Lourdes Legacy
Legacy
Lourdes
Assumption Grotto
Grotto Church
Church
Assumption
13770 Gratiot Avenue • Detroit, MI 48205
13770 Gratiot Avenue • Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 372-0762
(313) 372-0762
November 2012
November
November2013
2012
VOLUME XXIX
NUMBER 3
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From the pastor...
From
thethe
pastor...
From
Pastor…
Recently I wrote to the parishioners of Assumption Grotto Church that ours is a country
Recently
to the parishioners
of Assumption
Grotto
thatfaith
oursthat
is aI offer
country
Every year
there Iiswrote
an instruction
class for potential
converts
to theChurch
Catholic
now much divided, and divided in a way more serious and fundamental than at the time before the
now
much divided,
andChurch.
divided Iinhave
a way
more
serioussuch
and classes
fundamental
than atevery
the time
at
Assumption
Grotto
been
offering
just about
yearbefore
of mythe
outbreak of the Civil War. This is fact. I might also speculate whether there are forces at work in our
outbreak of thus
the Civil
War.thirty
This isyears
fact.now,
I might
alsoa speculate
thereBy
arethis
forces
in our
priesthood,
for over
using
variety ofwhether
textbooks.
timeatinwork
my life
land to undo the USA as we have long known it, even unto bring it down. Is this an exaggerated
Iland
ought
to be the
rather
tired
of teaching
sameit,material
yearbring
afterityear.
contrary
is true.
to undo
USA
as we
have longthe
known
even unto
down.The
Is this
an exaggerated
opinion, an instance of fear-mongering, an indulgence in conspiratorial thinking?
Iopinion,
find new
of of
speaking
about familiar
truths and
helping my thinking?
hearers to grasp some
an ways
instance
fear-mongering,
an indulgence
in conspiratorial
hold on subject matter which is in itself often complex and even beyond the grasp of any
I do not lay claim to any prophetic gifts. When I express concerns such as these I am only
human intelligence.
I do not lay claim to any prophetic gifts. When I express concerns such as these I am only
trying to read the signs of the times and to profit by the lessons history has left us. It is a fact that we
trying to read the signs of the times and to profit by the lessons history has left us. It is a fact that we
are not of one mind–even among those who claim to be Catholics–on the immorality of killing chilmost
all the
things
human
may dare
try to understand
is
areThe
not of
oneastounding
mind–even of
among
those
who the
claim
to be mind
Catholics–on
the to
immorality
of killing children in the womb,
on the definition
ofour
marriage,
and on
sexual
morality
generally.
These
are
not
the
God
man inof
Lord, Jesus
Christ.
I’m
aware that
all tooThese
oftenare
ournot
drenIncarnation:
in the womb,
onbecome
the definition
marriage,
and on
sexual
morality
generally.
peripheral
matters
that
pertain
only
to
one’s
religious
preferences.
They
strike
at
the
very
fabric
of
our
Catholic
people,
whom
have
this basicpreferences.
truth of faith
since
theiratchildhood,
seldom
peripheral
mattersmost
that of
pertain
only
to heard
one’s religious
They
strike
the very fabric
of our
culture
and society. this
Further,
there
is now of
a growing
intolerance
beingisshown
towards
religious
docifculture
ever contemplate
central
teaching
the
Christian
faith.
This
indeed
a
pity.
If
one
loses
and society. Further, there is now a growing intolerance being shown towards religious
doctrines
(especially
those
of
the
Catholic
Church)
by
those
who,
ironically,
insist
on
tolerance
of
every
the
ability
to wonder
over
the Catholic
great things
of life,
especially
over important
trines
(especially
those
of the
Church)
byand
those
who, ironically,
insist onreligious
tolerancetruths,
of every
and any opinion
and practice
except
on the
teachings
of struck
the Church.
Can we long
survive
this antagothe
is his and
ability
to stirexcept
his heart.
