We are collecting items for the Kent City Summer Migrant Program to distribute to workers and their families from July 11 – July 19, 2026. They are in need of : Backpacks Socks Gloves Toiletries/Bathroom and Hygiene Items Shampoo and Conditioner Water Bottles Sweatshirts/Hoodies (Adult Medium and Adult Large) Cooking Utensils Laundry Detergent Dryer Sheets […]
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 […]
2026-2027 Religious Education enrollment forms have been mailed and are due by June 1, 2026. If you did not receive one, or need a replacement, please contact Elaine at the parish office at 616-887-8222 or eshircliff@holyfamilysparta.org, or you can print them from the Religious Education section of our website here.
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 […]
Our Youth Group mini-mission at the Marywood Dominican Center last Saturday was truly a blessed day! First, we cut and woodchipped invasive Japanese Honeysuckle shrubs out of the St. Francis Sculpture Garden. Artist Mic Carlson created bronze statues of the life of St. Francis along a wooden trail. Mic was there and deeply grateful […]
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 […]
Middle and High School Students, and their friends, are invited to the Youth Group Mini-Mission on April 25, 2026. We will travel to the Marywood Dominican Center in Grand Rapids to remove invasive plants from the St. Francis Sculpture Garden and spend with the Dominican Sisters. Afterwards, we’ll head back home to Sparta and enjoy […]
We will be praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sunday, April 12, 2026 after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses. —————– Have you ever found yourself in a moment of deep need, searching for a prayer that is both simple and profoundly powerful? A prayer that speaks directly to the heart of God’s compassion? If […]