BBQ Chicken Dinner Annual Parish Festival
BBQ Chicken Festival Dinner with raffle, silent auction, kids games

Sunday, Aug. 16 at 5:00 PM
EVENSONG 2026 - The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
EVENSONG 2026 - THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Featuring the Bishop and the Priests of the Diocese of Saginaw
Evensong is not a concert, it is a prayer.
Come and join Bishop Gruss and the Priests of the Diocese of Saginaw as they sing to the Lord. The priests will be singing and playing instruments. This event combines Music with Scripture, Sacred Tradition and visuals. You are invited to pray and sing along with our priests. Bring your friends. Everyone is welcome, there is plenty of space in the church and even two parking lots.
Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8:30 PM
Evening of Healing
Join Bishop Gruss, Father Adam Maher and other Priests from the diocese of Saginaw for an Evening of Healing with the Divine Physician. While many people experience deep healing by staying for all parts of the evening, you are welcome to arrive and leave at any point, as your schedule allows. Confession will be heard from 4:30-5:45PM. Mass will be celebrated from 6:00-6:45PM and will transition immediately to a time of Eucharistic Adoration. Bishop Gruss and Father Adam will lead a brief teaching on healing, followed by a Eucharistic Procession.
Saturday, Aug. 22 at 9:00 PM
Safe Environment Facilitated Training
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 ensure the on-time beginning of the presentation.
Monday, Aug. 24 at 8:00 PM
The Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls with Fr. Cabrera
Join Father Jose Cabrera for a fascinating journey of learning about the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and their significance for Biblical scholarship.
His Bible Museum displays several fragments, including his most recent acquisition of a complete copy of the Great Isaiah Scroll which is the most complete of all the scrolls discovered since 1946. The original scroll is 24 feet long and dates back to the first century before Christ.
Monday, Aug. 24 at 8:30 PM
Celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony Mass & Reception
"...what God has joined together..." The Diocese of Saginaw celebrates the Sacrament of Matrimony. Couples celebrating milestone anniversaries anytime in 2026 (beginning with 5 years and in 5-year increments thereafter) are welcome to join along with their children and their families. Bishop Gruss will celebrate Mass at 2:00 p.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 5376 State St, Saginaw, and a reception will follow at the Center for Ministry, 5802 Weiss St, Saginaw. Registration is requested using the link above or by calling Kelly Hadd at 989.797.6655.
Sunday, Aug. 30 at 5:00 PM
Safe Environment Training
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 ensure the on-time beginning of the presentation.
Thursday, Sep. 3 at 8:00 PM
Safe Environment Facilitated Training
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.
Wednesday, Sep. 9 at 8:00 PM
