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Next Diocesan Day of Enrichment: Nov. 2

Diocesan Day of Enrichment: Forming Intentional Disciples

Date: June 1

Presenter: Keynote speaker Katherine Coolidge, Director for Parish and Diocesan Services at the Catherine of Siena Institute

Location: Center for Ministry

Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: $45

To register: saginaw.org/events or call (989) 797-6654

Registration deadline: May 28

The next diocesan enrichment day topic will be focused on topics in the book Forming Intentional Disciples. The keynote speaker will be Katherine Coolidge, Director for Parish and Diocesan Services at the Catherine of Siena Institute. Katherine has worked very closely with Sherry Weddell, the author of Forming Intentional Disciples, on spreading the messages of the book and coordinates all activities associated with the Called & Gifted charism discernment process. 

The day will also include breakout presentations on related topics from the clergy and staff members from across the diocese. Please mark your calendars to join us for this inspiring day.

Pro-Life Teen Rally

Date: Sunday, March 17

Time: 2 to 5 p.m.

Location: Bad Axe Middle School, 750 S. VanDyke Road, Bad Axe, MI 48413

Cost: Free

To register: Email huronrtl@gmail.com

For more information: Please contact Jeanne Gusa of Huron County Right to Life at huronrtl@gmail.com or 989-670-3315

Learn what it means to be pro-life at this teen rally sponsored by the Huron County RIght to Life. The interactive educational event will include Q&A opportunities and will provide teens information about right-to-life issues. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, prizes and breakout sessions, as well as receive a free T-shirt.

Emmaus Grief Retreat

Date: Saturday, April 6

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Holy Spirit Parish, Saginaw

Cost: No cost; freewill offering available

To register: Contact Deacon Gary or Arlene Patelski at 989.295.9908, 989.295.5849 or gapatelski@aol.com

For more information: Contact Deacon Gary or Arlene Patelski, above

The Emmaus Grief Retreat offers a time for parents grieving the loss of their children to come together in fellowship with others who have walked a similar path. The day will consist of prayer services, a witness talk by a parent who has experienced the death of a child, small group sharing, lunch and dinner in community with other parents on the retreat, the Vigil Mass at the parish and a candle lighting ceremony with candles with a photo of each child being remembered. Nothing will be forced, and each parent is free to decide what sessions they want to attend, or if they simply want time alone in the chapel.

Diocesan Marriage Prep Day

Date: Saturday, April 27

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Center for Ministry

Cost: $90/couple

To register: Online at saginaw.org/Registration-Marriage-Prep 

Registration deadline: April 19

For more information: Contact Beth Bauer at bbauer@dioceseofsaginaw.org or (989) 797-6655

Preparing for a covenant marriage between God and an engaged couple provides a solid foundation for moving forward as you journey together as husband and wife with Christ at the center of your relationship and marriage. Engaged couples in need of marriage preparation are invited to attend this one-day event, which will include presentations by other couples and a priest on the Sacrament of Marriage, the Catholic marriage ceremony, family of origin, conflict resolution, the five love languages and four temperaments, intimacy and natural family planning. This is an interactive day with opportunities to join with other engaged couples, learn skills of communication and ways to build up your relationship through prayer and awareness, as well as discussing topics of interest as a couple.

Evenings of Healing with Bishop Gruss

Date: Saturday, April 26

Principal celebrant: Bishop Robert Gruss

Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, 615 Hoyt Ave. in Saginaw

Time: 5 p.m. Confessions begin

6:30 p.m. Mass

Eucharistic adoration and healing service to follow

All are welcome to encounter the love and mercy of the Divine Physician during an evening of healing with Bishop Robert Gruss and priests of the Diocese. The evening will include the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, Eucharistic adoration, praise and worship music and a healing service with prayer teams.

“Come and See” Vocational Discernment Retreat

Date: Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 20

Time: 4:30 p.m. Friday 1:30 p.m. Sunday

Location: Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, 1965 Michigan Ave., Alma

To register: Email the vocation director at vocation@almamercy.org

Registration deadline: April 17

For more information: Contact Sister Teresa Mary, RSM at vocation@almamercy.org

Are you discerning a vocation to the religious life? Join the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma for a weekend of prayer and an opportunity to participate in our common life. A pre-interview is required.

Victim / Survivor Assistance

If you are a victim/survivor of clergy abuse or know of someone who is, you are urged to make direct contact with local law enforcement and the Michigan Attorney General’s investigation hotline at 844.324.3374. You are also welcome to contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 989.797.6682 or victim.assistance@dioceseofsaginaw.org. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can assist victims in obtaining counseling services.

If you have cause to suspect a child or young person is being neglected or abused by anyone, immediately contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at its 24/7 hotline number: 855.444.3911. If you are currently witnessing child abuse or neglect, call 911.