| Council of
Catholic Women 
|
Purpose: To enhance the spiritual and
prayer life of women. Social and spiritual activities: Mother-Daughter
Banquet, Annual Ecumenical Christmas Party, Women's Annual Retreat.
Meeting: Meetings are held the first Monday of the
month in October, November, April and May
Needs: More active members and volunteers. New ideas.
Primary Contact: Judy Smarch
Phone: (231) 972- 2589 |
| Bereavement and
Hospitality 
|
Purpose: Set up the visitation times
and funerals at church and assist the family in their needs.
Meeting: As needed.
Needs: People who could work afternoon visitations.
Primary Contact: Ardath Stadtfeld
Phone: (989) 967-3415 |
| Funeral
Dinners |
Purpose: This committee provides the side
dishes and drinks as well s the workers for a luncheon following funerals as
a parish demonstration of support and comfort to the grieving family.
Needs: People to help prepare side dishes and serve meals.
Primary Contact: Jeanne Simmon
Phone: (231) 972-2406 |
|
Knights of Columbus 
|
Purpose: Catholic men's organization
committed to the work of the Church, with an emphasis on vocations to the religious life.
Meeting: First Tuesday of each month
Needs: New members welcome!
Primary Contact: Jack Novak
Phone: (231) 972-2521 |
| Prayer Chain 
|
Purpose: To inform members of people
facing health issues and needing prayers.
Meeting: No meetings - calling chain
Needs: More volunteers
Primary Contact: Janet Lampron at (231) 972-7364 or Geri Baker
at (231)
972-4251 |
|
Prayer Group 
|
Purpose: Members meet to praise
and worship the Lord in song, prayer and teachings.
Meeting: The Charismatic
Prayer Group meets upon
request on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30
p.m. If you or anyone you know needs prayer please call together the
prayer group for your special intentions. (For more information about this
group please follow the above link.)
Needs: New members welcome!
Primary Contact: Ruth Lovelace
Phone: (989) 365-4249 |
| Social
Commission 
|
Purpose:
The Social Commission organizes special events for the Parish when asked by
Father. The Parish will furnish organizations with basic supplies when
needed.
Meeting: As needed. Phone: (989) 967-3520 |
|
Gardening Group |
Purpose: This group cares for the landscaping around the
church, school, parish office and rectory.
Meeting: the second and forth Wednesday of each month at 10:00
a.m. on the parish grounds.
Primary Contact:
Ilene Kavanagh
Phone:
231-972-2149 |
| Monday
Morning Marthas |
Purpose: This group meets on the first Monday of every month
after the 9:00 a.m. Mass to tidy and clean the church.
Primary Contact: Mary Salisz
Phone: 231-972-8084 |
Alcoholics Anonymous
 |
Meeting: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center
All are welcome.
Primary Contact: Rectory
Phone: (989) 967-3520 |
Boy Scouts
 |
Purpose: To develop character and
integrity in the youth of our parish to teach responsibility and build confidence and
leadership skills.
Meeting: Weekly
Primary Contact: Christine Moore
Phone: (231) 972-7698 |
Girl Scouts
 |
Purpose: Provide a place for girls
(Brownies, grades 1-3 and Juniors, grades 4-6) to meet and have fun, experience new
activities and make new friends. the girls will have the opportunity to earn badges;
learn social skills, Christian values and about their community through service projects
and field trips
Meeting: Weekly on Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Primary Contact: Deb Vanderhoof
Phone: (989) 561-2835 |
Dinner for Eight
 |
Purpose: A round-robin dinner program
that provides the opportunity to meet others from the parish community. Both winter
(Jan.- Apr.) and summer (May - Aug.) sessions are held. During the four month
period, a couple (any two adults) will host a dinner for eight once and provide the main
course. In other months, the couple will supply wine and appetizers, salad and
rolls, or dessert, and share the meals in the homes of other participants.
Primary Contact: Terri & Denny Swanson
Phone: (231) 972-2502 |
| Social
Justice and Peace Group |
Purpose: JustFaith Ministries strives to provide faith
formation processes and resources that emphasize the Gospel Messsage of
peace and justice, the social teaching of the Church and the intersection of
spirituality and action.
Meeting: The third Tuesday of the Month. Watch your
bulletin for time and location.
Primary Contact: Rosanne Sapp
Phone: 231-972-7587 |
