Upcoming events: Feburary 24-March 4

Friday, February 24
JUVENTUTEM MASS & DANCE
S.S. Peter & Paul, Detroit (west side)
6:30pm Confessions & Rosary
7:00pm Tridentine High Mass
8:00pm Swing & ballroom dance for ages 18-35
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Sunday, February 26
QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY
St. Joseph Oratory, Detroit
11:00am Tridentine High Mass followed by 20-minute Lesson in Liturgy
("The Introit: Entering into the Mass")
> oratory website

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Wednesday, March 1
ASH WEDNESDAY

* fast and abstinence *

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Friday, March 3
FIRST FRIDAY

* Sacred Heart of Jesus, First Friday of Lent *

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Saturday, March 4
FIRST SATURDAY

* Immaculate Heart of Mary *

Return to St. Florian

St. Florian Parish was established in 1907 and the current edifice was finished in 1928. The church is the tallest building in Hamtramck as its spire reaches a height of nearly 200 feet.

Detailed Stations of the Cross mimic the Neo-Gothic architecture of the building.

Scenes from the Gospel are featured among the intricate high altar.

An elaborate ceiling features angels adoring the Blessed Sacrament.


The St. Joseph side altar; a large crucifix near the Blessed Mother's side altar.
  

The Feast of St. Florian falls on May 4 and the parish always celebrates with a large festival during the first weekend of May. The annual Strawberry Festival features Polish food/drink, church tours, as well as polka music and dancing.

St. Florian is the patron of firefighters and, on the first Saturday of May, a parade of firefighters marches to the church and joins in the procession for Mass.

Images of the patron are found throughout the church.

Murals of St. Florian and St. Maximilian Kolbe adorn the rear of the nave.

A chapel to Our Lady of Częstochowa is located in the east side of the vestibule.

A Divine Mercy chapel is located on the west side of the vestibule. Here, relics and memorabilia from Pope St. John Paul II are on display.

Pope St. John Paul II visited Hamtramck twice. In 1969, while still a cardinal, he celebrated Mass at St. Florian. In 1987, he addressed the public nearby.

As expected, JP2's likeness is found throughout the church.


Pope Park, a memorial of Karol Wojtyła's first visit to Hamtramck,  stands a few blocks away from St. Florian. A volunteer group is planning to renovate the park by fixing broken pavers and adding more lights.

The parish is administered by the Society of Christ — a religious order whose mission is to serve people of Polish descent living outside of Poland. Fr. Mirosław Frankowski, S.Chr., serves as pastor with the assistance of Deacon Arthur Majkowski.

MASS SCHEDULE

Sun  10am (Polish), Noon (English), 6:30 pm (Polish)

Mon 8am (Polish)

Tue   6:30pm (English)

Wed 8am (Polish)

Thu  6:30pm (English)

Fri    6:30pm (Polish)

Sat    8am (Polish), 4pm (English)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fri     3:00pm – 6:00pm

For more info: parish website & Wikipedia
Previous posts about St. Florian: here & here
More photos: AOD Fim Services, Sherlock Photo, Flickr

Parish Festivals 2014

A schedule for parish festivals in the Central Region; more details to follow as available. For the archdiocese's full schedule, see The Michigan Catholic.

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MAY

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 5:00pm–11:00pm
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 1:00pm–9:00pm

ST. FLORIAN CHURCH | Strawberry Festival

Church tours, Polish food, games, raffles, polka music and dancing
Firefighter's Parade, Saturday, 3:30pm followed by 4:00pm Mass

2626 Poland St., Hamtramck, MI 48212

(313) 871-2778 | stflorianparish.org | facebook

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SATURDAY, MAY 17, 11:00am–7:00pm       

CHRIST THE KING CHURCH | Welcome Summer Festival
Bake sale, music, games; chicken dinner served 5:00pm–6:30pm

20800 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48219

(313) 532-1211 | christthekingcatholicdetroit.org | bulletin

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SUNDAY, MAY 18, Noon–6:00pm

TRANSFIGURATION CHURCH | Spring Festival

Games for all adults and children
Polish combo platter: $12. Also available: czernina, chicken soup, potato pancakes, pieorgi, etc.
Polish music and dancing by Wawel Dancers.

5830 Simon K, Detroit, MI 48212

(313) 305-7394 | bulletin

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JUNE

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN | “Good Times” Festival 

8200 Rolyat, Detroit, MI 48234 

(313) 891-4553 | bulletin

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SUNDAY, JUNE 8

ST. PATRICK CHURCH | 37th Annual Irish Festival 
Irish music, food and drinks

58 Parsons St., Detroit, MI 48201

(313) 833-7080 | stpatsrctr.org

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AUGUST

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 3       

SACRED HEART CHURCH | Annual Bazaar Weekend
3451 Rivard, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 831-1356 | sacredheartdetroit.com

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

SWEETEST HEART OF MARY CHURCH | Pierogi Festival

Polish food, polka music and dancing, games, and raffles

4440 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48207

(313) 831-6659 | motherofdivinemercy.com | bulletin

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH | 16th Annual Neighborhood Block Party

1234 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226

(313) 237-5810 | stalsdetroit.com

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

ST. LOUIS THE KING CHURCH

18891 St. Louis Ave., Detroit, MI 48234

(313) 891-1766 | bulletin

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

ST. PETER CLAVER CHURCH | Jazz On The Grass

13305 Grove, Detroit, MI 48235 (former Precious Blood Church)

(313) 342-5292 | spcccdetroit.org | bulletin

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SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 – SUNDAY, SEPT. 7

ALL SAINTS CHURCH | 5th Annual “God Is Good” Festival

7824 West Fort St., Detroit, MI 48209

(313) 841-1428 | allsaintsdet.org | bulletin
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 – SUNDAY, SEPT. 28

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH | Oktoberfest
Guided church tours, German food and drinks, music, dancing, and raffles

1828 Jay St., Detroit, MI 48207

(313) 841-1428 | motherofdivinemercy.com | bulletin

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OCTOBER

SATURDAY, OCT. 4 – SUNDAY, OCT. 5
St. HEDWIG CHURCH | Fall Festival
Polish & Mexican food, music, dancing, raffles
3245 Junction, Detroit, MI, 48210

(313) 894-5409 | stfrancis-sthedwig.org | bulletin

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SATURDAY, OCT. 4 – SUNDAY, OCT. 5

ST. HYACINTH | Banana Festival

5200 MacDougall (school hall), Detroit, MI, 48211

(313) 922-1507 | sainthyacinth.com | bulletin | facebook

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