UPCOMING EVENTS

Christian Meditation
The practice of Christian meditation, faithful to the ancient tradition of the Church, is another way that fulfills the Christian prayer vocation. There is only one prayer, the stream of love between the spirit of the Risen Jesus and the Father. It is in this prayer of Christ we engage in, when we meditate. This form of silent, imageless, contemplative prayer, using a scriptural prayer-word or mantra is rooted in the Gospel, the letters of st. Paul, and originated with the early desert fathers and mothers of the fourth century.

Everybody is welcome, those who are beginning in meditation and those with experience at St. Hugo of the Hills Church Parish Library on Monday mornings, 10:00-11:15am through June 30, 2008 (No Sessions on: Sept. 3, Dec. 24, 31, Mar. 24, May 26). Reading materials will be available to borrow or for purchase. For more information, click here. Sponsored by St. Hugo of the Hills Adult Faith Formation

Anointing of the Sick within Mass
1:00 pm Mass in the Chapel, Fr. Joseph Szewczyk on the 2nd Thursday of the Month will offer the sacrament of anointing, the proper sacrament for those Christians whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. Dates are: February 14, 2008, April 10, 2008, June 12, 2008, August 14, 2008, October 9, 2008, and December 11, 2008.

Stations of the Cross at the Chapel
7pm Friday on February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14

A Lenten Journey
Wednesday Afternoons at 4:00 - 5:00 PM in the Parish Office Conference Room, starting on February 13. In this four part Adult Faith Formation series, Sr. Barbara Rund will present insights from the Lenten Sunday liturgical readings, and in particular the stories of water, light and life from the Gospel of John. These sessions will help you reflect on the implications of our baptismal faith during our Lenten journey. (more)

Adult Confirmation
Adults may receive Confirmation in two ways: first, at the parish celebration at St. Hugo of the Hills Church on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2008, at 7:00 PM Mass; or second, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM Mass. Spring Adult Confirmation Preparation sessions will be on February 24, 2008 Sunday (9-10 AM) Session 1; March 2, 2008 Sunday (9-10 AM) Session 2; March 9, 2008 Sunday (9-10 AM) Session 3. (more)

Catholic Bookstore Display
The staff from the Catholic Bookstore will be here on Saturday and Sunday, March 1 & 2, with a display of Books, Bibles, Religious Articles, Music, etc. Remember that these items make great gifts! Please stop by after Mass and pay them a visit. The staff will be glad to assist you in any way that they can.

Called to Serve Workshop For all High School Teens
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit at St. Hugo of the Hills Parish Hall in the New Church Building (2215 Opdyke Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304; 248-644-5460). March 8, 2008 (Saturday), 10:00am-1:00pm (lunch provided). (more)

14th Annual Lenten Soup Supper
Sunday, March 9th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the St. Hugo of the Hills Parish Hall. Enjoy a wonderful meal of soups, salads, and desserts, All donated by local businesses. Reservations not required. Minimum Donations Suggested $10.00 per adult-$4.00 per child-$30.00 per family. All proceeds benefit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and Community Center in Detroit, and the Robert Matchen Nutrition Center in Pontiac, which feeds the local hungry and homeless. Call 248-641-1632 if you have any questions Or would like to help.

President's Corner
Message to all members of St. Hugo…You have recently received your membership letter from the Altar Guild and we hope you will join this wonderful organization. Just return your card with your interests marked and your check for $25 to: Laura Malik (4343 Antique Lane, Bloomfield Hills 48302). With your help, the Altar Guild will continue the reverent care of our Altars and sanctuaries and will be able to conduct activities that will provide funds for our many charities. Immediate needs requiring a small amount of time on: March 11, 2008-Easter cleaning of Altars. Please call….Elaine Juriga (248) 647-8766; and Easter Season-Flower/Plant Watering. Please call….Joanne Sievewright Parish Office-Ext. 2202.

Young Adult Conference
Just Live It II: Everyday Discipleship 2nd Annual Michigan Young Adult Conference, on Saturday, March 29, 2008, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ann Arbor MI. Featured Guest: Mike Hayes, Managing Editor, BustedHalo.com along with various short session workshops to select from. For more information contact info@genesis-ministries.org.

GLOVES (Gospel Laborers Offering VErsatile Services)
June 16-20, 2008 at the Subiaco Retreat House, Oxford MI. Sponsored by St. Hugo of the Hills Youth Ministry. Spend a week helping others by offering direct service to those in need. Gloves is a week of service learning, providing service during the day followed by reflection and learning sessions in the evening. There is also time for recreation in the serene setting of nature at Subiaco. This experience is open to those completing 8th through 12th grade. Cost for the week is $225 per person, which includes: food, housing, all program supplies, and the official GLOVES 2008 T-Shirt. For more information or to request a registration packet please contact Nikki in the Youth Ministry Office (248) 644-5460 ext. 2212. Registration Deadline MARCH 31, 2008.

