Dear Detroit Catholic Deaf Community,
Thanks to everyone who came near and far to celebrate St. John’s Deaf Center’s 50th Anniversary. It was
a grand celebration and a fantastic opportunity for fellowship and reconnecting with one another.
Again, I thank God for his faithfulness and great mercy in caring for the Deaf Ministry and the Detroit
Deaf Catholic Community. Also, thanks to the Archdiocese of Detroit for its continued support; they have
brought immense blessings to each of us. I especially thank all the priests who served our community. Their love, commitment and sacrifice have enriched our lives and helped us grow in faith.
Thank you to all volunteers, alive and deceased, who have shared their time, talents and service to build
a strong community. And thanks to all our SJDC members, the body of Christ, and His church. Each one of you helps bring the gospel to your families and friends and continues to build the kingdom of God here on earth. Summer is coming to an end. As we start a new school year, approach the presidential election, and prepare for the year of the Jubilee 2025, let us pray to God for safety, wisdom, peace and hope for our country and worldwide. May we bring the light and the hope to those around us.
With the beginning of the new school year, St. John’s Deaf Center will go back to its regular Tuesday
Senior Citizen’s Day schedule, Adoration, Catholic Faith 101 classes, Parish Council meetings, and special events starting on September 6. Please read these newsletters for the schedule and special announcements. Thank Fr. Mike for being with us these past summer months. Please keep him and the Archdiocese of Baltimore Deaf community in your prayers as they continue to build the Deaf ministry in this area. I look forward to having Fr. Ken back after a busy summer schedule running camps at DeSales Center. Let us continue to support and pray for one another. May we find reasons to be grateful in our daily lives and the people we encounter. May God, in His infinite love, bless us and keep us in His care.
Yours In Christ, Veronica