"Be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share." ~ 1 Timothy 6:18

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Christian Service Commission  | Justice and Peace Committee | Mission Projects
Befrienders | Cereal Collection | Holiday Baskets | Meals-on-Wheels | MCREST 
Macomb County Warming Center (MCWC) | Parish Nurse | Transportation
Alcoholics Anonymous

Church Organization Chart of Network Groups for the Unemployed Here is a list of church network groups that can be used by the unemployed to help with their job search. The church groups are located throughout the Detroit suburbs. Most groups have speakers who address a job search topic such as resumes, cover letters or networking - others are only networking. Some popular groups in the area are St. Andrew Catholica Church and St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. Please click here for the Church Organization Chart...

Christian Service Commission
The Christian Service Commission exists as a model and resource to enable the entire parish community to put the social teaching of the Church into action. Through educational and formational programs, as well as hands-on opportunities, the Commission empowers the members of the parish to fulfill the Church's mission of love, justice, freedom and peace by communally responding to societal and individual human needs. The Commission generally meets on the third Monday of the month. Contact Doug VanBuren through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...

Justice and Peace Committee
The Committee consists of a group of concerned parishioners that meet to explore the realities of violence and injustice in our world and discuss possible responses in the light of Catholic social teaching, individually and collectively, to these realities. The Committee also provides parishioners with information concerning opportunities for involvement in advocacy for non-violence and societal structural changes that address peace and justice issues locally, and throughout the world. Contact Andrea Byrne through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...

Mission Projects
From time to time, our parish offers outreach services to various mission projects that have included a sister parish in Haiti, a parish in the Mississippi Delta region, and Habitat for Humanity in our own area. Needs for these projects range from participation and traveling to the site to providing donations and publicity. Details for each specific project would be provided at the time of planning. Contact Pat Byrne through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...

Befrienders
Befrienders are the official welcoming committee of the parish. On behalf of the entire St. Blase family, they help new parishioner get acquainted with one another as well as the many ministries within our parish. Befrienders serve approximately one hour on a Sunday on a rotating basis. Contact Joe Wilseck at (586) 268-2244.

Cereal Collection
St. Blase sponsors a cereal collection on the second weekend of each month. Many hands are needed to sort and deliver the donated cereal to local charities on Tuesdays during the day. Daytime availability is a must. Contact Vince Schembri through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...

Holiday Baskets
Members of the parish donate food and gift baskets for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter holidays. Areas of need include sorting and organizing the baskets and delivering the items to those in need during the day. Daytime availability is a must. Contact Vince Schembri through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...

Meals-on-Wheels
Deliver meals as part of the Macomb County Program to area seniors. Those interested must be available during the day and must attend a training session. Contact Mary Dumm through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...

MCREST (Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team)
St. Blase participates in this homeless shelter for one week during the summer months by providing daily meals, a place to sleep and shower, and transportation to jobs, training programs and other day sites. The success of the shelter rests on the response from the parish. Contact Barb Francis through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...

Macomb County Warming Center (MCWC)
MCWC seeks to provide a safe, warm place to spend the night for those who would otherwise have no shelter. We will provide a simple but nourishing evening and morning meal. We will refer our guests to agencies that may be able to assist them further, if they desire. We are a faith based group who believes that our efforts and spiritual support, guided by the hand of God, can assist in inspiring positive changes in the outlook of individuals who face serious challenges that are obstacles to their ability to find housing. We strive to see Christ in all who come through our doors, and this basis of our work is visible in our log which we call "Christ in the breadline." Needs are similar to MCREST, listed above. Contact: Pat Byrne through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...

Parish Nurse
Health professionals from the parish assess, plan and implement health awareness programs in the parish. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Contact Luella Amato through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...

Transportation
Provide transportation for those in the parish that request it for Mass and other parish functions. Those interested must be available on short notice. Contact Vince Schembri through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
This group meets in the rectory basment meeting room at 8:00 PM on Monday nights. more...

St. Blase   12151 E. Fifteen Mile Rd.   Sterling Heights, MI 48312   Phone: (586) 268-2244