Muskegon Catholic Churches - Youth Services & Ministry

Muskegon Deanery Catholic Churches

(231) 755-1953

parish@sfnortonshores.com

http://www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org

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Welcome Visitors!

We invite you to join us at any one of the 8 Catholic Churches in Muskegon. Join us as we begin our Lenten Journey on Ash Wednesday, February 13.

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About Us

The Muskegon Deanery comprises 7 of the 85 parishes in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. The diocese is comprised of 11 counties in Western Michigan: Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa and covers 6,795 square miles. The total population of the 11-county area is estimated at 1,283,717 (2000 U.S. Census) and the Catholic population at over 178,000.

The Diocese of Grand Rapids will be including at total of 21 parishes to be known as the West Deanery which will include the following Churches along with the 7 in the Muskegon area with Fr. Philip P. Salmonowicz as Dean.

All Saints, Fremont

Holy Family, Sparta Holy Trinity, Alpine/Comstock Park Our Lady of the Assumption, Rothbury St. James, Montague St. Patrick-St. Anthony, Grand Haven St. Catherine, Ravenna St. Francis Xavier, Conklin
St. Joseph, Wright
St. Mary, Marne
St. Mary, Spring Lake St. John the Baptist, Claybanks St. Michael, Brunswick St. Michael, Coopersville

If one could see spirits, one would see within the Catholic churches the shades of all who have made Church in Muskegon - Native Americans; French explorers, missioners and fur traders; east coast land agents and homesteaders; lumber barons and merchant mariners, industrialists and professionals, machinists and shopkeepers; French Canadians, Irish, Germans, Poles, Hungarians, African Americans, Hispanics, East Asian refugees; European priests and native Michiganders; charter members and those most recently washed by Easter waters; mobile Americans and those long here.

To learn more about our Diocese of Grand Rapids visit www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org

Click on the link to see the location of all the Catholic Churches in West Deanery area http://dioceseofgrandrapids.org/Documents/Diocesan_Map_DeaneryParishes_2013.pdf

Additional Information

In honor of Pope Francis, we are offering a 5 week series on Vatican II that will begin Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM and Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM at St. Francis de Sales Shepherd's Hall. Contact Mary Wernet 231-755-1953 ext. 223 or m_wernet@sfnortonshores.com to sign up. There is no fee to attend ~ all are welcome.
Calling all MCC Grandparents! Join us from grandparents/special friends day with Mass & refreshments on Tuesday, April 16 at 9:30 AM in the MCC auditorium for our elementary students K-6 and Wednesday, April 17 at 9:30 AM for Middle & High school students 7-12. Come celebrate with us!
St. Lazare Retreat House will host "Spirituality of Sports" with speaker Jim Penrice on Tuesday, April at from 7-8 PM. Cost $5. Also, save the date June 20 for our 3rd annual Golf Outing held at Grand Haven Golf Course. Cost $100 per golfer or $350 for foursome. Call St. Lazare to learn more (616)842-3370.
Polish Style Dinner at KofC (2915 Fairfield) on Saturday, April 20 from 4-7:30 PM. Adults $8, children 12 and under $5. Menu: golbaki, (stuffed cabbage rolls), kielbasa (polish sausage) & sauerkraut, pierogi, mashed potatoes, rye bread, home made dessert and coffee. Public welcome!
ESL Muskegon (English as a Second Language) is hosting a Taco Dinner on Friday, April 26 at KofC Hall (2915 Fairfield) from 4:30-7:30 PM. Dinner includes authentic mexican food with 3 tacos (soft or hard), rice, beans, dessert and drink. For tickets information call (231)571-7475 or Sue (231) 855-1406. Tickets also available at the door. Proceeds to benefit St. Michael Church for their support to ESL program.
30th Rainbow Dinner & Auction on Saturday, April 27. Benefiting MCC Schools. For tickets or RSVP call Mary Jo Nowak (231) 755-1000.
All are invited to our neophytes (newly received Catholics) for a 3 week journey into listening prayer and worship guided by John Michael Talbot via DVD. "Nothing is Impossible" is a life changing mission of faith, hope and joy. We will meet on Tuesdays, May 9, 23, 30 at Prince of Peace at 6:30 PM. Call Barb Perri (231)744-3321 to RSVP.
Crafters Wanted! Looking for crafters/vendors to participate in St. Michael Craft Show on October 26. For more information call Mary (231) 788-5290.
St. Thomas Church offer American Sign Language for all deaf and hearing impaired at 9:00 AM Mass.

