Events

Come join us for a community concert featuring the timeless music of Handel's Messiah

Part I and Hallelujah Chorus, and the talent of chamber orchestra, choir, and soloists from throughout the Tri-City area.

Presented by Assumption Parish Music Ministry and directed by Grace Marra.

Featuring:
• Thomas Heidenreich, organ
• David King, bass
• Jim Renfer, tenor
• Jude Renfer, alto
• Erin Whitfield, soprano
• Chamber orchestra & choir

Free will offerings are welcome.

Please join Bishop Gruss as he celebrates the closing Mass for the Jubilee Year of Hope on December 28, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, Saginaw.

Safe Environment training is required for all diocesan, parish, and school employees and volunteers in contact with minors. All are welcome.

Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in to assure the on-time beginning of the presentation.

This workshop features presentations by trained marriage facilitators, practical couple exercises, private discussion and prayer. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will receive a certificate of completion to copy and give to your parish. The cost is $90 per couple and includes lunch. The deadline to register is January 2, 2026.

Join Us on a Life-Changing Mission Trip!

Are you ready to make a difference and share hope with others? We are excited to announce our upcoming  Mission Trip through Love for Lukulu! Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or new to missions, we welcome everyone with a heart to serve. 

Destination: Lukulu, Zambia, Africa
Date:  July 2026
Purpose:  Distribute children’s clothes/blankets/toys; host youth group team building activities; assist with construction/repairs; share in praise and worship services

Check-in begins on Friday at 6:15 p.m., with the retreat starting at 7:00 p.m. The retreat will conclude on Sunday after a light lunch. The cost is $195 for a private room, $330 for a married couple, $175 for a semi-private room, or $135 for a commuter. This cost includes four meals, two socials, and beverages. The deadline to register is Friday, January 9, 2026.

In peaceful silence, we hear the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit, inviting us to become the women God made us to be. 

Please join us for the Women’s Silent Retreat. There will be time to journal, express your creativity, experience silent prayer, and participate in spiritual direction if you choose. Mostly we will rest in the presence of our loving creator. 

All current youth in the Purpose Confirmation Program (year 1 & 2) are invited to our Diocesan Confirmation Retreat for powerful talks, fun, worship, Mass, and Adoration. This retreat is not required to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, but a powerful opportunity to encounter Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Please bring completed permission slips to the retreat for the youth participants. All adults must be VIRTUS compliant prior to the retreat. The parish will be billed for the total number of participants.

Join Fr. Jim Bessert's pastoral care training for deacons/lay ecclesial ministers, including a roll out of the new edition of the USCCB pastoral care ritual book which is obligatory to use as of Easter 2026. This will be a valuable workshop for anyone invloved in the pastoral care of the sick and the dying. The Saturday, March 21, 2026 workshop begins at 9 am at the Center for Ministry and concludes at noon. There is no cost for this workshop. Register at Join Fr.