Weteachings
need to be
with Can
wonder
oversurvive
the Incarnation,
andpoorer
any opinion
practice
on the
of the
Church.
we long
this antagonism?
that
the almighty, infinitely perfect Supreme Being, the Architect, Creator and Ruler of the
nism?
galaxies, the Inventor of the heavens and the earth, chose to enter into His creation and take on a
History
shows precedents
when
there
is much
dissension
and a restlessness
among
people.
human nature,
becoming
one like uswhen
in every
way,
except
for sin. The
orator and
apologist
History
shows precedents
there
is much
dissension
andgreat
a restlessness
among
people.
The
typical
outcome
is
a
much
suffering,
oppression
and
even
cruel
tyranny.
I
do
have
fears
for the
for
Catholic
faith is
ofagenerations
ago, Archbishop
Sheen,
that itIwould
befears
a greater
Thethe
typical
outcome
much suffering,
oppression and
evenonce
cruelsaid
tyranny.
do have
for the
future
of
the
USA
but
I
do
not
think
they
are
irrational
fears.
They
are
based
on
existing
problems
that
act
of humiliation
for IGod
to think
become
for any
man
to become
dog,
with all
the basethat
future
of the USA but
do not
theyman
are than
irrational
fears.
They
are baseda on
existing
problems
we are notattending
resolvingaindog’s
an effective
and satisfactory way.
existence
life.
we are not resolving in an effective and satisfactory way.
The
mere mention
ofyear,
Lourdes
in the title
of our little publication
brings
to mind
the
fact thatorthe
land where
Our
Lady
once chose to
At thisThe
sacred
of theof
the season
of Christmas,
is this truthbrings
that should,
at the
some
upon
ourLady
consciousness.
meretime
mention
Lourdes
in the title
of our littleit publication
to mind
facttime
that theother,
land hit
where
Our
once chose to
appear
to itSaint
Bernadette
was
one which
had been
very religious
at the
onemost
time fitting,
but which
had been
torn
bygrace
strifecreature
and which
suffered
a great
While
is
true
that
God
selected
from
among
all
human
creatures
the
most
filled
with
in
order
to come
appear to Saint Bernadette was one which had been very religious at one time but which had been torn by strife and which suffered
a great
persecution
of
the
Church.
Her
message
to
Bernadette
was
not
a
direct
address
to
the
loss
of
faith
and
to
the
world’s
problems
but
an
appeal
for
into this world–the
Blessed
Mary–yet
He inwas
doing
first
to submit
the of
condition
embryo
inproblems
Her immaculate
wombfor
persecution
of the Church.
Her Virgin
message
to Bernadette
notsoa had
direct
address
to thetoloss
faith andoftoanthe
world’s
but an appeal
prayer
and
penance.
Underofthegestation
same titletowhich
She
revealed
to
Bernadette,
Theconscious
Immaculate
Conception,
She
is the
patroness
of the USA.day,
Thisintitle
and
allow
the
process
come
to
full
term
while
remaining
of
His
divinity
in
the
womb.
On
Christmas
prayer and penance. Under the same title which She revealed to Bernadette, The Immaculate Conception, She is the patroness of the USA. This title
was proclaimed
long ago by unknown
the bishops of our
land.
Looking
back,
this may
have
been
prophetic
act of dedication
ofhave
our country
to
Her,
mysterious
Heland.
emerged
fromback,
the this
womb
and
wasbeen
bornaa at
Bethlehem.
writersof
likened to
that
wassome
proclaimed
long manner
ago by the bishopstoofus,our
Looking
may
have
prophetic
act ofSome
dedication
our country
Her,
anticipating
a later
time–the
present–when
recourse
to later
the Holy
andfrom
Immaculate
Virgin
would
be ofdoors
an especially
urgent
need.
miraculous,
virginal
birth
to
the
way
Christ
would
emerge
the
tomb
or
enter
closed
in
His
risen
body.
In
any
case,
Christ
anticipating a later time–the present–when recourse to the Holy and Immaculate Virgin would be of an especially urgent need.
accepted the lowly condition of our human nature in order to be able to redeem humanity which had been off the course of heaven ever
what one’s political preferences are, Republican, Democratic, or other, it ought to be evident to anyone that this is a time of
since theNosinmatter
of Adam.
