The Archdiocese is blessed to have 83 retired priests who dedicated, in some cases, more than 50 years of their lives to caring for and ministering to others. Even in retirement, many continue to give of themselves in countless ways of service for which we are most grateful. At age 70, priests in the Archdiocese of Detroit begin receiving a $1,875 monthly pension and health and automobile insurance from the Priests’ Pension Plan. The Archdiocese annually assesses each parish $5,684 per priest serving there to support this fund. Next weekend, September 28 and 29, our parish will take up a special collection to help defray the cost of this assessment and to show our appreciation for those priests who have cared for us and ministered to us throughout the years. Please prayerfully reflect on how you can best contribute to the With Thanks for Their Service in Christ special collection this year. You may return your special collection envelope at Mass next weekend or mail it to the parish office.