• Our Easter Scriptures
      Today’s Gospel is a good follow-up to last week’s Gospel on the vine and branches.  It is also a good prelude to the coming story of the Ascension of Jesus.  Today, Jesus invites us to a deeper understanding of the very real intimacy we share with God and one another.  We learn that love is the power that empowers and motivates Jesus and propels us to follow his example.  A life of union  with Christ embodies the Christian’s mission in the world.  Just as the branches produce fruit because they are joined to the vine, so, too, we bear fruit in the world because of God’s love.

      For the full picture of today’s First Reading, a reading of all of Chapter 10 of the Acts of the Apostles is helpful.  Notice how the Lectionary sips verses.  The context is two men at prayer, one a Gentile God-fearer (one who associates himself with the synagogue  and Jewish traditions, but is not circumcised), the other a Jewish-Christian believer.  Both men are deeply open to the word of the Lord and obedient to his direction.  The homage Cornelius pays to Peter should be seen in this light.  Peter pays heed to what he sees and hears God  doing in the lives of these Gentiles and does not refuse them Baptism.  The power at work is God’s, the mission is God’s, not Peter’s own doing.

      Psalm 98 notes that the Lord has revealed to the nations, that is, the Gentiles, his saving power, as is clearly evidenced in our reading from Acts.  Note also the reference to God’s fulfillment of his promises to Israel in the last stanza of today’s psalm.

      Today’s Second Reading proclaims our salvation, God’s love for us — all is God’s initiative, God’s gift.  We are called to know God, in the sense of a deeply personal experience of God’s love.  We are called to love others, as God has loved us, freely and unconditionally.

      The Gospel challenges us to think of the depth of the Father’s love for Jesus — more than we can comprehend.  That is the reality of Jesus’ love for us, to which he calls us to remain or live in.  If we do remain in his love, that love will overflow to others and bear fruit in love.  In that light, how could or joy be anything less than complete?
       
       

       

    • Parish Council Leadership
      Three terms expire this year and need to be filled on our Parish Pastoral Council.  Are you interested in serving  the whole parish in this capacity?  Are you interested in learning and participating in the future of the parish?  All that’s really necessary is a listening ear, your own experiences, and enthusiasm to serve the entire parish community.  If you know someone you think would be excellent nominee, please speak with them before recommending their name to a member of Parish Council.  Selection for council representatives will be on Pentecost Sunday, May 27,  at 11:00 a.m. Mass.
       
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    • Welcome

      Greetings and welcome to St. Lucy's by way of our new website!

      As we continue to serve the community along the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, we hope the content of these pages will give you a sense of not only who we are as a faith commuity, but also encourage you to continue to connect with us electronically, join us in prayer during the weekend, or participate in any one of a number of activities and services hosted at or sponsored by St Lucy's throughout the week.  If you should need any additional information, or if we can be of further assistance to you, please don't hesitate to contact us directly by phone or email.

      Again, welcome to St. Lucy's web-based home!

    • Mark Your Calendars

      Faith Formation Session
      Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP


      Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP will be with us on Sunday May 20th to help ‘Nurture a God-Centered, Growing, Generous Family.’

      Sr. Janet is a nationally recognized catechetical leader throughout the United States. While her presentation may be directed more to families with children, grandparents and other adults will certainly be enriched by her years of ministry, expertise, and presentation.

      Her presentation provides a great opportunity for us to invite the many young families now moving into our neighborhood to join us for her presentation, combining a welcome to the area, and an opportunity to evangelize just a bit about our Roman Catholic faith, and our programming and activities at St. Lucy.

      To help us plan and make sure an adequate number of materials are available, please call the Religious Formation Office if you plan to attend, and let us know how many of your own family, neighbors and friends might be coming. (586-447-4223).
       

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