"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
~Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

 

In what webs have we become entangled? Drop your net and follow Jesus.

In the darkness that surrounds us, we have lost you from our sight. Even though your love has found us, we embrace the powers of night. Scatter now our deepest darkness. Guide our hearts into the light. Join us to the cross of Jesus. Help us set our living right.

Jesus was driven by the Spirit into the desert. There he was tempted and angels ministered to him. Our lives too can seem as if we live in a deserted place plagued by despair. Yet, like Jesus there are angels ministering to us. There is healing and renewal to be found in quiet stillness.

Do we live in the web of addiction? Are we trapped because of alcohol, drugs or other substances? Has depression overwhelmed your life? Is it time to deal with the concerns or problem in life?

Consider making a change and contact professionals who can help, for example:

Archway Associates, PC (also known as Archambault and Associates, PC):
Professional Counseling Services:
248.827.8801 or 248.608.2750
www.a-atherapy.com

Catholic Services of Macomb
15945 Canal, Clinton Township 48038
586.416.2300
www.csmacomb.org

Center for Counseling 586.716.0980
Macomb Family Services 586.254.5660

 

Archdiocese of Detroit - Office for 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.

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

Parish Family Ministry Support

• www.supportforyou.org - listing by area
• www.supportforyou.org - listing by need

Active-Family Support

• Natural Family Planning - Information and programs
• Couple Prayer Series - Helping couples share prayer
• EnCourage - EnCourage is a ministry dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions.

Post-Family Support

• Beginning Experience - Recovery from dramatic loss
• Widowed Friends - Includes young widowed group
• Bethany - Support for the separated or divorced

Church-Based Confidential Professional Counseling Services at St. Blase

Archway Associates, PC (also known as Archambault & Associates, PC) provides counseling services at St. Blase Parish. They are offered at six hurch sites in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties. Multiple sites allow you to take advantage of quality, professional, experiencd assistance for your personal, marital, fmaily, or substance abuse-related problems and make a choice to see counselors at your parish or neighboring parish. Your right to confidentiality, as well as quality care, is of great importance to our staff. Bob Grabowski, MA, and Sue Varady, ACSW are available to help you. To arrange or discuss counseling, call (248) 827-8801 or Sue Varady, ACSW at (248) 591-7006. You can learn more about us at our website at www.a-atherapy.com. Payment for services is covered by many medical insurances or paid for on a payment plan mutually agreed upon by the practitioner and you.

Care of the Soul - Activities & Support Groups

Many activities and support groups: Women's Support Group, Class in Acceptance, Good Grief Group, Men and Women's Counseling & Support Group, Sexual Healing & Well Being Group, Men's Support Group, Weekly Cafe Conversation & Rap, Healing, Holy Humor plus much more! Check this website for lots of help and information: www.CareoftheSoul.org

Emotions Anonymous

Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step organization, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. The group comes together weekly for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Call Rosemary at (586) 776-3886 or visit www.emotionsanonymous.org.

Grief Support and Widowed Friends

Touched by Suicide

Meetings are held at St. Columban’s Parish Center (1775 E Melton Rd) in Birmingham, on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm.

Those Touched By Suicide offers support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, or whose loved one has attempted suicide. If someone in your family or among your friends has attempted or succeeded at death by suicide, or if you just feel you may have something to share with others on this subject, come to the informal discussion, led by Melanie Marion.

The St. Columban's Parish Center is the addition to the church and is located five blocks east of Woodward just north of Fourteen Mile Road. If you would like any further information please call the Parish Office at (248) 646-5224, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or (810) 642-4563 evenings. You may also call Melanie at (248) 542-2140 for more information and referrals or email her at thosetouchedby@aol.com.

Project Life

Project Life of the Archdiocese of Detroit lends a helping hand to those who feel forced by whatever problems or pressures they face to choose abortion or assisted suicide. Please call the Project Life help line at 800-281-2102. All calls are confidential.

Every human being has worth and dignity - from conception to the last natural breath. Life itself is a gift from God and thus we do not have the right to diminish or take it away. The gift of life is ours from God and it is to be nourished and utilized to the fullest, not merely for individual purpose, but for the benefit of all humankind

In support of life in all its stages, Project life coordinates the resources of the Archdiocese of Detroit, in partnership with Catholic social service organizations, health care service organizations, parish communities and archdiocesan offices.

"I stand ready to process whatever resources are necessary: personnel, educational materials and financial resources - basically whatever it takes, to respond personally and directly to any woman considering an abortion, to respond personally and directly to any person considering the so-called option of physician assisted suicide." ~ Adam Cardinal Maida

Project Life publishes a newsletter that can be found on the Archdiocese's website.

Helping People With Disabilities

When communicating with people with disabilities, remember to communicate with the person, not with his or her interpreter, companion or assistant. The Disabilities Concerns Advisory Board of the Archdiocese of Detroit brings these thoughts to you. If you have any questions, call 313-237-5978. Adults with Disabilities, Sterling Hgts. Autistic Parents, Sterling Hgts.