Bishop's Golf Classic

Bishop Gruss PuttingPlease join Bishop Robert Gruss
for the annual Bishop’s Golf Classic
for Seminarian Education and Vocations

Golf: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at Currie Golf Courses in Midland.
$100 Per person

****All Morning golf slots have been Sold.******

Morning flight: Registration and breakfast at 7 a.m. golf at 8 a.m. luncheon and awards at 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon flight: Registration and luncheon at 12:15 p.m. golf at 1:15 p.m. reception and awards following.

Customized Sponsorships available

Fr. Booms Serving Salad

 

 

Banquet and silent auction: Thursday Sept. 12, 2024 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Bay City

Share a great meal with supporters from throughout the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw, bid on some exciting auction items and enjoy some special entertainment.


$75 Per person or $560 for table of 8

****All Tables have been filled.******

Hors d'oeuvres, cocktail reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. dinner and program at 6:30 p.m.

Some of our Diocese of Saginaw priests also will bring their own flavor of hospitality to the evening:

Secure your spot by calling Tammy Heinlein at 989-797-6693 or emailing Tammy Heinlein.

Customized Sponsorships available

Event sponsors – as of Aug. 27, 2024

Muskegon Energy
Leroy & Janice Wurst

  • Horizons Conference Center
  • Michigan Knights of Columbus
  • Ave Maria Radio
  • F.P. Horak
  • Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services
  • Fr. Rick Filary
  • Sharon Gembrowski
  • Huard Insurance Agency
  • MainStreet Gifts
  • Holy Spirit Parish
  • William A. Kibbe & Associates
  • Knights of Columbus Bishop Murphy Assembly #0491
  • Leddy Electric Inc. 500
  • Paul & Jennifer Metivia
  • Van Sumeren Wealth Management
  • White Orthodontics
  • Beaverton Enterprises

ALSO: Ray & Jennifer Gehlmann, - Knights of Columbus Fr. Altman Council #5289, - Knights of Columbus Fr. Peter Robinson Council #7582, - Warren & Bonnie Mault, - Sacred Heart Women’s Club

Preview of some of the Silent Auction Items

Phantom Scooter

Electric scooter with 28-mile range; recommended for riders 12+ years. Donated by Ave Maria Radio

Pearl necklace and earrings

18-inch strand pearl necklace and pearl earrings created from the island of Mallorca on the Mediterranean Sea. Donated by Dave & Sue Krawczyk, parishioners of St. Gabriel Parish

Colorful bag

Vera Bradley Hipster bag. Donated by Patty Warner, a parishioner at St. John Vianney Parish

Kellie print

Mounted photo print (approximately 20” x 18”) of the headwaters of the Jordan River. Donated by the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw’s Department of Parish Life and Evangelization

Black and white bag

Vera Bradley tote. Donated by Patty Warner, a parishioner at St. John Vianney Parish

Books and blanket

Signed “ABCs” of Catholic faith children’s books and blanket. Donated by author and illustrator Kelli Eggebrecht and the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw’s Stewardship and Development Department

Mary and Jesus prints

Big Jesus and Mary prints - Artist Linda Bryant, a parishioner at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, created these lovely pastels that she calls "What Love Is" and "Virgin Most Poweful."

Quilt

This beautiful handmade quilt is a gift from Pat Knieper, a parishioner of St Gabriel Parish in Auburn.

Olive Wood Jesus and Cross

Olive Wood Jesus and Cross - This statue created by olive wood carvers from the Holy Land is a gift from the Diocese stewardship and development team.

Cross bracelet

Cross bracelet - This delicate bracelet is a gift from Diamonds and Jewelry in Saginaw.

Hand-crafted charcuterie board

Charcuterie board - Chuck Trapani made this one-of-a-kind black walnut charcuterie board. The board and a bottle of wine are gifts from Chuck and his wife Stacey, parishioners at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Midland. Wine glasses from another donor.

Fr. Jose' holding Bible items

Fr. Jose' Cabrera will host a private tour of his Bible Museum. While guests are enjoying wine and cheese, Fr. Jose' will explain many of his numerous artifacts and the history of the Bible from before paper to the printing press and beyond.

Last Supper Print

Last Supper print - This unique depiction of the Last Supper is a gift from Patty and Deacon Rick Warner.

photo of Santa and Mrs. Claus

A special in-person visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa and Mrs. C., from the famous CWH Santa Claus School in Midland, will jump in the sleigh and visit young and young-at-heart within a 30-mile radius of Midland.