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This past fall and winter, SEAS SVdP has again been working with many of our SOS guests, helping them to transition out of homelessness by providing security deposits, rent and many, many furniture bank referrals. We work closely with the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan in Pontiac. For a small fee they are able to provide a home full of furniture for our neighbors in need. We wanted to help them help us, so we are collaborating and holding a furniture drive the weekend of February 22 and 23, 2020. The Furniture Bank is looking for clean, lightly used furniture—beds, dressers, nightstands, kitchen tables and chairs, sofas, end tables and chairs. They are also happy to accept donations of bed linens. If you have an item or two, you can bring it to the social hall the weekend of the drive. If you have several items, SVdP and Furniture Bank can schedule a pickup at your home. Normally, the furniture bank charges $30 per pickup—which covers their costs – but they are waiving that fee for this drive. Linens may be dropped off in the social hall between February 10 and 23. There will be members of SVdP available in the social hall the weekends of February 8 and 9, as well as February 15 and 16, to answer questions and arrange pickup appointments. Appointments will be for February 19 through 22. There will also be some SVdP members available the weekend of the drive to help people move their donations to the social hall. Please help us help our neighbors in need.

This past fall and winter, SEAS SVdP has again been working with many of our SOS guests, helping them to transition out of homelessness by providing security deposits, rent and many, many furniture bank referrals. We work closely with the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan in Pontiac. For a small fee they are able to provide a home full of furniture for our neighbors in need. We wanted to help them help us, so we are collaborating and holding a furniture drive the weekend of February 22 and 23, 2020. The Furniture Bank is looking for clean, lightly used furniture—beds, dressers, nightstands, kitchen tables and chairs, sofas, end tables and chairs. They are also happy to accept donations of bed linens. If you have an item or two, you can bring it to the social hall the weekend of the drive. If you have several items, SVdP and Furniture Bank can schedule a pickup at your home. Normally, the furniture bank charges $30 per pickup—which covers their costs – but they are waiving that fee for this drive. Linens may be dropped off in the social hall between February 10 and 23. There will be members of SVdP available in the social hall the weekends of February 8 and 9, as well as February 15 and 16, to answer questions and arrange pickup appointments. Appointments will be for February 19 through 22. There will also be some SVdP members available the weekend of the drive to help people move their donations to the social hall. Please help us help our neighbors in need.

Gathered Youth Night: Stations of the Cross Preparation

This month at Merlot with the Messiah we are going to explore a period of time in Church history that still reverberates around the world to this day; the Crusades. There are conflicts around the world today that have their roots in the actions and inactions of parties involved. To get a handle on what is going on in the world today, this period of time should not be ignored. History and emotion are not a good combination and so much of this period is wrapped in legend, half truths, and lies. How was the Church and other powerful players of Europe involved? The Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller built such a legend that Dan Brown, Indiana Jones, and the History Channel still tap into that intrigue today. Come on Monday, February 24th at 7PM and we will try and cast some light on this dark time.

Join us for an 8 week Bible Study on The Book of Romans: The Gospel of Salvation Discover What It Means to "Be Saved" Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy from the very beginning. In Romans: The Gospel of Salvation, theology professor Dr. Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins provide an authentically Catholic, comprehensive, and simple way to understand the overarching theme of Romans - salvation. Above all, it will help you enter into a more meaningful relationship with Christ. Dr. Swafford and Cavins provide historical context, highlight the connections to Jesus and Christianity that Paul makes with the Old Testament, and explore the ways in which Jesus is the fulfillment of Israel’s prophecies, which leads to the universal, “Catholic” family of God. Each week's lesson includes a reading from the Book of Romans, study questions, a small group discussion and a 30 minute video lecture. Study Materials: Bring your bible (one will be provided for use in class if you don’t have one). In addition, a workbook will be used from Ascension Press that includes summaries, lecture notes, questions and answers for each week. Cost: There is no charge to attend. However, a $15 donation is requested for those who can afford it to help offset the cost of the DVD’s and the workbooks. Dates: Tuesday evenings starting January 21st through March 17th, 2020 Times: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Location: SEAS classroom #3 & 4 To sign up, contact the Parish Office or Rob Pelliccia at 248-828-3539 or RJP@wowway.com

Ash Wednesday is a day of penance, fasting, and abstinence to begin the season of Lent. Begin this season with the celebration of Mass and the reception of ashes as a sign of your commitment to God and to spiritual growth.

Retreat here at St. Liz with the National Evangelization Team using the entire facility.