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06/19
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Archbishop John Dearden officially
established St. Louise as a Parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Fr. Benedict Rembelski was named founding pastor. |
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06/30
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The first Mass was celebrated at Green
Acres School.
The parish began with approximately 750 families. A prototype Church building (present social building) was constructed. |
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12/23
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Archbishop Dearden dedicated the building and celebrated the first Mass.
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NOTE: A CCD education program began with the help of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Victory and Sr. Cecilia (principal). They remained with us for four years at no direct cost to the parish. Their work was funded by the Archdiocesan Development Fund (ADF). | |
04/01
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Parish rectory was constructed, and finally
occupied in April.
1st Annual Parish Picnic was held, raffle tickets and all. |
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NOTE: Precious Blood Fathers provided weekend
assistance.
Parish grew to 1000 families. Christian Women organization began the annual Mother/Daughter breakfast tradition. |
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Fr. Robert Haener, principal of Bishop Foley High School, was appointed as resident weekend help. | |
NOTE
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Parish grew to 1200 families | |
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Fr. William J. Roosen was appointed the first associate pastor in June. |
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NOTE
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Parish grew to 1400 families. | |
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Fr. Rembelski celebrated his 25th anniversary of ordination into the priesthood. Received archdiocesan permission to erect a permanent Church building. Leon H. Kohls & Assoc., a registered architect and parishioner, was commissioned for the project. |
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NOTE
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This was the year of the "great flood"… rectory basement, parking lot, etc. |
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Fr. Roosen moves on to become pastor of SS. Andrew & Benedict Parish in Detroit. Fr. Michael Paquette was assigned to St. Louise as associate pastor. |
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12/22
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Groundbreaking for a permanent Church building was held. | |
NOTE
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Parish grew to 1500 families.
Mom & Dad's Club formed to promote athletic skills and intra-parish competition for the children of the parish. |
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01/02 |
Work began on the new Church (Edward V.
Monahan Co. was awarded the construction contract).
Fr. Paquette leaves and Fr. Thomas G. Lumpkin was appointed associate pastor. Sr. Helen Bishop was hired to head the CCD education program. |
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03/15 |
Vicar Walter A. Hurley blessed the "cornerstone" of the new Church. | |
04/16
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New Church building was dedicated by Cardinal John Dearden at a 7:30 PM Mass assisted by Vicar Fr. Hurley, Pastor Fr. Rembelski, Fr. Lumpkin, Fr. Roosen, Fr. Haener. | |
06/07 |
Deacon Donald Archambault, who served his deacon year at St. Louise, was ordained a priest. | |
12/31
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Ushers sponsor the first Parish New Year's Eve Party. |
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NOTE
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A parish council was formed. Seniors Club began functioning as an established parish group. |
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Fr. Haener left Bishop Foley High School and was assigned to Mother Cabrini Parish in Allen Park, thus ending six years of residence in our parish. Fr. Stanislaus Czopp, from Orchard Lake Seminary, became the new weekend helper. |
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Sr. Helen Bishop left the CCD program. Mr. James M. Daley continued to coordinate the program and work with the youth of the parish. |
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NOTE |
Usher's started a monthly "paper-drive" fund raisers in church parking lot. Organizations already in existence: Mom's & Dad's Club, Teen Club, Ushers, Christian Women. Scheduled Masses: Saturday at 7:30PM, Sunday 9:00AM, 10:30AM (also a 10:30AM "family" Mass in the Social Hall) and 12:00 Noon. CCD classes were held at Pearl Lean Elementary School. Parish commissions were established: Administration, Education, Service, Worship, Young Adults. Parish census was performed by the Franciscan Fathers. A parish directory was prepared and distributed (with family names and pictures). |
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06/17
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Fr. Lumpkin left St. Louise to begin a "House of Prayer". Fr. Czopp remained as weekend help. With Fr. Lumpkin gone, the 10:30AM hall Mass came to an end. |
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06/27 |
The St. Louise parish celebrated the 10th Anniversary of its founding with a party at the Social Hall. 10th Anniversary celebration continued with a Polish Parish Picnic. |
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09/09 |
Deacon Nicholas Singer was assigned to St. Louise. Srs. Cynthia Smitko and Lenore Murphy join the staff to lead the Religious Education program.but only stay for one year. |
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NOTE