Services

Mass

Reconciliation

Adult Faith Formation

Compassion & Care Ministry

Music Ministry

Religious Formation

Youth Ministry

Additional Links

Our Lady of Grace Church & St. Mary the Immaculate Conception/St. Jean Baptiste

Prince of Peace/St. Mary of the Woods

Sacred Heart

St. Francis de Sales & St. Michael the Archangel

St. Thomas the Apostle

Additional Locations

Our Lady of Grace 451 Getty St.

Muskegon, MI 49442

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Prince of Peace Church 1110 Dykstra Rd.

North Muskegon, MI 49445

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Sacred Heart Church 150 E. Summit Ave.

Muskegon, MI 49444

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St. Francis de Sales 2929 McCracken St.

Muskegon, MI 49441

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St. Jean Baptiste 1292 Jefferson St.

Muskegon, MI 49441

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St. Mary Immaculate Conception 239 W. Clay Ave.

Muskegon, MI 49440

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St. Mary of the Woods Chapel 150 Church St. Lakewood Club

Twin Lake, MI 49457

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St. Michael the Archangel 1716 Sixth St.

Muskegon, MI 49441

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St. Thomas the Apostle 3252 E. Apple Ave.

Muskegon, MI 49442

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Specials

Call each parish office to verify Mass Schedules.

Awards

LANDINGS is an outreach program for Catholics who have been inactive or away from the Catholic Church. This 8 week course provides a supportive setting which people can ask questions, discuss issues and share past & present doubts and difficulties in a confidential setting. It also provides an opportunity to be reintroduced to the love of Christ in a "no pressure", open and nonjudgmental environment. Please pray and consider who might be interested in this program and help welcome them home. For more information, call Paul German (231) 755-1953 ext. 228 or check out the parish website at www.sfnortonshores.com.

YEAR OF FAITH

... to strengthen our faith in Him and to proclaim Him with joy to the people of our time”

With the Apostolic Letter Porta fedei, Pope Benedict XVI declared a “Year of Faith” on October 11, 2011. The year begins on October 11, 2012, the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the 20th anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and ends on November 24, 2013, the feast of Christ the King. This sacred time provides Catholics in our diocese and throughout the world a precious opportunity to celebrate, deepen and share the spiritual richness of their Catholic faith. Year of Faith events and resources will be posted on the Diocese website throughout the year. For more information you can also contact the Office of Pastoral Services 616-551-4748.

Website resources:

Diocese of Grand Rapids

http://www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org/Pages/Year_of_Faith.aspx

Vatican Year of Faith Website

http://www.annusfidei.va/content/novaevangelizatio/en.html

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Year of Faith website:

http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelizati...

Questions & Answers about the Year of Faith

http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelizati...

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

O God, in the past you called men and women to dediate thier lives to you through priesthood and consecrated religious life.

Today stir up the grace of religious vocations in the heart of many within our parish communities.

Grant them the willingness and generosity to place their lives completely in your hands as priests,

brothers and sisters.

Help me to support hem by my own fidelity to your call to holiness thorugh prayer and Christian service.

If you desire that one of my family or friends follow you in this way, grant me the wisdom and insight to support and encourage that person to listen to your voice and follow you without delay. Amen.

Testimonials

The Kelly Catholic Center! Come visit our store to see our wide selection of items. Hours M-F 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. We are located at 2100 Henry Street. 755-0221. To learn more about our Muskegon Catholic Schools visit at www.muskegoncatholic.org where our "Faith Moves Forward". You can also call the school at (231) 755-2201 to visit the campus St. Lazare Retreat House has many opportunities for your enhance your spiritual journey. Visit www.stlazareretreat.org or call (616) 842-3370 to learn more Catholic Charities of West Michigan (CCWM) mission "we provide help and we create hope" is accomplished by comprehensive results-oriented programs & services. Our program and service have four distinct areas of emphasis: Community Outreach, Behavior Health, Foster Care and Adoption, and Family Support. Learn more by visiting their website at http://www.ccwestmi.org, call (231) 726-5341 or visit their office at 1095 Third Street.