Calendar
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 1st 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
9
may
Parish Service Day | in the Gardens
The next Parish Service Day in the gardens is Saturday, May 9, 9:00am-12:00pm. We will be planting flowers and weeding. Wear your garden gloves and bring trowels, shovels, and weed hackers. If you are splitting any hostas or other perennials in your home garden, feel free to bring those. Meet outside the Holy Family Hall.
If you are interested in participating in any of the above, please call Sarah at (734) 716-1517 or by email at Sarah.endlein@gmail.com
12
may
St. Christine Soup Kitchen
Tuesday, May 12 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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 Monday, May 11 no later than 1:00 pm
12
may
Moms on Mission
Are you a mom looking for connection, encouragement, and purpose in your faith journey? No registration needed—just come as you are. Bring a friend, your little ones, and your beautiful heart. All moms in our Quo Vadis Family of Parishes are welcome. Please join us as we continue to discuss the book Sincerely, Stoneheart
Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 9:30–11:00 AM St. John Paul II Room Questions? Contact Katie Earnhardt at (864) 979-2291 or katieearnhardt@yahoo.com
19
may
Senior Group 55+ Luncheon
Tuesday, May 19 from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Cost: $15 (at arrival) Mother Cabrini Room
(Enter through door on Wick)
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, “Broken Mary” (2025), a true story of hope. Kevin Matthews is a Michigan native and Chicago radio legend whose comedy brought entertainment to millions. When his health crumbles and his fame begins to fade, he stumbles upon a broken statue of the Virgin Mary next to a dirty dumpster and discovers redemption. Please RSVP by May 15 Rsurma@surmaco.com or ttardiff@cabriniparish.com or (313) 436-0201
20
may
Protecting God’s Children Course
This session is 3 hours long and is for adults only (ages 18 and up) and is required for all clergy, employees, lectors, eucharistic ministers, etc., and volunteers of the Archdiocese of Detroit’s parishes, schools, and non-diocesan schools.
Our upcoming trainings will be taking place on:
- Wednesday, May 20 beginning at 9:30am
(this session is open to parishioners of the QVD Family of Parishes) - Saturday, May 30 beginning at 9:00am
(this session is open to the general public)
You must register at www.virtusonline.org/
Trainings will be held in the St. Anne Room of the Holy Family Hall. We ask that you arrive before the start of the class as any late participants will not be admitted into the class and asked to join another session.
21
may
Pope Francis Center – Bridge House Campus
The Bridge Housing Campus, part of the Pope Francis Center is where we will volunteer and work with the Meal Team to help prepare and serve lunch alongside their talented chef.
A Meal Team of four will cover the lunch shift from 11:00 – 1:30 pm on the 3rd Thursday each month with our next opportunity on Thursday, May 21. We’ll meet outside the Cabrini Parish Office at 10:30 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 bpengler621@gmail.com.
25
may
Manna Meal Soup Kitchen – Nourishing the Hungry
Monday,May 25 from 6:15 – 11:00 am
We provide four volunteers to prepare and serve a simple bagged lunch and sandwiches 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.
26
may
Moms on Mission
Are you a mom looking for connection, encouragement, and purpose in your faith journey? No registration needed—just come as you are. Bring a friend, your little ones, and your beautiful heart. All moms in our Quo Vadis Family of Parishes are welcome. Please join us as we continue to discuss the book Sincerely, Stoneheart
Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 9:30–11:00 AM St. John Paul II Room Questions? Contact Katie Earnhardt at (864) 979-2291 or katieearnhardt@yahoo.com
26
may
Courtyard Catechesis | 7:00-8:30pm
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.
Our first topic will be “Anxiety & Depression: Getting Help and Giving Help” with special guest speaker Dr. Agnes Ward, PhD, LP, CAADC, BCBA, LBA, a Catholic Psychologist and author, in an important, compassionate conversation about something many of us face; feelings of sadness or worry. She will explore the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety and provide tools to help identify these difficult emotions; how they show up in our daily lives and how to cope. Whether you are experiencing these feelings yourself or supporting someone you care about, you’ll walk away with strategies you can start using right away and resources to give you guidance, ideas and support to continue the conversation. Attendees will receive a St. Dymphna medal, patron saint of mental health.
