The Triduum at Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Q. THE WORD “TRIDUUM” MEANS “THREE DAYS.” HOW DO WE CELEBRATE OVER THREE DAYS?

A. “The Paschal Triduum of the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, has its center in the Easter Vigil, and closes with Vespers (Evening Prayer) of the Sunday of the Resurrection” (Universal Norms for the Liturgical Year and the General Roman Calendar, 19). Sunday also begins the Easter season.
This seventy-two hour period is the most important celebration of our entire liturgical calendar. The Sacred Paschal Triduum is actually ONE liturgy over three days. We may go home and come back again, but we do not actually “begin” and “end” our daily celebrations.

March 28th—Mass of the Lord’s Supper

7pm in Oak Park

 

March 29th—Good Friday Liturgy of the Word & Communion Service

1pm in Ferndale

 

Saturday, March 30th

Blessing of Easter Food Baskets - 10am in Oak Park

 

Mass Schedule for March 30th Easter Vigil

of the Resurrection of the Lord

8pm in Oak Park 

 

Mass Schedule for March 31st  Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

9am in Oak Park and 11am in Ferndale

 

Welcome to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish

Welcome to

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish

At Our Mother of Perpetual Help we are dedicated to moving forward into our future with compassion, generosity and an openness of spirit.  We believe that the nurturing of the community around the Eucharistic Table is extended through gatherings which further strengthen and support us.  We foster this faithfully through the power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts and talents of our members.  We continue to walk our journey together with the Lord, our future secure in the knowledge that we have common goals in God's ever-present love. Father Paul Chateau is our Pastor and leads our parish. 

Our Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil Mass

4:30 pm in Oak Park

Sunday Mass

9:00 am in Oak Park

11:00 am in Ferndale

Tuesday and Thursday Weekday Masses

Tuesdays - 9:00 am in Ferndale

Thursdays - 9:00 am in Oak Park

(First Thursday of the month the Mass will be at 7pm)

Upcoming Events Sponsored by our Men's Organization

Join Us for

Upcoming Family of Parishes Events

God has something in store for YOU, and he invites you to receive it at the historic 10th National Eucharistic Congress. There in Indianapolis, the Catholic Church from across the United States will gather at the feet of Jesus, boldly anticipating a new Pentecost. Your life—and our Church—will never be the same.

Get your pass at https://eucharisticcongress.org

At this time, we have access to 4 passes at the reduced rate of $299 for those interested in attending! Contact Christina Ihlenfeldt at 248-541-3762 x 13 for more information.

 

National Eucharistic Congress - Click here to read a letter from our Priests in Solidum

 

Catholic in Recovery

STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION?

Substance Abuse

Pornography & Lust

Relationship Attachment

Gambling

Eating Disorders

Technology Codependency

Unhealthy attachment behavior

Our Family of Parishes is hosting a new program which can help.

It grounds the 12 steps in Catholic faith and practice.

 

 

BEGINNING FEBRUARY 19

Mondays, 7:30 PM

Church of the Transfiguration - Duns Scotus Room

FAITH Admitting one’s powerlessness and need for a savior is a central focus of Catholic in Recovery groups. From this foundation, we lean on our faithful understanding of Jesus Christ as our Higher Power. When groups gather, they unite in prayer and discuss recovery topics as they relate to liturgical themes, scripture from Sunday’s Mass readings, and the sacraments. Members are invited to engage the sacraments as a necessary component of their personal recovery while striving for spiritual growth, one day at a time.

FREEDOM The aim of each Catholic in Recovery group is to bring freedom to those struggling with addiction and unhealthy attachments. Meetings are not as much about reliving the past as they are about developing the appropriate attitudes and behavior for living each day successfully. Group members will be offered a spiritual awakening as a result of combining the spiritual wisdom of twelve-step recovery with Catholic theology, prayer, and healing.

FELLOWSHIP Uniting the body of Christ together allows members to share experience, strength, and hope with each other. Honesty, openness, and willingness to surrender to God’s will is the primary focus when groups gather together. As a result of consistent group meetings, members tend to stay accountable to each other, encourage personal growth, and are available in a time of need.

 

 

Click here to donate online

Contributions can be mailed in to the parish office at 13500 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI  48237 or made securely online by clicking the link above or via our parish mobile app. Please know that we especially appreciate your support of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish during this time.

 

Our Mission Statement

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish is a welcoming and nurturing Catholic community building up the Body of Christ through prayer and service.

Our Vision Statement

Our vision is to be an extraordinary spiritual gathering place where people of all backgrounds and ages are welcome to question and learn, pray, worship, and serve.  In community through prayer and worship we hope to continue to grow together in our understanding and appreciation of God’s love.  We strive to change and improve our lives and the lives of others.

Download the Parish Mobile App

If you have not downloaded the parish mobile app please do so. For android products go to the Google Play Store WeConnect Parish App on your phone.  For apple products go to the Apple Store WeConnect Parish App on your phone. Or use the QR Code below.

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QR Code for WeConnect Parish Mobile App

 

Staff

Office Hours

Parish Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-2pm
PARISH PHONE: 248-545-2310
PARISH FAX: 248-545-2312
PARISH EMAIL: omophparish@gmail.com

Parish Office

The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Office is located at our Oak Park Worship Location

Our Lady of Fatima

13500 Oak Park Blvd. (on the northeast corner of Oak Park Blvd. and Coolidge Hwy.)

Oak Park, Michigan  48237

Directions to Oak Park Worship Location

Directions to Ferndale Worship Location

Saint of the Day

In The Words of Pope Francis

“If you want to destroy institutions or people, you start by speaking ill of them … watch out for slanderous communication.”