St. Mary Roman Catholic Church at 210 West Main Street, Manchester, MI 48158 US - Home
Greetings from
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church,
in the LOVE of the Lord!
An invitation:
Are you looking for a Roman Catholic parish that is:
- Faithful to and thankful for authentic Church teaching;
- Respectful of her time tested, deeply sacred rites;
- Devoted to the Eucharist and Mary;
- Committed to catechesis and evangelism in full Gospel Truth;
- Reverent and aware of beauty in both sacred liturgy and music;
- Striving in joyful self-donation, letting "Thy Will Be Done"
Join us in the sacred liturgy—
Join our household in Christ.
"CABIN FEVER" Scrapbook Day coming Feb. 18!
Just when you think winter will never end, let's get together for a fun and productive day of scrapbooking! Our "Cabin Fever Scrapbook Day" will be held Sat., Feb. 18 at the St. Mary Parish Center. Please read all the fun details plus find the registartion form by clicking this link: "Cabin Fever Scarpbook Day"
Diocese of Lansing Responds to HHS Mandate
These past days have seen a grave error on the part of the federal government, as well as a blessed response from Catholics all across this great state and nation. By now, all men and women of faith know that the United States Department of Health and Human Services has declared that health ...
Support "Respect for Rights of Conscience Act" Legislation Would Nullify HHS Contraceptive Mandate
To correct the threats to religious liberty and rights of conscience posed by PPACA, the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act has been introduced in Congress (H.R. 1179, S. 1467). This measure will ensure that those who participate in the health care system "retain the right to provide, purchase, or enroll in health coverage that is consistent with their religious beliefs and moral convictions." It is more important than ever that Members of Congress be urged to co-sponsor this measure.
USCCB President Sharply Criticizes HHS Mandate
Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), sharply criticized the decision by the Obama administration in which it “ordered almost every employer and insurer in the country to provide sterilization and contraceptives, including some abortion-inducing drugs, in their health plans.” He made the statement in a web video posted at: http://bcove.me/ob5itz9v.
The HHS Mandate: Anti-Catholic and Un-American, Fr. Barron comments
Fr. Tim's homily on the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Feb. 12)
At the time of Jesus leprosy was an incurable condition. The limbs of the leper became gradually affected by the progressive illness, which would produce disfigurement to the face, hands and feet, and great suffering. For fear of contagion lepers were driven away from built up areas and forbidden to use the highways. On top of being infected with such a dreadful disease, there was a belief among the people of Israel that leprosy was a punishment from God. Contracting leprosy was considered to be connected with sin, either personal sin or parental sin…
Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament March 2-3, 2012
Come, spend time with Jesus!!!!
First Friday 9:00 am Until Benediction on Saturday 8:15 am
Exposition & and Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament ...
The Leprosy of Sin
The healing of a leper narrated in the Gospel of today’s Mass (Mark 1:40-45) must have moved people very much, and it figured frequently in the preaching of the apostles. The fact that it is related in great detail by three of the Evangelists makes this clear. Saint Luke provides the detail ...
Pope Benedict: An appeal for an end to violence in Syria
Pope Benedict General Audience: "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?"