Book of Remembrance

During the month of November, we remember our loved ones who have died by recording their names in our parish Book of Remembrance. We will keep the book near the Baptismal font so that parishioners may enter the names of their loved ones. The Book of Remembrance will be put on the Altar of Repose … Read more

Help celebrate Fr. Ed’s ordination anniversary!

Fr. Ed’s 35th anniversary of ordination is Monday, Nov. 29. Join us as we celebrate with him on these dates: On Friday, Nov. 19, join Fr. Ed and some of our priest alumni, as well as other priests from the Washtenaw Vicariate, at the 5:30 pm Mass. All are welcome! A dinner for the clergy and … Read more

A better way for those over 70 ½ to make charitable gifts

Individuals who are over 70 ½ can use a special provision in the Internal Revenue Code to completely exclude from their income withdrawals from their IRA if those withdrawals are used to make charitable distributions. Many individuals traditionally use cash or checks to make charitable contributions. Many of those individuals use the standard deduction for ... Read more

Confused about charitable giving?

Under the 2017 Tax Act, the standard deduction for a single individual was doubled to about $12,000; for a married couple, it was doubled to about $24,000. These increases to the standard deduction mean that most Americans will now be using the standard deduction rather than itemizing their separate deductions. Many individuals who give generously ... Read more

Wanted: All Saints Eve Party Coordinator!

The Christ the King All Saints Eve Party has traditionally been one of our biggest family events of the year. After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, we hope to have it return this year, but we need a volunteer to coordinate it. If you like to celebrate and love the saints, please … Read more

“Learning to Love Flint” Discipleship Group starts Oct. 4

This Fall, come to learn and discuss how to engage in our sister Parish relationship! Together, we will look at various teachings from our rich faith tradition, hear personal testimonies from Flint missionaries, and consider how to participate as individuals and as a Sister Parish. To learn more about our Sister Parish and ways that ... Read more

Special collection for Lebanon, Oct. 9-10

The weekend of October 9-10, we are having a special collection for the people of Lebanon. Ever since August 2020 when an explosion in the Port of Beirut caused massive death and destruction to the port and community. Lebanon has been dealing with a series of crises. (See page 6 of the Christ the King ... Read more

New Women’s Small Group starts Sept. 20

Are you looking for a small group to join?  All women are invited to grow in your life of faith and prayer as you encounter Jesus and one another through the ancient prayer of Lectio Divina.  Meetings are every other week beginning on Monday, Sept. 20, at 7 pm in Parish Center Room 4. Please ... Read more

Come to FSM Follow-up event, Sept. 25!

Join us for a follow-up event to the Flint Summer Mission happening Saturday, Sept. 25, 12-2 pm. We’ll be providing activities for children ages 4-13. Come be part of the Flint Summer Mission family! To sign up to help or attend or to ask questions, contact Sr. Rachel Benjamin, Anne Marie Mason, or Teresa Gjernes ... Read more

Helping Hands seeking skilled trades volunteers

Helping Hands is looking for skilled trades workers (plumbers, roofers, electricians, carpenters, etc) who would be willing to volunteer their expertise for home repairs on an as-needed basis. In particular, we have an upcoming major project where we could really use some skilled trades knowledge and expertise. If interested, sign up at ctkcc.net/helping-hands or contact Betty Diefenbach (734-272-6918, popcornbetty2@gmail.com).