This weekend is the St. Sebastian Spring Festival.
Also the St. Joan of Arc Spring Festival.
I'm not very familiar with either of these festivals, but I would imagine that they are a lot of fun.
Check them out!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Church Festivals: St. Florian Strawberry Festival May 7-8
It's Spring, so it is the beginning of Church Festival season!
I probably missed one already, but tonight starts the St. Florian Strawberry Festival!
This is as good of an excuse as any (except Holy Mass, but you can go to that too) to visit 1929's best new church! Here is the Schedule:
If you come you can see vestments of Blessed John Paul II which are on display in the Sanctuary. (Or at least they have been all week) Other features to check out are the Divine Mercy and Our Lady of Czestochowa chapels which are located off of the vestibule. I don't know if they have guided tours, but the Church will be open.
Vestments worn by JP2 in his 1987 visit to Hamtramck
I'll try to keep you all apprised of other Festivals. These festivals are a great way to support the historical and beautiful Churches of Detroit!
What are you waiting for? Get down to St. Florian!
If you would like your church's festival featured send me an e-mail or write in the comments.
I probably missed one already, but tonight starts the St. Florian Strawberry Festival!
This is as good of an excuse as any (except Holy Mass, but you can go to that too) to visit 1929's best new church! Here is the Schedule:
If you come you can see vestments of Blessed John Paul II which are on display in the Sanctuary. (Or at least they have been all week) Other features to check out are the Divine Mercy and Our Lady of Czestochowa chapels which are located off of the vestibule. I don't know if they have guided tours, but the Church will be open.
Vestments worn by JP2 in his 1987 visit to Hamtramck
I'll try to keep you all apprised of other Festivals. These festivals are a great way to support the historical and beautiful Churches of Detroit!
What are you waiting for? Get down to St. Florian!
If you would like your church's festival featured send me an e-mail or write in the comments.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Three New Auxiliary Bishops AND a Patroness! (Plus SHMS Photos)
Today is a great day in Detroit! At 2pm this afternoon the liturgy of Ordination for Bishops Hanchon, Byrnes, and Cepeda began. CTND will be re-airing the Mass several times, and they stream online. At this liturgy a decree from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments was also read declaring St. Anne the official Patroness for the Archdiocese of Detroit. (I think I'll plan on going to Ste. Anne de Detroit for her feast July 26. Archbishop Vigneron will be celebrating Mass)
While I did not attend the Ordination Mass, I did go to the reception at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Whilst there I slipped into the chapel and took some photos. I also took photos of the exterior. These were all taken with my phone.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary (from whose site I gathered much of this information) was founded in 1919 by Bishop Gallagher, and they broke ground at Linwood and Chicago 4 years later. The first ordination class was in 1930. The chapel is beautiful with it's carved oak reredos and its share of the state's largest collection of Pewabic Tile.
We'll start with an external shot as viewed from the parking lot. The website tells me the Architecture is English Tudor Gothic.
Then we'll move into the chapel and have a look at the sanctuary. I think there was just enough light and it made for a pretty shot.
We find more carved oak at the Mary altar.
Here is an example of the stained glass.*
Oh yeah I almost forgot: I rubbed elbows with the youngest Bishop (Cepeda) in the United States.
Hurray for new Bishops! Benedicamus Domino! Ste Anne, pray for us!
Links and such:
Thanks to reader Tim for the correction and the tip on Mosaic.
While I did not attend the Ordination Mass, I did go to the reception at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Whilst there I slipped into the chapel and took some photos. I also took photos of the exterior. These were all taken with my phone.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary (from whose site I gathered much of this information) was founded in 1919 by Bishop Gallagher, and they broke ground at Linwood and Chicago 4 years later. The first ordination class was in 1930. The chapel is beautiful with it's carved oak reredos and its share of the state's largest collection of Pewabic Tile.
We'll start with an external shot as viewed from the parking lot. The website tells me the Architecture is English Tudor Gothic.