No matter what one’s political preferences are, Republican, Democratic, or other, it ought to be evident to anyone that this is a time of
crisis, not in the economic stability which so worries people, but in the moral and religious foundation which constitutes our national stability.
crisis, not in the economic stability which so worries people, but in the moral and religious foundation which constitutes our national stability.
In our Lourdes Legacy it is ours to contemplate the place of the Virgin Mary in the designs of God. Her role as the Mother of God
Catholics
now
nearly
indistinguishable
the rest
of the population,
even though
our professed
faith
entails
defined
beliefs about
is the source
of allare
Her
other
distinctions
and theirfrom
crown.
In agreeing
to the maternity
of God’s
Son at the
time
of the
Annunciation,
Catholics are now nearly indistinguishable from the rest of the population, even though our professed faith entails defined beliefs about
morals
that are
marked
different
from
thoseofcommonly
held byand
the scope
generalofrun
citizens. It to
should
be noted that
the moral
teaching
of that
the Church
She must
surely
have
had some
grasp
the significance
Herofagreement
this proposal.
It would
come
to mean
She
morals that are marked different from those commonly held by the general run of citizens. It should be noted that the moral teaching of the Church
would befor
theCatholic
Motheralone.
of theThe
Redeemer,
the Motherthe
who
would
consentthat
to manifest
the immolation
of her
so that mankind
be redeemed.
is intended
Church enunciates
moral
doctrines
God’s will
forSon
all humanity,
and not could
for Catholics
only. The
is intended for Catholic alone. The Church enunciates the moral doctrines that manifest God’s will for all humanity, and not for Catholics only. The
Thatofitself
constitutes
a valor
of moral
immense
proportion.
Not only
wouldminds
She be
plan,
wish
desire
for Hera own
effect
ignoring
the Church’s
clear
teaching
is a stiffening
of men’s
andabandoning
hearts to theany
lawsother
of God.
It is
thisor
that
can destroy
people.
effect of ignoring the Church’s clear moral teaching is a stiffening of men’s minds and hearts to the laws of God. It is this that can destroy a people.
self-fulfillment in life, but She would also have agreed to the giving over of Her Son for our advantage. She would be giving up Her boy
to be ourHoly
Savior.
Thus
make
sense
of the biblical
in which
our Among
Lord replies
to a woman
praisedpeople
that Woman
who
boreShe
Mary
haswe
been
given
a particular
role in passage
the salvation
of souls.
Her other
works iswho
converting
to God’s
ways.
Holy
Mary
has been
given‘No,
a particular
role in are
the salvation
of
souls.
Her
other
works
is
people this
to God’s
ways.
andthis
nursed
Him
with
words,
rather
blessed
they whothe
hear
theAmong
word of
God
andgood
keepdeeds,
it.’converting
Ifare
at first
glance
seems
to sinful
beShe
does
in ways
that
arethe
subtle
but powerful.
Our
prayers, especially
daily
rosary,
and
other
instruments
for changing
does
this
in
ways
that
are
subtle
but
powerful.
Our
prayers,
especially
the
daily
rosary,
and
other
good
deeds,
are
instruments
for
changing
sinful
dismissive
importance,
examination
it Iisremind
in factyou
a confirmation
of the
tribute
thatconversion
was offered
to Mary,
since
people’s
lives.of
ForHis
thisMother’s
reason, and
in view ofon
ourcloser
present,
urgent need,
to say the daily
rosary
for the
of sinners
and
for the
people’s
lives.among
For thisallreason,
in viewperfectly
of our present,
urgentword,
need,being
I remind
you
to say the
daily
rosary for
the conversion
of sinners and for the
She of
alone
humanand
persons,
keptaGod’s
ever
obedient
compliant
to His
will. with other
mercy
God upon our
country.
The rosary
is at times
difficult
prayer to say.
