Parish Festivals:

Flint, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, June 25-27 (click here to download the PDF with more information).

Knights of Peter Claver looking for members
Although you are probably familiar with the Knights of Columbus, you may not be aware of another group of Knights in the Diocese of Lansing – the Knights of Peter Claver. The KPC are looking for new members to start a court and council in Lansing. The organization is open to men and women of all races, and includes a junior and senior division. The Knights of Peter Claver are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year – their patron is St. Peter Claver, who carried on an apostolate to black slaves in Colombia in the 17th century. The magazine for the Knights of Peter Claver, The Claverite, is published by FAITH Catholic. If you are interested, please call Deacon Washington at 517.651.6501.

Entertainment/Events:

Learn the latest steps in ballroom dance taught by professionals every Tuesday evening from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Christ the King, Flint. This venue is loads of fun. Come and enjoy.

“The Angel Jewelry Box Boutique” Used Book Sale and Raffle.  The sale will be at the Roy’s Farm and Greenhouse at 2073 Morrish Road, Swartz Creek, Michigan on Thursday, August 19 and Friday, August 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Our prizes are a Gateway Netbook, a quilt and quilt stand, a Pandora bracelet and angel charm and a beautiful sculpture by Timothy P. Schmalz all donated by parishioners. 

Job Networking:

St. John the Evangelist, Davison has trained volunteers who will assist you in creating a resume and look for employment on the Internet - free - at the Family Center, Building 505, Room 202, on Mondays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  For more information, contact Rosie and Bernie Tholl at 810.245.8559 or rlt1146@aol.com;  or Marji Theodoroff at 810.654.0028 or marjithe@aol.com.

Need help finding a new job? Know of someone who has a job they need to fill? Catholic Career Services is now here to help. Started by a group of local Catholic business people.  Catholic Career Services is open to everyone and available 24-hours a day at www.catholiccareerservices.com. It is funded and led by a board of directors that includes prominent business leaders in  the Ann Arbor Catholic business community. Contact Joe McKeown at 734. 418.8701 or visit their Web site.

Volunteers needed:

Tri-County Office on aging is in need of Meals-on-Wheels volunteersinthe Greater Lansing area to deliver hot meals to home boundseniorcitizens, Monday-Friday during the noon hour. This is anon-profitprogram that depends entirely on volunteers. If you areinterested involunteering, please contact Kathy Giganti at 517.887.1460or visitwww.tcoa.org

2010 Habitat House- Catholics are working with the Habitat House Interfaith Re-Build at 1208Share, Ypsilanti 48198. We need 12-15 volunteers every Friday and Saturday, inApril and May, particularly on nice weather days, so please help spread theword that we are working and welcoming volunteers.  You can sign-up at: http://h4h.volunteerhub.com.If someone wants to volunteer, but doesn’t use the internet, please call LynnePunnett, 734.677.-1558 at Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley. 

The pastoral care department at Sparrow Hospital,1215E. Michigan Ave., needs Catholics to visit sick members oftheirparishes and to minister to both patients and patients’ families.Hoursand days are flexible. To volunteer, or for more information,callChaplain Nanette Mathe at 517.354.3880.

Genesys Regional Medical center is looking for commissioned eucharistic minister volunteers to minister to Catholic patients. A mentored orientation is provided and you can pick your days of service. For information, call the Genesys Spiritual Care Department at 810.606.5290.

Piano player needed at nursing home Masses three Wednesdays a month. If you are interested in sharing your musical talent with the residents at area nursing homes, please contact Aimee Moore at 810.694.4891, ext. 254 or 98moore@sbcglobal.net

Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at the Parish Life Center, 855 E. Grand River. These meals are intended for those in the local community who may be in need of a hot meal. For more information, call the parish at 517.223.8684.

For information on separated and divorce support groups in the Davison area contact Connie Quinn at 810.653.1284 and in the Jackson area contact John Loniewski at 517.787.6560.

Retrouvaille is an organization which provides help for couples who are struggling in their marriage. If you would like help, email www.retrouvaille.info or call Mark and Betty Squier at 586.296.9589.

Friends is a divorce support group that meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Ann Arbor. For further information, call Virginia at 734.994.9194.

Women:

St. Robert Bellarmine, Flushing a new women’s divorce support group has begun. For more information, call 810.659.2501.

Pregnancy Help Center located at 3150 Packard Road in Ann Arbor needs volunteers Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1p.m. Please call Jeanne Schafer Tuesday or Wednesday between 1-4 p.m. at 734.9754357.

