Our Catholic Faith
Pier Giorgio loved the Blessed Sacrament. During nocturnal adoration, he would spend all night on his knees in deep, silent prayer. He influenced other students to make an annual university retreat. He also loved the rosary and prayed it three times daily.
He is known for saying “The faith given to me in baptism suggests to me surely: By yourself you will do nothing, but if you have God as the center of all your action, then you will reach the goal.”
For the Frassati Society of Detroit, our Catholic Faith is at the source and center of who we are and what we do.
First Friday: This event begins with Mass at SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish on each First Friday at 7:00PM. (Confession is available a half hour before Holy Mass.) After Mass and Benediction, we will go out to a local restaurant for a time of fellowship. Ss. Cyril and Methodius is located at 41233 Ryan Rd. in Sterling Heights.
Holy Hour and Coffee House: Every 3rd Friday of the month ( 8:00-10:00 PM ) at the National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak. Doors open at 7:30. The Church is located on the Northeast corner of Woodward and 12 mile. Eucharistic Adoration includes scripture, reflection, music, silence, and worship ! This is for young adults but open to all. Following the Holy Hour there will be a coffee house with music performed by a local Christian artist.
Bible Study: Throughout the year, the Frassati Society offers many opportunities for studying Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Church. From September 2008-April 2009, there will be a weekly Bible Study focusing on St. Paul, in recognition of the Pope Benedict's Year of St. Paul. Please check out the calendar for the updated meeting times! Contact Tim McCormick at mccorm45@yahoo.com for more info.
Men's Fellowship: 1st & 3rd Saturday of Each Month at 10:00 AM, at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Conference Center on Woodward just north of 12 Mile in Royal Oak. The twice-mothly meetings will start at 10 AM. Enter through the back entrance in the strip mall. This is an opportunity for married and single men to get together for prayer and fellowship. If you are interested in joining, please contact Matthew Hill for further info at agapitus99@yahoo.com
Retreats: We regularly sponsor and attend local and regional retreats and conferences for young adults. Each Holy Week, we travel to Princeville, IL to join The Community of St. John for a 5 day silent retreat. We also have attended conferences within the Archdiocese of Detroit and at Franciscan University in Steubenville.
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Beer, Brats, and Benedict: Once a year the Frassati Society hosts an free event focusing on our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI. The evening includes a talk by a local speaker about Pope Bendict, combined with homemade brats, German potato salad, snacks, German Beer, soda, and desserts. Some of our past speakers have been Dr. Eduardo Echeverria, Dr. Monica Miller, Bishop John Quinn, and Bishop Francis Reiss. Please check the Frassati calendar for future Beer, Brats, and Benedict !
Frassati Society
Goals
•Maintain a social, spiritual, and intellectual balance
•Foster the development of Catholic Leaders
•Serve the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Detroit
•Evangelize and engage “sleeping” Catholics and non-Catholics
•Look to Pier Giorgio Frassati as an example, model and intercessor