You won’t want to miss any of these! Drinks and snacks will be served.
More dates to come:
Tuesday, June 23 – Topic: The Good Shepherd – Presenter: Fr. Grayson
Tuesday, July 14 – Topic: What the Sermon on the Mount Teaches Us about Stewardship – Presenter: Michael Murphy
Tuesday, August 11 – Topic: Redemptive Suffering & Forgiveness – Presenter: Fr. Joseph Mallia
27
may
ChristNet Lunch Making
Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00 am in the Holy Family Hall Kitchen
We will be making 135 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. Monetary donations will help defray the costs of bread, lunch meat and cheese. Donations can be dropped off to the Parish Office. Lunches will be delivered on May 27, 28, 29.
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, May 20!
30
may
Protecting God’s Children Course
This session is 3 hours long and is for adults only (ages 18 and up) and is required for all clergy, employees, lectors, eucharistic ministers, etc., and volunteers of the Archdiocese of Detroit’s parishes, schools, and non-diocesan schools.
Our upcoming trainings will be taking place on:
- Wednesday, May 20 beginning at 9:30am
(this session is open to parishioners of the QVD Family of Parishes) - Saturday, May 30 beginning at 9:00am
(this session is open to the general public)
You must register at www.virtusonline.org/
Trainings will be held in the St. Anne Room of the Holy Family Hall. We ask that you arrive before the start of the class as any late participants will not be admitted into the class and asked to join another session.
30
may
Mulch Day | in the Gardens
On Saturday, May 30, we will be spreading mulch. We need lots of help to get the job done. Bring buckets, wheelbarrows and rakes. Meet Outside Holy Family Hall.
If you are interested in participating in any of the above, please call Sarah at (734) 716-1517 or by email at Sarah.endlein@gmail.com
5-7
june
St. Frances Cabrini Parish Festival
To bring this year’s festival to life, we are currently seeking Game Chairs and Polish Booth Chairs. These roles are essential to creating the welcoming, lively atmosphere our parish family loves. If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved, this is a great way to make a meaningful impact.
We are looking for someone to shadow Tiffany and Rory Cogswell, who have faithfully and skillfully led our festival for many years. This will be their final year at the helm, and we are deeply grateful for the excellent work they’ve done. Their dedication has shaped the festival into the cherished tradition it is today.
If you feel called to step into a leadership role—or simply want to learn more—please reach out to: tcogswell@cabriniparish.com
And as always, donations are greatly appreciated as we prepare for another unforgettable celebration of faith, fellowship, and fun.
Let’s make 2026 our best festival yet!
11
june
Hall of Fame | Fifth Annual Golf Outing
Presented by The Cabrini Alumni Association
13
june
St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Day
Saturday, June 13 from 9am – 5pm (One Day Only)
Bundle Day is your opportunity to help those in need by providing your gently used items to St. Vincent de Paul’s Thrift Store! Donate those unwanted items in your garage. Dislodge the hodgepodge in your garage. If you can volunteer to help during these times, please call (313) 436-0201. The truck will be next to the Garden between the church and Holy Family Hall. All clean, usable clothing or shoes, household items and even items from your garage, bagged or boxed (please, no cribs, car seats, baby toys), will help people in need while fulfilling the mission of the Society by putting the Gospel message into action.
22-26
june
Childrens Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is coming — and everyone in our Quo Vadis Domine Family of Parishes is invited!
This summer, our parishes will be buzzing with joy, music, Bible stories, snacks, and the kind of faith-filled fun kids remember for years. Whether you’re looking to register your child or jump in as a volunteer, there’s a place for you in this beautiful mission of forming young disciples.
Two campuses, one shared VBS experience — choose the week that works best for your family:
St. Frances Cabrini Campus
9000 Laurence Ave., Allen Park
June 22–26 | 9am–12pm
Cabrini Elementary School Building
Registration open until June 7
Registration Link: https://osvhub.com/cabriniparish/forms/vbs-1-1 St. Andre Bessette Campus
4250 West Jefferson, Ecorse
July 27–31 | 9am–12pm
Parish Center Building
Registration open until July 5
Registration Link: https://www.osvhub.com/cabriniparish/forms/vbs-1-1-1
Want to Volunteer?