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Service Commission began a Blood Bank drive. The drive continues to this day. Christian Women donate the main altar, candlesticks and altar cloths. |
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Fr. Leon Page was appointed associate pastor in March. | |
03/10 |
A weekly BINGO was started at the Social Hall as a CCD fund raiser | |
03/31 |
A class of 163 students were confirmed by Bishop Arthur Krawczak. | |
09/22
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Howard Whitehouse joins the staff as Director of Religious Education. Linda Kotts heads the Jr. & Sr. High School programs. |
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NOTE
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Saturday evening Mass was changed to 7:00PM. Christian Women continue to work bingo, visit area nursing homes, have garage sales, sponsor their annual Wine tasting party and write/produce their first (of many) cookbooks, mmmm. Proceeds are returned back to the Parish in the form of altar linens and cassocks for altar servers. Ushers bought new chairs for use at the Social building. |
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04/20 |
Confirmation class was so large (225 students) that the ceremony was performed at two different masses. | |
09/19-21 |
First Parish Carnival. Top raffle prize: 1976 Oldsmobile Omega | |
11/02 |
Worship Commission was formed. |
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NOTE
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Christian Women continued their fund raising efforts (sold angel wings, parish garage sale, worked bingo) to provide baptismal robes, hot meals for blood bank workers and church banners. St. Louise Parish received a "Beautification Award" from the City of Warren. |
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Christian Women sponsor a "Wine & Cheese Tasting Party" and a "Homespun" fashion show to promote social activity and continue to fundraise for their projects and charities. Weekly bingo continues with Ushers, Mom & Dads Club, Christian Women and Parish At-Large providing workers. Proceeds be used by each group for the benefit of the parish. Proceeds from the Fall Festival shall go toward subsidizing the CCD program. |
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10/30-11/05 |
Parish Mission presented by the Passionate Fathers. | |
11/20 |
Ushers sponsor a "Fr. Dustin Banjo Concert." Parish celebrates New Years Eve with a party sponsored by the Ushers for the sixth consecutive year. |
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NOTE |
St. Louise Parish received a "Beautification Award" from the City of Warren. |
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01/20 |
Fr. Stanilaus Czopp, our long-time assistant and friend, passed away today. | |
04/17 |
Fr. Leon Page is appointed founding pastor of a new parish in Sterling Heights called St. Jane de Chantel. | |
04/24 |
Again the class of confirmation candidates is so large that the ceremony is divided in two: Monday's group confirmed by Bishop Krawczak and Wednesday's group confirmed by Bishop Imesch. |
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08/09 |
Fr. Benedict Rembelski, founding pastor St. Louise, is transferred to Transfiguration Parish; in Detroit. Farewell supper is held at the Club Venetian. | |
08/14 |
Fr. Pasquale LoGrasso (Administration and Education) and Fr. Robert Poledink (Worship and Christian Service) are assigned as co-pastors of St. Louise. | |
08/21 |
Eucharistic Minister group is formed. First group of 34 members is installed on 12/18. |
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NOTE
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Christian Women continue to sponsor "social/fundraisers" such as: wine tasting party, jewelry demonstration, cookbook sales, etc. Ushers sponsor multiple parish dances throughout the year. |
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02/12 |
Howard Whitehouse joins the staff to serve as religious coordinator and as a permanent deacon to the parish. | |
05/07 |
Service Commission began the weekend practice of serving "Coffee/Donuts" after the 10:00A and Noon Masses. | |
06/17 |
Sunday Masses are changed to 8:00A, 10:00A and Noon. | |
07/09 |
Rick Ruiz joins the parish staff as our new organist and Pat O'Brien as Minister of Music. | |
08/26 |
Cardinal Albino Luciani was elevated to the position of Pope (John Paul I). He died in office on 9/28, just 33 days later. Cardinal Karol Wotywlo (John Paul II) succeeds him. |
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NOTE
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St. Louise Blood Bank Drive continues their "life-saving" collection work. Social activities include: Square Dance, Harvest Dinner Dance, Wine Tasting Party, New Year's Eve Dinner Dance (these events were sponsored by the Christian Women and Usher's Club). |
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Christian Women help to sponsor a Springtime Parish Garage Sale. | |
04/22 |
Nicholas Singer is assigned as a permanent deacon for St. Louise. | |
06/17 |
Youth Minister Linda Kotts moves on. Replaced by Kathy Przeklas. | |
10/21
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Parish land (from Ward St. to Martin Rd.) was sold by the Archdiocese for the purpose of single family development. Dollars received helped pay part of the parish debt. | |
06/20 |
Kevin Lindsey becomes the new guitarist at the Saturday evening Mass. | |
12/21 |
Fr. Robert Poledink announced his re-assignment to St. Francis of Assisi Parish (New Haven). |
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NOTE |
Christian Women continued their good works (Card Party, Easter Baskets for the Cambridge Nursing Home, Altar/Church Cleaning, etc.). Parish census was organized and conducted under the direction of Judith Parkhurst. |
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02/01
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Fr. Andy Wesley is assigned to St. Louise
as an associate pastor.
