Events
Upcoming Events
Weekly Meetings
Sewing Group
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays | 12:00pm
St. John Paul II Room in Holy Family Hall
Al-Anon
Meets on Tuesdays | 10:00am
Mother Cabrini Room in Holy Family Hall
Card Ministry
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month | 12:00pm
St. John Paul II Room in Holy Family Hall
Moms on Mission
Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 9:30am
St. John Paul II Room in Holy Family Hall
GriefShare
Meets on Tuesdays | 6:30pm
Mother Cabrini Room in Holy Family Hall
Senior Cards
Meets on Wednesdays | 12:00pm
Mother Cabrini Room in Holy Family Hall
Alcohol Anonymous
Meets Thursdays at 7:00pm | Saturdays at 1:00pm
St. John Paul II Room in Holy Family Hall
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august
Share Your Faith – Become a Catechist!
9
august
Volunteers Needed for Cabrini Sunday School
Do you have a heart for sharing your faith with children? We’d love to have you join our Sunday School ministry!
We are looking for volunteers to help with faith formation for children ages 3–5 during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Whether you can serve every week, occasionally, or behind the scenes, there is a place for you!
We are currently seeking:
• Lead Catechists
• Assistant Catechists
• Junior Volunteers (Grades 6–12)
• Substitute Catechists
• Volunteers to help prepare materials at home
No matter your level of experience or availability, your time and talents can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our youngest parishioners.
Interested? Join us for a brief volunteer information meeting immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 9, in the Elementary School Cafeteria.
For questions or to learn more, please email:
📧 MarleneScott724@gmail.com
📧 cmdolinski@gmail.com
Thank you for considering this opportunity to help our children grow in their faith. We hope you’ll join our Sunday School team!
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august
Card Making Ministry
The Card Ministry meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11th at 12:00 noon in the St. John Paul ll Room. No experience required. Everyone is welcome to join in for fellowship and faith to prepare cards to send out.
11
august
Courtyard Catechesis | 7:00-8:30pm
Theme: Redemptive Suffering and Forgiveness
Presenter Fr. Joseph Mallia
Our Family of Parishes invites all adults to a series of outdoor formation and fellowship on designated Tuesdays of the month at St. Frances Cabrini in the Courtyard of the Holy Family Hall. Throughout the summer we’ll have opportunities for you to come and learn more about many rich aspects of our Catholic faith.
Fr. Joe Mallia has been a priest for 34 years serving in a variety of parishes and special ministries throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit. He presently serves as Moderator of the St. Kieran, St. Lawrence and St. Matthias family of parishes. Fr. Joe was the pastor of St. Frances Cabrini for 12 years from 2003 – 2016.
Drinks and snacks will be served.
15
august
Wine, Cheese and fellowship
Back by popular demand!
We’re moving hospitality outside, taking advantage of a beautiful summer evening with a wine and cheese reception Saturday, August 15, after the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Courtyard off the St. Anne Room of the Holy Family Hall! Plan to join us!
16
august
Capuchin Bake Sale
In just two weeks “On the Rise Bakery” will be visiting our parish on Sunday, August 16, after all Masses on Sunday in the Gathering Space. The bakers are men in the R.O.P.E. program (Reaching Our Potential Everyday) which is sponsored by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
The men have come from prison or long-term addiction programs to restart their lives. Although the men have a bakery in the Solanus Casey Center, they can’t make it without the help of the parishes. They thank the parish for allowing them to be part of our community and ask that you hold them in your prayers.
18
august
Senior Group 55+ Luncheon
Join us to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of our country!
Tuesday, August 18 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 (at arrival)
Mother Cabrini Room (Enter through door on Wick)
Enjoy a delicious lunch of chicken, macaroni and cheese, salad, watermelon, and cake for dessert. Then – sit back and listen up, as our presenter Abraham Lincoln shares a bit of history about himself and the USA. Ron Carley our presenter has been a member of the Abraham Lincoln Presenters Association since 2015. He is the same height of 6’4″ as Lincoln. He enjoys portraying our 16th President. He uses the appearance of Abe to teach and inform the people of his life and our Union. His main goal is to put smiles on his audience’s faces.
Please RSVP by August 14 Rsurma@surmaco.com or ttardiff@qvdomine.org or (313) 436-0201
20
august
Pope Francis Center – Bridge House Campus
We are expanding our ministry!
Two Opportunities per month!
