My Mother is currently a member and has been attending these two churches: Holy Innocents and St. Barnabas Catholic parish since November 2015.
Their Mission statement is: A parish family-
Strong in faith, Professing our beliefs, Thanking God for his blessings, Praying that those not knowing Him may come to know Him through us.
Everyone is so welcoming in this community especially Father John, Deacon Mike along with many ushers, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers and a wonderful singing voice by music minister, Ivan de la Rosa.
Sunday mass schedule 9 a.m. at Holy Innocent church on Frazho Rd. And 11 a.m. mass at St. Barnabas which is off 10 Mile Rd on Phlox St.
They also have 8 a.m. morning masses as scheduled in the church bulletin.
There are parish members called special minister of the Eucharist, that visit the sick or the homebound weekly.
They have a calendar of events listed in bulletin once a month such as a community dinner every 3rd Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
The last Sunday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, is a delicious community breakfast feast to enjoy with great company and conversation which is sponsored by the wonderful group of men from the Knights of Columbus Club.
They also offer" Prayer Partners" after every Sunday mass to connect and renew your faith in a loving caring way.
Some different churches have different groups with different names for the elderly. Some are called a senior citizen group.
Here the group is called "Grace-filled Aging for parishioners 55 and older with different activities throughout the year. They offer here: cards, euchre, bingo to name a few games along with bake sale or mini trips based on weather and time of year.
Clergy is:
Pastor: Fr. John Wynnycky
Pastoral Minister for family life:
Deacon Michael Lang, Sr.
Office Secretary: Denise(Dee) Antieau-Teno
Phone: 586 777-7543 x 100.
Office Hours:
Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Upon entering the parking lot at both churches, they have plenty of space and as well as for handicap guests.
Outside there's a Usher to greet you at the door and yes, he's holding it open for you or in the lobby based on weather conditions.
When walking inside the hall area, are many smiling greeters saying Welcome and Sometimes a Hello Hug before entering the church. EVERYONE has such wonderful personalities with Strong Religious Fellowship.
Every Sunday after 11 a.m. Mass there's coffee and donuts to socialize in the Hall of St Barnabas Church.
My Mom is so happy, overjoyed and pleased to have become a parish member here to such a great welcoming community in her area.
I am always welcomed too as well when I chauffer her on the Sunday's when she is able to attend and experience such friendships. read more