On Friday, November 17, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. we will be hosting five relics of our beloved St. Pio, fondly known as Padre Pio! At 5:30 p.m. there will be a pause in veneration to prepare for the 6:00 p.m. Holy Mass in honor of St. Pio. We are honored to welcome as a special guest to this Holy Mass, Maestro Luciano Lamonarco, founder of the St. Pio Foundation and world renowned as the “Goodwill Tenor!” When you arrive in church you will be greeted by our wonderful volunteers who will be passing out petition cards. These prayer petition cards are for you to fill out and place in the baskets at the Communion Rail after you have venerated the relics. These baskets with prayer petitions will be placed at the altar and will be prayed for at the 6:00 p.m. Mass. We encourage you to stay in church and pray a while after you have venerated the relics. We also encourage everyone to attend the Mass and venerate the relics after the Mass if you did not have a chance beforehand.
Parking is available in the city lot behind O’Reilly’s Auto Parts on Schaefer off of Colson. Many, many thanks to the Knights of Columbus under the direction of Mr. Rob Ciavaglia, and to Chief Issa and the members of the Dearborn Police Department who have been so helpful in planning a safe visit for everyone!
At the front entry there will also be items for sale from the St. Pio Foundation. This is a major source of funding for them so please be generous!
At the relics please keep in mind the following guidelines: You are welcome to touch the relics with devotional items/pictures, rosaries. Do not pick up the relics or kiss the relics please! Finally, you can take pictures anywhere in church EXCEPT AT THE POINT OF VENERATION OF THE RELICS. This is primarily so that the line keeps moving and everyone has an opportunity to pray at the relics.
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions feel free to give us a call at 313-582-8383.
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