U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
Volunteer Scarf and Hat Making
College Students: Join us or an evening of making scarves and hats for those in need!
We will gather in JPG Hall from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Pizza provided.
Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner and Hangout
College Students: Join us for our Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner Hang-Outs!
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Young Adults Dinner + Fellowship
Young Adults (21-35): Join us for an evening of dinner and fellowship together!
We will begin at St. John Fisher with Mass/Adoration/Confession and meet at the designated restaurant following Mass.
Restaurant Location:
Chick-fil-A (2111 N. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hills)
Schedule:
6:00pm: Confessions & Adoration @ St. John Fisher
7:15: Holy Mass @ St. John Fisher
8:15pm: Dinner @ Chick-fil-A
Venerate the Relic of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
The relic of St. Margaret Mary Alacqoue will be coming to St. John Fisher! All are welcome to come venerate the relic.
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Saturday, November 7:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Sunday, November 8:
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Two people are needed to keep watch of the relic each hour. If you are able to help with this important job, please click HERE to sign-up.
FOCUS Mission Trip Promo Party
College Students: Join our FOCUS Missionaries for a night to learn about the mission trips available!
Dinner will be provided.
Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner and Hangout
College Students: Join us for our Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner Hang-Outs!
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Young Adults Dinner + Fellowship
Young Adults (21-35): Join us for an evening of dinner and fellowship together!
We will begin at St. John Fisher with Mass/Adoration/Confession and meet at the designated restaurant following Mass.
Restaurant Location:
St. John Fisher
Schedule:
6:00pm: Confessions & Adoration @ St. John Fisher
7:15: Holy Mass @ St. John Fisher
8:15pm: Dinner @ St. John Fisher
Open Mic Night!
College Students: Join us for open mic night! Please come and bless us with your talents and gifts, and enjoy a fun night of entertainment with us!
Cafe style food and drinks provided.
Detroit Priestly Vocations: St. Andrew Dinner
A regional vocation dinner for men (16-55 y/o) open to considering a priestly vocation. The evening will include prayer, dinner and conversation.
5:30 PM: Mass (Optional)
6:00 PM: Adoration (Optional)
6:30 PM: Evening Prayer, followed by dinner and presentation (Official start)
Click HERE to RSVP if you are a St. John Fisher parishioner/Grizzly Catholic student.
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Click HERE if you are not a St. John Fisher parishioner/Grizzly Catholic student or if you have questions for the Office of Priestly Vocations.
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Office of Priestly Vocations · Archdiocese of Detroit
vocations@aod.org · 313-237-5812 · detroipriestlyvocations.com
Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner and Hangout
College Students: Join us for our Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner Hang-Outs!
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Winter Clothing Drive Volunteering Event
College Students: Please join us as we sort through coats and prepare our coat drive for the next phase of delivery. Your time and help are most needed and appreciated!
Young Adult Friendsgiving
Young Adults: Please join us for our annual Friendsgiving feast! Please bring a dish to share to the feast.
Rochester Christmas Lights Festival
College Students: Please join us for our annual Christmas Lights Festival trip in downtown Rochester!
Please meet at the St. Andrew Catholic Church parking lot at 5:45 PM.
AOD Restructuring: Give Your Feedback!
The second round models for the restructuring of the Archdiocese of Detroit were publicized this past week and may be found at restructuring.aod.org.
St. John Fisher falls under "Planning Area 10".
How to Give Feedback:
St. John Fisher will be collecting feedback from our parishioners on the newly proposed models in one of two (or both) ways:
1.) In-Person on Sunday, November 1
Please join us on Sunday, November 1 at 11:15 AM in JPG Hall for Coffee & Donuts and a chance to share your feedback personally with Fr. Drew and/or one of our Key Parish Leaders.
(*Please note, this will occur simultaneously with the Festival of Saints celebration, where the children will be downstairs for their activities)
2.) Online Form Feedback
St. John Fisher will also offer an online form for parishioners to submit feedback. The deadline to submit online feedback will be Monday, November 2.
Click HERE to share your feedback online!
Festival of Saints
Trick-or-Treat with living saints!
**COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE SAINT**
Students may wear Saints costumes to 10 AM Holy Mass
Volunteers Needed as Living Saints, Please Contact:
Amanda Cole @ 248-701-9675
Young Adults Dinner + Fellowship
Young Adults (21-35): Join us for an evening of dinner and fellowship together!
