Calendar
Upcoming Events
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MAY
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MAY
Card Ministry | 12:30pm-2:30pm
The next working meeting is Tuesday, May 6 from 12:30 – 2:30pm in the St. John Paul II Room of the Holy Family Hall at St. Frances Cabrini!
In the past few months many individuals/families have been touched by the cards sent out with get well messages, sympathy condolences, birthday wishes, thank you’s and congratulations on special anniversaries,
weddings and baptisms! All are welcome to join in fellowship and faith as we form and send our next mailing.
Debbie Frey 313-820-3806
Trisha Schlaff 313-819-5881
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MAY
Grief Support Group | 6:30pm-8:30pm
1st & 3rd Tuesdays | in the Sr. Martha Room of the Holy Family Hall
This group is for those who have gone through the Griefshare program or another bereavement program and seek to continue ongoing support with other adults who have lost loved ones.
You will feel the love and compassion of Christ through the group discussion on relevant topics, prayer, scripture, and fellowship of others.
All are welcome! No registration required! Questions? Contact Gail Scalf (586) 215-4897
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MAY
May Crowning | Living Rosary
at Knights of Columbus #3774
17113 Champaign, Allen Park
If you haven’t attended A Living Rosary before – the Candles – the Passing of the Light – the Depiction and Narration of the Mysteries – then you are about to experience the Rosary and May Crowning as never before. Spread the word and bring your Family and Friends. Let’s share a night of devotion to our Blessed Mother.
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Outdoors at Blessed Mother Garden
Bring a chair. Light refreshments following in the Lounge.
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MAY
Monarch Movie Night | 7:30pm
Please join the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy group for their big IMPACT project, a community fundraiser to help the hungry. This is a family event across both campuses. This is NOT a drop off event. Students of all ages should be supervised by their parents. Please help make this fundraiser a success for our students! Register ASAP so the students can get an estimation on supplies they need to purchase! Please email any questions to [email protected]
✝️🦁💙💛🍿📽️🎟️🥫
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MAY
Drop in Pinochle | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
All Seniors are invited to attend every Wednesday in the Mother Cabrini Room of the Holy Family Hall. (entrance off Wick)
$2.00 buys you a seat at a friendly table, an afternoon playing Pinochle, coffee and tea, snacks and dessert. Skills of all levels, walkers, and wheelchairs are welcome!
Plan to drop by next week!
10
MAY
Planting Day | 9:00am-12:00pm
Bring gloves, towels, shovels, weedwhackers, and hedge trimmers. If you are splitting hostas or perennials in your home garden, please bring some for us to plant.
If you love to garden or just enjoy working outdoors, please consider becoming involved in this parish ministry.
Gardens to be adopted:
- Entrance to Parish Office
- Pieta Statue Garden
- East Side of Church
- Back of Church
Maintenance:
- Water planters once a week
- Weed once a week
- Pick up pinecones and debris
Consulting:
- Master gardeners or landscapers needed to give advice and guidance
Financial Support:
- Monetary donations for new bushes, plants & mulch
- Gifts cards to Home Depot or Schwartz’s Greenhouse
Last but not least, we are looking for a new volunteer garden coordinator, someone with more energy than me, who loves to garden and has lots of good ideas to help make the gardens beautiful.
I am willing to mentor you and share everything I have learned these past five years. Please pray on this and let the Holy Spirit guide your decision. If you are interested in volunteering in the gardens, please contact Joyce McCabe, garden coordinator, at 313-506-6154.
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MAY
St. Christine Soup Kitchen | 8:30am-2:30pm
Volunteers are needed to help cook and serve the more than 200 men, women and children who depend on St. Christine’s for a hot meal. If you would like to join us on this day, please call or text Jeannine Little at (313)268-5181 or email [email protected]. The group will meet in the Parish Office at 8:30 a.m. to carpool to St. Christine’s and return around 3:00 p.m.
Donations of juice boxes and individually wrapped desserts are needed for the children’s bagged meal and monetary donations are always needed to help off-set the cost of the food served on this day. We also provide desserts to complement the meal. These special diners really enjoy brownies, cakes, pie, cheesecake, and cupcakes.
If you would like to donate homemade or store-bought baked goods, please drop them off to the Parish Office by Monday, May 12 no later than 1:00 p.m. A cart will be left in the hallway outside the office door for drop off.
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MAY
Moms on Mission | 9:30-11:00am
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MAY
Pope Francis Center | Bridge House
FOP Monthly Service Opportunity
Finding the right opportunities to fulfill the call to service and support those in need can be challenging. We’re excited to share a wonderful opportunity to engage our parishioners and serve in faith.
We have a chance to become involved at the Bridge Housing Campus, part of the Pope Francis Center, as a Meal Team providing regular support preparing and serving meals alongside their talented chef.
The location is near the former St. Leo’s soup kitchen near I-96 and Warren.
