MEANING OF THE FOOD BLESSING
The blessing of food on Easter probably has its roots in the 3rd century. A cup with milk and honey would be blessed during the liturgy for the newly baptized and distributed between receiving bread …
Read MoreHoly Saturday has an a-liturgical character. The Church abstains from the Sacrifice of Mass, with the sacred table left bare, until after the solemn Vigil, that is, the anticipation of the night of Resurrection, when the time comes for paschal …
Read MoreTHE HEART OF THE LITURGICAL YEAR
The liturgy of Easter Night used to be considered the most significant celebration of all. In the course of the Middle Ages, it was gradually moved earlier in the day (anticipated), until it was …
Read MoreFRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
BIBLICAL BACKGROUND
Good Friday is the day of the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Jesus is first arrested, interrogated in front of the Sanhedrin, handed over to Pilat, ridiculed and condemned to death, …
Read MoreBIBLICAL BACKGROUND
All three synoptic gospels mention a solemn meal held by Jesus with his disciples in the evening before his death. Matthew, Mark, and Luke cast it as Passover meal, celebrated during the night from 14th to 15th of …
Read MoreEvery two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making …
Read MoreEXPERIENCE RECONCILIATION WITH GOD, YOUR NEIGHBOR, AND YOURSELF
Many priests will be available to hear individual confessions on Monday, March 30, from:
To prepare for the reception of the sacrament …
Read MoreEaster Bake Sale, Sunday, March 29 from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cookies, Cakes, Pastries, Lemon bars, Rice Krispie Treats, Banana Nut Mini Loaves, Angel Wings, Nut Roll Singles, Pies and More (All proceeds benefit SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic …
Read MorePALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
On this day the Church recalls the entrance of Christ the Lord into Jerusalem to accomplish his Paschal Mystery. The memorial of this entrance takes place using the Procession or Solemn Entrance …
Read MoreLenten Fish Fry on Fridays, March 27
4:00PM-7:00PM Times to Enjoy the Best Fish Fry in Town
Dine in or Carry out! Enjoy a delicious fresh fish dinner.
Dinner Menu
BEGINNING OF THE LENTEN SEASON
… Read MoreThe annual observance of Lent is the special season for the ascent to the holy mountain of Easter. Through its twofold theme of repentance and baptism, the season of Lent dispose both the catechumens and
SOLEMNITY OF THE PATRONS OF THE PARISH
The Slovaks who started to gather in the early 20th century in the east side of Detroit with the purpose of having a place for the community, for living their faith, and for …
Read MoreWorld Day of the Sick
February 11 is World Day of the Sick, an observation introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. It coincides with …
Read MoreBLESSING OF THE THROATS
Saint Blaise, martyr and bishop of Sebaste in Armenia is believed to have been martyred in the persecution of Licinius around 316. According to various accounts, he was a physician before becoming a bishop. He is …
Read MoreCANDLEMAS DAY
Ancient sources talk about The Fortieth Day of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Since January 6 was originally celebrated as the day of Christ’s birth, the 40th day fell on February 14. Once the celebration …
Read MoreJoin Fr. Libor for some upcoming Ice Skating Outings at Dodge Park Ice Rink. Everyone is invited to join Father from 6:00PM – 9:00PM on Fridays, December 19, January 30 and February 20 & 27.
Dodge Park Ice Rink is …
Read MoreIn his motu proprio of 30 September 2019, Aperuit illis, Pope Francis has declared that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be devoted to the celebration, study, and dissemination of the word of God.
We are to …
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