GLOVES Team Leaders
Adult Chaperones and Team Leaders are needed for the annual Summer service week June16-20, 2008. Team leaders are responsible for supervising a work team, working together with other team members to facilitate the week, and a variety of other basic functions. Complete details on the role of the Team Leader are available by contacting Nikki at (248) 644-5460 ext. 2212. Team leaders must attend Protecting God’s Children and complete a background check.

RECURRING EVENTS

All Night Adoration
Holy Hour in the presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament are held every first Tuesday of the month, at 7:30pm, in the Stone Chapel. All Night Adoration follows throughout the night with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. (more)

Catholic Men’s Fellowship
If you attended the Men’s Promise Keepers Conference in Detroit this year, you heard presentations on being transformed by Christ. And, very importantly you heard you can’t do it alone. Finding and participating in a Men’s Faith Sharing Group or Fellowship is critical in sustaining your growth in Christ. Even if you didn’t go to the PK Conference, you may be sensing a need to build up your faith, or even take a closer look at what your faith is. Regardless of where you are right now in your faith life, we have a place for you. It is called a Catholic Men’s Fellowship and there is one near where you live, maybe even in your own parish. Contact Gerry Connell at 248-340-9700 x 201 and ask for more information on Catholic Men’s Fellowship.

Do Something Meaningful and Grow in Your Relationship with God
Are You Retired Or Semi-retired And Looking For Something Meaningful? Do you have time? Do you find yourself wanting to make a difference? Perhaps the Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps (ILVC) is just what you are looking for. The ILVC provides opportunities for adults, 50 or older to share their work and life skills, wisdom and talent in service to the poor. The ILVC is looking for folks who desire to do something meaningful and also grow in their relationship with God. For additional information please contact Ruthann DePonio, ILVC Coordinator at 313-861-7500, ext. 26.

ENCORE: Remarriage Preparation
ENCORE is a family life enrichment program designed for couples who want to remarry, including those who wish to be remarried in the Church. Offered once a month on Saturdays from 9:30am to 3:30pm, the 2-part workshop focuses on strengthening a couple’s relationship and building stepfamily unity. (more)

Getting Ready for Sunday
The "Getting Ready for SUNDAY" sessions are designed to help prepare Catholic Adults to effectively listen to, understand, and respond to God's word as proclaimed in each Sunday's Liturgy of the Word. Our aim is to make the Scriptures meaningful for adults, to stir imaginations, to enhance lives, to equip adults to respond to life's challenges as disciples of Jesus, and to immerse more deeply into Catholic tradition and identity. Tuesday mornings (10:30am-12noon) with facilitator: Sr. Barbara Rund, OP and Friday mornings (6:45am-7:30am) with facilitator: Fr. Ron Richards. (more)

High School Catechesis
Beginning this fall, St. Hugo will be offering continuing faith formation for High School students on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:15pm. Registration is currently taking place. These sessions are primarily designed for students attending public high schools. For more information or registration materials, please contact Nikki in the youth ministry office.

Holy Hours for Families
You are invited to attend the monthly Holy Hours for Families every 3^rd Monday at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. They will be conducted in the St. John Center for Youth and Family Main Chapel, located at 44011 Five Mile Road, Plymouth MI 48170 (at Sheldon). For further information please contact Jeanne Monahan at 734-414-1229 or email monahan.jeanne@aod.org.

Holy Hour for Vocations
The weekly holy hour for vocations at St. Hugo of the Hills are held on Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Stone Chapel. Please come and spend time with the Lord, to pray for Vocations to the priesthood & religious life. Please bring your families and friends for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Prayers - Meditation - Benediction.

Kids For Jesus (K4J)
We’ve been trying to teach our kids to live their faith now they are trying to live it on their own! It’s a Catholic Club and your kids are invited! Watch them tear open their monthly K4J (Kids For Jesus) Mission Pack and discover their secret mission. Each issue has a super-dynamic, kid-friendly theme that helps them practice virtue, learn the faith, meet the saints, and become an apostle. You will be amazed at the way your kids begin to live their faith and help others do the same. We still have openings in our program and babysitting in the nursery; you must be registered to attend, please call Julie Bonema at 248-952-1838. For future dates, click here.

Marriage Preparation for the Previously Married
If you are an engaged couple, where one or both of you have been married before, consider attending a Cana II Weekend designed just for you. The weekend deals with issues that arise when a previous marriage is part of your history. The discussion times are for individual couples. There are no group discussions. To receive more information about this program call the Family Life Office at 313- 237-5892. The next weekend is October 21-22. The cost of $225 includes rooms, meals, and all materials.