Help create a week filled with faith, friendship, and unforgettable moments!
Roles include group leaders, craft and game helpers, snack team, music leaders, welcome crew, and setup/teardown support.
Whether you love teaching, creating, singing, or simply offering a warm smile, your gifts can make a lasting impact. Please see flyer in comments.
Contact:
Miranda Garcia
mgarcia@qvdomine.org | 313-398-2158
23
june
Courtyard Catechesis | 7:00-8:30pm
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.
You won’t want to miss any of these! Drinks and snacks will be served.
More dates to come:
Tuesday, June 23 – Topic: The Good Shepherd – Presenter: Fr. Grayson
Tuesday, July 14 – Topic: What the Sermon on the Mount Teaches Us about Stewardship – Presenter: Michael Murphy
Tuesday, August 11 – Topic: Redemptive Suffering & Forgiveness – Presenter: Fr. Joseph Mallia
14
july
Courtyard Catechesis | 7:00-8:30pm
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.
You won’t want to miss any of these! Drinks and snacks will be served.
More dates to come:
Tuesday, June 23 – Topic: The Good Shepherd – Presenter: Fr. Grayson
Tuesday, July 14 – Topic: What the Sermon on the Mount Teaches Us about Stewardship – Presenter: Michael Murphy
Tuesday, August 11 – Topic: Redemptive Suffering & Forgiveness – Presenter: Fr. Joseph Mallia
22
july
Rising from the Ashes Revival
A large-scale revival of faith centered in the Eucharist will take place July 22, 2026, along the banks of the Detroit River, where Detroit’s faith story began nearly 325 years ago. The Rising from the Ashes Revival will be a daylong event hosted at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit that will offer thousands of people an opportunity to grow, renew, and deepen their faith in Christ through the Holy Eucharist.
The event’s schedule will include talks from speakers such as Bishop Daniel E. Flores, Fr. John Riccardo, Jeff Cavins and Sr. Josephine Garrett; music led by Matt Maher, Sarah Kroger, Steve Angrisano and Sarah Hart; and will culminate with a public procession with the Blessed Sacrament from Huntington Place to the Spirit of Detroit statue, and a blessing over the city and the Church of Detroit from Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger.
Cost: $60.00 includes Registration fee, Bus transportation, snack on the bus
Time: Bus departs from St. Frances Cabrini Church parking lot 7:30 am – Returns 9:30 pm
Contact Therese at 313-436-0201 or ttardiff@qvdoming.org to reserve your spot.
Please note: Outside food is not permitted but there will be several food stations available inside the venue for purchase. You will have plenty of time during the lunch break to step out and enjoy one of Detroit’s many wonderful local restaurants if you’d like.
Visit the website at Rising from the Ashes Revival for instructions on what you can and can’t bring into the venue and for the full schedule of events!
28
july
Tuesday Travelers | Ontario Wine Tour
This day will include three stops, Viewpointe Estate Winery in Harrow, ON (taste up to 4 wines), Hartland Winery where lunch will be included: choice of Fish & Chips, House Gnocci, Bistro Burger and up to 5 wine tastings. The final stop will be at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyard, induldge in an exquisite wine experience at the enchanting destination. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of the charming Wine Terrace, where you can relish the flavors indoors or back in the natural beauty outside and enjoy up to 4 wines tastings. Bus departs at 9:45 am and returns at 4:45 pm. Cost: $144.00
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.
11
august
Courtyard Catechesis | 7:00-8:30pm
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.
You won’t want to miss any of these! Drinks and snacks will be served.
More dates to come:
Tuesday, June 23 – Topic: The Good Shepherd – Presenter: Fr. Grayson
Tuesday, July 14 – Topic: What the Sermon on the Mount Teaches Us about Stewardship – Presenter: Michael Murphy
Tuesday, August 11 – Topic: Redemptive Suffering & Forgiveness – Presenter: Fr. Joseph Mallia
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.
6
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.
1
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.