Fr. LoGrasso is slowed down by snow blower accident. |
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02/22
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Annual Lenten Soup Supper is started to promote awareness for the less fortunate and to collect donations for Manna Soup Kitchen. | |
04/12 |
Rev. Edmund Szoka is appointed Archbishop of Detroit, taking over for Cardinal John Dearden who resigned (7/80) for health reasons. |
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NOTE
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Interior alterations in the Church provide for two new Reconciliation rooms. Parishioners installed the underground lawn sprinkler system. Parish continued their tuition subsidy program for eligible members. Parish Census revealed 1592 registered households (5368 individuals). New parish, lighted/lettered road sign was installed. |
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03/14 |
Parish library is officially opened. | |
NOTE |
Fr. Wesley led a group of interested
parishioners on a trip to the Holy Land.
In the last 10 years, the Usher's Club has sponsored 40 parish dances (22 different bands). Christmas Giving Tree gifts were distributed to Holy Trinity Parish, St. Helen and to the Manna Soup Kitchen. |
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After 10 years, Howard Whitehouse resigned as Religious Education Coordinator, remains as Deacon.
Fr. Thomas Kramer replaces Fr. Andy Wesley as associate pastor. Sr. Patricia Lynch became the new pastoral associate and Religious Education Coordinator. Improvements to the Social Hall were made (toilet room renovations, enclosure of the interior court, enlargement of the kitchen). Archdiocesan loan to build the church was PAID OFF. |
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Funeral luncheon committee was formed and began serving the parish community. | |
11/29 |
Rick Ruiz became full-time organist and music director. | |
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Office / Classroom addition was built onto the
Social Hall building.
Sr. Patrica Lynch left the staff and Srs. Josephine McNamara and Rosalie Riccobono came on board. |
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04/02 |
Mom & Dad's Club is officially dissolved.
CSA goal:$35,000.00 |
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07/07 |
Fr. LoGrasso took re-assignment St. Louis (Mt. Clemens). | |
07/15 |
Fr. David West assumed role of pastor for St. Louise. | |
10/31
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Sr. Rosalie's tendered letter of resignation was accepted by Fr. West. | |
04/13 |
Parish property (south of the Social Hall, all the way to Martin Road) was sold to Mavis & Associates who proposed to construct single family homes on the acreage. | |
05/11 |
Fr. Kramer got re-assigned to the Port Huron area.
Fr. West announced that Fr. Michael Dylag has agreed to provide weekend assistance at Mass. Sr. Maria Kurrie was hired as pastoral associate, Irmgard Kovacs as director of Religious Education and Joseph Manuszak as Parish Counselor. CSA goal: $36,030.00 |
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December
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Deacon Nicolas Singer passed away and is sadly missed. | |
01/31 |
Fr. Thomas Puzio was assigned to St. Louise as Assistant Pastor for a six month term. Parish enrollment was estimated at 1670 family units (7350 parishioners). Christian Women purchased a life-sized statue of Blessed Mary (Our Lady of the Smile) and had it placed in a niche on the east side of the Social Hall. Parish Council formation ended and Fr. West attempted to create a Parish Assembly |
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08/02
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Fr. Edward Perrone replaced the departing Fr. Puzio. Note: Fr. Perrone was re-assigned two months later. | |
07/18 |
Deacon Wilhelm Kessler joined the staff as Sr. Maria Kurrie moved on. | |
August |
Fr. Rembelski passed away.
