You're invited to Touched by Mercy in March!

Those affected by suicide are invited to Touched by Mercy on March 1 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Franciscan Life Process Center,

Funeral in the Parish this week - Funeral en la Parroquia esta semana

Please pray for the soul of Sylvia Cruz Ornelas whose funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 11th at 1pm. Please also pray for comfort and peace for her family and friends.

Por favor, oren por el alma de Sylvia Cruz Ornelas, cuyo funeral se llevará a cabo el sábado 11 de enero a la 1 p.m. Por favor, oren también por consuelo y paz para su familia y amigos.

9 Days for Life / 9 días por la vida

9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life encompassing the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on       Jan. 22. Participants can get daily prayer intentions, reflections, and more by email or text in English or Spanish at 9daysforlife.com

Diocesan Mass Commemorating the Anniversary of Roe v Wade / Misa Diocesana en conmemoración del aniversario de Roe v Wade

The Diocese of Grand Rapids will observe a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on January 22. As Catholics, we are deeply committed and concerned about the need to protect human life from the time of conception to natural death.

Bishop Walkowiak will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew at 7 p.m. in observance of this day. All are invited to attend! Those attending Mass are invited to bring a donation for baby pantries in Grand Rapids and Muskegon run by Catholic Charities West Michigan.

Christians Uniting in Song and Prayer to Observe the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Christians Uniting in Song and Prayer (CUSP) invites everyone to its annual community-wide worship service in observance of the International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The service will be held at Second Reformed Church (225 E. Central Ave. in Zeeland) on Sunday, January 26, at 5:00PM.  As usual, the service will feature a large choir accompanied by organ and the De Sales Brass. This year we will be marking the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, a basic statement of faith proclaimed by Catholic and Protestant Christians around the world.

Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s) / Solteros de mediana edad (de los 30 a los 50)

Are you looking for a renewed sense of purpose & belonging? Register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the St. Francis Retreat Center, in DeWitt, MI (10 miles north of Lansing), on February 21-23, 2025. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it!  Cost is $230 for meals and a single room.

Joe Strazanac Funeral Mass

Long time parishioner, Joe Strazanac's Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 4th at 1pm. Visitation will be held in the church gathering space starting at 12pm. Please pray for Joe's soul and for comfort and peace for his wife Sue and their family. The Obituary can be found at: https://dykstrafuneralhome.com/obituaries/joseph-joe-strazanac.148218

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