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Bishop Gruss proclaims the  Year of the Holy Spirit in the Diocese of Saginaw beginning  on the Solemnity of Pentecost, May 24, 2026 and concluding on the Solemnity of Pentecost 2027.  Please copy and paste the link below for information.

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Bishop Gruss Shares Recommended Reading for the Year of the Holy Spirit: Looking to grow in your relationship with the Holy Spirit? As we celebrate the Year of the Holy Spirit in the Diocese of Saginaw, Bishop Robert Gruss recommends these books:

• Game Changer: The Role of the Holy Spirit in the New Evangelization — Pete Burak

• The Holy Spirit: Fire of Divine Love — Fr. Wilfrid Stinissen

• The Little Book of the Holy Spirit — Bede Jarrett, OP

• In the School of the Holy Spirit — Fr. Jacques Philippe

• Forgotten God — Francis Chan

• The Great Unknown: The Holy Spirit and His Gifts — Antonio Royo Marín

• Sober Intoxication of the Spirit: Filled with the Fullness of God — Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.

As part of the Diocese of Saginaw's Year of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Robert Gruss invites the faithful to deepen their understanding of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity through a monthly speaker series beginning in June 2026 and continuing through May 2027.

This yearlong journey will explore the presence and power of the Holy Spirit throughout Sacred Scripture, the life of the Church, the sacraments, prayer, evangelization, family life, the saints, and the call to holiness. Each presentation led by local, regional and national speakers will offer practical insights into how the Holy Spirit continues to guide, strengthen, heal, and equip believers for mission today.

All talks are from 6:30-8 pm at the Center for Ministry, 5802 Weiss St, Saginaw, MI 48603.

A livestream link will be available for each presentation. Those who cannot attend in person are encouraged to gather in small groups in parishes and homes to watch as a community. 

Topics include:

    JUNE 17 - Who Is the Holy Spirit? (Bishop Gruss)

    JULY 8 - The Holy Spirit in Sacred Scripture (Fr. Jose Maria Cabrera)

    AUGUST 12 - The Holy Spirit in the Early Church

    SEPTEMBER 9 - The Holy Spirit in the Lives of the Saints

    OCTOBER 14 - The Holy Spirit in the Life of Mary

    NOVEMBER 11 - The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

    DECEMBER 9 - The Fruits and Charisms of the Holy Spirit

    JANUARY 13 - Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship

    FEBRUARY 10 - Prayer and the Holy Spirit

    MARCH 10 - The Holy Spirit in the Sacraments

    APRIL 14 - The Holy Spirit as the Center of Family Life

    MAY 12 - The Holy Spirit as Healer and Source of Mercy

Whether you are just beginning to learn about the Holy Spirit or seeking a deeper relationship with Him, this series offers an opportunity to grow in faith and discover how the Spirit continues to unite us as "One Heart and Mind" in Christ.

 Are you or someone you know preparing for the sacrament of Marriage? The Saginaw Diocese offers four, one-day Marriage Preparation Workshops each year. These sessions are meant to provide formation for couples coming forward for the Sacrament of Marriage that can either compliment what is done through the parish (Couple-to-Couple programs) or stand alone. The workshops feature presentations by trained marriage facilitators, practical couple exercises, private discussion, and prayer. At the conclusion of the workshop all couples receive a certificate of completion that can be shared with the parish. To register for one of the workshops, go to the Saginaw Diocese website, navigate to the Events section, and sort on Marriage Classes/Workshops/Prep: Diocese of Saginaw | Events. The cost of these workshops is $90 and can be paid directly online when registering. The workshops are held at the Center for Ministry, 5802 Weiss St, Saginaw, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Below are the upcoming dates:

· Saturday, October 17, 2026

· Saturday, January 30, 2027

· Saturday, April 10, 2027

· Saturday, July 10, 2027 If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Hadd at khadd@diosag.org or call 989.797.6655. 

August 30, 2026 - Celebrating the Sacrament of Matrimony: “…what God has joined together…” The Diocese of Saginaw will celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony on Sunday, August 30, 2026, with Mass celebrated by Bishop Gruss at 2:00 PM, at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 5376 State St, Saginaw. A reception will follow at the Center for Ministry, 5802 Weiss St, Saginaw. Couples celebrating milestone anniversaries anytime in 2026 (beginning with 5 years and in 5-year increments thereafter) are welcome to join along with their children and their families. Registration requested by going to the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8-30-26, scanning the QR code, or calling Kelly Hadd at 989.797.6655. The deadline to register is Sunday, August 23, 2026. 

October 3, 2026 - Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Parents: This is a spiritual one-day retreat for parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age, by any cause, no matter how long ago. The retreat will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. Agnes Parish, 300 Johnson St, Freeland, from 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM. There is no cost to attend (a free will offering is requested to help cover the costs for catering and materials). The deadline to register is September 26, 2026. For more information or to register, contact Deacon Gary Patelski at 989.295.5849 or Arlene Patelski at 989.295.9908, or email us at gapatelski@aol.com. 

Inspired by Bishop Gruss’ proclamation of Year of the Holy Spirit, Father José Maria Cabrera is inviting those interested to join him on a 30-week, online Bible study on the Book of Acts of the Apostles.  The classes are at 7:00 a.m. every Tuesday from June through December.  The introduction kicked off Tuesday, June 2, but you can join any week.  More details: Videos will be available for replay on our website at saginaw.org/bible-study-acts-apostles.

Access the classes each week at https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84359452836.   

Learn more about Year of the Holy Spirit here: https://saginaw.org/holy-spirit-year.

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

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 

We are looking for  musicians to play for weekend masses.  If you can play the piano, organ or guitar or know of someone who can that might be interested in this ministry, please have them call the parish office.

St Christopher Parish is also seeking a church musician to coordinate and implement the music program for our parish. This person will be responsible for the organization, preparation and execution of the liturgical music for Saturday/Sunday mass, Holy Day, funerals and other seasonal liturgies. Keyboard or guitar skills with vocal skills will be considered.  If interested, please contact the parish office. 

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