Fr. Dylag (48 yrs. old) suffered a stroke. His health is improving. Fr. Ozzie helped in his absence. |
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October
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Parish received an award from the Beautification Commission of the City of Warren. | |
01/10 |
Mr. Joseph Bellanca joined the staff as Business Manager and Supervisor of Maintenance. | |
07/19
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Parish sponsored a FREE social/picnic to commemorate its 25 yr. anniversary. | |
08/01 |
Fr. Joseph Nagaroor was assigned as assistant pastor and will serve the Indian Catholic community which is growing rapidly. | |
August |
Parish census was mailed out. | |
08/14 |
Church air conditioning system was activated and integrated with the mechanical system.
Parish received an award from the Beautification Commission of the City of Warren. |
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Although not mentioned annually, the Christian Women continued their religions, social and fund raising events (altar duty; collecting worn eye glasses, cancelled stamps, old Christmas cards; anniversary Mass / reception; lunches for Blood Bank volunteers; Mother/Daughter Breakfast; sale of CW Cookbooks; etc.) and the Ushers continued sponsoring dances (South Seas Dinner/Dance; Square Dance; etc.) Back to top | |
07/16 |
Fr. David West was re-assigned to St. Agatha parish in Detroit. | |
07/23
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Fr. Thomas G. Rice was appointed as pastor (officially installed 9/24)
Fr. John King came to provide weekend assistance and Sr. Kathleen Isreal was hired as pastoral associate and Director of Christian Ministry. |
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Parish Assembly consisting of five commissions (Administration, Worship, Christian Service, Education and Parish Activities) continued to each meet five times per year. | |
June |
Fr. King retired to Florida and Fr. Bob Williams joined the staff
for weekend Mass assistance.
Sr. Israel formed a St. Vincent de Paul Conference group and organized a clothing drive. |
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Staff: Fr. Tom Rice, Pastor; Fr. Bob Williams, Weekend Assistant; Sr. Kathleen Israel, Pastoral Associate; Deacon Wilhelm Kessler; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Education; Richard Ruiz, Director of Music; Joseph Bellanca, Business Manager; Joseph Manuszak, Councilor. | |
May
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Deacon Tom Thomas joined the
staff of St. Louise.
Fr. Rice received his Doctoral Degree in Ministry from St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore. |
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July
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Sr. Israel organized and formed the HANDS committee in preparation to receive and house homeless people next year for a one week period at our parish center (McRest). | |
September
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Minor interior renovations in the Church (removing pews and locating the Choir stall) began. City fire code required most of this work. | |
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Staff: Fr. Tom Rice, Pastor; Fr. Bob Williams, Weekend Assistant; Sr. Kathleen Israel, Pastoral Associate; Deacons Wilhelm Kessler & Tom Thomas; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Education; Richard Ruiz, Director of Music; Joseph Bellanca, Business Manager; Joseph Manuszak, Councilor. | |
05/10
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Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated by newly ordained Fr. Kevin Walsh, former parishioner. | |
05/17 |
Sr. Israel celebrates her 50th anniversary as a nun. | |
06/21 |
First McRest program began as Macomb County homeless arrived. | |
06/28
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Joseph Bellanca retired after five years as the Business Manager. He is replaced by Mr. John Lipke. | |
July
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Deacon Tom Thomas moved on. | |
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Staff: Fr. Tom Rice, Pastor; Fr. Bob Williams, Weekend Assistant; Sr. Kathleen Israel, Pastoral Associate; Deacon Wilhelm Kessler; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Education; Richard Ruiz, Director of Music; John Lipke, Business Manager; Joseph Manuszak, Councilor. | |
May |
Parish hosted the McRest program for one week. | |
August |
Led by Mrs. Ann Kelly and Mr. Tom Oppat, parish youth leave to join Pope John Paul II in Denver, Colorado for a World Youth Day gathering and celebration. | |
September
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Fr. Bob Williams was appointed
Pastor of St. Justin Parish (Hazel Park).
