GRIEF MINISTRY

The parishioners active in this ministry make phone calls, home visits and send Care Notes to parishioners who have experienced THE loss of a loved one.  Volunteers are provided with training. 

HEALTH MINISTRY

The Health Ministry Team at St. Kieran provides various services to the community throughout the year.  

A Flu Shot Clinic, monthly Blood Pressure Clinic, Monthly "Health Talks",  and notification of various health issues are part of the ministry.

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FUNERAL LUNCHEON TEAMS

Our Funeral Luncheon Teams provide a service to the families of deceased parishioners by providing a luncheon which is served immediately after the Funeral Mass.  The Teams are made up of a set-up crew, serving crew and clean-up crew.  For those unable to be at the luncheon to help, each team has  food donators and "bakers" who provide yummy homemade desserts for the family and their guests.

MINISTRY to the SICK & HOMEBOUND

These trained individuals bring the Eucharist to our home bound parishioners once a week or as requested.

SONSHINE SISTERS

This group sends out cards to our home bound for birthdays and holidays, and to parishioners receiving  the Sacraments.

TRANSPORTATION/MINOR HOME REPAIRS

Our Knights of Columbus provides transportation to church, medical appointments or other necessary matters as well as performing minor home repairs or chores for the home bound and seniors.

FRIENDLY VISITS

St. Kieran partners with IVC (Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers) to provide assistance to our older and disabled neighbors who need a little extra help. Volunteers are trained and assigned through their office.

MEALS THAT HEAL

Parishioners provide a home-cooked meal  and conversation to parishioners in need.

ST. AL'S SANDWICH MINISTRY

Makes 288 sandwiches weekly which are distributed to the homeless and poor in Detroit through Neighbor Services organization, Manna Community Meals and Sisters of Christian Love.

SOUP KITCHEN

Prepare and serve a meal once a month at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen in Mount Clemens.

MCREST

(Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team) Provide lodging, food and transportation for the homeless,  at St. Kieran, one week a year.

AGAPE CENTER

North Macomb Vicariate Assistance Center, located in Romeo, Michigan. Provides food, financial assistance and referrals to individuals in need.

GIVING TREE

At Christmas time, provides gifts and food cards to less fortunate families in our parish as well as several parishes in Detroit and the North Macomb Vicariate.

DISABILITY CONCERNS/RESPECT LIFE

Informs the parish of events that support Right-to-Life from womb to tomb as well as promoting disability awareness.

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Those active with our Legislative Advocacy Committee encourage parish involvement in local, state and national policy issues following the guidelines of the United States Conference of Bishops and the Michigan Catholic Confrence