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 through November 1 in front of Planned Parenthood at 425 Cherry Street SE in Grand Rapids. This facility now […]
We will be serving Ice Cream after all Masses on September 12 and 13 as a way of saying thank you to everyone in the parish for their contributions to the life and service that is part of our community at Holy Family.’ The Stewardship Committee had fun selecting the various kinds of ice cream […]
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a blood drive on Saturday June 13, 2026 in Carpenter Hall from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. You can sign up in the Narthex or at the link below: http://donateblood.versiti.org/…/drive_schedule/11627534
As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the USCCB joins the celebration by lifting up the contributions of Catholics and the impact of our faith on the history of this country. In a historic moment, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United […]
The Outdoor Environment Committee will be planting flowers on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Come on down to Holy Family with your smiling faces and gardening tools! Help us bring even more beauty to our church. All are welcome. This event will take place rain or shine. Please reach […]
Invitations for the Grad Brunch on May 17, 2026 have been mailed out to our 2026 high school graduates. If you did not receive an invite, please let us know. To RSVP, please call the Parish Office, 616-887-8222, by Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Each graduate is asked to wear their cap and gown to Mass, […]
The Little Flower Guild is in the process of publishing the first Holy Family Parish Cookbook in 38 years. The Guild is accepting your favorite recipes, including any recipes you may still be using from the 1988 Parish cookbook. Please see the picture below for the recipe form and more information on how to complete […]
This week begins the holiest week of the year. On Passion (Palm) Sunday, we enter with Jesus on his journey to Easter and participate int he saving events that have redeemed us by the blood of the cross. Everyone at Holy Family is urged to come to church for all or as many of these […]
Rediscover God’s grace and merciful love through the sacrament of reconciliation. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, we will be having confessions. There will be two priests available. We encourage our parish family to make use of this special time to prepare for Easter with a good confession.
This Lent we will celebrate the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm on Fridays, February 27, and March 6, 13, 20, 27. We offer a different form each week, varying from tradition to contemporary. What is important – regardless of the version of the Way of the Cross we use – is that we come […]