stmaryjoy Evangelization, Faith Formation, Family of Parishes

Vacation Bible School – Roar: Life is wild, God is good!

NANKIN FAMILY OF PARISHES


(St. Mary Cause of our Joy, St. Mary of Wayne, St. Richard, Ss. Simon & Jude, and St. Thomas the Apostle)

presents Vacation Bible School
Roar: Life is wild, God is good!


June 19-23, 2023


9:00AM-12:00PM St. Thomas the Apostle Activity Center
31530 Beechwood, Garden City (near Ford/Merriman)

Crafts! Games! Skits! Music! Bible stories!
Activities all helping kids see JESUS in their lives!
Fun for kids of all ages! PreK(age 4) through 5th grade*
NEW! Older children will be grouped together with kids of various ages allowing us all to share our strengths and learn from others!
(*Our youngest PreK students will work together ensuring activities at their skill levels!)

Snacks will be provided each day!
Cost is only $25 per child for the week!

PLEASE SIGN UP by June 12, 2023

Please complete and drop off form (See Below) in an envelope marked VBS in the collection baskets at Mass or at any of the Parish offices
Call 734-425-5550 or e-mail mtaylor@thomastheapostle.org if you have any questions!!!

VBS Reg form 2023Download
stmaryjoy Announcements, Christian Service

Blood Drive – June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023 from Noon to 6:00pm in the Large Social Hall.

Drive Details:

St. Mary Cause of Our Joy Catholic Church
8200 N. Wayne Rd,
Westland, MI, 48185

Register for a time at:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=stmarywestland

Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, get rewards and invite friends to join you on a lifesaving team.

stmaryjoy Announcements, Evangelization, Faith Formation

Formed

We are excited to announce that St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy now has a subscription to FORMED from the Augustine Institute. As a parishioner, you now have access to a premier online platform filled with over 6,000 Catholic studies, movies, audio dramas, talks, e-books, and even cartoons for our children. To join for FREE:

  1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
  2. Enter our parish’s zip code – 48185
  3. Enter your name and your email address

You can enjoy FORMED on your computer, tablet, smart-television, or smartphone. Either by going to their website, or downloading the FORMED app.

stmaryjoy Christian Service

Forgotten Harvest

We will be hosting a Forgotten Harvest Mobile Food Pantry every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9-11 am. If you know anyone who needs fresh fruits and vegetables, please let them know that they can stop in and get food!

We could also use 15 volunteers to help out with the event. Go here to volunteer in July- October HERE

Next Dates:

Tuesday, July 12th
Tuesday, July 26th
Tuesday, August 9th
Tuesday, August 23rd
Tuesday, September 13th
Tuesday, September 27th
Tuesday, October 11th
Tuesday, October 25th

stmaryjoy Announcements

Seeking New Pastoral Council Members

We are seeking two new members of the Parish Pastoral Council. New Council members will be selected during MASS on the weekend of September 11th and 12th.  The two member will serve in at-large positions for a three year term starting this September.

Please prayerfully consider nominating yourself for a Council Position. Application Forms are available in the Gathering Space and the Parish office.

 Council members will be available to answer any questions before and after Mass on:

  • Aug. 14/15
  • Aug. 21/22
  • Aug. 28/29 
  • Sept. 5/6

The Parish Pastoral Council Operational Procedures are available here:

Revised Operational Procedures – Final Draft (1)Download
stmaryjoy Announcements, Faith Formation

Catholic Biblical School of Michigan

This Weekend we will have representatives from the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan after each Mass.

CBSM (Catholic Biblical School of Michigan) is a lay apostolate incorporated as an independent non-profit organization [501 (c) 3 status] listed in the Official Catholic Directory, with a Board of Directors approved by the Archdiocese of Detroit. 

CBSM exists to invite Catholics to encounter Jesus in and through the inspired Word of God and grow as missionary disciples, fueled by daily connection to God in His Word.