We will begin at St. John Fisher with Mass/Adoration/Confession and meet at the designated restaurant following Mass.
Restaurant Location:
Red Ox Tavern (3773 Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills)
Schedule:
6:00pm: Confessions & Adoration @ St. John Fisher
7:15: Holy Mass @ St. John Fisher
8:15pm: Dinner @ Red Ox Tavern
Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner and Hangout
College Students: Join us for our Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner Hang-Outs!
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Young Adult Women’s Group
Join us for our weekly Catholic Young Adult Women’s Group (ages 21 - 35). Each meeting will include opportunities to grow in your relationship with God and with other faithful women!
We meet each Wednesday at 7pm at St. John Fisher.
That Man is You!
ATTENTION MEN OF ST. JOHN FISHER (ages 18-98): Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Looking to be a better husband (or future husband)? Become a more loving father (or future father)? Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be?
Then Come Join…That Man is You!
THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men's program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. By honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, That Man is You! Seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society.
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30am in JPG Hall
Click HERE to register.
OCIA: Becoming Catholic
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith is welcome to come to our weekly OCIA meetings. Meetings will take place in the lower level hall of the parish.
Click HERE to find out more information.
Young Adult Men’s Group
Join the young adult men of St. John Fisher for a night of fellowship and prayer together! Please bring your own dinner and meet us in JPG Hall. Men ages 21 - 35 are invited.
Surrender by Magic Carpet Theatre
Magic Carpet Theatre Drama Ministry presents Surrender.
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A captivating new musical bringing Scripture to life through powerful drama, heartfelt humor, and beautiful music. Experience their stories. Feel their struggles. Discover your own invitation to surrender and draw closer to God. See. Feel. Surrender.
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Sunday, October 25 at 3:30 PM (Doors open at 3:00 PM)
@ St. John Fisher, Auburn Hills
$10 per person • $50 family package
Light reception to follow
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Click HERE to reserve your tickets.
A fundraiser for Hosanna Ministries, a theological education for religious sisters. For more information, visit thehosannaministry.org.
Country Line Dance + Dirty Soda Bar
College Students: Join us a fun country night full of dancing and dirty soda!
6:00 - 7:00 PM: (Optional) Line Dancing Lessons
7:00 - 10:00 PM: Country Line Dance!
Young Adults Dinner + Fellowship
Young Adults (21-35): Join us for an evening of dinner and fellowship together!
We will begin at St. John Fisher with Mass/Adoration/Confession and meet at the designated restaurant following Mass.
Restaurant Location:
O’Connor’s Public House (324 S. Main St., Rochester)
Schedule:
6:00pm: Confessions & Adoration @ St. John Fisher
7:15: Holy Mass @ St. John Fisher
8:15pm: Dinner @ O’Connor’s Public House
Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner and Hangout
College Students: Join us for our Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner Hang-Outs!
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Young Adult Women’s Group
Join us for our weekly Catholic Young Adult Women’s Group (ages 21 - 35). Each meeting will include opportunities to grow in your relationship with God and with other faithful women!
We meet each Wednesday at 7pm at St. John Fisher.
Grizzly Catholic Mercy Night
College Students: Join us for Eucharistic Adoration with praise and worship music + the sacrament of Confession available!
That Man is You!
ATTENTION MEN OF ST. JOHN FISHER (ages 18-98): Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Looking to be a better husband (or future husband)? Become a more loving father (or future father)? Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be?
Then Come Join…That Man is You!
THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men's program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. By honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, That Man is You! Seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society.
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30am in JPG Hall
Click HERE to register.
OCIA: Becoming Catholic
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith is welcome to come to our weekly OCIA meetings. Meetings will take place in the lower level hall of the parish.
Click HERE to find out more information.
Young Adult Men’s Group
Join the young adult men of St. John Fisher for a night of fellowship and prayer together! Please bring your own dinner and meet us in JPG Hall. Men ages 21 - 35 are invited.
Your Marriage & Jesus: Bonfire Night!
Marriage Ministry at St. John Fisher invites all couples to our next “Your Marriage and Jesus” event … a bonfire night!
Dinner will be served.
A suggested donation of $20 is greatly appreciated to cover cost of food.
Please RSVP by emailing esshakip@gmail.com.
Young Adults Dinner + Fellowship
Young Adults (21-35): Join us for an evening of dinner and fellowship together!
