado al Señor, tu Dios." #pensamientoscristianos

“Remember to keep holy the sabbath day. Six days you may labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD, your God." #KeepHolyTheSabbath #TuesdayThoughts

When you pray, listen to him.

Beautiful tables settings, inspirational scripture passages, a delicious lunch and an inspirational talk on Mary and Lent …… our participants left encouraged to approach Lent through the eyes of Mary.

Alani Salgado and Aiden Lozano stand by the Book of the Elect at Blessed Sacrament. Zachary Donahee and his sponsor, Daniela Zamudio. Congratulations to Gage Toliver who also became a member of the “elect” day. All will receive the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil this year.

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean." Take time to chat about this Gospel as a family: Consider the leper in today’s Gospel story. How strong was his faith in Jesus? How easy or hard is it to have faith today? Why do you think Jesus didn’t want the leper to tell anyone except the priest that he was healed? Why do you think the man told everyone anyway? Find more family-friendly ways to unleash the Gospel at 52sundays.com

Apologies. We had an incorrect time listed for the Ash Wednesday services. Please see the corrected timing. ----- Disculpas. Tuvimos un horario incorrecto en la lista del Miércoles de Ceniza. Por favor vea el horario correcto.

Thank you to everyone who participated in and signed up during our Ministry Fair this past weekend! ----- Gracias a todos los que este fin de semana pasado participaron y se apuntaron para servir en nuestra Feria de Ministerios!

Horario de Eventos en la Iglesia en febrero

Schedule of Events in the Church in February. Won't you join us?

Tag a Friend! ----- ¡Etiqueta a una persona! #invite #inviteafriend

Join us the weekend of February 3 & 4 to make a commitment to feed our spiritual life through prayer. ----- Únete a nosotros el fin de semana del 3 y 4 de febrero para comprometernos a alimentar nuestra vida espiritual a través de la oración. #stewardship #prayerlife

Saturday: 4:00 PM (English Mass) Sunday: 10:00 AM (English Mass); 12:00 PM (Spanish Mass) ----- Sábado: 4:00 PM (Misa en Inglés) Domingo: 10:00 AM (Misa en Inglés); 12:00 PM (Misa en Español) #catholicmasses

Join us the weekend of February 3 & 4 to make a commitment to feed our spiritual life through prayer. ----- Únete a nosotros el fin de semana del 3 y 4 de febrero para comprometernos a alimentar nuestra vida espiritual a través de la oración. #stewardship #prayerlife

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations - Matthew 28:19 ----- Vayan, y hagan que todos los pueblos sean mis discípulos - Mateo 28:19

COME ENCOUNTER CHRIST! Join our Family of Parishes every 1st Friday of the month from 7:00 – 8:30 pm for an evening of Praise & Worship, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Preaching, Reconciliation and Fellowship. Friday, February 2nd St. Constance (21555 Kinyon St. Taylor, MI 48180) Fr. Zaid Chabaan

Join us the weekend of February 3 & 4 to make a commitment to feed our spiritual life through prayer. ----- Únete a nosotros el fin de semana del 3 y 4 de febrero para comprometernos a alimentar nuestra vida espiritual a través de la oración. #stewardship #prayerlife

Join us the weekend of February 3 & 4 to make a commitment to feed our spiritual life through prayer. ----- Únete a nosotros el fin de semana del 3 y 4 de febrero para comprometernos a alimentar nuestra vida espiritual a través de la oración. #stewardship #prayerlife

"Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you." - Is 60:1 ----- "Levántate y resplandece, Jerusalén, porque ha llegado tu luz y la gloria del Señor alborea sobre ti." - Is 60:1 Have a Joyous Epiphany! | ¡Que tengas una Epifanía Gozosa! #epiphany

Please join us tomorrow for First Saturday.

On behalf of Fr. Charles, Deacon Scott, and the entire parish staff, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. ------ En nombre del Padre Charles, el Diácono Scott y todo el personal de la parroquia, les deseamos una Feliz Navidad y un Próspero Año Nuevo. María, Madre de Dios, ruega por nosotros. #newyear2024🎉