Church of the Holy Family at 11804 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 US - News and Events
News and Events
For the latested up-to-date information on activities and events, click the button on the left of the screen labeled Bulletins. You will find a link to view last Sunday's bulletin. You may also view several previous bulletins and have the option of signing up to have a copy of the bulletin sent to your e-mail address each week.
Upcoming Events:
Promise to Protect / Pledge to Heal
If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church… Please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is: Adrienne Rowland, LMSW, ACSW, 1-888-308-6252 / arowlandvac@dioceseoflansing.org.
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Commission Openings
We still have openings for members in
four of our eight commissions:
Education - 6 openings
Stewardship/Development - 8 openings
Youth - 5 openings
Worship - 5 openings
Pastoral Council - 1 opening for at-large member
The terms for commissions are three years. If you are interested in joining any of these commissions or would like more information, please call Theresa Dyer in the parish office, 694-4891.
Please prayerfully consider serving your parish in this way!
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New Communications Commission
The Holy Family Pastoral Council is pleased to announce the formation of the new Communications Commission. Commission Facilitator, Lou Lobsinger, is looking for volunteers to help with this committee, notably people with skills in graphic and web design, marketing, photography, and creative writing. The commission is also seeking interesting pictures of the church, school, events, etc., over the years. If you don't have digital pictures, we will arrange to scan your original photos and get them back to you.
If interested, please call the parish office.
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Summer Children's Choirs
Click this link for details and registration form.
You may fill in the form on-line and then print it out to mail or drop off in the parish office. Or you may save to your computer and send via email to worshipdirector@holyfamilygrandblanc.org
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Cell Group Teachings
To listen to or read Fr. Ken's June Cell Group teaching on "God the Father," follow the links on our Cell Groups page.
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Pastoral Council Minutes
Minutes for May 15th meeting are now on-line.
Check back each month under "Pastoral Council" link.
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Catholic's Guide to Thriving in the 21st Century
Presentation April 18th by Fr. Jonathan.
If you missed the talk, you may download audio recording at this link.
(It may ask you to download from Dropbox first before opening in Windows Media Player.)
The title of the talk in the bulletin was Discipleship; however, it evolved into the above title.
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Interested in joining the Catholic Church?
R.C.I.A.
Starting Sunday, June 16th
Do you have questions about the Catholic faith or becoming Catholic? A new RCIA inquiry group will be starting on Sunday, June 16th, at 6:45 p.m. – come to ask questions, learn what the Catholic Church teaches, and share in discussion and prayer together. This group is open to unbaptized adults, baptized non-Catholic Christians who are interested in possibly becoming Catholic, and baptized adult Catholics who never received the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Please know that there is no commitment to become a Catholic and you may decide to leave if it is not for you.
For more information or to join us, please call or email Aly Garcia, Director of RCIA at (810) 694-9072, ext. 154 or agarcia@holyfamilygrandblanc.org
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, June 18, noon to 5:45 p.m.
at Holy Family Fr. Bush Parish Center small hall
To schedule an appointment, log onto
redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: HFGB
or call 1-800-733-2767
Must have photo ID or donor card to donate.
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Spaghetti Dinner
Wed., June 19th, 5 to 7 p.m.
Fr. Bush Parish Center
$7 for adults and $3 for children
Hosted by Knights of Columbus
All are welcome!
Take-outs available.
Last Spaghetti dinner until September!
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Men's Bible Study
Saturday, June 22nd, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
small hall Fr. Bush Parish Center
All men are welcome to join us!
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Mission Makeover 2013 Edition
July 8 - 12, 2013
A Service Week for Middle School Teens (for students finishing 6th, 7th, and 8th grade). What is Mission Makeover? A week for all those completing 6th, 7th, or 8th grade who would like to be involved in a mini-mission experience where we will provide service to those in our parish community and surrounding areas. The week will provide students with the opportunity to serve those in need, to work as a team, and to participate in prayer and liturgy. They will also have a great time with evening activities and a fun day at the end of the week. Here is what some of last year's participants had to say:
"The experience of the first two days of this program have been the two most productive, helpful things I have done this summer."
"I didn't think I would know anybody - but I did and I also made some new friends"
If you are interested in this program or would like more information, please contact the Religious Education office at 694-9072, ext.101
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55 & Over - Lunch Time
Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Brief meeting at 11:15 a.m., salads 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., and we will eat by 12:00 noon. Each senior clears their own area. Bingo follows and we leave the hall by 2:00 p.m. You are always welcome to come early and visit with your friends.
No luncheon Tuesday, June 25
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Priestly Vocations Prayer Chalice Program
The Priestly Vocations Prayer Chalice Program is a seven-day program which offers families or individuals an organized time of prayer specifically for vocations to the priesthood. A designated priest's chalice is available to travel weekly between parishioner's homes based on a prearranged schedule. If you feel called to host the chalice and pray for vocations, please the parish office.
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Gospel Reflection
Wednesdays
9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph Hall
(please enter through the school lobby).
All women are welcome to attend!
The meeting format consists of reading the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel together, followed by reflection and discussion of how the Gospel applies to our daily lives. We stay “on-task” with the guidance of The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer, by Fr. John Bartunek. We always leave feeling renewed and ready to be better wives, mothers and children of God.
Meetings require no preparation. You are welcome to come as you are, and come when you can – and not to worry when you can’t! There is no member roster, attendance-taking, book to purchase, or cost to attend. Bibles are provided for the meetings.
For more information, contact the parish office, 810-694-4891.
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Prayer for Our Country
Every Friday at 3 p.m. in Church
Help put God back in America! If you are concerned about the direction our country is taking, please join us in church every Friday at 3 p.m. We will pray for help to reverse the drift away from God and freedom, to give us the courage to reject the culture of death, and the strength to build a new culture of life and to stir the hearts of our leaders so we remain one nation under God, with liberty and justice for all. The more voices, the stronger our prayer.
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Powers Catholic High School
P3 Parish Campaign Update
click this link.
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