Welcome to St. Edith!
Pizza and Spaghetti Dinner date change for month of July
The Pizza and Spaghetti dinner are typically on the first weekend of the month, but due to the July 4th holiday, July's dinners will be the second weekend of the month. Join us for Saturday July 9 for 5pm Mass followed by pizza dinner. Also join us for Sunday, July 10 for evening for 5pm Mass followed by free spaghetti dinner. All are welcome!
Mass Schedule for July 2-3 has not changed. We hope to see you there!
- Saturday, 5:00 pm
- Sunday, 8:30 am
- Sunday, 11:00 am
What Can Our Parish Social Worker Do For You?
Patti Kelly is the new St. Edith Parish Social Worker. She is available to assist with questions or needs you have in a variety of different areas including mental health, access to health care, care for Senior Citizens, stress management, and more. Additionally, she can help you plan "next steps" and where to turn for resources. If you, a family member or a friend needs assistance or you're not sure where to turn for help, please contact me Patti at 734-464-1222, ext. 301 or by email at pkelly@stedith.org. She is looking forward to connecting with you!
Please see below for a list of situations where Patti may be able to help, and to learn more about several programs and resources that are available.
- Connecting Seniors to resources such as transportation, home help, and food assistance
- Obtaining health insurance and prescription assistance for eligible families
- Locating social opportunities and supportive services for an adult child with developmental disabilities
- Learning how to support family members with mental health issues and knowing what resources exist for both the individual and the family
- Connecting individuals and families to ongoing programs to assist with food, rent, utilities, legal aid, and other needs
- Sharing resources, including referrals for counseling, on management of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other issues
If you are having a mental health or medical emergency or are in crisis, go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Room or call 911 immediately.
Programs of Interest
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GriefShare Informational Meeting
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ase join us at an Informational Meeting for GriefShare on Sunday, June 26, 10:00 am in the AV room or on Tuesday, June 28, 7:00 pm in the AV room. If you are thinking you might want to join a group or are interested in becoming a Team Member/facilitator, please attend.
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. The GriefShare program is based on biblical, Christ-centered teaching that uses DVD seminars featuring nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories, followed by small group discussions.You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
We will review some basics about what the program is, have time for Q & A, and complete the registration form if you are ready to sign up. You can learn more about the program at www.griefshare.org. If you are interested in this opportunity and want to learn more, or have questions, please contact Patti Kelly at 734-464-1222, ext. 301 or pkelly@stedith.org.
GriefShare Team Members
Have you experienced the deep grief of a loved one’s death? Have you learned valuable lessons and experienced healing from the hurt? Would you like to help others do the same?
If this describes you, please pray about becoming part of St. Edith’s newly forming GriefShare team. Currently, we are looking for both women and men as facilitators. You do not need to be a counselor, teacher, or have a degree. You will not do this alone; we will provide you with the training you need and continued support as you serve those who are facing the pain of grief.
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It's a great time to review our online behavior and learn how we can stay safer while using the internet. There are lots of good reasons for kids to be online – education, entertainment, and to socialize with friends. But there are also risks they face, including online enticement, sextortion, and cyberbullying.
To support you and your family, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has created resources to help you stay safer online in these unprecedented times. Just hear what Clicky, NCMEC's internet safety robot, has to say about keeping your kids safer!
Join the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force on June 28, 2022, from 11:00 am to 4:15 pm EDT for a free virtual webinar: “Protect our Youth Online: A Virtual Event to Start the Conversation.” Parents, educators, and child-serving professionals will learn info and resources to help #StartTheConversation about technology safety. Tips and resources will be shared to help inform and protect children of all ages.
Additional Information:
Additional Resources
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- Source: MSU Extension
Link: Stress Less with Mindfulness
Description: Free mindfulness education sessions (virtual) to learn techniques to reduce stress for adults and children
- Source: The Child Mind Institute
Link: Free Online Modules
Description: 5-7 minutes modules for elementary, middle, and high school students teaching essential mental health skills such as understanding feelings, relaxation skills, understanding thoughts, managing intense emotions, and mindfulness
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- Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Link: Parenting a Child with Mental Health Challenges: Basics on Demand
Description: A free, virtual, on-demand series on Learn about mental health challenges in children & adolescents, potential treatments, coping strategies for parents, crisis planning, and available resources.
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The following links provide multiple resources for adults, teens, and children on increasing internet safety including videos, handouts, interactive games, and trainings
- Source: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Link: NetSmartz
Description: NetSmartz provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help helping children become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.
- Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Link: Project iGuardian
Description: Providing children, teens, parents and teachers with information regarding the potential dangers of online environments and how to stay safe online can help prevent many instances of child exploitation.
- Source: Protect Young Eyes
Link: Protect Young Eyes Website
Link: Fr. John Riccardo & Chris McKenna (founder of Protect Young Eyes) Video
Description: Helping Families, Schools, And Churches Create Safer Digital Environments
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- Source: Livonia Save Our Youth Coalition, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, and St. Mary Mercy Livonia
Link: Addiction Series
Description: Free, virtual education series designed to provide information about addiction, prevention, treatment, and recovery. Series begins Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
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- Source: Caregiver Action Network
Link: Caregiver Action Network Website
Description: CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with significant health needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease
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Source: American Association of Retired Persons
Link: Family Caregiving
Description: Helping you navigate your role as a family caregiver
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Source: Alzheimers Association
Link: Alzheimers Association Website
Description: Caregiving for People with Dementia including local resources for support, education, and programs
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Connecting older adults and their caregivers with a wide range of resources, services, and programs to assist with food, transportation, adult day care, in-home care, and more
Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) 2022
Each year, the CSA raises critical funds that support more than 100 ministries, services, and programs that fuel the mission. Because of the urgency of our mission, please prayerfully consider renewing your gift this year, and if you are able, increasing your gift to the 2022 CSA. Click here to learn more about CSA. You may bring your completed pledge card to Mass, drop it by the Parish Office, or pledge online at St. Edith CSA Online Pledge
Position Posting - School Principal
After eight wonderful years at St. Edith Catholic School, Mrs. Georgene Wojciechowski will be retiring at the end of June 2022. St. Edith Catholic School is now seeking a principal who possesses a strong commitment to the Catholic Faith and Catholic education. Click here for the full position posting including required qualifications. Please submit a cover letter that outlines your vision for the position and outlook on Catholic education, resume and references to Fr. Jim McNulty at frjim@stedith.org and Eric Haley at haley.eric@aod.org.
Welcome our New Parish Social Worker!
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new parish social worker, Patti Kelly, who started with St. Edith this month. Her office is located in the church building in the Christian Service Office.
Patti has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work, a Master of Public Health all from The University of Michigan, and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Michigan. She has been employed in the area of social work for 14 years. She has worked as a program consultant, program coordinator, program consultant, clinical outreach supervisor and an outreach social worker. Patti has been involved in a variety of volunteer activities at the several local churches.
Patti will be working with the Parish and our St. Edith School identifying and coordinating hands on service activities for middle school, youth and adults and making a variety of presentations in the Parish and School. She will be meeting with individuals to arrange referrals to outside agencies. Patti will be spending some time getting to know our Parish and all of you.
