St. Josaphat Catholic Church

Introduction to Latin

St. Josaphat’s Introduction to Latin class will begin immediately after the Tridentine Mass (around 11:00 AM) in the basement of the Parish Hall on every Sunday on which there is a reception after the Tridentine Mass. Participants will learn Latin specifically as it is used in the Sacred Liturgy.

Attendees should sign up with instructor Peter Gulewich after Mass, or e-mail tridnews@stjosaphatchurch.org, but last minute arrivals are welcome. The class is open to all; you do not need to be a member of St. Josaphat or attend the Tridentine Mass.

Participants will need to purchase the textbook, “Latin Grammar: Grammar Vocabularies and Exercises in Preparation for the Reading of the Missal and Breviary” by Scanlon & Scanlon. This book is available on Amazon.com for $18.00, or directly from the publisher, TAN Books, at (800) 437-5876.

A link to the Motu Proprio of Pope Benedict XVI Summorum Pontificum and the Explanatory Letter.
Statement by Cardinal Maida on the Tridentine Mass
July 13 2007, Cover story on Summorum Pontificum from The Michigan Catholic.

Opportunities to get involved

Choir

Do you have a love for sacred music? Are you interested in learning more about Gregorian Chant and Sacred Polyphony? Men and women ages 12 and up are welcome to join the Tridentine Mass Choir. Help us give glory to God via Holy Mother Church's rich treasury of music. See Music Director Wassim Sarweh in the choir loft after Mass, or e-mail info@stjosaphatchurch.org.

Ushers

Men ages 18 and up are invited to serve as ushers for the Tridentine Mass. Help us assist first-time visitors to the Tridentine Mass get oriented, and help us welcome those who are visiting Detroit from other Latin Mass communities. See head usher Bob Haak after Mass.

Altar Servers

Men and boys who had received their First Holy Communion are invited to serve at the altar and assist the priest during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. No experience is required. Regular training classes are held throughout the year. You will learn more about the Classical Roman Rite of Mass and its detailed rubrics. Appropriate dress and grooming is required. For further information or to sign up, see server Alex Begin after Mass, or e-mail info@stjosaphatchurch.org.

Hospitality

Three weeks out of four, St. Josaphat Church hosts a reception in the Parish Hall after Mass. We welcome volunteers to help serve snacks & drinks, and to help with clean up. See Diane Begin in the kitchen of the parish hall, or e-mail info@stjosaphatchurch.org.

Homeschoolers' Association

There are several homeschooling families in the congregation and cluster. We are considering starting a support group for homeschoolers. See Fr. Mark before or after Mass, or e-mail frmarkb@aol.com.

Food Collection for the poor

You are invited to participate in the parish charitable activities by donating non-perishable foods to be given to the poor. Food can be left in the back of the church or given to an usher.