Wider Church News and Information
North Macomb Vicariate
Information on the ten parishes which comprise the vicariate: SS. John and Paul, Washington Twp.; St. Clement of Rome, Romeo; St. Kieran, Shelby Twp.; St. John Vianney, Shelby Twp.; St. Therese of Lisieux, Shelby Twp.; St. Isidore, Macomb Twp.; St. Mary Mystical Rose, Armada; St. Francis / St. Maximilian, Ray Twp.; St. Lawrence, Utica. Resource for events happening in the parishes and for finding Mass times.
Archdiocese of Detroit
Official website for the Archdiocese of Detroit and all of its offices, institutions, and programs.
The Michigan Catholic
Official newspaper for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Published twice monthly. Has local Catholic news and brief articles on wider religious news
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Official website for the U.S. Catholic Bishops. Good resource for daily readings and documents of the U.S. Bishops.
The Vatican
Official website for all the Vatican congregations and offices. Good resource for official papal and other Vatican documents.
Virtual Tours of the Vatican. Villanova University has produced magnificent "virtual tours" of important churches/chapels. Click on any of the links below to connect to them.
St. Peter's Basilica, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, St. Paul Outside the Walls, Sistine Chapel.
Catholic News Network
Connected to the U.S. Conference of Bishops, resource for current news and information affecting the Catholic Church or of interest to Catholics.
Knights of Columbus
Information on the Michigan State Council for Knights of Columbus and the work of their local councils.
Worship / Prayer / Spirituality Links
The New English Translation of the Roman Missal.
The Order of Mass Booklet which is inserted in the front of all hymnals and contains all the new Mass responses.
A comparison sheet of the old and new responses which you can download for viewing.
USCCB Website on the Roman Missal which has links to lots of material and resources on the new Roman Missal.
Scriptural References Underlying the Prayers at Mass to see all the underlying Scriptural references that are present in the prayers we pray at Mass.
Background teaching material from Pastor's Perspective Bulletin Articles which will be one document, added to each week the Pastor's Perspective has material on the new Roman Missal.
Eucharistic Prayer II with comments : The new translation of Eucharistic Prayer II, introduced during Advent, with commentary on the side, and some definition and discussion of certain words and phrases that are new to this translation.
Eucharistic Prayer III with comments : The new translation of Eucharistic Prayer III, introduced during the Christmas season, with commentary on the side, and some definition and discussion of certain words and phrases that are new to this translation.
Eucharistic Prayer IV with comments : The new translation of Eucharistic Prayer IV, introduced during the Sundays of Ordinary Time in January, with commentary on the side, and some definition and discussion of certain words and phrases that are new to this translation.
Glossary of New Terms/Language : The new translation of prayers at times contain words that we have not used before. And some of the new words can sound a bit strange to our ears. Over time, with familiarity, we will understand them more easily. Click on the link indicated for a gloassary of many of these terms.
Vistitation North Spirituality Center
This site offers various seasonal spiritual reflections which are excellent, along with providing links to other sites. In addition, it often posts homilies by the late Bishop of Saginaw, Ken Untener.
Creighton University Online Ministry Website
Excellent site with several areas of use: daily prayer, daily reflections, and online retreats.
The Center for Liturgy at St. Louis University
Very good resource for preparing for upcoming Sunday worship. Recommended for all but especially lectors, communion ministers, music ministers, cantors, deacons, priests and all who have special liturgical roles.
Daily Scripture Readings from Mass
Pick any date to view, read and reflect on the readings for the Mass of the Day.
Apostleship of Prayer
The mission of this apostolate is to encourage prayer in the homes, especially a "morning offering," which places the day in the Lord's care.
Christian Service Links
Catholic Social Services of Macomb County
A Catholic social service agency that has a full range of resources for helping individuals and families. It is a good place to begin, if you are not sure what kind of help is available.
Samaritan House
Website for local agency which provides emergency food and clothing help.
M.C.R.E.S.T.: Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team
Website for agency that coordinates emergency shelter for the homeless in Macomb County.
Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Website both for those who wish to volunteer time and those needing volunteers to help with driving, shopping, cleaning, etc.
