Catholic Services Appeal 2026
This annual diocesan collection strengthens the Church’s work in West Michigan, supporting programs that bring hope, comfort and guidance. Thank you for your generosity! This…
Unlock the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Aug. 11, 13, 18
Discover the Catechism of the Catholic Church like never before! Learn how this definitive guide to Catholic belief emerged from the Church’s desire to present…
Wills & Wine, Aug. 26, Mass at 4:00 PM, Program at 4:30 PM
A discussion of Catholic Life Planning
Haiti Slideshow from Fr. Yves
Last weekend at the Haiti fundraiser, the Haiti Committee shared this slideshow, showing Fr. Yves, students and teachers, and the parish. Click through teh slides…
Choir Preview Night, Wed., Sept 2
Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in joining the choir! And there is still time to sign up! We’ll hold a Preview Night on…
Created for Covenant Course with Mark Postma starts Sept.
You are part of a story! Your story dates back to the beginning pages of history when God created Adam and Eve. Starting in mid-September…
Update August 6, 2026
Yesterday we distributed more than 100 bibles and rosaries to our migrant workers. That should be the last distribution this year. Sunday Mass will continue.…
Hungry while you Walk the Beat? Knights hosting lunch
Hungry while you Walk the Beat? On Aug. 8, at the Knights of Columbus, lunch will be sold from 12-2 PM, and Rummage Sale from 12-5 PM.…
Migrant Ministry 2026
July 25-26 The Migrant Ministry joined the Annual Fiesta event with local agencies and churches. More than 35 people attended Mass, and Justin Berg played music. Now…
33 Days to Morning Glory: Hallow Challenge, July 20-August 22
Join us for this free prayer challenge available to all parishioners.
2026 Cash Raffle: First Prize $5,000
More chances to win for ticket sellers! Turn in your tickets early to be entered in the early bird drawing on July 19.
Beloved: Wisdom Seekers Summer Session
Beginning Tuesday, July 7, at 10:00 a.m. & Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Charles Borromeo Room. All are welcome!
Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pray the Sacred Heart Novena prayer each day beginning June 3.
Read Encyclical Letter: Magnifica Humanitas
Read Encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas, of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence
Shine Rally 2026
We finally got the professional photos back and WOW — what an incredible day it was for our parish family at Shine! From worship, to…
St Mary’s School: Open Enrollment
Starts March 11
Hallow: Promotional Subscription Discounts for Parishioners
What is Hallow? Through prayer and meditation rooted in the Catholic faith, Hallow helps people find peace and grow in faith, every day. As the…
Food Pantry: October Totals
Our pantry served 63 households made up of 196 individuals for October, 2025. For comparison, in October 2024, we served 94 households made up of…
Food Pantry: September 2025
We had 78 client visits for September 2025 representing households made up of 701 individuals. In September of 2024, we had 78 client visits representing…
September is Suicide Prevention Month
You Can Help Prevent Suicide. Learn to Recognize the Warning Signs & How to Respond.
2025 Liturgical Calendar
2026 Liturgical Calendar
Days of Prayer and Special Observances
Although not exhaustive, the following list includes many common observances promoted by the Holy See and the USCCB. Dates given are those shared with the universal Church…
Dr. Ray: “Nurturing Faithful Families in Today’s Catholic Church,” Sept. 20
Saturday, September 20 at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish, 10:30 AM until 2:30 PM
Are you interested in full communion with the Catholic Church? Sept. 17, 6:00 p.m.
Are you searching for a place to call home? Is God calling you to a deeper relationship? Are you interested in exploring the possibility of…
9th Graders Ready for Secondary School
Fr. Roosevelt wrote to let us know that all 15 Ninth Graders passed their National exams and will move on to Secondary School. Included in…
Training for New Food Pantry Volunteers, Aug. 28 or Sept. 8
Who: New Volunteers What: Introduction to Various Jobs at the Pantry Where: St. Patrick’s Church, Outreach Center, 920 Fulton Avenue, Grand Haven When: Thursday, Aug.…
Bishop Walkowiak Offers Mass for Parishes on Second Fridays (Cathedral)
Every Second Friday of the Month, the Bishop will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of St. Andrew at 12:05 p.m. to pray for the evangelical…
Liturgy of the Hours, Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.
All are welcome for the The Liturgy of the Hours morning prayer. Prayer pamphlets and instructions are provided. Morning prayer finishes about 8:30. You are…
Parish & Church
I would like to take this opportunity to explain the difference between a “parish” and a “church.” I have had some conversations recently and I…
New Classrooms in Haiti
Thank you for to Bud & Mary Lothschutz for sharing their experiences in Haiti with parishioners last weekend. Fr. Roosevelt is currently back in Haiti!…
Guidelines for Cold & Flu Season
Guidelines for cold and flu season: Wherever two or more people gather, some sharing of germs is inevitable. When Catholics gather in Jesus’ name to…
Men’s Faith Journey Wednesday Mornings
Wednesday Mornings at 6:30-7:30 a.m. in Room 142 Please join us for transformation, friendship, and fraternity!
Why Embrace Discipleship?
By Tony Allen, Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization For whom do you seek? Many people first find Christ because they seek something from him—hope,…
Order of Christian Initiation
Are you searching for a place to call home? Is God calling you to a deeper relationship? Are you interested in exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic?
Becoming Catholic in More Than Just Name
(Part 1 of 4) What sort of person do we desire to become if we call ourselves Catholic? Are we comfortable doing the bare minimum…
Created in His Image: We Are Called to Worship at Mass Together.
Over the past year, many churches have stopped meeting in person or have restricted the number of worshipers allowed to gather for any one service.…
Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled
This past Sunday’s Gospel reading could have been written exactly for the current times. In John chapter 14 we hear directly from Jesus, “Do not…
God Is On Your Side
There is big money, power and control in spreading fear. It seems that for a long, long time, everyone and everything is and has been…
Holy Week: Spiritual Truths That Require Deep Reflection
Dear Friends, As we journey through holy week, especially the Triduum, I would like to share five spiritual truths that will hopefully help us as…
Sit Down, Be Quiet and Be Changed by God
I don’t always suffer from tunnel vision but sometimes I can be stubborn. I can just see my wife’s reaction to that statement; the infamous…
We Always Have a Choice
The current state of world events has challenged practically every person on earth to understand and relate to their daily habits, customs, rituals and activities…
We Belong to God
“Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God,” Is the closing statement of Jesus in today’s Gospel. As Christians,…