Fatigue
andand
distraction,
preoccupation
things, and that
mercy of God upon our country. The rosary is at times a difficult prayer to say. Fatigue and distraction, preoccupation with other things, and that
terrible spirit of indifference and boredom which plagues many can cause us to neglect this heaven-mandated form of prayer. We need to cultivate
terrible
spirit of
and boredom
plagues
many
canprofessing
cause us toofneglect
this heaven-mandated
formsometime
of prayer. Westep
need
to cultivate
return
toindifference
an
earlier
point.
Weenemies
mustwhich
yield
to
wonder
inand
the
the
truths
of our
faith. We need
from
a holyI militancy
to fight
against
the
of our
salvation
of holy Church.
Mary’s
way
of accomplishing
this is strongtoand
yetback
gentle.
a holy
militancy
to
fight
against
the
enemies
of
our
salvation
and
of
holy
Church.
Mary’s
way
of
accomplishing
this
is
strong
and
yet
gentle.
our other activities and think deeply about the meaning of things such as the Annunciation and the Incarnation. And so, when you find
yourselfBe
before
thetomanger
scene
in your
or in small
churchacts
thisofChristmas,
figures
before urges
you and
trypray
to enter
faithful
your daily
rosary.
Dohomes
not neglect
self-denial contemplate
to strengthenwell
yourthe
prayer.
Scripture
us to
for the
Be faithful
to your
dailyand
rosary.Infant
Do not neglect
small
of self-denial
to strengthen
your prayer.
Scripture
urges us towords
pray for
into the
of Mary,
Joseph
They
willacts
teach
you marvelous
things, things
cannot
butthe
strength
to mind
hold fast
for whatever
may the
come. We Christ.
will find
ourselves
a defenseless
and conquered
peoplethat
without
usebeofexpressed
prayer andinpenance.
strength
hold
fast for
whatever
may come.
We willtofind
defenseless
and us
conquered
without
useknow
of prayer
penance.
whichtowill
excite
a loving
response
of gratitude
the ourselves
good Goda who
so favored
Catholicpeople
Christians
as to
such and
sublime
truths.
Pray for the freedom of the Church and the good of our people who, as citizens of the USA, have the Immaculate Conception as their
Pray for the freedom of the Church and the good of our people who, as citizens of the USA, have the Immaculate Conception as their
patroness and source of hope.
patroness and source of hope.
Fr. Perrone
Fr. Perrone
ON THE
THE SPIRITUAL
SPIRITUAL SIDE
ON
SIDE
Eucharist
Weencourage
encourageeveryone
everyone
make
a commitment
of hour
one hour
weekly
the Blessed
SacraEucharistAdoration.
Adoration. We
to to
make
a commitment
of one
weekly
beforebefore
the Blessed
Sacrament
in
ment
in
the
Chapel
of
Adoration
in
the
convent.
Please
consider
this
special
invitation
to
come
before
the
Lord
with
the Chapel of Adoration in the convent. Please consider this special invitation to come before the Lord with your intentions
your
intentions
andand
your
temporal
and
spiritual
needs.
theone
presence
of the Lord
one will
experience
His divine
and your
temporal
spiritual
needs.
In the
presence
of theIn
Lord
will experience
His divine
peace,
and the outpouring
peace,
thegrace
outpouring
of Hisin divine
grace in
in His
The
Lordthe
is waiting
you.
of His and
divine
in abundance
His presence.
Theabundance
Lord is waiting
forpresence.
you. Come!
Contact
rectory tofor
find
out Come!
hours
Contact
the
rectory
to
find
out
hours
that
are
open
and
need
to
be
covered
or
find
the
listing
of
open
hours
in
the
Grotto
that are open and need to be covered or find the listing of open hours in the Grotto News.
News.
Solemn Novena of Masses for Christmas and the annual Novena Christmas Cards. Masses for the intentions of those
Solemn
of MassesDecember
for Christmas
and theJanuary
annual3rd.