Parents for Vocations
Parents for Vocations meet the first Saturday of the month at 7:30am in the large conference room. All are welcome. John Bonema, M.D.; Dave Montgomery; Byron Babbish Esq.; Beth Schuele.

Spiritual & Educational Enrichment Ongoing Parish Activities
All adults are invited to the following programs. No sign-up necessary, come as you are. Share the experience – Bring a Friend! Click here for more details on Adult Bible Study, Scripture Reflections of Sunday Readings & Gospel, Theology on Tap and more.

Vocations
Do you have questions about your call to a vocation? “Try it on” at a Discernment Weekend at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.  For more information, call Fr. Jim Bilot, Archdiocesan Director of Vocations at (313) 237-5874/5; email: Bilotjim@aod.org. (Submitted by the St. Hugo Vocation Committee) Click here to learn more on Vocations.

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SUPPORT GROUP EVENTS

Retrouvaille - It Saved Our Marriage
The word retrouvaille means "rediscovery." Couples with troubled marriages that have taken part in a Retrouvaille Weekend - even those originally on the verge of divorce, confirm that they found a new and life-giving marriage relationship through the gift of this weekend. You will not be asked to share any details of your marriage, and personal prayer support is available but never forced. Retrouvaille is highly recommended by the Archdiocese. For information, registration or directions, call (313) 237-6052 or visit: http://www.retrouvaille.org.

National Marriage Encounter
Take time "Two-Gether." National Marriage Encounter is a weekend experience of re-discovery and renewal. Using safe and loving communication methods, couples reflect and dialogue in private to make their good marriages even better. While our weekends include the opportunity to attend Mass and participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, couples of all denominations are welcome. For more information, please call Rich & Fran at (586) 838-4447 or visit the web http://www.national-marriage-encounter.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Stress-Proof your family! Go on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores and phones and focus only on each other. If you'd like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship, you'll like the difference a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can make! Weekends will fill up quickly, so a prompt response is encouraged. For more information or to register For more information or to register, contact Bill & Carol Higgins at (248) 528-2512 or birdhaus@wideopenwest.com or Dan & Debbie Waring at (586) 286-5524 or wufl@flc.org or visit the web www.rc.net/detroit/wwme.

Support for Separated & Divorced
Bethany is an archdiocesan peer-support network whose members have walked through the pain of separation or divorce before you. They wish to share with you the kind of understanding, love, and support that helped them not only to function in appropriate ways once again, but to grow into a whole new and healed life. Meetings are close gatherings offering a wide range of spiritual, social, and educational support. Recovery Workshops are offered on a regular basis throughout the archdiocese. To locate the Bethany Chapter or Special Recovery Program nearest you, call Kathy at (248) 651-1587 or Mike at (248) 652-3860.

Widowed Friends
Although grief is a natural healing process, all widowed men and women can benefit from sharing our experience with a supportive group. Widowed Friends, a peer support ministry under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Detroit, offers an opportunity for widowed men and women of all ages and all stages of grief to begin a healing journey, to cope with the loss of a spouse and learn to live a meaningful life again. Grief and Loss, offered by the Widowed Friends “peer” support team facilitators, will deal with various stages of grief and loneliness. Six-week series will be conducted at the following locations in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Come worship together and meet new friends in a safe and friendly setting at ST. COLUMBAN CHURCH (1775 Melton, ¼ mile north of 14 Mile, between Coolidge and Woodward). For more information call Marilyn (586) 739-9406.

Project Rachel
One of every four women in the United States has ad an abortion. Many of these women find living with its memory difficult. They suffer, oftentimes feeling separated from God, their families and even themselves. Donations to the Catholic Services Appeal allow the Archdiocese of Detroit to help women, and men, who have been touched by an abortion experience. Project Rachel, a confidential healing ministry, provides help, support and compassion of Christ through the Church to help these individuals deal with the feelings of loss, guilt, anxiety depression and loneliness that are common following an abortion. For more information on Project Rachel, please call (888) RACHELS (888-722-4355) or email projectrachel@aod.org. All calls are confidential.

Family Life
The Archdiocese of Detroit Office for Family Life directly supports a number of services and programs to parishes and families to enrich and nurture the many families – whether in pre-family, active-family or post-family stages – that make up the church. Active-family support includes: a Family Perspective (insights from scripture); Natural Family Planning (information and programs); and Couple Prayer Series (helping couples share prayer).

Family Life Office
305 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
Office: (313) 237-5894 Office Director
Office: (313) 237-5892 Office Facilitator
E-Mail: FamilyLife@aod.org

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