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A Journey to Joy

3 Day Mission Great for the Whole family! 

Free Will Offering

EMMY-NOMINATED FRANK RUNYEON has starred in over 1,000 TV shows in the last 30 years ... opposite Meg Ryan on AS THE WORLD TURNS, on SANTA BARBARA, FALCON CREST, GENERAL HOSPITAL, LA LAW and MELROSE PLACE. Frank is Catholic, an honors graduate of Seminary and Princeton University.

Sunday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 PM
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Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 8:00 PM
St. Agnes Parish Freeland
Event Contact Name Kristin Bercel
Event Contact Email kristin@stagnesfreeland.org
Event Contact Phone 989.695.5652

OCIA Training

All are invited to a presentation on the new OCIA. This event will be especially helpful for new and nearly new coordinators and catechists who received little training in the RCIA and as a refresher for anyone with training and experience. The morning session will focus on the catechumenal model of initiation while the afternoon session will focus on what is new in the OCIA and the new National Statutes for Christian Initiation of Adults. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. William Keimig. (Please see biography below.) There will be opportunities to ask questions throughout the day.

Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9:30 AM
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Saturday, Oct. 26 at 3:30 PM
Center for Ministry
Cost
$10
Event Contact Name Peg McEvoy
Event Contact Email pmcevoy@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 9897976608
Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/10-26-24

Lay Ecclesial Ministry Assembly 2024

This event is for Lay Ecclesial Ministers and Candidates. Keynote speaker, Julianne Stanz, is a nationally known speaker, retreat leader, storyteller, and the Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship for Loyola Press and a consultant to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Other presenters include: Fr. Stephen Blaxton, Fr. Matthew Gembrowski, Fr. Marc Hopps, Fr. Adam Maher, Fr. Bill Rutkowski, Deacon Mike Houghton, Don Buchalski, Kellie Deming, Nick Jorgensen, Taylor Piotrzkowski, Keri Tarrant, and Dani Tenbusch.

Friday, Nov. 1 at 5:30 PM
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Sunday, Nov. 3 at 12:30 PM
Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center
Cost
$225
Event Contact Name Amy Dore
Event Contact Email adore@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 9897976654
Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/11-1-3-2024

Diocesan Day of Enrichment - Go! Make Disciples

Join us for our next Diocesan Day of Enrichment - Go! Make Disciples. The keynote speaker, Julianne Stanz, is a nationally known speaker, retreat leader, storyteller, and the Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship for Loyola Press and a consultant to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Breakout topics will cover: How to Know and Share Your Faith Story, Sharing the Gospel Message, Spiritual Self-Care, Evangelizing Those We Live With, Work With, and Play With, and more! Breakout presenters include: Fr. Stephen Blaxton, Fr. Matthew Gembrowski, Fr.

Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8:00 AM
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Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5:00 PM
Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center
Cost
$75
Event Contact Name Amy Dore
Event Contact Email adore@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989.797.6654
Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/11-2-24EB

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.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:00 PM
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Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8:30 PM
St. Brigid Catholic School
Event Contact Name Sue Landis
Event Contact Email slandis@stbrigid-midland.org
Event Contact Phone (989) 835-7121
Registration Link https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0

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, Jan. 11 at 9:00 AM
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Saturday, Jan. 11 at 4:00 PM
Center for Ministry
Cost
$90
Event Contact Name Beth Bauer
Event Contact Email bbauer@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989.797.6655
Registration Link https://saginaw.org/Registration-Marriage-Prep