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Each one of us is called to holiness, to become like Jesus. As Catholics we believe that this journey is life-long and culminates in us one day becoming saints.  At St. Michael we offer a wide variety of opportunities for adults to grow in knowledge and love of the Lord and community with fellow believers. 

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Friday July 7: Sainte Anne de Detroit and the Detroit Institute of Arts

Looking for a quick mid-summer getaway? Plan for a day away with Fr. Jim and other parishioners on Friday July 7 as we travel by chartered bus to visit both the Basilica of Sainte Anne de Detroit and the Detroit Institute of Arts! We will begin with a guided tour of Sainte Anne, then celebrate Mass. We will next board the bus for the short drive over to the Detroit Institute of Arts. We’ll have some free time to have lunch on our own (either purchasing it at the museum cafeteria or bringing our own to eat on the bus) before our guided tour of the museum highlights.  Following the tour, we will have some additional time for browsing or shopping at the gift shop. We will leave the St. Michael parking lot at 8:30 am and return by 4:45 pm. Cost for the bus, admission, and guided tours is $50, with reservations taken on a first-come first-served basis, and due by Friday June 30. Note that we will be opening this up to parishioners from area churches, so sign up as soon as you are able by calling the parish office at 517-627-8493 or emailing Melissa at melissacollsmith@stmichaelgl.org.

About Sainte Anne de Detroit: On July 24, 1701, twenty-five canoes glided to a stop at the foot of a high bluff which ran along a narrow part of the Detroit River. French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac and his party began construction of Fort Ponchartrain du Detroit. Among the first log structures was a tiny chapel which they dedicated on July 26, the feast day of Sainte Anne, mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. Ste. Anne de Detroit is the second oldest continuously operating Catholic parish in the United States. The present structure, built in 1886, is the eighth, but it contains many artifacts from the so-called “Stone Church,” the church building that preceded the present structure. Learn more at https://ste-anne.org/about-us/parish-history/.




Important Information about visiting the DIA:

• No bags larger than 11” x 10” x 3” are allowed in the museum
• No backpacks of any size, backpack-style child carriers, briefcases, laptop bags, outside tote bags, or luggage
• For the protection of the art, nothing may be carried on the back, or over or atop the shoulders, in the museum.
• No water bottles or food or drinks are permitted in the museum

Do you like a suggestion from the 2023 Stewardship of Time flyer but need more information? Find more here or contact Laura Castner. 

Saints:  Get to know a new saint each day through a Saint of the Day email or check the Vatican site. (There are other organizations that will also send you information.)  If you want to know more about a particular saint, do an online search, which could start here. Is there a saint with your name? What saints have your birthday as their feast day? 

Lectio Divina: This is Latin for “divine reading,” and is one method of prayer and reflection on Scripture that dates back to the early church fathers. It involves four steps: (1) listening to God's word by reading a short passage and listening for a word or phrase that speaks to you; (2) reflecting and pondering the word or phrase - what does it mean or what memories/feelings does it evoke? (3) praying or speaking with God about the word or phrase; (4) resting in God's presence. Learn more here. 

Centering Prayer: This is a type of silent prayer and meditation, meant to help us less talking and more listening in prayer. Learn more here. 

Mass readings: The readings for the day can be found here, along with short video reflections for each day. 

Sunday reflections: Several organizations routinely provide free reflections on the Sunday readings. Along with the videos from St. Michael Masses, you might want to check one of these out: Word on Fire (Bishop Barron) or U.S. Bishops Conference.

Rosary: Find directions here or follow along with an online one. 

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Find directions here or follow along with an online one.

Parish Mission Videos:
      Night 1 - Sunday, September 25, 2022
      Night 2 - Monday, September 26, 2022
      Night 3 - Tuesday, September 27, 2022