“Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honour” (Rom 12:9-10).

 

 

Welcome To Old St. Mary's Church     Since 1893, the Holy Spirit Fathers [Spiritans] have faithfully served  Old St. Mary's Church. The Spiritan Fathers continue to  exercise their  rule of Faith  by making themselves advocates, supporters, and defenders of the weak and little ones.          Before she gained the title "Old", St. Mary's was known for many years as the "Church of the Grottos." There are three: the grotto of Gethesemane, depicting Christ's agony in the Garden of Olives; the Baptismal Grotto, depicting Christ's Baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist complete with running water; and the Lourdes Grotto which is a replica of that French shrine.     Old St. Mary's is a spritual oasis in Downtown Detroit. Daily Mass at 12:15 attracts the business community, government, court employees, and out of town visitors.  The Church is open Monday thru Sunday prior to  Mass until 1:30pm, at which time the outside Doors will be locked.                 Schedule of Liturgies   Weekdays:  Monday-Saturday                   12:15 pm Weekend:    Saturday Vigil-5:30 pm                       Sunday - 8:30, 10 [Latin]                   12 Noon Holy Days:  12:15 pm, 5:30 pm, and                 as announced   Confession Schedule  Weekdays:  Monday-Saturday                   12 Noon   Weekends:  15 minutes prior to each                               Liturgy.                           Parish Council: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Parish Center.  Randy Bowers, President. Christian Service:   Serves a monthly meal to the homeless; prison Ministry and holiday food basket program; participates in a 1-night homelesss initiative. Education Commission: Rite of Christian Initation for Adults, and First Holy Communion and Sacrament of Reconciliation Classes     St. VincentdePaul Society:   Meets every Tuesday at 1pm in the parish center.    St. Mary's Festival Choir:  A dedicated group of singers and orchestral musicians performing for concerts at Old St.Mary's and other Churches. Altar Society:   Prepares altar linens, priestly vestments, and flowers for Solemnities and Holy days; decorates the   interior and exterior of the Church..