Contacts & Publisher Subscription Form Published May 26, 2006: Parish seeks input from young adult members Kristin Lukowski Troy – About 50 young adults showed up to a brainstorming session for new ideas at St. Anastasia Parish in Troy, and at least that many ideas were shared.   Downriver parishes unite to honor the Blessed Mother Joe Kohn Woodhaven – Hundreds of Catholics from all 26 parishes in the Downriver Vicariate gathered last Sunday to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary with a Marian prayer service that included the Rosary, Marian hymns, a litany to St. Mary and benediction.   Castelot Summer Scripture series marks 10th year Kristin Lukowski Detroit – Next month, people have the chance to immerse themselves in Scripture for four days during a seminar that honors a past teacher.   Vowed religious celebrate jubilees of life of ministry On Wednesday, May 31, Cardinal Adam Maida will celebrate Mass at St. John Center, Plymouth Township, in honor of the men and women marking their religious jubilees as members of their respective congregations.  Published May 19, 2006: New stained glass window shines lighton parish's patron saint Joe Kohn Redford Twp. — In its 50th year, St. John Bosco Parish received a gift from two of its parishioners that could be described as a window into the heart of the parish. Msgr. Tocco honored as founding father of chamber music festival Kristin Lukowski Bloomfield Hills – It takes someone with vision, imagination, drive, faith, strategy and tenacity to start a chamber music festival. Catholic summer camps promise fun, faith Joe Kohn Detroit – More than 1,000 kids and teenagers this year will learn about the Lord in the heart of nature, as enrollment fills out for Catholic camps around the state. Local sister tells of life, ministry in Nigeria Robert Delaney Detroit – For Sr. Elizabeth Harris, HVM, ministering in Nigeria to a flock beset by problems such as AIDS and the constant risk of losing their homes has deepened her spiritual life, despite its many frustrations. Traditions, lack of equipment make modern medical practice difficult in Nigeria Marylynn G. Hewitt, SFO Afikpo, Nigeria — Her 18-year-old face is peaceful and her belly still swollen from carrying twins. The doctor covers her body with a sheet too short for her feet. Her family is on their way to pick up her body for burial. Fr. Farrell touched many as author, spiritual director Robert Delaney Fr. Edward J. Farrell, author of 12 books on spirituality, longtime spiritual director, and the man who invited Blessed Teresa of Calcutta to send her Missionaries of Charity to Detroit, died at age 75 during an early afternoon nap on May 9.   Seminarian says CSA provides vital help Robert Delaney Marine City – Lee Acervo had wanted to be a computer software engineer from a young age, and had become one. Published May 12, 2006: Faith Formation Article: Called to be Disciples, not just Members By Sr. Janet Schaeffler, O.P. In our Church, we don't need members. We need disciples. What's essential for discipleship is conversion. Our children and youth will be formed in faith if we, as adults are formed, converted but everyone will stagnate if adults are not continually open to conversion.   May is special time to remember mothers - Priests share some life lessons learned from their mothers Kristin Lukowski Detroit – "To have my mom as my mom is not only a privilege but a great honor," said Fr. Tim Laboe, pastor of St. Valentine Parish in Redford. CSA supports training of parish business managers Robert Delaney Detroit – Karen Roosen used to ply her skills as a certified public accountant in the business world, but now devotes her efforts to helping Catholic parishes keep their records straight and use their financial resources more effectively. Deacons celebrate jubilee anniversaries Detroit – The Archdiocese of Detroit recognized permanent deacons who are celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination this year at a Mass and dinner last Sunday at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. May crowning is special tradition honoring Mary Joe Kohn Warren – To eighth-grader Mark Fairbrother of St. Anne School, the thought that a humble maiden, the Virgin Mary, could give birth to the God of all creation is profound. Sorrows students win sock hop with Purtan  Joe Kohn Farmington Hills - When students at Our Lady of Sorrows Grade School in Farmington signed up to participate in the Salvation Army Bed and Bread fundraiser run by popular radio host Dick Purtan, they hopped to it.   Young man testifies to Covenant House help Robert Delaney Detroit – A young man's testimony about how Covenant House Michigan helped him at a low point in his life drew a standing ovation from the nearly 100 people who gathered May 4 for the dedication of a building named for Cardinal Adam Maida. St. Mel's celebrates 50 years Joe Kohn Dearborn Heights – Saying "yes" to the Lord takes a lot of time, effort and prayer, as the community of St. Mel Parish can attest. Published May 5, 2006: Catholic schools launch major advertising campaign Joe Kohn Detroit – To some, the value of Catholic education is so paramount in the development of today's children that they want to shout it from the rooftop. CSA goal for 2006 is $17.06 million Robert Delaney Detroit – A goal of $17,059,906 has been set for the 2006 Catholic Services Appeal, which kicks off in parishes and missions throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7. Cardinal celebrates Mass at Cabrini and Catholic Central schools Joe Kohn Allen Park – When shifting populations have led to the unfortunate loss of Catholic schools, the Catholic community needs to resettle, all the while keeping the example of Christ before their eyes. Detroit rally calls for just immigration policy Robert Delaney Detroit – A draconian immigration law that sought to deport all undocumented immigrants would not only be unjust, but unworkable, in the view of Basilian Fr. Thomas Sepϊlveda, pastor of Ste. Anne de Detroit Parish. Guest House marks 50 years Kristin Lukowski Orion Township – Just outside a window on Guest House's Lake Orion campus, a nest serves as a home for several robin eggs. After some discussion among the staff, it was determined that the same robin had built a nest in the same spot last year. "They know they're safe," one staffer said.