Singles/Relationships:

Lansing Area Catholic Singles – friends, fellowship and fun for singles in their mid 30s-50s. Join us in December for Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village, come prepared to meet new friends and have a great time! For more details call 517.321.7886 or e-mail LansingCatholicSingles@live.com.

Café:

St. John, Davison presents: Coffee and Faith Enrichment –Everythird Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at Big Apple Bagel, 9434 Lapeer Rd,DavisonCrossings. For more information contact Marji Theodoroff at810.654.0028.

Our Father’s Plan Bible Study Seriesis offered at Holy Spirit, Brighton every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:00p.m. in portable classroom #4.  Contact Deacon Gerald Brennan at810.231.9199 for more information.

A Women’s Scripture Study is held on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary, Charlotte.  Call 517-543-4319 for further information.

Study the Book of Kings on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral, Lansing. Call 517.484.5331 for complete information.

Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor …
    has weekly Bible study between the Masses at 10:10 a.m. each Sunday. We are currently studying the Book of Revelation and will be through March. The study is taught by Dr. Peter S. Williamson. Breakfast snacks, fruit, pastries, coffee and juice are available. All are welcome! For more information, contact the parish at 734.665.5040 or Gordon Prepsky at gprepsky@comcast.net.
    has a women’s prayer meetings the first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., in the parish center room 4. Women of all ages are welcome.

Queen of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Jackson …
    has a sharing group on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., in the parish library Religious Education Center. Come join us for sharing, study, coffee and snacks.
    has Brown Bag Bible Brunch Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the parish office. For more information, contact the parish at 517.783.2748.

St. Gerard, Lansing will have a Bible study the Gospel of John will be offered at 9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. For more information, call Jan Haselschwerdt at 517.323.2379 or jhaselschwerdt@stgerard.org.

Church of the Resurrection, Lansing invites everyone to join the Work of Christ prayer meetings held on Sundays from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.workofchrist.com.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ann Arbor has a Gospel study group. It meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the choir room. They will explore the meaning and context of the Gospel for each coming Sunday. For more information, call Crystal Heft at 734.995.3944.

S. S. Charles and Helena, Clio has R.C.I.A. every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. For more information, contact Sister Kathy Lange is the Adult Education Coordinator and pastoral associate at 810.686.9861.

Holy Trinity Student Parish, Ypsilanti has a women’s Bible study on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact the parish office 734.482.1400.

St. Augustine, Howell has men’s fellowship each second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the basement of the church from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. If you have questions, contact Deacon Bill at 810.750.2669. 

St. Joseph, St. Johns is offering the Basic Marian Catechist Home Study Course. It can be done in a group or individually. For information, please contact Anne Wieser at 989.640.0917.

St. Mary, Charlotte’s men’s group is studying Samuel 2. It meets Saturdays at 8 a.m. in the Luke room. New members are welcome. For information, contact the parish office at 517.543.4319.

Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids; for program information call 616.643.0162 or www.dominicancenter.com.

Prayerand personality – Who we are is how we pray. In the spiritual journeywe approach God through prayer. Explore prayer practices andpersonality types through study, experience and sharing circles.Tuesdays,
Centering Prayer, each Tuesday, 5:30p.m.-6:30 p.m., it is a method of entering wordless, silent prayer. Youare welcome to come, to learn and to practice.

Retreats / Support Groups / Learning Experiences:

Private Directed Retreat, July 26 - 30, Mon. 2 p.m. – Fri. 1 p.m., Weber Retreat Center, 1257 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian. Come away for a few days of peaceful presence with God.  Experience the serenity and clarity that comes from listening to God's Holy Spirit within you.  This retreat will provide time and space for solitude, personal prayer and optional participation in campus liturgy and Tuesday evening peace prayer. Each participant will meet daily with a Spiritual Director. Cost is $325 for 5 days and includes private room, meals and daily spiritual direction. Phone 517.266.4000 to register. For further information visit www.weber.adriandominicans.org/ or contact Janene Ternes at 734.429.7754 or visit her Web site at www.prayer-in-motion.com.

Unmasking the Enemies of the Church:  “Any stick is good enough to beat the Church” G. K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy
 The Miles Christi Conference for Study and Prayer will be held on June 26-27, 2010 at The Inn at St. John’s, 44045 Five Mile Rd, Plymouth MI.  This conference’s topic will be “Unmasking the Enemies of the Church: ’Any stick is good enough to beat the Church’ G. K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy", presented by Lawrence Feingold, Ph.D.
 The Conferences for Study and Prayer are a two-day event aimed at helping young and adult Catholics better understand their faith.  For this, Miles Christi invites knowledgeable speakers who provide thorough and sound presentations on important topics of our Catholic Faith and its impact on society.  Each day includes the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Holy Rosary, Solemn Exposition and Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament, and a Spiritual Talk presented by the priests of Miles Christi.  Confessions are also available.  For more information or to register before June 21, please contact Miles Christi at 248-596-9677 or  infousa@mileschristi.org, or visit our website at www.mileschristi.org.

