Events


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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.

Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10:00 AM
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Saturday, Oct. 5 at 12:00 PM
Our Lady of Peace Parish
Event Contact Name Linda Knepfler
Event Contact Email lknepfler@olpeace.diosag.org
Event Contact Phone (989) 892-6031
Registration Link https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0

Camino Pilgrimage with Fr. Nate Harburg

Join Fr. Nate Harburg and other pilgrims in walking the historic, sanctifying, prayer-soaked Camino across Spain for 9 days, 13-20 miles per day. Mass offered each day. Hotel stays at night.

Monday, Oct. 7 at 9:00 AM
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Thursday, Oct. 17 at 9:00 PM
Spain
Registration Link https://www.206tours.com/frharburg/

Pilgrimage to Ireland (the "Other" Holy Land) with Fr. J. Marcel Portelli

Dear Fellow Disciples, Join us this October for a spiritual pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle, where you’ll tread the hallowed ground where saints and countless pilgrims have walked before. Our journey will lead us to sacred sites, each steeped in divine presence, beauty, and history, such as:

Monday, Oct. 7 at 12:00 PM
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Thursday, Oct. 17 at 12:00 PM
Event Contact Name Fr. J. Marcel Portelli
Event Contact Phone (989) 426-7154
Registration Link https://bit.ly/3HH1gTV

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.

Monday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 PM
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Monday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 PM
St. Hubert Parish
Cost
$0
Event Contact Name Lindsey Learman
Event Contact Email llearman@sthubert.diosag.org
Event Contact Phone (989) 269-7729
Registration Link https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0

Evening of Healing - Encounter the Love & Mercy of the Divine Physician

Join Bishop Gruss and priests of the Diocese of Saginaw 
Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption

Friday, October 11
Confessions at 5 p.m. 
Mass begins at 6:30 p.m. 
Healing service to follow 


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Friday, Oct. 11 at 5:00 PM
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Friday, Oct. 11 at 9:30 PM
Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption

Diocesan Marriage Prep Class

Preparing for a Covenant marriage between God, and an engaged couple provides a solid foundation for moving forward as you journey together as husband and wife with Christ at the center of your relationship & marriage. Engaged couples in need of marriage preparation are invited to attend this one day event which will offer you time to hear presentations by other couples and a Priest on: Marriage as a Sacrament and the Catholic Wedding ceremony, Family of Origin, the 5 Love Languages & 4 Temperaments, Conflict, problem solving, finances, Intimacy and Natural Family Planning.

Saturday, Oct. 12 at 9:00 AM
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Saturday, Oct. 12 at 4:00 PM
Center for Ministry
Cost
$90
Event Contact Name Beth Bauer
Event Contact Email bbauer@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 9897976655
Registration Link https://saginaw.org/Registration-Marriage-Prep

PolishFEST

Help celebrate Assumption Parish’s heritage with an evening of authentic Polish food, music, and family fun! Proceeds support parish ministries.

 DATE: 
Saturday, October 12 
5:45pm Doors Open 
6:30pm Dinner 

MENU: 
Kielbasa, gołąbki, pierogi, sauerkraut, beer, wine and much more! 

ENTERTAINMENT: 
Polka music provided by the Steve Drzewicki Band. 

FUN FOR ALL AGES: 
This is a family friendly event with dancing, a raffle, and games for kids. 

Saturday, Oct. 12 at 5:45 PM
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Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10:00 PM
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
Cost
$18
Event Contact Name Anna Martin
Event Contact Email anna@assumptionmidland.org
Registration Link https://assumptionmidland.square.site/

Circle of Grace Training for Teachers and Faith Formation Leaders

Parish/School Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Leaders are encouraged to attend a training session on the “Circle of Grace” child and youth safe environment training if you have not already done so. Any parish/school staff, catechists or youth volunteers are also welcome to attend. Utilizing this curriculum in parishes and Catholic schools was optional in the 2023-2024 program year but is mandatory for the 2024-2025 program year. Program administrators who have not yet received a binder (one per parish and/or school), will be able to get theirs at the session.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 PM
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Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 PM
Center for Ministry
Event Contact Name Peg McEvoy
Event Contact Email pmcevoy@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989.797.6608
Registration Link https://saginaw.org/circle-grace-registration

A Savior and his Saints

Come experience a faith event like none other you have ever witnessed. Wonder at sacred artifacts of the Church that you never even knew existed. Hear stories of faith that you have never heard or even thought possible.

SEE 
Over 30 sacred relics from the very first century of the Church 

COME TO KNOW 
Martyrs who gave their very lives for what they believed 

LEARN 
Of documented miracles that continue to this day 

Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 AM
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Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1:30 PM
Holy Family Catholic Church
Event Contact Name John Feldpausch
Event Contact Phone 616.822.5940