Then we'll move into the chapel and have a look at the sanctuary. I think there was just enough light and it made for a pretty shot.
We find more carved oak at the Mary altar.
Here is an example of the stained glass.*
Oh yeah I almost forgot: I rubbed elbows with the youngest Bishop (Cepeda) in the United States.
Hurray for new Bishops! Benedicamus Domino! Ste Anne, pray for us!
Links and such:
- Ste Anne posts
- Bishop Hanchon will remain pastor of Holy Redeemer.
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary
- Meet the Bishops
- St. Anne Patroness of Detroit Press Release
Thanks to reader Tim for the correction and the tip on Mosaic.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
St. Hedwig
I first promised a post on St. Hedwig in the early days of this blog. I most recently visited St. Hedwig this past Friday for First Friday Mass and stations, but the pictures I will feature were actually taken on the same day I visited St. Hyacinth.
I only found out (or maybe was reminded) recently that St. Hedwig was my Grandfather's parish and is where my mother was baptized. Intrepid reader, you may have guessed that this is a Polish church and indeed it is. The best ones are!
Święta Jadwiga is the 13th century Duchess, rather than the 14th century King (yes King) of Poland. The latter was not canonized (by the Church) until 1997, so a Church founded in 1903 wouldn't be named for her. (Or would it?)
I will post a few pictures to wet your whistle, but I tell you there are scores more on the virtual tour they have on their site. I have only looked at a small portion of the tour, and I already recommend it.
St. Hedwig and her 8 year-old banners stand proudly on Junction street, .3 miles Southeast of Michigan Avenue
The usher saw me looking around and taking pictures while he prepared for the 4pm Mass. He graciously turned the lights on in the Sanctuary. The high altar really is a sight as they often are.
I like this side altar. I hadn't seen St Therese portrayed in this way in statuary. St. Therese is letting down from heaven the shower of roses assisted by the Blessed Virgin and the Christ child. The roses are in what would appear to be the burial shroud of Christ which hangs from cross. It kind of tells the whole story.
Links:
I only found out (or maybe was reminded) recently that St. Hedwig was my Grandfather's parish and is where my mother was baptized. Intrepid reader, you may have guessed that this is a Polish church and indeed it is. The best ones are!
Święta Jadwiga is the 13th century Duchess, rather than the 14th century King (yes King) of Poland. The latter was not canonized (by the Church) until 1997, so a Church founded in 1903 wouldn't be named for her. (Or would it?)
I will post a few pictures to wet your whistle, but I tell you there are scores more on the virtual tour they have on their site. I have only looked at a small portion of the tour, and I already recommend it.
St. Hedwig and her 8 year-old banners stand proudly on Junction street, .3 miles Southeast of Michigan Avenue
The usher saw me looking around and taking pictures while he prepared for the 4pm Mass. He graciously turned the lights on in the Sanctuary. The high altar really is a sight as they often are.
I like this side altar. I hadn't seen St Therese portrayed in this way in statuary. St. Therese is letting down from heaven the shower of roses assisted by the Blessed Virgin and the Christ child. The roses are in what would appear to be the burial shroud of Christ which hangs from cross. It kind of tells the whole story.
Links:
- More of my pictures will be found if you start clicking through here on my Picasa album.
- If you want more check out St. Hedwig's virtual tour. Again, I haven't seen all of it, but it looks pretty exhaustive.
- St. Hedwig's website.
- Mass Schedule
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Pope Benedict appoints Auxiliary Bishops for Detroit
This is exciting news.
May 5th of this year will see the ordination of 2 Detroit priests as bishops to serve as auxiliary bishops.
Our auxiliaries were depleted as they were selected to run other dioceses or retired.
Nienstedt is now St Paul/Minneapolis, Blair now Toledo, Boyea now Lansing, Hurley now Grand Rapids, Quinn now Winona, and Flores is now Brownsville, TX. Gumbleton and Anderson resigned. This is just in the last 10 years.