Grow Your Business with Online Marketing – a free seminar June 12 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Activities Center, 2250 E. Stadium Blvd. in Ann Arbor, from 10 a.m. to noon. Presented by Marian Strozier, a St. Francis parishioner. For tickets, register at www.MyMarketingTicket.com or call 734.681.0669.

Vatican International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles
     It is coming to St. Patrick, Ann Arbor. Reserve the date and join us! The exhibition is an extensive collection of photographs and historical records presenting a sampling of ancient and modern eucharistic miracles that have taken place in various parts of the world. All the miracles in the exhibition are church approved. The exhibition has been to more than 500 parishes in Italy and is currently traveling around the world.
    A eucharistic miracle is any miracle concerning the Eucharist, though one of the most well known type of eucharistic miracle occurs when the sacred species turn into physical, carnal flesh and blood miraculously (as opposed to the Lord’s real but sacramental presence in the consecrated host).
When: Saturday, June 12, 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the parish center social hall – 5671 Whitmore Lk. Rd., Ann Arbor, west of Old 23 and south of N. Territorial.

What makes us Catholic? All people, those who need to be confirmed and those who wish to inquire about the Catholic faith, are invited to come to this overview of the history and teaching of the Catholic Church. It will be Tuesday evenings, April 13-11, 7:30 p.m-9 p.m. at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 N. Bridge St. in DeWitt. 

St. Robert Bellarmine, Flushing offers a monthly Bereavement Support Group. To inquire about meeting times and dates, please contact the parish office at 810.659.2501.

St. John the Baptist, Howell parishioners experiencing financial or health crises, divorce or death of a loved one can receive help from a Stephen minister. To find out more, call 517.546.7200.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group isa monthly discussion group that meets the 4th Thursday of eachmonthandoffers support, education, problem solving and guest speakers.Opentoall family and friends of those suffering from memory loss.Formoreinformation, please call 800.272.3900; InghamRegionalAssistedLiving,6429 Earlington Lane, Lansing. 

Parkinson’s Support Group meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 1:30-2:30p.m. in the Dominican Life Center (DLC) on the Adrian Dominican Sisterscampus, 1277 East Siena Heights Drive. The meetings are open toParkinson’s patients and their caregivers in Lenawee County.

Pilgrimages:

Join us for a 9-day pilgrimage to Poland, July 11-19. We will be visiting the sites of St. Faustina – John Paul II – St. Kolbe – Our Lady of Czestochowa –Auschwitz and more; with a 2-night post trip option to Medjugorje. Offering an Early Bird discount of $200 until Jan. 31. Contact Suzanne Krisak, group coordinator at 734.944.1599 and 248.931.0194; e-mail skrisak@peoplepc.com or visit www.pilgrimages.com/krisak. Sponsored by the Spiritual Development Commission St. Andrew Parish Saline.

St. Andrew, Saline – 9 Day Pilgrimage to Poland, July 11-19, with a two-night option to Medjugorje. Two weeks left until Jan. 31 to take advantage of the special discount of $200. Cost for trip without discount is $2,999. For details contact Suzanne Krisak, 734.944.1599.

College Campus Ministry:

Holy Trinity Student Chapel/Ypsilanti - John XXIII Campus Center: Youare always welcome to visit the Campus Center located in thelowerlevel.Commuter Corner and University Lounge are places forstudents to relax,socialize, have lunch, check email and study.Amenities include FREE coffee, tea, snacks, a pop machine, a fullyequipped kitchen,computers with Internet/printer access, wirelessinternet,study area,couches,large screen TV, VCR/DVD player, videogames and a selection of magazines, books and games.

The Flint Newman Center, in the lower level of St. Michael parish, 609 East Fifth Ave., is open from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. on Tuesdays for college students. The evenings feature praise and worship, speakers, Bible study, food and fun. For more information call 810.238.7931.

Are you on facebook? If so, join the group ‘Catholics on Campus’ to receive weekly updates about events, what’s going on around campus and the chapel, and service opportunities!

