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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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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.

Let’s go fishin’ & get hooked on Jesus! Join us as we learn about Jesus, our faith and have fun! 

WHEN: June 22-25 from 9:15 am to Noon

WHERE: St Christopher Parish Center

WHO: All 3-10 year olds (6th gr & up can volunteer)

Cost is  $5 per fisherperson. Register by calling or texting Karen at 616-223-9121 or the office at 989-673-2276. 

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.

A Holy Hour for Vocations with Bishop Gruss will be at our parish at St. Joseph Church Tuesday, June 30, 2026.  Bishop Gruss is encouraging the faithful to join him, with the intention of increased vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life within our Diocese, and at the same time to deepen our own love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This Holy Hour will be from 7 pm to 8 pm and is open to everyone! 

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

ACTS 989, the new service retreat for the Diocese of Saginaw, is now open! It is our first Diocesan Youth event with fully online registration. During the day, students will serve throughout Saginaw, encountering Jesus in those we serve. In the evenings, students will experience a high-powered retreat with fun, speakers, Adoration, Mass, Confession, and worship. 

Date: 10am, Tuesday, June 16th - 11am, Friday, June 19th, 2026

Location: Nouvel Catholic Central High School, Saginaw Township

Open to Youth Across the Diocese (Entering 9th Grade to Graduating Seniors)

Cost: $50 (Need based scholarships available)

Register at  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACTS_989_2026 Deadline: Friday May 29th)

If you have any questions, contact Taylor Piotrzkowski, Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, at tpiotrzkowski@diosag.org or call 989.797.6639.

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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