100 years. One Church. One mission. For 100 years, Catholics around the world have come together on World Mission Sunday to pray for missionaries and support the young and growing Churches they serve. This year, Pope Leo XIV is inviting us to carry that legacy forward. In a new video for the 100th anniversary of […]
Everyone is invited to tour the Essential Needs Baby Pantry after all Masses on October 3rd and 4th. Enjoy a cookie and learn more about what our baby pantry has to offer those in the community. Currently, we are serving 22 mothers and 32 children, which equates to approximately $2,200 monthly for basic baby and […]
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 first day of the 2026-2027 Religious Education school year is Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Please keep our 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th graders in your prayers as we embark upon this new school year. May this school year bring them closer to God and fall deeper in love with the Catholic faith. If […]
Holy Family in Sparta will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in honor of the Labor Day holiday. The office will be closed and there will be no Mass, Word & Communion Service, Adoration, Al-Anon, or Rosary. As we rest on this Labor Day, may we do so with hearts full of gratitude, mindful […]
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 […]
We are closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no Word & Communion Service, Adoration or Rosary on that day. Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026, our summer schedule will go into affect with Monday and Tuesday being Word & Communion Services, and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday being our regular […]