Parish Life & Community

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” - Matthew 18:20

Weekly Devotions & Prayer Life

Tuesday Holy Hour | Eucharistic Adoration

Our weekly Tuesday exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Tuesday at 11 AM until 7 PM in the Church. If there is a funeral, exposition will be in the adoration chapel during the funeral Mass. We need more adorers on Tuesday! Please call the parish office to sign up for a holy hour at 313-277-3110.

Interested in learning more?

Contact Jodi Ann Micallef at jamicallef@divinechild.org

Wednesday Holy Hour | Parishioners for Priests

Friday Holy Hour | Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Monthly Rosary Rally

Once a month, parishioners are invited to join us for a rosary rally at the Marian Shrine located in front of the high school on Silvery Lane. All are welcome. The rallies are held on Saturdays at noon in the rain or shine. Please join us as we honor our Blessed Mother.

Interested in learning more?

Contact:

Virgina May at 734-748-4442

Linda Wielkapolan at 313-563-2427.

Intercessory Prayer Team

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena

Our Lady of Fatima Traveling Statue

In 1969, a special statue of Our Lady of Fatima was blessed at Fatima especially for Divine Child parishioners.

If you would like to have this statue in your home, you may do so for one week to receive the many blessings of Our Lady. The statue is present on the main altar in the Church every first Saturday for First Saturday devotions. During May and October, the statue is present in the Divine Child High School Chapel and Divine Child Elementary School.

A special devotion to Our Lady of Fatima, including the recitation of the Holy Rosary, takes place on the first Saturday of the month before Mass at 7:45 a.m.

Interested in learning more?

Contact Laurie Lundbland at 313-320-3127 or Llundbl@aol.com

Want to get involved?

Contact the parish office at 313-277-3110 for more information on parish group, ministries and other ways to get involved.

Retreats & Faith Sharing Groups

Retreats

Detroit Cursillo

Parish Ambassadors

Dawn Dwyer

Women's Program

dwyerd@dces.info

313-562-8667

Dcn. Bob Calleja

Men's Program

callejab@divinechild.org

313-277-3110

What is Cursillo?

Cursillos is a Christian Movement to bring Christ to others!Through a specifically designed 3-day weekend, people experience a personal encounter with Christ and learn to embrace their true vocation as disciples. The weekend workshops provide the opportunity for people to pray, grow, learn, and share within a Christian community. Cursillo helps equip lay people with the tools, knowledge, and spiritual strength necessary to go out and spread the Good News. The Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic Cursillo Weekend is held at Maryville Retreat Center in Holly and includes three days of instructive talks, small group discussion, fellowship and worship. In those three days you will encounter Christ like never before.

2024 Fall Weekends

#419 Men's Weekend - October 24-27

#420 Women's Weekend - November 14-17

2025 Spring Weekends

#421 Men's Weekend - March 27-30

#422 Women's Weekend - April 24-27

Knights of Columbus - Bishop Foley Council 2660

Women of Worth Ministry

Sabbath Supper Club

Registration for the

2024-25 season is now open!

Register by Sept.10, 2024

Sabbath Supper Club

Sabbath Supper Club is your opportunity to make new friends, eat great food, and break open the word of God through the holy scripture! Members are joined up in small groups of 4 singles/couples (up to 8 people), who meet several times per year at each other’s homes to share a meal, with each participant (single or couple) hosting one dinner each. The Sabbath Supper Club is open to all registered adult parishioners who are willing and able to host a dinner and can commit to attend dinners on the third Saturday of the month in October, January, March and May. A separate kick off dinner for all Sabbath Supper Club members will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 at Divine Child. Details to follow.

FAQ - Learn More about SSC

FAQ - Learn More about SSC

Is SSC only for married couples?

No it’s not! Every person regardless of their marital status or season of life can participate in SSC. It’s an opportunity to either meet new people from our parish or reconnect with old friends.

Can I put a SSC group together?

Yes, get a group of friends together! Couples or Singles. We often have the intention to connect with friends (“Let’s get together soon”), but we don’t (for a variety of reasons). SSC is a way to get dates on the calendar. Just note on the registration the names of those you would like to be in your Sabbath Supper Club group.

I see my friends at school events or at church, what makes Sabbath Supper Club different?

Sabbath Supper Club connects faith, food and friendship! Before dinner, you’ll spend some time reading and discussing the Mass readings for the following Sunday. After that, enjoy all aspects of good conversation shared over a meal.

I don’t know how to lead a Bible discussion?

You don’t have to be a Bible scholar! At the kickoff dinner on September 30, we will walk through how to reflect on the Mass readings.

I’m not able to host eight people in my home. Can I still participate?

Yes! Just note on the form the number of people you’re able to welcome into your home.

I’m not a great cook and/or I don’t have a lot of time to cook. What type of meal is expected?

Anything from pizza, or a meal made from scratch, or something in between. You can note your culinary skills on the registration form or come to agreement with your SSC group.

What if I can’t meet on a third Saturday?

It is suggested that your SSC group gets together four times; on the third Saturday of October, January, March and May, but if Saturday does not work for your group, you can agree to meet on another day close to the 3rd Saturday of the month.

I’m already busy, how do I make time for this too?

SSC isn’t meant to be one more thing on your to-do list. Life is busy, yet when we take time for the most important things - faith & friendship - life is full, not just busy.

I’m a little hesitant to… meet new people OR talk about my faith OR have people in my home OR fill in the blank…

Just take a leap of faith! The purpose of Sabbath Supper Club is to get together to share faith, food and friendship, afterall!

Interested in learning more?

Contact Jodi Ann Micallef at jamicallef@divinechild.org.

Spanish Prayer Group

¡Tenemos un Grupo de Oración en Español en la Iglesia del Niño Divino!

Nuestro grupo de oración en español se reúne todos los miércoles en la biblioteca de Divine Child Elementary School de 7 – 9 p.m. Leemos y discutimos las Escrituras, (cantar y rezar el rosario).

Damos la bienvenida a nuevos miembros! Si usted está interesado por favor llame María al 313.229.1058.

We have a Spanish Prayer Group at the Church of the Divine Child!

Our prayer group meets every Wednesday in the Divine Child Elementary School Library from 7 – 9 p.m. We read and discuss Scripture and sing and pray the Rosary.

We welcome new members! If you are interested, please call Maria at 313.229.1058.

Looking for faith formation resources?

Visit our Faith Formation page!

Looking for family resources?

Visit our Youth & Family Faith Formation page!

Our clergy share some thoughts on value of reading, studying and praying with the Bible.