Novena
Cards.
for the
enrolledNovena
will be celebrated
26th through
PleaseChristmas
use the order
form Masses
in this issue
of intentions
the Lourdesof
th
rd
those
enrolled
willrectory
be celebrated
December
26 through
January 3 . Please use the order form in this issue of the
Legacy
or call the
(313) 372-0762
for more
information.
Lourdes Legacy or call the rectory (313) 372-0762 and cards will be sent to you.
Wedding Anniversary Mass & Reception February 8th 2014. The Assumption Grotto Knights of Columbus members
Wedding
Anniversary
Massthe
&4:00
Reception
February
9, 2013.
The 9th
Assumption
Grotto
Knights
Columbus
memwill sponsor
a reception after
p.m. Mass
on Saturday,
February
to honor our
parish
couplesofwho
will celebrate
th
bers
will
sponsor
thewho
4:00
p.m.
onofSaturday,
February
9 tocall
honor
our parish
couples
who the
will
25 or
more
years aofreception
marriage.after
Those
wish
to Mass
be part
this celebration
should
the rectory
to register
during
celebrate
25
or
more
years
of
marriage.
Those
who
wish
to
be
part
of
this
celebration
should
call
the
rectory
to
register
month of January, 2013.
during the month of January, 2013.
The Solemn Advent Novena Prayers will be said daily, Sunday December 16 through the 24th. These prayers help to
The
Solemn
Advent
Prayersreception
will be said
daily,on
Sunday
December 16 through the 24th. These prayers help to
prepare
the Church
forNovena
a more spiritual
of Christ
Christmas.
prepare the Church for a more spiritual reception of Christ on Christmas.
ON THE TEMPORAL SIDE
ON THE TEMPORAL SIDE
Pot Luck Social December 31st. Special New Year celebration of Holy Mass at 11:00 p.m. followed by an optional “Pot
st.
Pot
Luck
SocialinDecember
Special
NewYear.
YearAll
celebration
of Holy
Mass at 11:00 p.m. followed by an optional
Luck”
gathering
the gym to31
bring
in the New
are welcome
to attend.
“Pot Luck” gathering in the gym to bring in the New Year. All are welcome to attend.
The Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast. The Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Breakfast the first Sunday
The
Knights
Breakfast.
The
Knights
of Columbus
host a Pancake
the first
of each
monthof
in Columbus
the gym fromPancake
10:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy
a delicious
breakfast will
of pancakes,
eggs, andBreakfast
sausage prepared
Sunday
of each
month
in the gymCost
from
10:30 for
a.m.
to 2:30
p.m.
Enjoy a under
delicious
by our own
Knights
of Columbus.
is $5.00
adults,
$3.00
for children
12. breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and
sausage prepared by our own Knights of Columbus. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children under 12.
The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will be held on Fridays during Lent, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 & 11 from 4:00 p.m.
to 7:00
p.m. in
gym, and Fish
on Good
p.m. to during
7:00 p.m.
The
Knights
ofthe
Columbus
Fry Friday
will befrom
held2:30
on Fridays
Lent, February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 22 29 from 4:00
-7:00 p.m. in the gym, and on Good Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. No Fish Fry will be held on March 15 due to
th
St.St.
Vincent
Paul Fundraiser
Dance
the
JosephdeDinner
on March 17
. January 11th, 2014 ----- Call the rectory for the information.
TheKnights
Cotillion.ofFat
Tuesday isBlood
MarchDrive
4, 2014.
A Cotillion
is an
old fashioned
dance9ththat
includes
dance
The
Columbus
will
be held on
Sunday,
December
, 2013
fromtraditional
8:00 a.m.reels,
until old
2:00
p.m.
tunes
of theSchuster
coloniesatand
line dances from
the up.
late 1700’s to mid 1800’s. Music will be by the Olde Michigan Ruffwater
Call
David
248-342-3247
to sign
Stringband. Instructions and prompting will be provided. Period costumes are preferred; modern dress is acceptable. Dancing
is toCotillion.
commenceFat
at Tuesday
7:00 p.m.iswith
the Grand
the gym. Refreshments
begin at
6:30 that
p.m.includes
Bring your
favorite reels,
hors
The
February
12th,March
2013. in
A Cotillion
is an old fashioned
dance
traditional
d’euvres
Pazcki toand
pass.
