We Are Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish

Dear Parish Family,

As the sacred season of Lent draws to a close, we prepare to embark on the most profound and holy journey of our liturgical year—Holy Week. This is a time to walk with our Lord through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection, and to reflect on the immense love He has for each of us. I invite you to join us in prayer, reflection, and celebration during this sacred time.

Our Holy Week services offer a beautiful opportunity to deepen our faith and draw closer to Christ. We begin with the celebration of Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Throughout the week, we will gather as a community and experience Tenebrae – a Service of Shadows where through scripture and music we will accompany Jesus solemnly and attentively through his last hours, remember the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, the Passion of our Lord on Good Friday, and the anticipation of His Resurrection on Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil. Finally, we will joyously celebrate the triumph of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

I encourage you to take this opportunity to renew your heart and spirit by participating in these sacred liturgies. Whether you have journeyed with us faithfully throughout Lent or are joining us anew, know that you are warmly welcome. Together, we can encounter the depth of God’s love and the promise of new life through Jesus Christ.

I look forward to celebrating with you during this holiest of weeks. May this season bring you peace, hope, and renewed faith.

In Christ's Love,

Fr. Paul

Holy Week Schedule

Tuesday, April 15 9am Mass

Wednesday, April 16 at 7pm Tenebrae

Thursday, April 17 - Holy Thursday

NO 9am Mass

7pm Mass of the Lord's Supper followed by Adoration until 10pm

Friday, April 18 - Good Friday

Noon - Private Prayer

12:30pm Stations of the Cross

1pm Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord Liturgy of the Word, Adoration of the Cross, and Communion

Saturday, April 19 - Holy Saturday

11:30am Blessing of Easter Food

7pm Easter Vigil of the Resurrection of the Lord

Sunday, April 20 - Easter Sunday

9am Mass

11am Mass

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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.

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Palm 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 (choice of one meat - additional meat may be purchased)

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

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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.

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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

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