Fr. Williams, Fr. Ron Jozwiak, Fr. Michael Dylag all help with weekend assistance on an as-needed basis. New Deacon Tony Morici joined the staff. Sr. Kathleen Israel goes part-time. Back to top |
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Staff: Fr. Tom Rice, Pastor; Sr.
Kathleen Israel, Pastoral Associate; Deacons Wilhelm Kessler and Tony
Morici; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Education; Richard Ruiz,
Director of Music; John Lipke, Business Manager; Joseph Manuszak,
Councilor.
Blood drives continue (March and October). |
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May
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Parish hosted the McRest program for one week. | |
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Staff: Fr. Tom Rice, Pastor; Sr.
Kathleen Israel, Pastoral Associate; Deacons Wilhelm Kessler and Tony
Morici; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Education; Richard Ruiz,
Director of Music; John Lipke, Business Manager; Joseph Manuszak,
Councilor.
Stewards for Tomorrow: St. Louise's goal (suggested by the Archdiocese): $471,307.00. Final amount pledged by parishioners $570,870.00 (to be collected over the next 3-5 years). |
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02/26 |
Bishop Walter Schoenherr confirmed 15 elementary school candidates. | |
May |
Parish hosted the McRest program for one week. | |
May/June |
Parish received contributions and
pledges to, once again, fulfill the assigned CSA goal: $60,865.00.
The City of Warren presented the parish with its beautification award. |
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12/10
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Fr. Michael Dylag was honored by the Pope with the title of Monsignor. | |
February |
Fr. Tom had appendectomy surgery. All went well. |
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March
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Parish sponsored a four-day Mission. | |
May
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Parish hosted the McRest program
for one week.
Work began on reconstruction of the parking lot (drainage, concrete walks and curbs, asphalt paving.) |
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May/June
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Parish exceeds CSA goal of $67,000.00. ($77,719.00 pledged). | |
09/22
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Capuchin Fr. Theo Meyer had a massive heart attack and died this morning. He had been assisting with weekend and funeral Masses for the past two years. He is truly missed. | |
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Chuck White and Tim Bonk were hired as Parish Custodians. | |
May
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Parish hosted the McRest program for one week. | |
May/June
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Parish exceeds CSA goal of $70,000.00. ($81,754.00 pledged.) | |
06/08
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Sr. Kathleen Israel retired after serving the parish for eight years . | |
09/28
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Ms. Barbara Whittaker, church sacristan and long-time evening secretary, announced her retirement. | |
10/05 |
Pastor Fr. Tom Rice celebrated his 20th anniversary of Ordination into the Priesthood. | |
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Staff: Fr. Tom Rice, Pastor; Deacon Tony Morici, Pastoral Associate; Deacon Wilhelm Kessler; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Education; Richard Ruiz, Director of Music; John Lipke, Business Manager; Helen Walczak, Parish Secretary. | |
01/11 |
Sr. Frances Ryan (IHM) joined the staff, part-time for Christian Service. | |
May |
Parish hosted the McRest program for one week. | |
May/June |
Parish exceeds the CSA goal of $72,000.00. ($89,320.00 pledged.) | |
June |
Second Annual Parish Golf Outing. | |
10/11 |
Margaret Ignasiak, RN, BSN, was
assigned to become our "Parish Nurse." This program was
developed by the Archdiocese, in conjunction with Macomb Hospital Center. Christian Women compiled and printed another cookbook for sale as a fund raiser. (All previous editions have sold out.) |
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11/29
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Deacon Candidate Gary Meerschaert began his internship at St. Louise. | |
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Staff: Fr. Tom Rice, Pastor; Deacon Tony Morici and Sr. Frances Ryan, Pastoral Ministers; Deacon Wilhelm Kessler; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Education; Richard Ruiz, Director of Music; Joseph Bellanca, Business Manager; Helen Walczak, Parish Secretary. | |
February |
Parish raised $36,875.00 for development of the Pope John Paul II Center, Washington, DC. | |
April |
Pastoral Council was recreated after 10 years of inactivity. | |
May |
Parish hosted McRest program for one week. | |
May/June |
Parish exceeds CSA goal of $70,000.00. ($84,000.00 pledged.) | |
10/03 |
Deacon Gary Meerschaert was officially ordained and assigned to St. Louise Parish. | |
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Staff: Fr. Tom Rice, Pastor; Deacon Tony Morici & Sr. Frances Ryan, Pastoral Ministers; Deacons Wilhelm Kessler & Gary Meerschaert; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Education; Richard Ruiz, Director of Music; Ken & Robin Jensen, Youth Ministers; John Lipke, Business Manager; Helen Walczak, Parish Secretary. | |
May |
Parish hosted the McRest program for one week. | |
May/June |
Parish exceeds CSA goal of $70,000.00. ($87,105.00 pledged.) | |
June |
Fr. Tom celebrates his 50th birthday with a parish party at the Ukranian Cultural Center. | |
August
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Sr. Frances Ryan had heart
surgery and could not return to her pastoral duties.