Beverages
will be
Fortocostume
or ticket
information,
call
old
dance finger
tunes food
of theorcolonies
line
dances from
theprovided.
late 1700’s
mid 1800’s.
Music
will be by
theMary
OldeMcGuckin
Michigan
at the Gift Stringband.
Shop, (313) 332-4423.
Ruffwater
Instructions and prompting will be provided. Period costumes are preferred; modern dress is
acceptable. Dancing is to commence at 7:00 p.m. with the Grand March in the gym. Refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph
Dinner March
16, 2014.finger
This festive
the Romano
and friends,
St. or
Joseph.
Bring
your favorite
hors d’euvres
food ordinner,
Pazckipresented
to pass.by
Beverages
willfamily
be provided.
For honors
costume
ticket
Come and enjoy
afternoon
of traditional
Italian
food.
Proceeds
go to the church.
information,
call an
Mary
McGuckin
at the Gift
Shop,
(313)
332-4423.
The
Christmas
Orchestral
(all in
the Tridentine
Latinpresented
Mass form)bywill
Cesar
Franck,
in A. honors
The Mass
St.
Joseph
Dinner
March Masses
17th, 2013.
This
festive dinner,
thefeature
Romano
family
andMass
friends,
St.
will be Come
performed
midnight,
Tuesday,ofDecember
24,Italian
again food.
on Sunday,
December
29, church.
for the 9:30 a.m. Mass and finally
Joseph.
and at
enjoy
an afternoon
traditional
Proceeds
go to the
on Sunday, Jan 5th for the noon Mass.
The Christmas Orchestral Masses (all in the Tridentine Latin Mass form) will feature Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson
Mass. His will be performed during the midnight Mass, December 24, again on Sunday, Dec. 30 for the 9:30 a.m. Mass
and finally on Sunday, Jan 6th for the noon Mass.
Please visit our parish web site, www.assumptiongrotto.com or call the parish office for current activities. (313) 372-6762
CALENDER OF EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nov.
Novena forDay
the Immaculate
Conception
after No
all Masses
Nov.
2529-Dec. 7
Thanksgiving
Masses at 7:30
& 9:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. Mass.
Dec.
8
Feastfor
of the
the Immaculate
Immaculate Conception
HolyallDay
Masses, 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Tridentine, Orchestral
Nov.
29-Dec
7 Novena
Conception –after
Masses
Mass,
“The
Coronation
Mass
by
Mozart”
12:00
noon
& 7:00
Dec. 8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Holy Day Masses,
6:30p.m.
a.m., 9:30 a.m., Tridentine, 12:00 noon
Dec. 16-24 & 7:00
Advent
Novena
after
all
the
Masses
p.m.
Dec.
24
12:00
Orchestral
Massfrom
in A by
Cesar
Dec 9
Knights ofMidnight
Columbus
Blood Drive
8:00
a.m.Franck
– 2:00 p.m.
Dec.
25
Christmas
Day
Masses
are
6:30,
9:30
&
12:00
noon
Dec. 16-24
Advent Novena after all the Masses
Dec.
29
Mass
in A by Cesar
Franck
at 9:30
Dec. 24
12:00
Midnight
Orchestral
Mass.
Thea.m.
“Lord Nelson” Mass by Joseph Haydn.
Dec. 31
Mass at 4:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. (followed with a Pot Luck in the gym to celebrate the New Year)
Dec. 25
Christmas Day- Masses are 6:30, 9:30 & 12:00 noon
Jan. 1, 2013
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, New Year’s Day, Masses at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Latin) and noon.
Dec. 30
Haydn’s “Lord Nelson” Mass at 9:30 a.m.
