East Region Council of Catholic Women Spring Meeting
The East Region Council of Catholic Women will hold their Spring Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, at St. John Church /Good Shepherd Parish (4476 N. Washington St.), Ubly. Registration & refreshments will begin at 9:30 a.m.; the meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and end at approximately 2:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated, and lunch will be served. Cost is $15. Speakers will be Fr. Ron Wagner with the topic of “Prayer Dialogue with the Lord” and Tony Szcygiel, who will speak on the Sleep in Heavenly Peace project. All women of the Diocese are invited!
Wednesday, May. 20 at 3:30 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.
Wednesday, May. 20 at 8:00 PM
A Sacred Music Concert: Elijah
Approaching the Solemnity of Pentecost, Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption and Assumption Parish, Midland present the monumental Oratorio "Elijah" by Felix Mendelssohn. The performance will feature choir, soloists, and chamber orchestra with organ.
First performance: Sunday, May 17th, 3:00PM | Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, 615 Hoyt Avenue, Saginaw, MI. Second performance: Thursday, May 21st, 6:30PM | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 3516 E. Monroe Road, Midland, MI.
Free Admission, Freewill Offering
Thursday, May. 21 at 7:30 PM
Memorial Day Masses at the Cemeteries
We invite you and your loved ones to attend a Memorial Day Mass at one of our Diocese of Saginaw Cemeteries.
Monday, May. 25 at 11:00 AM
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.
Wednesday, May. 27 at 8:30 PM
Rural Life Mass
Bishop Gruss will celebrate the unique Catholic culture of rural life with Mass and a luncheon.
All are welcome for the procession and mass!
Please RSVP for the luncheon at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5-30-26 or using the QR code.
Luncheon is supported through free will offerings. ($5 minimum suggested)
Saturday, May. 30 at 1:00 PM
Holy Spirit Parish Organ Dedication Concert
To dedicate and celebrate Holy Spirit's new organ, there will be an organ concert on Sunday, May 31 at 3:00 PM featuring organists from the Diocese of Saginaw.
Tickets are not required.
Please join us for a wonderful event followed by light refreshments.

Sunday, May. 31 at 4:00 PM
Marriage Preparation Facilitator Training & Certification
Married Couples: We are called to journey together as a family on mission with the same apostolic zeal and “one heart and mind” as the disciples of the first century! Have you ever considered sharing your faith and feeding your own marriage by accompanying couples coming forward for the Sacrament of Marriage? Do you want to support the development of solid marriages and families? The Diocese is offering an opportunity for you as a couple to learn more and to equip yourself with a tool that will help you answer this call.
Saturday, Jun. 13 at 3:00 PM