We will begin at St. John Fisher with Mass/Adoration/Confession and meet at the designated restaurant following Mass.
Restaurant Location:
St. John Fisher Flannel-Themed Bonfire (3665 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills)
Schedule:
6:00pm: Confessions & Adoration @ St. John Fisher
7:15: Holy Mass @ St. John Fisher
8:15pm: Dinner @ St. John Fisher
Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner and Hangout
College Students: Join us for our Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner Hang-Outs!
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Grizzly Catholic Harvest BBQ!
Grizzly Catholic invites students to join us for a fall Harvest BBQ at St. John Fisher! We will gather for food, capture the flag, volleyball, a bonfire, and other fall fun!
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Teen Girls Bonfire & Hangout
Young ladies (ages 13 - 18), are you looking to grow in your relationship with Jesus and cultivate genuine feminine friendships?
We’ll spend time in community, in reflection, and discussing the topic of what feminine beauty means for each of us in the age of social media.
If you’re able, come join us for 5:30PM Mass beforehand! We’ll meet on the patio right after.
Snacks & apple cider provided!
Reach out to Sophie Eusebio (Group Coordinator) at 248-220-0167 or Sophia Page at 248-860-3741 for more details.
Young Adult Apple Orchard Outing!
Young Adults (21-35): Join us for an afternoon at the apple orchard!
Carpool from SJF leaving at 12:15 PM
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Meet at Westview Orchards in Washington Twp. (65075 Van Dyke Ave, Washington) at 1:00 PM.
Featured Activities:
Corn Maze
Apple picking
Hay rides
Cider mill
Petting zoo
GrizzlyCatholic.org/young-adults
Grizzly Catholic Fall Retreat!
Click HERE to register!
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College students, please join us for our annual fall retreat!
Date:
Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11
Location:
Our Lady of the Fields Retreat Center (Brighton, MI)
Cost:
$40 / college student (~$135 value - Grizzly Catholic is covering ~$95 of the cost / student).
Retreat Theme:
Spiritual Childhood - The Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux
Includes:
5 meals (Friday Dinner, 3 Meals Saturday, Breakfast Sunday)
Lodging: Bunk Bed Provided (you must bring your own sheets, pillows, & blankets)
Spiritual: Daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration / Personal Prayer Time, Spiritual Talks, and a guided retreat on the Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux!
Fun: Bonfires, Free Time (sports available), Scenic nature at the retreat center, Team building / Low-ropes course, community building and a make some great friends!
Basic Overview Schedule:
Friday, Oct 9th at 3:30PM: Meet at St. John Fisher for Carpool to retreat Center
Friday, Oct 9th 5PM - Sunday, Oct 11th 11:30AM: We will be at the Retreat Center
Sunday, October 11th 12:30PM: Arrive back at St. John Fisher for 1PM Mass at SJF to close the retreat (Mass will conclude ~2:15PM.
Young Adults Dinner + Fellowship
Young Adults (21-35): Join us for an evening of dinner and fellowship together!
We will begin at St. John Fisher with Mass/Adoration/Confession and meet at the designated restaurant following Mass.
Restaurant Location:
Rochester Mills Beer Co. (400 Water St., Rochester)
Schedule:
6:00pm: Confessions & Adoration @ St. John Fisher
7:15: Holy Mass @ St. John Fisher
8:15pm: Dinner @ Rochester Mills Beer Co.
Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner and Hangout
College Students: Join us for our Grizzly Catholic Community Dinner Hang-Outs!
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Young Adult Women’s Group
Join us for our weekly Catholic Young Adult Women’s Group (ages 21 - 35). Each meeting will include opportunities to grow in your relationship with God and with other faithful women!
We meet each Wednesday at 7pm at St. John Fisher.
Rosary On-Campus
College Students: Join us for an on-campus rosary walk!
In other of the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, we will pray the rosary on-campus together.
Meet at Bear Lake at 1:30 PM.
That Man is You!
ATTENTION MEN OF ST. JOHN FISHER (ages 18-98): Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Looking to be a better husband (or future husband)? Become a more loving father (or future father)? Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be?
Then Come Join…That Man is You!
THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men's program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. By honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, That Man is You! Seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society.
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30am in JPG Hall
Click HERE to register.
OCIA: Becoming Catholic
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith is welcome to come to our weekly OCIA meetings. Meetings will take place in the lower level hall of the parish.
Click HERE to find out more information.