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United in Faith, Love and Service to Others

Lent 2025 at Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Journey Together in Hope

Lent is a profound period in the liturgical calendar, a time of spiritual renewal, reflection, and preparation leading up to the celebration of Easter. Traditionally lasting forty days, mirroring Jesus Christ's time of fasting and temptation in the wilderness, Lent offers a unique opportunity for us to deepen our faith and relationship with God.

During Lent, we are encouraged to engage in practices such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, each serving as a means to cleanse the spirit, focus on God’s teachings, and demonstrate compassion towards others. These practices, while challenging, are steeped in the hope of spiritual growth and transformation.

The journey through Lent is often seen as a pilgrimage of hope. It is a time to confront our human weaknesses, seek God’s mercy, and renew our commitment to living a life that reflects the values of the Gospel. The theme of hope is woven throughout this season, reminding us that despite our failures and shortcomings, God's love and grace are always within reach.

As we progress through Lent, the anticipation of Easter provides a guiding light. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate symbol of hope, triumph over death, and the promise of eternal life. This joyous conclusion of the Lenten journey reassures us that our efforts to grow closer to God are not in vain.

In essence, Lent: Journey Together in Hope is an invitation to embark on a path of self-discovery and renewal, fortified by the assurance that through faith and perseverance, we can emerge spiritually strengthened and ready to embrace the promise of Easter. It is a time to let hope lead the way, trusting that God’s presence and love will guide us through the challenges and inspire us towards a deeper, more meaningful connection with the divine.

Lent Worship Opportunities

at Our Mother of Perpetual Help

 

 

 

Stations of the Cross

Friday Evenings at 7pm

 

 

 

Weekday Masses

Tuesday mornings at 9am

Thursday mornings at 9am (1st Thursday of the Month Mass is at 7pm)

Holy Week Schedule

Tuesday, April 15

9am Mass

Wednesday, April 16

Tenebrae at 7pm

Holy Thursday - April 17

Mass of the Lord's Supper Thursday, April 17 at 7pm

Good Friday - April 18

Silent prayer at Noon

Stations of the Cross at 12:30pm

Liturgy of the Word and Communion Service at 1pm

 

 

Welcome to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish

Welcome to

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish

At Our Mother of Perpetual Help we are dedicated to moving forward into our future with compassion, generosity and an openness of spirit.  We believe that the nurturing of the community around the Eucharistic Table is extended through gatherings which further strengthen and support us.  We foster this faithfully through the power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts and talents of our members.  We continue to walk our journey together with the Lord, our future secure in the knowledge that we have common goals in God's ever-present love. Father Paul Chateau is our Pastor and leads our parish. 

Our Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil Mass

4:30 pm

Sunday Mass

9:00 am

11:00 am

Tuesday and Thursday Weekday Masses

Tuesdays - 9:00 am

Thursdays - 9:00 am

(First Thursday of the month the Mass will be at 7pm)

Family of Parishes News, Events and Information

Family Sent on Mission now has a monthly bulletin.  

Click here to view the monthly bulletin after the first of the month

March Family of Parishes Intention

from Our Mother of Perpetual Help parish

For the members of our family of parishes, that the grace of the Jubilee Year, along with the reflective and penitential spirit of Lent, may fill each heart with hope. May it ignite a renewed commitment to bringing about God's kingdom. We pray to the Lord.

 

 

 

All are welcome to attend

Click here for more info on Family Events, News and Information

Upcoming Events Sponsored by our Men's Organization

Palm Sunday Breakfasst

Sunday, April 13th

9am - 11am

Menu includes original and blueberry pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs, pastries, and beverages.

All You Can Eat - $8 for adults, $5 for children.  Children under 3 eat for free.

 

 

Taco Night

Saturday, May 3rd following the 4:30 Vigil Mass

in Bradley Hall

Menu includes beef and chicken with soft or hard shells, a variety of taco toppings, tortilla chips, salsa, dessert, and beverages

Cost $8 for 3 tacos

Additional tacos may be purchased.

 

Brats, Burgers and Beverages

Saturday, May 17

Following the 4:30pm Vigil Mass

Menu includes a brat, a burger, or a 1/4 pound hot dog, bun, condiments, potato salad and other sides, dessert, and beverages.

Cost is $8 (choic of one meat - additional meat may be purchased)

 

 

Archbishop Vigneron's Pastoral Note

On Feb. 6, 2025, Archbishop Vigneron issued his Pastoral Note entitled

No Second Tunic

A Plan for Mission-Ready Families of Parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit

In a new pastoral note released Feb. 6, "No Second Tunic: A Plan for Mission-Ready Families of Parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit,” Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron said the Archdiocese of Detroit will undergo a multi-year process of renewal in order to create "mission-ready Families of Parishes," ready to respond in faith to the challenges of modern evangelization, including a declining number of priests and a surplus of aging infrastructure. (Detroit Catholic file photos)

Click here to read Archbishop Vigneron's Pastoral Note

Directions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish

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Click here to donate online

Contributions can be mailed in to the parish office at 13500 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI  48237 or made securely online by clicking the link above or via our parish mobile app. Please know that we especially appreciate your support of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish during this time.

 

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Our Mission Statement

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish is a welcoming and nurturing Catholic community building up the Body of Christ through prayer and service.

Our Vision Statement

Our vision is to be an extraordinary spiritual gathering place where people of all backgrounds and ages are welcome to question and learn, pray, worship, and serve.  In community through prayer and worship we hope to continue to grow together in our understanding and appreciation of God’s love.  We strive to change and improve our lives and the lives of others.

Download the Parish Mobile App

If you have not downloaded the parish mobile app please do so. For android products go to the Google Play Store WeConnect Parish App on your phone.  For apple products go to the Apple Store WeConnect Parish App on your phone. Or use the QR Code below.

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Staff

Office Hours

Parish Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-2pm
PARISH PHONE: 248-545-2310
PARISH FAX: 248-545-2312
PARISH EMAIL: omophparish@gmail.com

Parish Office

The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Office is located at 

13500 Oak Park Blvd. (on the northeast corner of Oak Park Blvd. and Coolidge Hwy.)

Oak Park, Michigan  48237

Saint of the Day

Click here to read about the Saint of the Day

from Franciscan Media

In The Words of Pope Francis

“If you want to destroy institutions or people, you start by speaking ill of them … watch out for slanderous communication.”