Deacon Tony Morici resigned to accept at teaching position at Notre Dame High School in Pontiac. Christian Service donated 30 afghans to Children's Hospital of Detroit. |
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September
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Annual Septemberfest added carnival rides to the bill of fare. | |
October |
St. Louise Family Group formed to service families with young children. Activities include: bowling, Christmas caroling, crafts, Tiger baseball games, Valentine's Dance for children, etc. | |
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Staff: Fr. Tom Rice, Pastor;
Deacons Wilhelm Kessler & Gary Meerschaert; Irmgard Kovacs, DRE;
Richard Ruiz, Director of Music; Ken & Robin Jensen, Youth Ministers;
John Lipke, Business Manager; Helen Walczak, Parish Secretary. Movable room divider panels were installed in the large hall to provide classroom separation (financed by festival profits.) |
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May |
Parish hosted McRest program for one week. | |
May/June |
Parish exceeded CSA goal of $75,749.00. ($87,088.00 pledged.) | |
06/01
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John Lipke retired as Business
Manager after 11 years of service.
Tom Lippert was hired to fill the vacant Business Manager position. |
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07/01
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Sr. Sharon Simon was hired to serve as the new Pastoral Associate. | |
September
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Another successful 3-day Septemberfest was held, again with carnival rides. | |
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Although not repeated in each of these summaries the Christian Women have continued to annually sponsor Craft Shows, Mother/Daughter Breakfasts, Wine Tasting Parties, etc. Each year they donate parish items (this year: sacramental purificators, new commercial refrigerator, etc.) Ushers and Christian Women again co-hosted the annual New Year's Eve Party (for the umpteenth time). | |
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Staff : Fr. Tom Rice, Pastor; Fr. Bob Williams & Fr. Ron Jozwiak, Weekend Assts.; Sr. Sharon Simon, Pastoral Assoc.; Deacon Wilhelm Kessler; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Education; Rick Ruiz, Director of Music; Youth Ministers Ken & Robin Jensen; Tom Lippert, Bus. Manager. | |
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Family Social Club planning group ice skating, Cosmic bowling, Easter egg hunt, Tiger baseball game, Family/Parish picnic, Halloween party, Christmas Caroling. | |
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Christian Women collecting stamps, eyeglasses, hearing aids; participated in the Advent Soup/Bread supper for Fr. Tom Lumpkin; sponsored a bake sale and ran the kitchen during the Spring Rummage Sale; hosted the annual Mother/Daughter breakfast, New Year's Eve party (w/ Ushers). | |
02/24
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Bishop Leonard Blair confirmed 22 students. | |
04/21
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CSA goal was announced: $79,378.00 | |
05/19-05/26
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Sponsored McREST (temporary shelter for homeless of Macomb County). | |
06/02
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Work began on the parish website (www.saintlouise.org). | |
06/23
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Parish CENSUS was mailed to all known parishioners. | |
06/23
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Sr. Sharon Simon resigned as Pastoral Associate to become vice-president of her religious order (Racine Domicans). | |
07/01
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Sr. Carmen Coccimiglio accepted the Pastoral Associate position. | |
08/11
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Heating systems for the church were replace and temperature control systems modified. | |
08/25
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Deacon Gary Meerschaert was assigned to the parish. | |
09/06-09/08
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Annual Septemberfest was very successful (raised over $50,000.00). | |
10/06
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Fr. Rice celebrated his 25th anniversary of his ordination with mass and reception at the Barrister House. |
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Assoc.; Deacons Wilhelm Kessler & Gary Meerschaert; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Ed.; Rick Ruiz, Director of Music; Youth Ministers Ken and Robin Jensen; Tom Lippert, Bus. Manager; Secretaries: Helen Walczak, Madge Kinsella, Sylvia Chetosky, Sheryl Brown. | |
| Seniors continue to meet every Tuesday for a light lunch and social gathering. | ||
