Sparta, MI
Blood Drive – Saturday, October 10, 2020: 8:30am – 1:00pm The blood you donate gives someone another chance at life! Please sign up for a time to donate HERE Read the Versiti Blood Center’s COVID-19 safety measures. NEW! Our VersiPASS system allows you to complete reading materials and a health history questionnaire privately, prior to arriving for … Read more…
40 Days for Life – Fall 2020 Would you be willing to pray for one hour to end abortion? 40 Days for Life is a pro-life effort that consists of 40 days of praying, fasting, and holding a peaceful vigil in front of an abortion facility. The fall campaign will take place from September 23 … Read more…
SECOND COLLECTION this weekend: In conjunction with the USCCB, Bishop Walkowiak has asked that a special second collection for the humanitarian, long-term recovery, and Church needs arising from the increasing number of natural disasters in the United States be taken up this weekend. Funds collected will become part of the Bishops Emergency Disaster Relief Fund … Read more…
We will be starting classes later this September. Please see new start dates in the calendar link below View REVISED 2020-2021 Calendar HERE Our parish faith formation program plan follows the Office of Catholic Schools “Living our Mission in Today’s Reality” plan and the MI Safe Start Plan. Since our region remains in phase 4, … Read more…
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS– Thursday September , 17 at 7:15pm in the Rectory Lower Level. Parents wishing to have an infant or child baptized are encouraged to attend this class. Class is limited to ten people. Baptism Sunday will be Sept. 27th after the 11:00am Mass, unless a different date has been arranged . Please call … Read more…
Bishop Walkowiak announces the extension of the dispensation for all Catholics within the territory of the Diocese of Grand Rapids from their obligation of attending Sunday Mass through Oct. 18. The dispensation is granted broadly to ensure that anyone who needs to stay home to protect the common good can do so confidently, in good conscience. … Read more…
Blood Drive – Saturday, August 15, 2020, 8:30am – 1:00pm The need for blood never takes a vacation! Summer is a high-need time – Let’s make sure they have what it takes to save lives! Sign up to donate HERE. Read the Versiti Blood Center’s COVID-19 safety measures. NEW! Our VersiPASS system allows you to complete reading materials and … Read more…
Second Annual Elizabeth Anna Wirgau Memorial Golf Scramble Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 2:00pm The Falls at Barber Creek – 16030 Barber Creek Ave NW, Kent City MI 49330 Teams are needed – Join the fun for a good cause! Proceeds to benefit the Elizabeth Anne Wirgau Memorial Fund Cost for 18 holes, cart & … Read more…
Habitat for Humanity-Kent County build: Sat. July 18th from 8am-4pm – at 714 Grandville Ave SW I’m looking for volunteers to have fun doing Gods work building houses with Habitat for Humanity. The build day is Saturday July 18th in Grand Rapids. Please contact me by email, text or call, for more information. You do not need … Read more…
Bishop Walkowiak’s Letter 6-23-20 Bishop Walkowiak is extending the dispensation for all Catholics within the territory of the Diocese of Grand Rapids from their obligation of attending Sunday Mass through September 7 (Labor Day). As he states in his letter, “The dispensation is granted broadly to ensure that anyone who needs to stay home to … Read more…