03/12/2026 Temperatures rose into the 60s on a balmy March 7 afternoon in Detroit, a welcome relief after a particularly harsh winter. But as Michiganians know, spring-like weather can quickly turn to bitter cold again. Thanks to Michigan Area members, and a generous corporate donation, warm clothing continues to be distributed to Detroit’s homeless through…
02/13/2026 Despite dangerously low temperatures, a group of Michigan Area members took to the streets of Detroit on Saturday, February 7, to find and serve the homeless. “It was about 12 degrees,” recounts Dan Sharkey, KM, a first-time participant in the Michigan Area’s “Into the Fire” ministry. “Although my feet were freezing after a couple…
01/06/2026 Despite 20-degree weather, Michigan Area members took to the streets of Detroit on the afternoon of January 3 to bring the homeless food and warm clothing. Organized by John Juriga, KM, and Sean Shriner, KM, “Into the Fire” volunteers drive to Detroit’s poorest and most devastated areas in the Malta Mobile Ministries Van, seeking…
12/12/2025 On a bitterly cold December afternoon, Michigan Area members went to the streets of Detroit to serve the poor with food, clothing, friendship, and prayer. Organized by John Juriga, KM, and Sean Shriner, KM, the “Into the Fire” ministry serves those living on the streets. With food and clothing donated by Michigan Area members…
11/07/2025 On a chilly November afternoon, Michigan Area members went to the streets of Detroit to serve our Lords the poor with food, clothing, friendship, and prayer. Organized by John Juriga, KM, and Sean Shriner, KM, the “Into the Fire” ministry serves those living on the streets. With food and clothing donated by Michigan Area…
09/11/2025 The Michigan Area’s “Into the Fire” ministry, organized by John Juriga, KM, and Sean Shriner, KM, serves Detroit’s homeless on the streets. With food and clothing donated by Michigan Area members and others, “Into the Fire” volunteers drive the Malta Mobile Ministries Van into Detroit’s poorest and most devastated areas, seeking those in need….
08/09/2025 The Michigan Area’s “Into the Fire” ministry, organized by John Juriga, KM; and Sean Shriner, KM, serves Detroit’s homeless on the streets. With food and clothing donated by Michigan Area members and others, “Into the Fire” volunteers drive the Malta Mobile Ministries Van into Detroit’s poorest and most devastated areas, seeking those in need….
June 4, 2024 A well-attended First Saturday, with 32 Dames, Knights, Auxiliaries, and guests, opened the month of the Sacred Heart for the Michigan Area. The June 1 event, held at St. Owen Catholic Church in Bloomfield Hills, included the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and recitation of the Rosary, to offer the full First…
July 10, 2024 Despite taking place over the Fourth of July holiday, the Michigan Area’s July First Saturday was well attended, with 23 Dames, Knights, Auxiliaries, and others participating. The July 6 event, held at Old St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Detroit’s historic Greektown neighborhood, included the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and recitation…
August 7, 2024 One of the topics at the Michigan Area’s August First Saturday was John 6:24–35 and how important the Eucharist is to Christian life. The full First Saturday devotion was offered on August 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Royal Oak, which also featured the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Rosary recitation, and Mass….