“What makes us Catholic?”Forindividualswhoneedto be confirmed or wish to inquire about theCatholic Faith aneightweekseries overview of the history and teachings of the CatholicChurchwillbe Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m.,at the Catholic Community ofSt. Jude,801 N.Bridge St. in DeWitt.For more information or toregister, contactJackArmstrongat517.669.8341.

M.O.C.H.A. - join other Eastern Michigan University students,in the University Lounge located at Holy Trinity Student Parish, 511 W.Forest in Ypsilanti, for an evening of prayer and discussion in thisfaith-sharing group at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.

Holy Trinity Student Parish at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti invites everyone to attend, Did God Survive the Holocaust?, a conversation with a Jewish and Catholic scholar, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. at the EMU Student Center Ballroom.

Do you love to cook and share good food and hospitality? Holy Trinity Student Parish, Ypsilanti has student-cooking classes on Wednesday nights from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Contact Bill at balt@htspemu.org, for information or to help.

Other events:

The St. Catherine of Siena Lay Dominican group meets at Holy Family in Grand Blanc on the second Saturday of the month. Becoming a Dominican is a response to God’s call. All visitors are welcomed and under no obligation to join. For more information or to arrange a visit, contact Janet at 810. 694.6908 or e-mail johnseven38@yahoo.com

The Catholic Community of St. Jude’s Prayer Shawl and Quilt Ministry gets together twice each month in the community center. No experience is needed to participate in this ministry. For information, call Terry Humenik 517.896.4989 or e-mail stjudesrn@yahoo.com.

See a live-streaming broadcast of St. Francis of Assisi, Ann Arbor’s Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass on your computer. The live broadcast will start a few minutes before 10:30 on Sunday
morning and will end when the Mass is over. Visit the parish Web site at www.stfrancisa2.com  and click on the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass link (along the left side of the home page).

The Jackson Right to Life hosts a prayer watch on Saturdays in front of the local office of Planned Parenthood, 2009 W. Michigan. Please join the local citizens in peaceful assembly from 11 a.m. until noon.

Spiritual Formation Program
    It’s not too late to sign up for the Spiritual Formation Program! Three sites host Foundations the first step to a three-year journey to become a spiritual director. This program can be taken on its own or with the intent to go on to the two-year Spiritual Direction Practicum.  Foundations is a serious reflective study of the saints and spiritual teachers of the Christian tradition, the practice of contemplative prayer and the writing and living of a personal Rule of Life. Presenters are local, regional and national professional ministers chosen not only for their academic background but because they live the spirituality they teach.  
    This program will especially benefit people for whom spiritual guidance or spiritual friendship and companioning are auxiliary or new to their ministry: ministers, pastors, pastoral ministers, pastoral care chaplains, mental health workers, campus ministers, nursing and medical professionals, religious education directors, parish visitation volunteers and R.C.I.A. team members, many of whom have received ministry training but wish to deepen and grow in their interior freedom and oneness with God.
    Foundations is offered at three sites August 2009- May 2010:
Grand Rapids - Monday Sessions - 2/times per month, - 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Farmington Hills - Friday Sessions 1/time per month 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Toledo, Ohio - Saturday Sessions 1/time per month 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For more information or a brochure:  www.dominicancenter.com or 616.454.1241, option 5

St. Mary Star of the Sea, Jackson’s Child Care and Development Center will have an ongoing developmental kindergarten shower. Families can donate used play equipment, toys or books. For more information, call 517.784.3366.

Catholic Medical Association Lansing Guild is a group of health care professionals who are committed to living their Catholic identity within their professional environments. The guild provides opportunities for professional and spiritual development. E-mail Janet at cmalansing@gmail.com for information.

Christian Meditation Group meets every Monday, 7- 8 p.m., in the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, Ann Arbor. The group is for beginners as well as advanced mediators. This is an ancient form of Christian prayer. Contact parishioner and experienced mediator, Paul Thompson at 734.665.6802 for more information.

Cristo Rey, Lansing has Ballet Folkloric Estudiantil classes taught by Santos Gutierrez, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 517.410.2062.

ASL interpreted liturgies in the Diocese of Lansing: St.Agnes,Fowlerville,firstSat. at 5 p.m., second Sun. at 9 a.m., and all otherSundays at 11a.m.;St. Joseph, Howell, first Sunday of the month at12:00 p.m.; St.Thomasthe Apostle, Ann Arbor, every Sunday at 9 a.m.;St. John theEvangelist,Fenton, call parish office forschedule at810.629.2251 orvisit its Website at www.stjohnfenton.org;and St.Gerard, Lansing,