You are invited to join us for an Ignatian Retreat in Everyday Life. Open to all women! St. Ignatius has been a trusted guide for the spiritual life for over five centuries. He gives practical guidance and makes a way for this to be experienced in the framework of our daily life.

Walking with Purpose is a Catholic Bible study for women that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Christ. Through personal study and small group discussions, the group helps to link our everyday challenges with solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church.

This is a wonderful ministry to support new moms and families by providing meals in the first few weeks after bringing your baby home. Our team sets up a schedule for meals, usually 3 weeks of Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our volunteers sign up for a day that suits their schedule and will bring your meal in a disposable container (no need to wash and return dishes).

To participate, expectant families can contact either Elizabeth or Molly during pregnancy so we can set up the meal schedule. Anyone wanting to help provide meals for our new moms can also contact us to volunteer. We look forward to hearing from you!

Elizabeth Petrides 810-265-4189
Molly Ralph 810-553-0235
Samantha Rice (269) 491-3240

Sisters, do you need an excuse to sit and read good books? Well-Read Mom is a Catholic book club that draws women (not just moms) together to read and discuss great books and spiritual classics. Last year we read Brideshead Revisited, Brother Lawrence and T.S. Eliot, along with other classics. This year’s theme is FATHERHOOD, and one of our books will be Pinocchio – the original, not the Disney version. Membership in Well-Read Mom also offers access to great reading suggestions for all ages of children. Monthly meetings will be held at Holy Family starting on Thursday, September 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fr. Bush Parish Center (large hall). If you are interested, please contact Elizabeth Petrides 810-265-4189, or visit wellreadmom.com to register or for more information.

Holy Family Needle Crafters meet one Monday each month to make several different kinds of needlework projects. Some of these include burp cloths, loveys, tote bags, baby blankets, prayer shawls, homemade valentines, hats, scarves, and mittens. These are given to local charities, such as the Luke 52 Project, Knights of Columbus coat drive, a local nursing home, and Catholic Charities.

There are currently two Divine Mercy Cenacles meeting about twice a month. These groups study the diary of St. Faustina, along with
related Scripture passages and readings from the Catechism.

Please call Lauren Barton at 248-894-2485 for details.

Moms of young children have been meeting informally in local parks and at the Holy Family playground for fellowship and play about every two weeks. Come and enjoy meeting other mom and their children. It’s a “play date” for moms and kids!

Facebook Group: Catholic Moms of Young Children Play Group

Please call Stephanie Robinson at 586-899-9084 or Erin Downes at (517) 294-7679 for details.

The Rosary Guild is a group of women (men also) who make rosaries to send to the missions and people who want them. Instructions are given and all supplies are furnished. It takes about 20 minutes to make one rosary.

Please call Barbara Jarvis at 248-752-3731 for details.