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Advent Penance Service: Thursday, December 12, 7:00pm Draw closer to the Lord and encounter God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Confession. Whether it’s been 20 days or 20 years, our priests are compassionately waiting to provide you a way to forgiveness and healing as we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ. Prepare the way of … Read more…

Santa Brunch – Sunday, December 8th: 10am-1pm The Knights are serving up breakfast and have invited Santa Clause to join them too! Bring the family and enjoy a great breakfast, and let the kids get a photo with Santa! Menu: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Ham, Red Skin Potatoes, Breakfast Burritos, French Toast Sticks, Applesauce & Fruit … Read more…

PARISH THANKSGIVING MASS  & FOOD DRIVE Wednesday. Nov. 27 7:00pm. Come together to celebrate the goodness of the Lord at our Mass of Thanksgiving!  We will give thanks as God’s holy and blessed people! We ask that you remember to fill a bag or two with non-perishable food items and bring them to the Thanksgiving Mass … Read more…

Middle Schoolers and friends! (Grades 5th-8th) You’re Invited to the Christmas All-Nighter – Permission Slip & Flyer Friday, December 20—check-in 6:30-7:00PM – Departing time: Saturday, December 21 at 8am  Pizza and breakfast provided What to bring:  Yourself, your friends, and a joyful attitude, A snack and beverage to share, Movies (G or PG rating), Sleeping gear, FLASHLIGHT! Please … Read more…

BLOOD DRIVE—Sat. December 7th,   8:30am-1:00pm, in Carpenter Hall  December Incentive: Grand Rapids Griffins would like to thank our blood donors for their commitment to the community with a BOGO coupon* for any home game of the 2019-2020 season!     *while supplies last Sign up after Mass  or ANYTIME online HERE. NEW!  Our VersiPASS system allows you to complete reading materials … Read more…

SPARTA COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE; Sun, November 24th at 6:00pm. Everyone is invited to share with fellow members of the community, our thanks to God through special scripture and music. A Goodwill offering will be collected to benefit the Sparta Ministerial Assoc.’s benevolent fund providing food, gas, and financial assistance to Sparta area residents in need.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS- Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:15pm in the Rectory Lower Level. Parents wishing to have a child baptized should attend this class. Baptism Sunday will be Nov.24th after the 11:00am Mass. Call the parish office to register for the class.  

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Saturday, November 9th after the 5:30 Mass. All who are having surgery, those with serious chronic or debilitating medical condition, those experiencing the effects of aging and those struggling with severe depression or anxiety are encouraged to receive the sacrament of healing and spiritual strength.  

31st Annual Holiday Craft Show & Bazaar – Saturday, November 2, 2019 – 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Printable Flyer 34 Crafters with a variety of handmade Crafts, Quilts, Jewelry, Ornaments, Wood Crafts & More! Raffle of handmade other unique items  – Bake Sale Table hosted by the Little Flower Guild Cake Walk, Kids Face Painting, Door Prizes Lunch menu: BBQ’s, Hot … Read more…

From September 25 through November 3 you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life, which is a grassroots, pro-life effort to end abortion through prayer and fasting. During the 40 Days for Life the United States names October as Respect Life Month.  Stand Up for Life!: Pray & Fast to end Abortion … Read more…