Sparta, MI
“LISTENING SESSION” here this weekend! A parish listening session for Young Adults,, high school students, their parents , any interested parishioners and non-parishioners, Catholics and non-Catholics, is scheduled for Sunday June 25th, 6-8pm in the Carpenter Hall. The listening session will be facilitated by Ken Patin and is in in response to Pope Francis’ request … Read more…
Thank you to everyone who took part in making the Golf Outing a success! Check out all the photos here! Thank you to photographer, Kristen Forge for the great photos!
Pope Francis has called for a Synod on Young People, Faith, and Vocations. He wants to truly hear from young people from all places around the world. You can let him know your thoughts and feelings by taking the survey. Find out more about the Synod here.
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Thursday, June 15 at 7:15pm in the Rectory Lower Level. Parents wishing to have a child baptized should attend this class. Baptism Sunday will be Jan. 31st after the 11:00am Mass. Call the parish office to register for the class at 616-887-8222 or email Lisa at the Parish Office at lmartin@holyfamilysparta-org.azurewebsites.net
Congratulations to our Eighth Graders who were sealed with the Holy Spirit at the celebration of Confirmation at the Cathedral of St. Andrew’s with Bishop David Walkowiak on May 7th! My you be filled with the Fruits of the Spirit – Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Fortitude, Piety, Fear of the Lord ! Veiw all photos here
Relay for Life Bake Sale- May 20/21, After all Masses Support the Holy Family Relay for Life team in their effort to fight cancer by purchasing some homemade baked goods. Puchases benefit the American Cancer Society. Sign-ups will also be taken for the Relay for Life event held on Sat, June 10th. Donations for the Relay … Read more…
View the 2017 CSA video here This week you are asked to make a commitment to support the work of our diocesan programs and ministries that provide services that no one parish could provide on its own through the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). Your gift to CSA enables diocesan and parish ministries to reach out … Read more…
BLOOD DRIVE—Sat. April 22, 8:30am-1pm – Starting 1/2 hour earlier for your convenience. Please make an appointment to assure there are no back-ups One out of every seven people entering the hospital will need blood. Someone’s life may depend on your blood donation. If you’re 17 or older (16 with parent/guardian permission), healthy, and weigh … Read more…
Our 7th Grade Religious Education class, with the help of their teacher, Mr. Nick Vanderhyde, has made a video presentation of readings, symbols, and artwork for reflection on the Way of the Cross. What a beautiful meditation for our Lenten journey! Well done 7th graders. Get the video here then click the small arrow in the top … Read more…
Enrich your Lenten activities with the spiritual insights and reflections of Fr. Phil Shangraw on Fridays, March 10, 24 & 31 at 7pm. All are encouraged to attend and bring a friend!