Catholic Relief Services
Website for this national Catholic outreach program, which provides extensive aid to all areas of the world facing natural and other disasters. Highly respected for the quickness of response and low amount of management costs.
Other Family / Emergency Agencies and Phone Numbers
Here are some area agencies and phone numbers that might offer a start on where to go get some help.
Legislative / Social Justice / Life Issues Links (top of page)
Michigan Catholic Conference
Public policy website for Catholic dioceses of Michigan, based in Lansing. Good newsletters on legislative topics that impact Catholic social teaching. Click on the Catholic Legislative Advocacy Network button for links to sending state or national legislators email on a timely basis, as well as sending local newspapers letters..
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
A booklet from the Catholic Bishops of the United States to guide Catholics in voting as responsible citizens and informed Catholics.Website for national organization dedicated to increasing Catholic involvement in social justice issues that flow from Catholic teaching.
Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good
Website for national organization dedicated to increasing Catholic involvement in social justice issues that flow from Catholic teaching.
Center of Concern
Public policy think tank, founded by Catholic religious men and women, promoting global justice based on Catholic social teaching.
NETWORK
Founded by a network of Catholic religious orders to influence legislative initiatives in Washington. Good resource for status of key bills that have significant social justice implications.
Evangelization Links
You Shall Be My Witnesses
An overview of the Archdiocese of Detroit's vision for evangelization.
Go and Make Disciples
The comprehensive document on Evangelization from the United States Catholic Conference, defining evangelization and offering a national plan and strategy for evangelization.
Evangelization Resources for Catholic Educators
A site with links to a variety of documents on Catholic approaches and resources for evangelization.
Catholics Come Home
Dedicated to supporting a positive understanding of the Catholic Church and its faith. Very well done, professional short videos such as "Epic" and other testimonies to the Catholic faith.
Catholic Youth and Young Adult Links
Emmaus-Ministries
Has latest information on events being sponsored by the North Macomb and Central Macomb Vicariate Young Adult Ministry.
FAITH Teen
Site produced by the diocese of Lansing just for teens. Interesting insights and information.
Human Love and Sexuality
Dr. Timothy Hogan's Website
Home site for our speaker on human sexuality. Includes further links and other information, including a DVD of his presentation. See especially the links on his "Download" page.
Stopping Cyberbullying Sites for Parents: stopcyberbullying.org, cyberbuyllying.org, wiredsafety.org
Anti-pornography filters for computers: Hedgebuilders.com
Monitoring your children's use of the computer software: SpectorSoft
Catholics on Call
Weekly Sunday Scripture reflections and other resources for Catholic adults in their 20s and 30s.
Busted Halo
Site supported by Paulist Evangelization outreach, aiming at adults in their 20s and 30s.
Vocation Links
Archdiocesan Vocation Office
Basic information on ordained and religious vocations.
Guide for Parents
Booklet with suggestions for how parents/families can encourage a positive attitude toward vocations in their home.
Ecumenical and Interfaith Resources
Detroit Interfaith Council
Metropolitan Detroit leadership group founded in the wake of 9/11/2001 to counter misunderstanding between faiths.
Michigan Interfaith Roundtable
Metropolitan Detroit leadership group committed to dialgoue among Christians, Muslims, Jews, and all faiths.
Theological Resources
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Online searchable text of the official catechism of the Catholic Church.
Catholic Theological Terms
Contains brief definitions and descriptions of theological terms from a traditional Catholic perspective.
Links from Recent New and Noteworthy Items (top of page)
Together in Faith Phase Two Pastoral Planning. The North Macomb Vicariate (of which SS. John and Paul is a part) submitted this final NMV Pastoral Planning Document to the Archdiocesan Paatoral Council. Click on Together in Faith for links to final recommendations from the APC to the Archbishop for all planing groups. NB: No parish in the North Macomb Vicariate is being asked to cluster or merge. All parishes had to submit recommendations for clustering, if an emergency arose.
Pastor Perspectives on God, One and Triune. A collection of articles from over the years that relate to our understanding of God. The January 20121 monthly G.R.A.C.E. session was focused on the Trinity and there is some material in the G.R.A.C.E. Archives as well.
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