Catholic Diocese of Saginaw Accepting Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims |
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013 12:47
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SAGINAW — The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw is accepting disaster relief donations for the recent tornado victims. Donations will be accepted on behalf of Catholic Charities, USA. The organization is on the ground in Oklahoma and will provide critical, immediate needs to victims including: emergency assistance funds for food, shelter, clothing and other necessities; financial assistance vouchers; networking with other agencies serving those affected; and counseling services.
“I ask that the People of the Diocese of Saginaw join me in supporting and praying for our brothers and sisters who have endured such great tragedy in Oklahoma,” said the Most Rev. Joseph Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw. “May the Lord provide comfort to all, especially those families who are enduring the tremendous loss of children and loved ones.”
The Diocese of Saginaw will not be accepting any clothes or household items. Checks may be made payable to the Diocese of Saginaw and mailed to:
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BIG Raffle Winners Announced, More than $100,000 to be distributed to Catholic Parishes and Schools |
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013 12:35
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SAGINAW — The Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan’s BIG Raffle celebration was a big success. More than 25,000 BIG Raffle tickets were sold in communities across the diocese and more than $100,000 in proceeds will be distributed to Catholic schools and parishes communities.
In addition to the funds raised to support religious and evangelization projects, the BIG Raffle offers an annual opportunity to win major prizes. The following is a list of the Big Raffle’s top prizes along with this year’s winners:
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New Parish Names Announced in 39 Parishes |
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Monday, 20 May 2013 11:01
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SAGINAW — Members of the 39 parishes that will merge this July 1, 2013 learned during weekend Masses Saturday and Sunday the name of their new parish. Each parish submitted a list of three proposed new parish names to the Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, in April. In many cases the names were voted on by parishioners and Bishop Cistone attempted to grant the top name choice as often as possible.
The following is a list of all new parish names. The name in bold at the top is the name of the newly restructured parish community. Included below the new name is a list of all parishes that are joining together in the merger.
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