Meal Teams of four will cover the lunch shift from 11am-2 pm on the 3rd Thursday each month with our next opportunity on Thursday, May 15. We’ll meet outside the Cabrini Parish Office at 10:20 am on the designated date. All food is provided. Transportation as well will be provided. If you’re interested in joining us or would like more information call Barb Engler at (313)407-9511 or email at [email protected].
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MAY
Drop in Pinochle | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
All Seniors are invited to attend every Wednesday in the Mother Cabrini Room of the Holy Family Hall. (entrance off Wick)
$2.00 buys you a seat at a friendly table, an afternoon playing Pinochle, coffee and tea, snacks and dessert. Skills of all levels, walkers, and wheelchairs are welcome!
Plan to drop by next week!
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MAY
Jubilee Celebration Gathering | 7:00pm
At St. Constance
Come join our family the 3rd Friday of each month for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship in celebration of the Jubilee Year!
Each month will feature a different prayer experience lead by one of our Family of Parish Priest in the church.
St. Constance |21555 Kinyon | Taylor, 48180
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MAY
Senior Group 55+ Luncheon |12:00pm – 2:00pm
Cost: $15.00 (at arrival)
Mother Cabrini Room (enter through door off Wick Rd)
Movie Madness!
Enjoy a delicious lunch of chicken salad or tuna salad croissants, pasta salad, fresh fruit, refreshments and pineapple sunshine cake for dessert.
Then sit back and relax while watching the movie, “The Miracle Club” (2023). The film stars Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith, and Stephen Rea.
Its plot follows a group of working-class women from Dublin who form a musical group, called The Miracles. They enter a talent show organized by the
Catholic Church and win tickets to go on a pilgrimage to Lourdes, each for different reasons.
Please RSVP by May 16 [email protected] or [email protected] (313) 436-0201
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MAY
Grief Support Group | 6:30pm-8:30pm
1st & 3rd Tuesdays | in the Sr. Martha Room of the Holy Family Hall
This group is for those who have gone through the Griefshare program or another bereavement program and seek to continue ongoing support with other adults who have lost loved ones.
You will feel the love and compassion of Christ through the group discussion on relevant topics, prayer, scripture, and fellowship of others.
All are welcome! No registration required! Questions? Contact Gail Scalf (586) 215-4897
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MAY
ChristNet Lunch Making | 9:30am-1:30pm
We go to ChristNet Drop In Center in Taylor to cook and serve a hot meal the third Wednesday of each month from 9:30am to 1:30pm. If you would like to assist, call Ann Raiche at (313)433-9776. Our next service date is Wednesday, May 21!
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MAY
Drop in Pinochle | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
All Seniors are invited to attend every Wednesday in the Mother Cabrini Room of the Holy Family Hall. (entrance off Wick)
$2.00 buys you a seat at a friendly table, an afternoon playing Pinochle, coffee and tea, snacks and dessert. Skills of all levels, walkers, and wheelchairs are welcome!
Plan to drop by next week!
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MAY
Manna Meal | 6:15am-11:00am
We provide three volunteers to prepare and serve a simple bagged lunch. We will meet outside the Holy Family Hall. Transportation is provided. We currently have a group of six faithful volunteers. We need additional volunteers to fill in as needed or to join a month rotation. To volunteer call Joyce McCabe (313) 506-6154.
Needed items: monetary donations for the purchase of fresh fruit, Free and Clear laundry detergent, bleach, or Awesome or Fabulosa for the shower and laundry facilities, or by donating gently used men’s clothing (seasonal only) and white underwear and socks.
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MAY
Moms on Mission | 9:30-11:00am
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MAY
Drop in Pinochle | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
All Seniors are invited to attend every Wednesday in the Mother Cabrini Room of the Holy Family Hall. (entrance off Wick)
$2.00 buys you a seat at a friendly table, an afternoon playing Pinochle, coffee and tea, snacks and dessert. Skills of all levels, walkers, and wheelchairs are welcome!
Plan to drop by next week!
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MAY
Mulch Day | 9:00am-12:00pm
Bring gloves, rake, wheelbarrows, and buckets.
If you love to garden or just enjoy working outdoors, please consider becoming involved in this parish ministry.
Gardens to be adopted:
- Entrance to Parish Office
- Pieta Statue Garden
- East Side of Church
- Back of Church
Maintenance:
- Water planters once a week
- Weed once a week
- Pick up pinecones and debris
Consulting:
- Master gardeners or landscapers needed to give advice and guidance
Financial Support:
- Monetary donations for new bushes, plants & mulch
- Gifts cards to Home Depot or Schwartz’s Greenhouse
Last but not least, we are looking for a new volunteer garden coordinator, someone with more energy than me, who loves to garden and has lots of good ideas to help make the gardens beautiful.
I am willing to mentor you and share everything I have learned these past five years. Please pray on this and let the Holy Spirit guide your decision. If you are interested in volunteering in the gardens, please contact Joyce McCabe, garden coordinator, at 313-506-6154.
