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Our Clergy & Staff

Father Mike Woroniewicz
Deacon Tracy Esper
​Parish Staff
  • Lisa Nash, Parish Office
  • Lisa Gregoria, Business/Finance
  • Curtis Posuniak, Music & Choir Director
  • Tim Bolster, Religious Education
  • Dave Martell, Maintenance & Grounds
School Staff
  • ​Carl Lenze, Principal
  • Kelly Varcie, Administrative Assistant

Office Hours: Our offices are currently closed to the public; phone messages are monitored, call ​734-654-2500.
​Rev. Dr. Michael Woroniewicz (Father Mike) is our pastor. He came to Divine Grace after serving as Rector of SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Michigan, where he had been an adjunct professor of preaching and liturgy since 2006. Fr. Mike has served as pastor of St. Gabriel Catholic Parish in Ida/Dundee, and is currently the vicar for the Monroe Vicariate. Ordained in 1985, Father Mike has earned a Master of Divinity degree from St. John Provincial Seminary, a Master of Arts degree in Liturgy from the University of Notre Dame, and a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching degree from Aquinas Institute of Theology. Fr. Mike is dedicated to good preaching and liturgy, as the Sunday Eucharist is the summit and source of our life as Catholic Christians.
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Rev. Mr. Tracy M. Esper (Deacon Tracy) was ordained a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Detroit in October 2017. Prior to his assignment at Divine Grace, he served at St. Michael the Archangel in Monroe. Deacon Tracy has been married to his wife, Crysti, for 19 years, and is a Catholic Spiritual Guide at Milan Federal Prison. He graduated from Monroe Catholic Central, and holds an associates degree in Accounting from Cleary University;  ​a Bachelor degree in Pastoral Theology, Diploma in Pastoral Ministry, and a Diploma in Diaconal Studies from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Please contact Deacon Tracy at deaconesper@gmail.com.

Becoming Catholic!

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Whether you are simply curious to learn more about the Catholic faith or seriously considering joining the Catholic Church, we are here to accompany you on that journey. To become a full member of the Catholic Church, individuals receive the three Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. 

Individuals are prepared for these Sacraments through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The RCIA is an educational and spiritual formation process in which those new to the Catholic faith are instructed and guided throughout the year.  These new comers then receive the Sacraments of Initiation during the Easter celebration.​

If you have questions or would like to learn more about RCIA, please contact ​Crysti Esper at 734-770-4327 or RCIA@divinegraceparish.com
Who is RCIA for?
  • Unbaptized persons (known as catechumens)
  • Adults baptized in another Christian faith, who wish to become Catholic (known as candidates)
  • Baptized Catholics who wish to receive First Communion and/or Confirmation (also referred to as candidates).

Our Mission

We, with the Guidance of the Holy Trinity, The Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Communion of Saints,
endeavor to spread and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to assist one another through the precepts
of the Catholic Faith in attaining eternal salvation.

Receiving the Sacraments

Baptism

Families wishing to baptize their children at Divine Grace need to connect with the parish office at least one month prior to the desired date. Prior to Baptism, you must participate in a Baptism Preparation Workshop and you must be a registered member of the parish. Families may choose to schedule a Baptism within Mass performed by Fr. Mike, or outside of Mass performed by Deacon Tracy.

Eucharist

​We offer opportunities to receive communion at all of our Masses. If you or someone you know is homebound* or hospitalized within our parish boundaries and would like to receive Communion, please call our office to make arrangements at 734-654-2500.
* Please understand that the homebound ministry has a protocol due to Covid-19.

Confirmation

​If you are Confirmation-seeking adult who is a member of Divine Grace parish, please connect with Crysti Esper (734-770-4327) to discuss your sacramental needs. If you have a child from our parish who needs sacramental preparation of any kind, please contact Tim Bolster, Director of Religious Education at DRE@divinegraceparish.com

Confession/Reconciliation

The sacrament is offered on Saturday from 3:00-3:30 pm in Carleton, or by appointment at either parish site. Appointments may be scheduled through the parish office.

Marriage

​We take weddings, marriage preparation, and marriage support very seriously and joyfully at Divine Grace. Either the bride or groom must be a registered member at Divine Grace for at least six months prior to meeting with Fr. Mike or Deacon Tracy regarding marriage. Please contact the parish office for more information.

Holy Orders

​Anyone interested in pursuing a religious vocation is welcome to have some conversations with Fr. Mike, Deacon Tracy, or staff. Simply call the parish office to speak to someone about making an appointment.

Anointing

​Arrangements may be made for Fr. Mike to visit hospital or home to provide the sacrament. Contact the office at 734-654-2500 to arrange a visit.

Parish Life

PARISH MINISTRIES

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  • ​Church Environment
    ​ Rita Beaubien 734-755-1992
  • Christian Mothers Altar Society
  • ​​Bereavement/Funerals
  • Weddings
  • ​Baptism Team
  • Technology/Communications
    ​Maury Martin 734-693-1436; mstokes2004@yahoo.com
    Joel Grubb 734-915-0168
    Crysti Esper  (website) crysti.esper@gmail.com
  • Hospitality & Greeters 
  • Ministry to the Homebound

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Sacristans
Altar Servers
Music Ministry
Lectors
Ushers
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Please note: Our ministries are limited for the safety of our parishioners and those whom we visit during COVID-19.

Religious Education
​ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • REGISTER TODAY FOR 2021-22 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
    Religious Education Registration for K-8 students is open from August 15 to September 12. If you are newly enrolling or did not receive a mailing, contact Timothy Bolster at DRE@DivineGraceParish.com for registration information and materials. Classes meet on Sundays 9:30-10:45 at St. Patrick School. 

  • CATECHISTS NEEDED FOR 2021-22 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
    Come serve teach, serve, and encourage the next generation of Saints as a catechist! Training and materials are provided.
    ​Contact Timothy Bolster at DRE@DivineGraceParish.com for more information. ​
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  • Religious Education 2021-2022 Calendar
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Contact Us

734-654-2500
divinegraceparish@yahoo.com
Carleton 
Church of St. Patrick
2996 W Labo Rd.
Carleton, MI 48117

Maybee 
Church of St. Joseph
9207 Joseph St.
Maybee, MI 48159

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