The Bridge House Campus, part of the Pope Francis Center is where we will volunteer and work with the Meal Team to help prepare, serve and clean up lunch alongside their talented chef on the 3rd Thursday and the 4th Tuesday of each month. A Meal Team of four will cover the lunch shift from 11:00 am-1:30 pm. We meet outside the Cabrini Parish Office on the designated day at 10:30 to carpool to the Center. For more information or to volunteer for one of the two days offered this month please contact the following:
3rd Thursday, August 20
Contact Barb Engler at (313)407-9511 or email at bpengler@gmail.com
Or
4th Tuesday, August 25
Contact Gail Scalf at (586)215-4897 or email gbielewski@gmail.com
22
august
Afterschool Discipleship Formation
Last Day to Register!
The Afterschool Discipleship formation program (formerly Religious Education) will now have two campus locations to serve our family of Parishes: St. Frances Cabrini in Allen Park and St. Andre Bessette in Ecorse.
Discipleship Formation provides catechesis to children, helping them through the process of spiritual formation, education of the Catholic faith, and on-going conversion as they grow closer to Christ through the sacraments. Our trained dedicated catechists teach the faith of the Catholic Church by both word and example.
Our program is designed for children to participate beginning in 1st grade and continue attending each year through 8th grade. Each year of formation helps your child gain a deeper understanding of the faith and prepares their hearts to receive the sacraments of the Catholic Church. Our mission is to help inspire a new generation of disciples in Christ. We strive to help our children establish a firm faith foundation so they may continue to grow in holiness, through prayer, charity and the sharing of our faith.
Our program begins in 1st grade and continues through confirmation 8th grade.
Registration is now open until August 22, 2026.
**Discipleship Formation is only offered to those families already registered with one of our family of parishes which includes: St. Frances Cabrini, St. Andre Bessette, St. Constance, St. Alfred, Our Lady of Angels, and St. Mary Magdalen.
24
august
Manna Meal Soup Kitchen
Nourishing the Hungry | 6:15 – 11:00 am
We provide four volunteers to prepare and serve soup to more than 100 men, women and children. We meet outside Holy Family Hall, transportation is provided. Call Joyce McCabe, 313-506-6154, to volunteer to help. Monetary donations will help the group buy fresh fruit and donations of paper towels and laundry detergent are also appreciated.
24
august
ChristNet Lunch Making | 9:00 am
Holy Family Hall Kitchen
We will be making 180 lunches, so we are in need of several supplies to fill the lunches: large paper lunch bags, juice boxes, fruit cups, individually wrapped cookies and chips. Lunches will be delivered on 24, 26, 27, and 28. Monetary donations will help defray the costs of bread, lunch meat and cheese. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office.
We also cook and serve a hot meal the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm at the ChristNet Drop-in Center in Taylor. If you would like to assist call Ann Raiche at (313) 433-9776. Our next service date is Wednesday, August 19!
25
august
Pope Francis Center – Bridge House Campus
We are expanding our ministry!
Two Opportunities per month!
The Bridge House Campus, part of the Pope Francis Center is where we will volunteer and work with the Meal Team to help prepare, serve and clean up lunch alongside their talented chef on the 3rd Thursday and the 4th Tuesday of each month. A Meal Team of four will cover the lunch shift from 11:00 am-1:30 pm. We meet outside the Cabrini Parish Office on the designated day at 10:30 to carpool to the Center. For more information or to volunteer for one of the two days offered this month please contact the following:
3rd Thursday
Contact Barb Engler at (313)407-9511 or email at bpengler@gmail.com
Or
4th Tuesday, August 25
Contact Gail Scalf at (586)215-4897 or email gbielewski@gmail.com
27
august
Catholic Biblical School of Michigan
Information Night
Comprehensive. Live. Expert Teachers.
Cast Your Net into the Deep with the Catholic Biblical School!
Be ready for whatever life brings you with the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan’s new classes starting this September at:
- St. Frances Cabrini, Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00PM
- Online — any day/time
In-Person Info Night at St. Frances Cabrini (7–8 PM):
- Thursday, August 27
Through generous donations, CBSM is accessible to all, with 100% of requests for financial aid granted. Learn more at cbsmich.org or call/text 586-438-3085.
