Greetings in Christ! I am very excited to give you an update on the renovation of our worship space. What’s going on with the building renovation? First of all, thank you for your patience. It has been quite a whirlwind joining such a vibrant and active parish, one like no other parish in the Diocese. […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I am writing this to you due to the recent removal of Archbishop Theodore McCarrick from ministry. Once again, the sins of a cleric have hurt victims, scandalized the faithful, raised anger in many hearts, and brought ill-repute upon the Catholic Church. Archbishop McCarrick’s abuse of minors, his homosexual […]
June 13, 2018 Diocese of Lansing Pope Francis has named Reverend Monsignor Gerald Vincke as the Bishop of Salina, Kansas. Bishop Earl Boyea said “The Diocese of Lansing is very happy to join in the celebration of the nomination of Monsignor Gerald Vincke as the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Salina, Kansas. The priests of […]
Inserted in our bulletin is our Holy Family Christmas wish list. Christmas is about wishing and giving. While it is true that we are incredibly blessed at Holy Family with generous benefactors, there is always more work to be done in God’s vineyard. Please pray over the attached wish list and discern if God is […]
We would like to begin by first thanking you for taking the Eucharist to members of our faith community who cannot join us for Mass. This sacrament is a sign of unity and a source of spiritual healing. As ministers of the Church, you are a sign of God’s abiding love for all his children. […]
Eleven high school aged youth were accompanied by 3 adult chaperones on a mission of service to the area in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. The group traveled in two vans, leaving Sunday, July 16 and returning Saturday, July 22. The worksites were coordinated by the Franciscans for the Poor and the group was housed in […]
Sixty-five Middle and High School students participated in our 6th annual week of service. Students started their day at 8 a.m. and ended at 8 p.m. During this time they departed for various worksites at 9 a.m. and returned by 3:30 p.m. We worked at Catholic Charities, North End Soup Kitchen, Community Closet, American House, […]
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady In order to celebrate with dignity the centennial of the Apparitions of Fatima, by mandate of Pope Francis, a Jubilee Year is granted, with the inherent plenary indulgence, from the 27th of November 2016 until the 26th of November 2017. The plenary indulgence of the […]
RCIA: Easter Vigil and Mystagogy: Savoring the Mystery of God The Easter Vigil – what a glorious night! This is the night when we heard the saving love of our Creator God through the Old Testament readings and the fulfillment of His promises to us in the resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ, in the […]
This past week, I received my new parish assignment to serve at St. Thomas Aquinas/St. John’s Student Parish in East Lansing, beginning July 1st. When I was first ordained a priest, I can remember other priests telling me that leaving your first parish will be one of the hardest times to say goodbye. Well, I […]