Joining Bishop Francis Reiss in assisting Archbishop Vigneron will be Fr. Michael Byrnes and Msgr. Donald Hanchon. Both are pastors of churches featured on this blog: Byrnes of POLOV and Hanchon of Holy Redeemer. Interestingly enough, Fr. Byrnes went to the same High School and College that I did.
Diane from Te Deum Laudamus broke the news to me, and it is on the archdiocesan website.
May 5th of this year will see the ordination of 2 Detroit priests as bishops to serve as auxiliary bishops.
Our auxiliaries were depleted as they were selected to run other dioceses or retired.
Nienstedt is now St Paul/Minneapolis, Blair now Toledo, Boyea now Lansing, Hurley now Grand Rapids, Quinn now Winona, and Flores is now Brownsville, TX. Gumbleton and Anderson resigned. This is just in the last 10 years.
Joining Bishop Francis Reiss in assisting Archbishop Vigneron will be Fr. Michael Byrnes and Msgr. Donald Hanchon. Both are pastors of churches featured on this blog: Byrnes of POLOV and Hanchon of Holy Redeemer. Interestingly enough, Fr. Byrnes went to the same High School and College that I did.
Diane from Te Deum Laudamus broke the news to me, and it is on the archdiocesan website.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Notes and News 3/16/2011
You may have noticed that I haven't posted in a while. I started a new job on February 28 and I am still working on the whole work/life balance. I have some activities that are finishing up so I should have more time for blogging soon.
I want to bring to your attention 2 events for this weekend:
If there are any other special things going on at your parish or a Church you like to visit, send me an e-mail at 313churchblog @ gmail or put a note in the comments.
I want to bring to your attention 2 events for this weekend:
- St. Joseph Day of Prayer at Historic St. Joseph in Detroit: There is a full day of Mass, music and devotions on Saturday March 19th for the Solemnity of St. Joseph. See the full schedule on the parish website.
- Monthly Mass at Historic St. Albertus: Mass will be celebrated in the Extraordinary form at Noon this Sunday March 20th. See the full mass schedule for 2011 here.
If there are any other special things going on at your parish or a Church you like to visit, send me an e-mail at 313churchblog @ gmail or put a note in the comments.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Immaculate Conception Lapeer - test
This is a test to see how blogging from the droid might work. this is the facade of immaculate Conception in Lapeer, MI
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
St. Hyacinth, another Polish Beauty.
This past Saturday I had the great pleasure of visiting St. Hyacinth. St. Hyacinth was founded in 1907 for the growing numbers of Polish immigrants in Poletown. Father Sylvester Kolkiewicz was the founding pastor. The first mass was celebrated in a house. In 1908 a combined church and school was built in 1908. The school was staffed by felicians. The present church, built in a Byzantine/Romanesque style was designed by the Donaldson and Meier firm and dedicated in 1924. A more detailed history is available on St. Hyacinth's website. I took much of this information written here from a pamphlet I was given by an usher after mass.
Upon entering you find that the church has been lovingly maintained and is in very good shape.
Being that the 100th anniversary was only 4 years ago, they probably did some major upkeep in the last decade.
This church stands out. Here is the beautiful Facade.
The apse above the sanctuary is painted a very pretty solid blue and features a large "medallion" which represents the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Here you see it though it is obstructed by a light fixture.
Here is the stand-alone altar and high altar/reredos.
The church has remnants from Immaculate Conception church was razed amid controversy for the Hamtramck/Detroit GM Plant.
The second cupola features Polish saints:
To see more images, check out my Picasa album. Start Here and keep clicking.
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Upon entering you find that the church has been lovingly maintained and is in very good shape.
Being that the 100th anniversary was only 4 years ago, they probably did some major upkeep in the last decade.
This church stands out. Here is the beautiful Facade.
The apse above the sanctuary is painted a very pretty solid blue and features a large "medallion" which represents the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Here you see it though it is obstructed by a light fixture.
