Calendar of Events
We welcome you to participate in any event depending on your age and
interests.
For more information, contact the Parish Office 616-243-8998
or the Faith Formation Office 616-243-8998 x218.
Upcoming Events
- PARISH RETREAT: October 18-21, 2008 - SAVE THE
DATE...FEED YOUR SOUL
AT THE HEART OF ALL FAITH IS "RELATIONSHIP": This the topic of our Fall Retreat beginning on Saturday, October 18 at the 4:30 Mass and ending on Tuesday, October 22. We will be looking at three areas of relationship:- Relationship with God
- Relationship with Self
- Relationship with Others
- Fr. Jim Marchionda, OP - Fr. Jim is a Dominican priest, preacher, composer, conductor, singer and woodwind instrumentalist (clarinet and saxophone) who offers parish missions, workshops, keynote presentations and concerts throughout the United States and abroad. Composer of over 200 sacred music compositions, Fr. Jim has a unique ministry which successfully combines the Dominican charism of preaching with a professional career in sacred music.
- Sr. Ann Willits, OP - Sr. Ann, a Dominican, is a member of the Sinsinawa, Wisconsin Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary. In 2003, she completed 21 years as Co-Director of the PARABLE Conference for Dominican Life and Mission, a national retreat program featuring the unique contribution of men and women preaching together. An author, poet, and expert storyteller, Sr. Ann incorporates these many gifts into her ministry of full-time preaching.
PLAN TO COME...and INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!
Faith Formation Calendar for 2008-2009
September
5 Deadline for Registration for Pre-K through 8th Grade
21
Catechetical Sunday &
Open House
28
Classes Begin
October
26
“Teaching Touching Safety” – all classes
November
2
NO CLASS –
Catechist In-service and time change
16
Family Visitation Day
30
Thanksgiving Break
December
14
Parish Penance Service
28
Christmas Break
January
4
New Years Break
25 Family Visitation Day
February
15 & 22
Winter Break- NO CLASS
25
Ash Wednesday
March
8
Daylight Savings and
Family Visitation Day
29
“Teaching Touching Safety”
make-up session
April
5-12
Spring Break – NO CLASS
12
Easter Sunday Break – NO CLASS
May
2
First Eucharist
3 Last Class