CBSM will be hosting new classes start the week of Sept 20th at St. Sabina in Dearborn Heights on Thursdays from 7-9 pm (25555 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127)

stmaryjoy Faith Formation

Peace Lab – Vacation Bible School – Canceled

Please join St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy’s Vacation Bible School to be held July 26-30, 2021. This years theme is Peace Lab.

We welcome all children in grades Pre-K (ages 3-4) through Grade 6 to join us! We ask that younger children be potty trained. If they are not, they are still welcome, but we ask that a parent attend along with them.

Classes for children begin July 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Social Hall and end at 8:00 p.m. each evening.
We welcome your children to Peace Lab, where they will discover God’s way of peace! The five Bible
stories in vacation Bible school will take children on an amazing adventure in learning how to be
compassionate peacemakers. Peace Lab is a fun-filled time of learning and experiences. Children will watch dramas, sing songs, play games, enjoy snacks, make crafts, and do other activities as they hear Bible stories and learn about peace. Parents are invited to come and see the closing program beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30. The program will be 30 minutes in duration.

Registration Cost:

  • $20.00 per child.
  • Families with three or more children are $15.00 per child.

You may register at the parish office weekdays. Please make checks payable to St. Mary, Cause of Our
Joy. On your registration form, please enter the grade that your child will be entering in the Fall of 2021.

Children will be given a MP3 Download Card (digital download) or CD with all the VBS songs for them
to take home on the last night of class.

New this year: There will be NO T-shirt irons, but we ask that your child wear the following colored tshirts each evening.

  • Pre-K = Green;
  • Kindergarten= Purple;
  • Grades 1 & 2 = Yellow;
  • Grades 3 & 4 = Royal Blue;
  • Grades 5 & 6 = Orange

For more additional information, please contact the parish office weekdays at 734-425-4421

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Vacation Bible School!

stmaryjoy Announcements, Family of Parishes

Family of Parishes

Why Attend a Family Gathering?

Families of Parishes evolved with the lay faithful in mind. 

  1. Families of Parishes are for the benefit of lay faithful. 
    • We are the Body of Christ.
    • We are meant to worship as community.
    • We need the Sacraments to sanctify and build up the Body of Christ and to give worship to God. CCC 1122
    • If there are not enough priests to minister to each individual parish, the grace of the sacraments will not be available to us.
    • We need to come together as one Body.
    • Come and meet the other parishes in your family, learn about their unique characteristics. Participate in discussions with other members of your family.
  2. Hear stories from lay persons in dioceses that have already participated in such a transition. 
    • We learn through the experiences of others.
  3. Begin the chapter of journeying in faith with many other Catholics in your community.
    • You may see them every day but have never met.
  4. This is what being a joyful missionary disciple is about.
    • Be a witness to your faith.

Family Gathering #3, Witness, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 6PM.
This third gathering will encourage Family members to celebrate together as a Family, receiving the grace that comes with confidently witnessing to the Gospel.
St. Thomas the Apostle, 31530 Beechwood St, Garden City, MI 48135

ReGister for Family Gatherings

Playbook – Families of Parishes

stmaryjoy Announcements, Prayer

Happy Parish Feast Day!

“The Parish of St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy, inspired by Mary’s “Yes” and led by the Holy Spirit, strives to be a faith-filled community, joyfully welcoming all to witness and to celebrate the Gospel.”

Parish Mission Statement

A Prayer on The Solemnity of Annunciation

Lord Jesus Christ,
Eternal Word,
You became Incarnate as man
in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
You, through whom the universe was created,
began your earthly course,
in the womb of a humble and chaste Virgin.
At the annunciation of this miracle,
Mary responded in faith:
“let it be done to me
according to your word.”
May we who are made new creatures
by your grace,
respond with such faith,
when you call us to your service.
Amen

  • The Annunciation By Carlo Crivelli
stmaryjoy Announcements, Archdiocese of Detroit, Family of Parishes

Fr. Shafique named Moderator

We would like to congratulate our Pastor, Fr. Shafique Masih, in being named the Moderator of our local Family of Parishes. Fr. Shafique said he is excited for the chance to grow together with our local family.

West Wayne Vicariate Family 4