Here is the stand-alone altar and high altar/reredos.
The church has remnants from Immaculate Conception church was razed amid controversy for the Hamtramck/Detroit GM Plant.
To see more images, check out my Picasa album. Start Here and keep clicking.
Quick Links:
- St. Hyacinth Website *Note: Weekday masses are in the Rectory. If you want to see the church, come to a Sunday Mass.
- Picasa Album.
- Wikipedia article on St. Hyacinth (the saint)
Saturday, February 12, 2011
More St. Aloysius Photos
I have added more Photos from St. Aloysius to the gallery after a visit on Tuesday.
Start browsing here.
And here are a couple.
Crypt Level Altar and Reredos:
Above door detail. Left hand entrance. "Thou wert slain and redeemed us to God with in thy blood."
Other St. Aloysius posts can be views here. The most informative would be this one.
Start browsing here.
And here are a couple.
Crypt Level Altar and Reredos:
Above door detail. Left hand entrance. "Thou wert slain and redeemed us to God with in thy blood."
Other St. Aloysius posts can be views here. The most informative would be this one.
Monday, February 07, 2011
SS. Andrew and Benedict
Saints Andrew and Benedict are a pair of Slovakian Benedictine saints. Svorad-Andrew hailed from Poland and Beňadik (Slovak spelling) likely was Slovak. Both died in the 1030's. They are the namesake for a small, but pretty church on Beatrice street on Detroit's very southwest side. (Southwest of Delray, nearly in River Rouge or Ecorse.)
As you may have guessed, SS Andrew and Benedict church was historically a Slovak community. It was founded in 1924 to serve the Slovak Community. Today there are some Slovaks, but the parish prides itself on it's diverse community, and the Church features images of Saints of African/Black descent. I called the church a Frankenstein church, because it had elements from different now closed Detroit parishes, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (closed 2008) and St. John Cantius (closed 2007) being the two that I specifically remember. The community was welcoming, and one of the ladies told me from whence certain pieces came. The community remains active and has Mass everyday besides Saturday.
SS Andrew and Benedict is a small Romanesque church. The sanctuary and walls behind the side altars are a very pretty rose color, and there are nice painted features elsewhere.
Here is the Sanctuary. The Our Lady of Mt Carmel and the Infant of Prague came from OLMC Detroit. I think the reredos was also from there.
Detail of the painted wall and the image of the Holy Ghost as dove on the ceiling.
The Mary Altar. You can see on the left an image of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese-born Canossian saint. On the Right is St. Martin De Porres, the Peruvian-born son of a former slave and Third Order Dominican saint.
There are plenty more photos. Start browsing here.
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As you may have guessed, SS Andrew and Benedict church was historically a Slovak community. It was founded in 1924 to serve the Slovak Community. Today there are some Slovaks, but the parish prides itself on it's diverse community, and the Church features images of Saints of African/Black descent. I called the church a Frankenstein church, because it had elements from different now closed Detroit parishes, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (closed 2008) and St. John Cantius (closed 2007) being the two that I specifically remember. The community was welcoming, and one of the ladies told me from whence certain pieces came. The community remains active and has Mass everyday besides Saturday.
SS Andrew and Benedict is a small Romanesque church. The sanctuary and walls behind the side altars are a very pretty rose color, and there are nice painted features elsewhere.
Here is the Sanctuary. The Our Lady of Mt Carmel and the Infant of Prague came from OLMC Detroit. I think the reredos was also from there.
Detail of the painted wall and the image of the Holy Ghost as dove on the ceiling.
The Mary Altar. You can see on the left an image of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese-born Canossian saint. On the Right is St. Martin De Porres, the Peruvian-born son of a former slave and Third Order Dominican saint.
This angel was originally in St. John Cantius. See this one in its original location here. (FYI:Music autoplay on site)
There are plenty more photos. Start browsing here.
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