Jubilee Mass for Religious

Date: Wednesday, May 10

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption

Sister Maureen Donovan, SC, will celebrate 80 years of religious life at the Jubilee Mass for Religious. Sister Maureen is a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, and she served at St. James Parish and School, now All Saints Catholic Parish and School, for 35 years.

Emmaus Grief Retreat

Date: Saturday, June 3

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

Location: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 3516 E. Monroe Road, Midland

Cost: No cost; freewill offering

To register: Contact Beth Bauer at 989.797.6655 or bbauer@diosag.org

Registration deadline: May 22

For more information: Contact Beth Bauer, above

Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents brings much-needed peace and comfort by focusing on the rich teachings of the Catholic Church during weekend retreats. These retreats are for parents, by parents, and are for anyone who has experienced the death of their child – no matter the cause or the amount of time that has passed since their child died.

The retreat includes group activities, silent reflection, the sharing from mothers and fathers about their deceased children and addresses the huge question of “Why?”

Important dates for the pro-life movement

June 24: As the first anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade approaches, please give thanks for this tremendous battle won— and pray for the fight that continues.

Nov. 8: Join pro-life advocates from across Michigan for a state March for Life in Lansing to commemorate the passing of Proposal 3 and the opportunity to make our voices heard in the protection of the dignity of life. More details to come.

First Fridays with Bishop Gruss

Date: June 2

Presenter: Bishop Robert Gruss

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

Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cost: $8 for lunch, optional

To register: Online at saginaw.org/1stFridays or call (989) 799-7910. Registration is only needed for those attending the presentation and lunch.

Registration deadline: 4 p.m. the Wednesday before the event

Join Bishop Robert Gruss for Mass and an informal presentation. All are welcome to attend Mass without registering. A meatless lunch and informal presentation will follow at noon in the lower level of the Cathedral. Due to limited seating, please register online if you plan to attend the presentation and lunch.

Holy Hours for Vocations

Eucharistic Adoration with Bishop Robert Gruss

All Holy Hours are from 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 9: Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mount St. Joseph Church, St. Louis

Monday, May 22: St. John XXIII Parish, St. Mary Church, Hemlock

Tuesday, June 6: Good Shepherd Parish, St. John the Evangelist Church, Ubly

Wednesday, June 28: Sacred Heart Parish, Mount Pleasant

You’re invited to watch the MASS OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION FOR DEACON MATTHEW GEMBROWSKI

Friday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m.

The Mass will be livestreamed on saginaw.org and the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw Facebook page.