Pastoral Care 102 Workshop: "End of Life Care & Support"
Caring for individuals at the end of their lives requires a special understanding of needs, grieving and loss
as well as the unique concerns of the family. Pastoral Care 102 is the second workshop in the series of
Pastoral Care Training and will focus on providing spiritual care to the dying, a deeper understanding of
caregiver self-care and of hospice and palliative care. A certificate of completion will be given to all those
attending. All those who visit the sick, elderly and homebound are encouraged to attend.
Ordination to the Order of Priesthood of Deacon Marc Hopps, Deacon Stephen Blaxton, and Deacon Matthew Federico
Transitional Deacons Marc Hopps, Stephen Blaxton, and Matthew Federico will be ordained to the priesthood.
VIRTUS training class - Midland
VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "rightdoing" within religious organizations. The VIRTUS programs empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church.
Prepare and Enrich Seminar
PREPARE/ENRICH SEMINAR: Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 9:00 am -5:30 pm at the Center for Ministry, Saginaw. This seminar helps engaged couples identify strength and growth areas of their relationship, explore personality traits, strengthen communication skills, resolve conflicts and reduce stress. This seminar may be used as part of the marriage preparation process for engaged couples, but is also appropriate for couples who are dating and considering engagement or married couples seeking enrichment.
Registration deadline is May 27th.
A Walk through the History of Liturgy
A Walk through the History of Liturgy
Presenter: Sister Esther Mary Nickel, R.S.M., Ph.D., S.L.D.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Center for Ministry
Cost: $37
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 6, 2019
Myers-Briggs Personality Type Workshop
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is an excellent and well-developed means for understanding oneself and
others. It serves as an excellent tool for understanding your own preferences as well as appreciating the
differences you encounter in your interactions with others. This workshop will focus on the study of the
Myers-Briggs tool with an emphasis on understanding your own profile and how it applies to your life,
work and ministry. Understanding and applying the MBTI enhances your understanding, your motivations,
Youth Encounter Service (Y.E.S.)
You can do something important this summer!
Join other Catholic high school youth - learn about and fight poverty, and reach out to the poor of Saginaw.
ACTIVITIES: Teams will work together each day at a house in the city and within an outreach organization. Home repairs depend on the condition of the house and on what we can accomplish in one week. Such projects could include putting up drywall, painting, limited construction (fix a sagging floor, or install new steps) and other general repairs.
Mass for Freedom
Mass for Freedom
We are called to follow Christ as missionary disciples by seeking the truth, serving others, and living our faith in all that we do.
Please join Rev. William J. Rutkowski, Vicar General, as we give thanks for the men and women who have fought and died to protect our freedom and the right of the Church to carry out her mission of service and mercy.
A procession to Veterans Memorial Plaza will be held following Mass for a brief ceremony to honor our veterans, both deceased and living.
Family Vocations Camp
Family Vocations Camp
Hosted by the Sisters of Our Mother of Divine Grace and Father Nate Harburg
Where: CYO Girls Campground in Port Sanilac, MI
Who: Ages 13 and up. (Younger children may attend if parent attends with them)
When: Wednesday: July 17th, 2019 (9am - 9pm)
Registration fee: $10, includes 2 meals plus snacks for the day. (Sponsorship available)