3/9-3/12
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Fr. John West leads a Parish Mission in celebration of our 40th anniversary. | |
March
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Church interior (exposed concrete) was painted | |
4/23
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Spring Rummage Sale was a huge success. | |
9/6-9/8
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Septemberfest was again celebrated, this time, partially in the dark due to a Detroit Edison failure. | |
10/19
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Noon Mass of Thanksgiving of St. Louise 40 year anniversary, including blessing and dedication of the new tabernacle. Christian Women and Pierogi Ladies contributed heavily to the purchase. A dinner-dance at the the Barrister House followed the mass. | |
10/26
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Name of the parish is officially changed to: ST. LOUISE de MARILLAC. |
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Assoc.; Deacons Wilhelm Kessler & Gary
Meerschaert; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Ed.;
Rick Ruiz, Director of Music; Youth Ministers Ken and Robin Jensen; Tom
Lippert, Bus. Manager;
Secretaries: Helen Walczak, Madge Kinsella, Sylvia Chetosky, Sheryl Brown.
Sr. Carmen Coccimiglio Pastoral Associate Assisting at masses, Msgr. Michael Dylag, Rev. John Saliba S.J., Rev. Robert Williams. |
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Christian Women continue with their annual events and services | |
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Family Social Club continue with their events | |
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All registered parishioners receive The Michigan Catholic free. Fr. Rice is the editor | |
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Confirmation by Bishop John Quinn-20 students | |
3/21
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Mid-year financial report. New roof for parish center-$75,000. Exterior painting of the Church. Rectory basement mold and drainage problem resolved. | |
3/25
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Blood Drive | |
May
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MCREST | |
September
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SeptemberFest profit, $43,494 |
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Assoc.; Deacons Wilhelm Kessler & Gary
Meerschaert; Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Ed.;
Rick Ruiz, Director of Music; Youth Ministers Ken and Robin Jensen; Tom
Lippert, Bus. Manager;
Secretaries: Helen Walczak, Madge Kinsella, Sylvia Chetosky, Sheryl Brown.
Sr. Mary Louise Coccimiglio SLW Pastoral Associate (name changed from Sr. Carmen necessary for practical business reasons) Assisting at masses, Msgr. Michael Dylag, Rev. John Saliba S.J., Rev. Robert Williams. |
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Christian Women continue their annual events and services | |
February
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Family Social Club hosts a benefit dinner for a family in need | |
April
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Fr. John West dies at the age of 52 | |
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Family Social Club hosts the
Saturday CSA dinner
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Auxiliary Bishop Walter J.
Schoenherr confirms 13 students Church is in need of a new organ. Plans to raise money is discussed. Approximately $80,000 is needed |
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May
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MCREST | |
June
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The Family Social Club regroups and officially becomes a parish organization. Hosts the first annual Parish Picnic on the parish grounds | |
September 9-11
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SeptemberFest profit $50,212 | |
October
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Pastor Rev. Thomas Rice, D. Min. becomes Monsignor |
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January
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Family Social Club hosts a family bingo | |
April
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Family Social Club hosts Friday
fish dinner fundraisers and Easter egg hunt
Plans for parish clustering and mergers are revealed by the Archdiocese. St. Louise and St. Cletus will cluster at a later date |
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June |
Family Social Club hosts a Tiger
Baseball game. Bus transportation is provided. Over 70 people
attend.
Irmgard Kovacs, Director of Religious Education, retires after 20 years of service. A retirement party was held in her honor on June 4th. |