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40 Days for Life. Life is Precious-Defend it!

40 DAYS FOR LIFE– Sept. 27 – Nov. 5, 2017  We hope you will join the thousands who will pray, fast and spread the message of life in an effort to bring an end to abortion in our city and beyond. As a parish we can do our part by…  ► Remembering your commitment to fast […]

Steubenville Youth Conference in Review

A few weekends ago members of our high school youth group led by Ken Patin went by bus to the Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio and joined thousands of students from around the country for the annual Youth Conference. They were asked  to write something about their experience and what they learned or what impressed them. We […]

August Blood Drive

The need for for blood never takes a vacation – but blood donors do. Please help out at this high-need time! Blood Drive : Sat. August 19 from 8:30am-1pm Sign up after Masses beginning August 5/6, or online ANYTIME here! Registered donors who attempt to give on August 19th could win a $100 Meijer Gift Card! […]

Baptism Preparation Class-August 17

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS-Thursday, August 17th  at 7:15pm in the Rectory Lower Level. Parents wishing to have a child baptized should attend this class. Baptism Sunday will be August 27th after the 11:00am Mass. Call the parish office to register for the class. More information on the sacrament of Baptism here at Holy Family Parish  

Congratulations Deacon Dennis Rybicki!

The reception for Deacon Dennis Rybicki after last weekend’s Masses was a joyful and well attended gathering! We are very pleased that Dennis had part of his final preparation here at Holy Family. We feel a special bond with him and we’re very happy that he is going to continue serving as a deacon at […]

Young People – Share Your Thoughts with Pope Francis!

“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 […]

Pope Francis’ Synod on Youth & SURVEY

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

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

Confirmation Mass 2017

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