Jan 5
Epiphany: Masses at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 and 12:00 noon Orchestral Mass in A by Cesar Frank
Dec. 31
Mass at 4:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. (followed with a Pot Luck in the gym to celebrate the New Year)
Jan 6
Knights of Columbus, pancake breakfast the first Sunday of each month
Jan. 1, 2013 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, New Year’s Day, Masses at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Latin) and noon.
Jan 11
St. Vincent de Paul Fundraiser Dance – Call the rectory for information
Jan 6
Epiphany: Masses at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 and 12:00 noon Mass, The “Lord Nelson” Mass by Joseph Haydn
Jan. 12
Baptism of the Lord
Jan 6
Knights of Columbus, pancake breakfast the first Sunday of each month
Feb 2-10
Begin the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes
Jan. 9
Baptism of the Lord
Feb. 8
Wedding Anniversary Mass at the 4:00 p.m. Mass sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Assumption
Feb 2-10
Begin
the Novena
to Our Lady
ofisLourdes
Grotto
Parish. Following
Mass
a reception in the lounge for registered couples.
Feb.
9 4
Wedding
Anniversary
Massdance
at thein4:00
p.m. Mass sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Assumption
March
Fat Tuesday
– Cotillion
the gym.
Grotto
Parish.
Following
Mass
is
a
reception
in the
lounge
for7:00
registered
couples.
March 5
Ash Wednesday Masses – 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.,
12:00
noon,
p.m. (ashes
are imposed at each Mass)
Feb
12
Fat
Tuesday
–
Cotillion
dance
in
the
gym.
March 16
St. Joseph Dinner following the 12:00 noon Mass, catered by the Romano Family. All are welcome to
Donations
go to– the
Feb. 13
Ashattend.
Wednesday
Masses
7:30church.
a.m. 9:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, 7:00 p.m. (ashes are imposed at each Mass)
April
13
Palm
Sunday
March 17
St. Joseph Dinner following the 12:00 noon Mass, catered by the Romano Family. All are welcome to
attend.
Donations
to the Lenten
church.& Holy Week schedule in this issue of the Lourdes Legacy.
April 17
Holy
Thursday.goSee
March
Palm
Sunday
April 24
18
Good
Friday
April 28
19
Saturday
March
HolyHoly
Thursday.
See the Lenten & Holy Week schedule in this issue of the Lourdes Legacy.
April
20
Easter
Sunday
March 29
Good Friday
March 31
Easter Sunday
Order Form
Solemn Novena of Masses for Christmas
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Solemn Novena of Masses for Christmas
Photos from the past- Assumption Grotto Church, 12770 Gratiot Ave. Detroit MI. 48205
Give a thoughtful Christmas gift
to those people in your life.
A Solemn Novena of Masses
will be offered from
December 26th, to January 3rd.
Nine consecutive days of Masses
at Assumption Grotto Church.
Each keepsake card is a
full color photograph
with matching lined envelope.
The Text inside
the Cards:
Shrine in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes
Assumption Grotto Church
13770 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48205
The suggested donation is $10.00 per card.
Orders can be taken over the phone
by calling the rectory or by completing
the order form provided in this
issue of the Lourdes Legacy.
Please include your donation and postage
cost with the remittance envelope.
If you have any questions, please call
the rectory at (313)372-0762
May the Holy Infant Jesus
together with His Blessed Mother
and good Saint Joseph
bring you all joy and gladness
as you selebrate the festival of Christmas.
For you and your intentions
a novena of Masses will be offered
from December 26th through January 3rd
at Assumption Grotto Church, Detroit.
This is the finest gift that can be given to you:
the renewal of the Lord’s sacrifice.
Pilgrimage Tours
Pilgrimage
Tours
Please
contact
Rectory(313)
(313)372-0762
372-0762 or
(313)
332-4432
Please
contact
thetheRectory
or the
theShrine
ShrineGift
GiftShop
Shop
(313)
332-4432
to make arrangements for booking a tour of the church.
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Weekly
Weekly &
& Liturgical
Liturgical Schedule
Schedule throughout
throughout the
the Year
Year
MASSES
MASSES
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Saturday:
a.m.&&4:00
4:00p.m.
p.m.