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JUNE
Grief Support Group | 6:30pm-8:30pm
1st & 3rd Tuesdays | in the Sr. Martha Room of the Holy Family Hall
This group is for those who have gone through the Griefshare program or another bereavement program and seek to continue ongoing support with other adults who have lost loved ones.
You will feel the love and compassion of Christ through the group discussion on relevant topics, prayer, scripture, and fellowship of others.
All are welcome! No registration required! Questions? Contact Gail Scalf (586) 215-4897
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JUNE
Cabrini Festival | Save the Date
Festival Hours:
Friday, June 6, 2025 | 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Featured Bands:
Y’All Band, Waydown Rivers, 50 Amp Fuse, Kielbasa Kings, and Stone Blossoms
Food Booths:
Polish, American, and Mexican
Rides provided by Mid America Carnival Rides
DJ all weekend!
For more details, click HERE
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JUNE
Grief Support Group | 6:30pm-8:30pm
1st & 3rd Tuesdays | in the Sr. Martha Room of the Holy Family Hall
This group is for those who have gone through the Griefshare program or another bereavement program and seek to continue ongoing support with other adults who have lost loved ones.
You will feel the love and compassion of Christ through the group discussion on relevant topics, prayer, scripture, and fellowship of others.
All are welcome! No registration required! Questions? Contact Gail Scalf (586) 215-4897
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JUNE
Jubilee Celebration Gathering | 7:00pm
At St. Mary Magdalen
Come join our family the 3rd Friday of each month for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship in celebration of the Jubilee Year!
Each month will feature a different prayer experience lead by one of our Family of Parish Priest in the church.
St. Mary Magdalen |19624 Wood St. | Melvindale, 48122
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June
Tuesday Travelers | Midland
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- Must Pre-Register
- Departs 6:30am and Returns 6:45pm
- Snacks will be provided in the Motorcoach
See flyer HERE For more information please contact Therese Tardiff
(313) 436-0201 or by email at [email protected]
TBD
JULY
Jubilee Celebration Gathering
Location TBD
Come join our family the 3rd Friday of each month for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship in celebration of the Jubilee Year!
Each month will feature a different prayer experience lead by one of our Family of Parish Priest.
29-30
July
Tuesday Travelers | Shipshewana, Indiana
Tuesday, July 29 – Wednesday, July 30, 2025
- 2 days, 1 night
- Departure Time TBD
See flyer HERE For more information please contact Therese Tardiff
(313) 436-0201 or by email at [email protected]
TBD
AUGUST
Jubilee Celebration Gathering
Location TBD
Come join our family the 3rd Friday of each month for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship in celebration of the Jubilee Year!
Each month will feature a different prayer experience lead by one of our Family of Parish Priest.
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AUGUST
Tuesday Travelers | A Day in the D
Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Must Pre-Register
- Departs 9:00am and Returns 4:30pm
- Snacks will be provided in the Motorcoach
See flyer HERE For more information please contact Therese Tardiff
(313) 436-0201 or by email at [email protected]
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SEPTEMBER
Jubilee Celebration Gathering | 7:00pm
At Our Lady of the Angels
Come join our family the 3rd Friday of each month for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship in celebration of the Jubilee Year!
Each month will feature a different prayer experience lead by one of our Family of Parish Priest in the church.
Our Lady of the Angels | 6442 Pelham | Taylor, 48180
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October
Class of 1975 50th Reunion | 7:00pm
We will meet in front of the church doors for Mass at 4:30pm.
Following Mass we will proceed to Carmela’s Banquet Hall, next to the Knights of Columbus on Champaign Rd for cocktail hour beginning at 6:00pm, followed by dinner at 7:00pm.
For more information please email Polly at: [email protected]
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October
Jubilee Celebration Gathering | 7:00pm
At Our Lady of the Angels
Come join our family the 3rd Friday of each month for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship in celebration of the Jubilee Year!
Each month will feature a different prayer experience lead by one of our Family of Parish Priest in the church.
Our Lady of the Angels | 6442 Pelham | Taylor, 48180
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November
Tuesday Travelers | The Parade Company
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Must Pre-Register
- Departs 9:00am and Returns 3:30pm
- Snacks will be provided in the Motorcoach
See flyer HERE For more information please contact Therese Tardiff
(313) 436-0201 or by email at [email protected]
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NOVEMBER
Jubilee Celebration Gathering | 7:00pm
At St. Alfred
Come join our family the 3rd Friday of each month for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship in celebration of the Jubilee Year!
Each month will feature a different prayer experience lead by one of our Family of Parish Priest in the church.
St. Alfred | 24175 Baske St. | Taylor, 48180
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DECEMBER
Jubilee Celebration Gathering | 7:00pm
At St. Constance
Come join our family the 3rd Friday of each month for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship in celebration of the Jubilee Year!
Each month will feature a different prayer experience lead by one of our Family of Parish Priest in the church.
St. Constance | 21555 Kinyon | Taylor, 48180