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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Genesee County United Catholic Appeal 2013
Catholic social service agencies from across Genesee County are launching the 2013 United Catholic Appeal (formerly the United Lenten Appeal) May 4th through June 2nd. This is an annual petition within the Catholic community dedicated to gathering support for agencies that serve our community’s most vulnerable citizens.
See this flyer for more details.
Envelopes may be found in the pews.
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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 Deacon Paul's May Cell Group teaching on "The Call," follow the links on our Cell Groups page.
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Pastoral Council Minutes
Minutes for April 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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TRIVIA 14
Friday, May 17th
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
game begins at 7:30 p.m.
To secure your table, please register your team early by e-mail (cpilarski@holyfamilygrandblanc.org).
$15 per player - 6 to 8 persons per team (must be 18 to participate).
Includes dinner and game play.
Click here for more info.
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Confirmation Mass
Tuesday, May 21st, at 7:00 p.m.
This is a normal weekly Mass time and all are welcome, but you might wish to know in advance that this is our Confirmation Mass celebrated by Bishop Earl Boyea this year.
Also, no reconciliation before Mass this day.
Eucharistic Adoration will end early, at 5:15 p.m., Benediction starting at 5 p.m.
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Bereavement Support Group
Thursday, May 23rd, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
in the Fr. Bush Parish Center (large hall).
Sister Grace will be available for question and answers after viewing a film on loss of a loved one. No matter if your loss was recent or in the past, please join us for support and fellowship. Questions? Please call the parish office at 694-4891, ext. 214.
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Men's Bible Study
Saturday, May 25th, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph Center
Upcoming Bible Study dates:
June 15 and June 29.
All men are welcome to join us!
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Memorial Day, May 27th
One Mass - 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery
Bring your own lawn chair
(If it is rainy by 9:45 a.m.,
come instead to the church.)
Enter the cemetery through the main entrance on Hill Road. Continue north until you reach the road just before the chapel. Turn right and go to the first section on the left where there are no graves on it. Cross street on the left. There will be signs directing everyone to the location and ushers will be there to direct traffic.
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Holy Family Euchre Tournament
Friday, May 31st, in the St. Joseph Center
Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 6:30 p.m.
Cost is $15 and includes entry into the tournament and dinner.
Non-competitive card players are welcome for dinner, socializing and
table games for $8 a person.
Cash bar.
Proceeds will benefit the seminarians.
Organized by the Parish Life Commission.
To register, contact the parish office at 694-4891 by Tuesday, May 28th.
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A Piano Recital of Thanksgiving
Friday, May 31st, 7 p.m. in church
For the last seven years, Holy Family has given me a wonderful opportunity to serve as a musician during Mass. In appreciation for the wonderful support I have encountered, I would like to share a piano recital Friday, May 31st, at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The program includes works by Beethoven, Chopin, Ginastera, and Debussy. There will be a small reception to follow in the school lobby.
Sarah Amos
This recital is sponsored by the Church of the Holy Family. There is no admission. Sarah has been playing at our liturgy since she was an 8th grader at Holy Family School. Now she has been studying piano performance at Western Michigan University and still plays for our parish whenever she has an opportunity. Please come enjoy this delightful piano performance!
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Ordination Bus Trip
Saturday, June 8th
The Parish Life Commission is hosting a bus trip to Deacon Paul's Ordination Mass at St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing on Saturday, June 8th. The bus will leave Holy Family at 9:00 a.m. and is expected to return at approximately 2:30 p.m. We will attend the Ordination Mass, which begins at 10:30 a.m., and the reception after Mass. Cost is $15 per person.
To register, contact Carrie at
cpilarski@holyfamilygrandblanc.org or 694-9013.
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Mass of Thanksgiving
Sun., June 16th, at 10 a.m.
Deacon Paul will be celebrating a
Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Family
after he is ordained a priest.
Reception following in the
Fr. Bush Parish Center
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Vacation Bible School 2013
God's Backyard Bible Camp
June 24 - 28, 2013 - 9 a.m. - Noon
For more information, registration forms and volunteer forms, click this link.
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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.
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Interested in joining the Catholic Church?
Were you baptized Catholic, but never received First Communion or Confirmation? Are you a member of another faith and wish to know more about the Catholic faith? Are you an adult who was never baptized or never received first Communion or Confirmation? Then RCIA may be for you…
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a group that meets weekly to ask questions and learn about the Catholic faith, study the Bible, pray together, and prepare for the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. A new group will be starting this summer, and we invite you to contact us if you are interested in coming to an inquiry session. Join us to ask questions and learn about the faith, and come and see what the Catholic Church has to offer!
For more information, please contact Aly Garcia at 810-694-4891, ext. 154, or agarcia@holyfamilygrandblanc.org
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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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The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Our Faith
Morning Conference
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
Plymouth, MI
For flyer with more information, click this link.
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Powers Catholic High School
P3 Parish Campaign Update
click this link.
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