Saturday: 7:30
7:30 a.m.
Sunday:
a.m.,9:30
9:30Tridentine,
a.m. Tridentine,
12:00 noon
Sunday: 6:30
6:30 a.m.,
12:00 noon
CONFESSION & OTHER DEVOTIONS
CONFESSION & OTHER DEVOTIONS
Saturdays 2:30 – 3:30
Saturdays 2:30 -3:30
Confessions are Confessions
heard on Sundays
45on
min.
before45all
Masses
are heard
Sundays
min.
before
until the Gospel.all Masses until the Gospel.
Petition
eachmonth
monthatat9:30
9:30a.m. First
7,Jan.
Jan.3,4,Feb.
Feb.7,1,
March
Petition Mass:
Masses:Living:The
Living: Thethird
thirdSunday
Sunday of each
FirstFriday:
Friday: Dec.
Dec.6,
March
7, 1
Deceased: TheDeceased:
third Sunday
of third
each month
at of
9:30
a.m.month at 9:30 First
FirstSaturday:
Saturday: Dec.
Dec. 7,
8, 2,
March
1 2
The
Sunday
each
1, Jan.
Jan.4,5,Feb
Feb.
March
Novena Intentions
at 7:30
a.m.&
Mass
& Sunday
December
26th
January3rd.
3rd
ChristmasChristmas
Novena Intentions
at 7:30 a.m.
Mass
Sunday
12:0012:00
noonnoon
MassMass
December
26th
to to
January
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas
Christmas
EveMasses:
Masses: 4:00
4:00 p.m.
Christmas
Eve
p.m.and
and
12:00 Midnight
Orchestral,
Cesar Franck
Mass in AMass)
12:00 Midnight
(Latin,(Latin,
Orchestral,
Haydn’s
Lord Nelson’s
Christmas
Masses:
6:30a.m.,
a.m.,9:30
9:30 a.m.,
noon
Christmas
DayDay
Masses:
6:30
a.m. (Latin)
(Latin)and
and12:00
12:00
noon
New Year’s Eve Masses: 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Masses: 4:00 p.m. and 11: 00 p.m.
New Year’s Day: 6:30 a.m., 9:30 (Latin), 12:00 noon Masses
New Years Day: 6:30, 9:30 (Latin), 12:00 noon Masses
Lenten
Devotions
Lenten & Holy Week Devotions
February 13
Ash Wednesday
March 5
Ash Wednesday
April 17
Holy Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Mass (No morning Mass
March 28
March 29
April 18
March 30
April 19
March 31
April 20
Holy Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Mass (No morning Mass)
Good Friday: Services from Noon until 3:00 p.m.
Confessions:
4:00from
– 6:00
p.m.
Good
Friday: Services
Noon
until 3:00 p.m. Confessions: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday: Blessing of food at 1:00 p.m. (No morning Mass)
Holy Saturday: B
lessing of food at 1:00 p.m. (No morning Mass)
Confessions: 10:00 —10:00, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Confessions: 10:00 – 11:00, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Easter VigilEaster
Mass:Vigil
8:00
p.m. (Note: there is no Mass at 4:00 p.m.)
Mass: 8:00 p.m. (Note: there is no Mass at 4:00 p.m.)
Easter Sunday Masses: 6:30, 9:30 a.m. Orchestral Mass, 12:00 noon (No confessions on
Easter
Sunday
Easter
day).Masses: 6:30, 9:30 a.m. Orchestral Mass, 12:00 noon
(No confessions on Easter day).
Stations of the Cross are said every Friday in church at 7:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross are said every Friday in church at 7:00 p.m
Remember your loved ones and friends this Easter with a Triduum (3) Masses offered at Assumption
Remember
yourduring
loved ones
and friends
Easter
Masses
offered
at Assumption
Grotto
the Easter
season. this
Easter
Cardswith
will abeTriduum
available (3)
at the
rectory
in February.
Grotto during the Easter season. Easter Cards will be available at the rectory in February.
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