27
august
Tuesday Travelers | Detroit Princess Cruise
The boat orginally operated in Metropolis, Illinois as a casino. This elegant (two hour) dinner cruise boat with live Motown Entertainment accommodates up to 2000 people with dance floors and bars on each of its four decks. Lunch (included) features The Captain’s Buffet of Tender Beef Tips with Gravy, Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Marinated Portabella Muchrooms, with sides of Cheese Tortellini, Fresh Steamed Vegetables, salad, dessert, as well as coffee, water, hot tea. Cash bar available. Bus departs at 10:30 am and returns at 3:00 pm. Cost: $125.00
All bus trips leave from St. Frances Cabrini Church parking lot. To reserve a spot on any trip or get more details, stop by, or call Therese in the parish office, (313)436-0201 email ttardiff@qvdomine.org. Flyers with complete details on each trip are found in the church, on the Cabrini parish website. www.cabriniparish.org/events, or in the Parish Office.
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September
GriefShare
Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one!
You can join this support group at any time during the 12 weeks.
Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help!
Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30 pm
September 8 – November 24 (12 weeks) or Thursday’s 12:30 – 2:30 pm
September 3 – November 19 (12 weeks)
St. Frances Cabrini – Mother Cabrini Room 15310 Wick Rd.
Register at Griefshare.org or by calling (313)436-0201 or email ttardiff@cabriniparish.com | Cost $25.00 (workbook).
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September
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 jandjlittle@hotmail.com. 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 Friday, September 4 no later than 1:00 pm.
8
September
GriefShare
Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one!
You can join this support group at any time during the 12 weeks.
Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help!
Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30 pm
September 8 – November 24 (12 weeks) or Thursday’s 12:30 – 2:30 pm
September 3 – November 19 (12 weeks)
St. Frances Cabrini – Mother Cabrini Room 15310 Wick Rd.
Register at Griefshare.org or by calling (313)436-0201 or email ttardiff@cabriniparish.com | Cost $25.00 (workbook).
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September
Annual Parish Picnic
Our Annual Parish Picnic is Sunday, September 13 We’ll celebrate Mass at 12:30 pm outside under the big tent next to Bl. Solanus Casey Parish Center, followed by activities for all ages until 4 p.m. More details to follow in the weeks ahead!
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october
Tuesday Travelers | Harvest Adventure
Includes wagon tour of Westview Orchards, apple picking and wine tasting, lunch at the historic White Horse Inn in Metamora, which dates to the 1850’s and visit to For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum to see Butterfly House. Bus departs at 8:30 am and returns at 5:00 pm. Cost: $116 (includes a snack on the bus at departure, lunch, tour of farms, wine tasting, bag of seasonal fruit).
All bus trips leave from St. Frances Cabrini Church parking lot. To reserve a spot on any trip or get more details, stop by, or call Therese in the parish office, (313) 436-0201 email ttardiff@qvdomine.org. Flyers with complete details on each trip are found in the church, on the Cabrini parish website. www.cabriniparish.org/events, or in the Parish Office.
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december
Tuesday Travelers | Frankenmuth
“Three Men & A Tenor”
The day will start with a stop at Bronners Christmas Store featuring decorations from three nations around the world in religious, traditional and toyland themes. Then we head to Zender’s where you will enjoy the famous Chicken Luncheon served in their beautiful Main Dining room while enjoying top – notch entertainment, “ Three Men & A Tenor Holiday Show”. This group has opened for national legends like Jay Leno, Chuck Berry and The Beach Boys and have had it’s own national PBS-TV special show across the courty. This holiday show will be filled with lots of humor and some sentimental moments for all. Finally enjoy time shopping on main street or visit the Brewery. Bus departs at 8:00 am and returns at 7:00 pm. Cost is $131.00. This one must be paid by October 5 due to vendor requirements that tickets be ordered and paid for 45 days prior to trip.
All bus trips leave from St. Frances Cabrini Church parking lot. To reserve a spot on any trip or get more details, stop by, or call Therese in the parish office, (313)436-0201 email ttardiff@qvdomine.org. Flyers with complete details on each trip are found in the church, on the Cabrini parish website. www.cabriniparish.org/events, or in the Parish Office.
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June
Cabrini Festival
Join us for one of our community’s favorite traditions at the Cabrini Festival! Enjoy delicious food, exciting carnival rides, live entertainment, games, bingo, raffles, and fun for the whole family. Whether you’re reconnecting with friends, making new memories, or experiencing the festival for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Mark your calendar and come celebrate faith, fellowship, and community with us. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Cabrini Festival!