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after the death of a loved one

When a loved one dies, it can feel like you’re alone.  Few people understand how painful and isolating your grief can be.  But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer by yourself.

At GriefShare, you’ll find a safe, comforting place where you can talk with others about your grief.  You’ll find support, direction, and guidance on how to make it through.

Weekly sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 –8:30 p.m. on August 6th — November 5th at:

St. Catherine of Siena Parish

1150 W. Centre Avenue

Portage, MI  49024

Need more information?

-www.griefshare.org for general information on the program, OR

-Email:  pwhitentc@mac.com with your questions, OR

-call Paula White 269-330-3762

-Ready to register?

-Online at www.griefshare.org,

Enter zip 49024, choose St. Catherine,

Then follow the prompts.

Summer Scripture Days Retreat: 

The  Eucharist in Scripture

St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MI

August 20-22, 2024

In this Year of Eucharistic Revival, we will examine the many layers of God’s gift of the Eucharist to His people through Old Testament foreshadowing and New Testament teachings.  This retreat will be facilitated by the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan.  Topics include Old Testament Images of the Eucharist presented by Cathryn Torgerson-Wade.  The Eucharist in the New Testament by Colleen Vermeulen, and Biblical Theology of the Mass and Covenant by Jeremy Priest.  Any adult over the age of 18 is welcome to attend.  The retreat begins on Tuesday with registration at 9:00 a.m. and the retreat concludes around 1:00 p.m. on Thursday after lunch.

The cost of the retreat is $225 for private lodging, $175 for shared lodging, and $130 for commuting.  Meals and materials are included.  For more details and to register, please visit  https:www.stfrancis.ws/ssd.

Zhang Financial, a well-known committed and compassionate advocate for community support and development, is proud to announce a donation of $30,000 to the Bread of Life Food Program, which is operated by Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo. The Bread of Life Food Program is helping to combat food insecurity in local communities across 9 counties. Last year, this vital program provided food to 24,000 individuals, reflecting its crucial role in Southwest Michigan.

This generous contribution from Zhang Financial underscores its ongoing commitment to fostering community well-being and supporting those in need. The funds will be utilized to enhance food distribution efforts, ensuring that more families have access to nutritious meals.

Please consider partnering with us to continue this important work.  To learn more about Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo or to donate, go to www.ccdok.org

The Joy-Filled Marriage retreat for engaged couples is hosted by the diocesan Office of Marriage and Family. This weekend provides time for couples to dialogue and enter into a deeper understanding of the Sacrament of Marriage. The schedule for each weekend is typically as follows: Saturday – 8:30 am – 5 pm; Sunday = 9 am to 3:30 pm. Dates for 2024 are: June 22-23 (SPANISH), September 21-22. Visit www.diokzoo.org/marriage-preparation for more information and registration form. 

 

 

Join us for our annual fundraiser and enjoy good food, fun, and faith.

There are activities for people of all ages. Bring the family, have a great time, and support your parishes!

The 32nd All Saints Superfest will be held September 21, 22, and 23 on the grounds of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Battle Creek.

September Good News & Brews
Married and single young adults from college through their 30s are welcome to come enjoy discussion, fellowship and music from (newly named) Jeremiah and the Hebrews and featured speaker Sr. Joseph Andrew on holiness/vocation at Arcadia Brewing Company in Kalamazoo on Sept. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Future dates are: Oct. 11; Nov. 8; Dec. 13.

 

 

A special Mass for couples of the Diocese of Kalamazoo who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversaries  in 2018 will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2018, 3:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo.  Couples celebrating their 50th Anniversary any time in 2018 are asked to contact their parish office so that their names can be submitted for a personal invitation from Bishop Bradley to participate in this celebration.  Invitations will be mailed beginning August 20th.

SAVE THE  DATE!

Eucharistic Adoration Fellowship & Information Potluck

 

Date:  Thursday, June 21, 2018

Time:  5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Place:  St. Philip Parish Center

Calling all past, present, and future Adorers!  We are having a celebration.  Bring a dish to pass and your stories to tell for an evening of fellowship and information.

More information to come!  STAY TUNED…

 

The Eighth Annual St. Jerome’s Council of
Catholic Women Purse Bingo will be held on
Saturday, May 19th. Doors will open at 5:30
p.m. The cost is $12.00 per person and includes
homemade desserts, 20 games for purses valued
over 50-100 dollars. The cover all purse is
worth over $300! 50/50 tickets will be sold.
Contact Pat Smith for more information at: 269-317-8514.

Are you a caregiver for a parent, relative, or friend? The Friends
of St. John the Caregiver will meet at 6pm on Wednesday, Feb. 7
in the St. Philip parish center. For more information contact John
Grap at 269-213-7604, johnnygrap@gmail.com, or on Facebook.
But you, O LORD, are my shield; my glory, you lift up my
head! When I call out to the LORD, he answers me from his holy
mountain. – from Psalm 3