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St. Ephrem
Catholic CHURCH

Sterling Heights, MI

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    • What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance)?

      "Through the sacraments of Christian initiation, man receives the new life of Christ. Now we carry this life "in earthen vessels," and it remains "hidden with Christ in God." We are still in our "earthly tent," subject to suffering, illness, and death. This new life as a child of God can be weakened and even lost by sin.

      The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, who forgave the sins of the paralytic and restored him to bodily health, has willed that his Church continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and salvation, even among her own members. This is the purpose of the two sacraments of healing: the sacrament of Penance and the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick." (CCC 1420-1421)

    • CONFESSION
      SCHEDULE


      Wednesday:
      following Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:00am 

      Saturday:
      3:30pm

      or by appointment:
      Please contact the parish office at 586-264-1230.
      Confessions have temporarily been moved to the Sacred Heart room in the church.
  • How to go to confession

      1. Examination of Conscience: Reflect on sins committed.

        Click here for Examination of Conscience

      2. Introduction: Together, you and the priest will make the Sign of the Cross. Then begin by saying: “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been [give days, months, or years] since my last confession.

      3. Confession:  List sins committed.

      4. Penance: The priest will suggest something for you to do or pray.

      5. Act of Contrition:  You will pray the Act of Contrition aloud with the priest.

      6. Absolution:  The priest will extend his hands towards you and say the Prayer of Absolution.

      7. Conclusion:  The priest will conclude the sacrament often saying, “Go in peace.”  Don’t forget to do your penance.
         

      Click the link below for a printable guide
      to take with you to confession.
      Confession Guide
      • WHY CONFESS MY SINS TO A PRIEST?

        Fr. Mike Schmitz (Ascension Presents) lays out many reasons why confessing our sins to a priest makes perfect sense. Confession isn’t a man-made tradition of the Church but rather a valuable gift given by God and rooted in Scripture.

    • Links of interest

      • Examination of Conscience
      • USCCB Resources for Returning to the Sacrament
      • USCCB God's Gift of Forgiveness
      • USCCB What must I do? The Sacrament of Reconciliation and Young Adults
    • Welcome
    • About Us
      • Our Parish
        • Our Patron, St. Ephrem
        • Our Parish History
        • Archdiocese of Detroit information
      • Who We Are
        • Our Staff
        • Contact us
        • Join
    • The Latest
        • Bulletin
        • Families of Parishes
    • Get Involved
      • Serve
        • Altar Servers
        • Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion
        • Lectors
        • Music Ministry
        • Ushers
      • Parish Ministries
        • Eucharistic Adoration
        • Extraordinary Ministers to the Sick
        • SMILE - Mother's group
        • Coffee and Donuts
      • Outreach
        • Food Pantry
        • Rosary Makers and Sewing Ministry
        • St Vincent de Paul
        • Support Groups
        • Knights of Columbus
    • Sacraments
        • Baptism
        • Reconciliation
        • Eucharist
        • Confirmation
        • Matrimony
        • Holy Orders
    • Religious Education
      • Religious Education
        • Religious Education
      • Special Needs
        • Students with Special Needs
        • Safe Environment
      • New to the Faith
        • Becoming Catholic
    • Donate
        • Online Giving FAQs
        • Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) 2022
        • Fundraising
        • Stewardship

    St Ephrem Catholic Church, 38900 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

    Parish Office hours: M-Th: 8:30am-5:00pm and Fri: 8:30am-Noon (Closed Saturday and Sunday) 

    Phone 586 264 1230     E-Mail office@stephrems.org     Fax 586 264 2757

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