St. Mary Roman Catholic Church at 210 West Main Street, Manchester, MI 48158 US - Events and Happenings!
Events and Happenings!
Welcome to our news and information page! Here you will find articles about people, events, and activities currently taking place at St. Mary's of Manchester. New information is posted regularly, so be sure to check back often!
"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.
New Program for Teens beginning this Fall
High School Teens — This is for YOU... Starting on Sunday, September 18, ALL St. Mary high school teens are invited to join together. This includes Manchester High School students, home school students, private school students and Catholic School students. We want all teens ...
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 ...
Pray for one another!
Need Prayer????
The St. Mary’s Prayer Tree will pray with you and for you when you or someone you love is in need. Call the Parish Office at 428-8811.
Vatican Information Service Blog
The Vatican Information Service is a news service, founded in the Holy See Press Office, that provides information about the Magisterium and the pastoral activities of the Holy Father and the Roman Curia.
An Hour in Heaven
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
If the definition of being in heaven is to be with God, then to be present before the Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament is to spend time with Him in heaven while here on earth. Each First Friday the members of St. Mary Church have both the opportunity and the privilege of spending an hour in heaven by spending an hour in prayer before Jesus Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament in His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity…
Altar Society News
All ladies of the parish: Did you know that you are a member of the Rosary Altar Society? How ...