WELCOME

Starting on Ash Wednesday, Father Andy LaFramboise will host a new podcast called "Finding and Burying Again." This podcast is a thematic journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spanning over 40 weeks with 160 episodes during the Jubilee Year of Hope. Each week, four episodes will be released with the goal of deepening our understanding and love for our Catholic beliefs.  Episodes will be available on this page and on podcasting platforms. 

Father Andy LaFramboise serves as pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Beal City and director of priestly vocations.

https://saginaw.org/finding-burying-podcast?utm_source=Mailchimp+primary+email+list&utm_campaign=5afc9c1379-my+faith+save+the+date_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_192e50e06f-5afc9c1379-24552339&mc_cid=5afc9c1379&mc_eid=7c35087477&fbclid=IwY2xjawItpyRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTJAka2fe1t-ajtX5KoT2wDSvbjRT7avxiPE_TGa1QGVs4kytYwU7n82wA_aem_h7fdzrXhKmLcvuaDSGj4LA

https://saginaw.org/holy-hours-vocations 

On Wednesdays, from May 7 to June 4, the FDLC will be hosting a free webinar series.  The topic will be The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required.

DATE

TOPIC

PRESENTERS

May 7

Understanding Ars celebrandi

Fr. Paul Turner and Fr. Bruce Cinquegrani

May 14

The Role of the Assembly

Sr. Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CppS

May 21

The Role of the Presider

Bishop Mark Seitz

May 28

Lay Ministers 

Msgr. Michael Begolly and Victoria Tufano

June 4

Music and the Liturgy

Dr. Dolores Martinez and Dr. Steve Janco

    Registration is now live at: www.fdlc.org/artofcelebrating2025   As always, if you have a conflict with your schedule, all registered persons will receive a link to watch the recording.

A Brief History About Our Bell

The first Sacred Heart Church was built in 1902 on the corner of Frank and Hooper Streets and was serviced as a mission of Reese. The new church was dedicated in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 1913, the bell was installed in the tower of the church and rang throughout the years calling the faithful to worship and in celebration of many weddings, holidays and the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus.

About Our Project

The old church and bell were removed when our current Sacred Heart Church was constructed. With the bell now returned to its original home, ideas on how to best display this historical treasure have been contemplated over for the past couple of years. The planned construction for a new bell tower to display our 100+ year old bell will be a lasting symbol of the history of Sacred Heart Church, St Christopher Parish.

Pledges

Our campaign is looking to raise $20,000 to support our parish Bell Tower Project. Your pledge can also be given in memory or honor of a loved one. Memorial gifts are special ways of honoring the people we love, whether they are living or deceased. Contributions at specific pledge levels will be recognized with a plaque with the names of donors and memorials/honors engraved and displayed on the bell tower. The Honoring Our Past memorial will display the name(s) of the per-son or family who made the level donation and the name of who they wish to remember.

Pledge Levels:

* Patron $100 and above

* Bronze $250 and above

* Silver $500 and above

* Gold $1,000 and above

*Contributions of all sizes will be gratefully appreciated towards the achievement of our goal.

Please make checks payable to St Christopher Parish with memo line “Bell Tower Project”

Donor Name:_________________________________________________Phone:_________________

In Memory/Honor of:_______________________________________________________

For additional information, please contact the parish office at (989) 672-2104 or Mike Bauerschmidt at (727)296-6236.

AA groups meet at our parish every week with meetings offered on Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 pm pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, Caro and on Fridays at 6:00 pm at St. Joseph Hall 

 The next Come and See dinner for young men ages 14 & up will be Tuesday, June 3 at St. Hubert Parish, St. Joseph Church, in Rapson. Dinner at 5:30 and Holy Hour at 7:00.

Please join us and Bishop Gruss on Thursday, May 15th for an evening of fellowship and great food as we raise funds to establish a Catholic Rural Life Chapter for the Thumb Vicariate.  We will also honor individuals, families and businesses that help make our rural communities unique and special.  Catholic Rural Life is a national non-profit organization that has been promoting Catholic life and causes in rural communities for more than 100 years.  Price is $75 per person which includes a 3 entrée dinner.  

  CRL Dinner Sponsorships: 

Rural MI Pride Sponsor—$250—Includes 2 tickets & sponsor recognition

Family Farm Sponsor—$500— Includes 4 tickets, sponsor recognition & signage 

St Isador Sponsor —$1000—Includes 8 tickets, sponsor recognition & signage

Harvest Sponsor—$2,000 —Includes 2 tables of 8, sponsor recognition & special signage 

To reserve tickets or sponsorship, contact Tom Byrne at tmbyrne88@gmail.com or 810-338-2879.  The evening starts with registration at 5:00 pm, Program/Dinner at 6:00 pm at Beagio’s Banquet Hal, 5795 Sanilac Rd, Kingston. 

To  make a donation if you cannot attend the dinner, but want to help launch the Catholic Rural Life Thumb Vicariate Chapter,  please make check payable and mail to : Good Shepherd Parish-CRL, 4470 N Washington St., Ubly, MI  48475.