​The passage of Proposal 3 in no way diminishes our commitment to pray for and support human life at all stages of existence. It is disheartening to see that society continues to promote abortion as the only option for women experiencing unintended or unplanned pregnancies. I call on our elected representatives to enact legislation that prioritizes the well-being and stability of families in our society. The United States Bishops have made recommendations at the federal level to make this type of society possible.

The Catholic Church remains committed to helping women and couples who are facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies because we firmly believe God has a plan and purpose for every human life. We will continue to accompany and care for women in need of emotional, spiritual, or material support and their child(ren), born and unborn. For every woman who has had an abortion, know that God loves you. Help and healing are available to you through
our Project Rachel ministry.

Local resources:
Healing after abortion: Project Rachel
Catholic Charities West Michigan: Pregnancy Support Services | Resources and support for moms and
families
Pregnancy Support: HELP Pregnancy Aid | Pregnancy Resource Center – Grand Rapids | Alpha Grand Rapids
Baby and Toddler Pantries: Catholic Charities West Michigan | The Baby Pantry of Lowell | Grandmother’s
Cupboard Baby Pantry (Lake County)
St. Mary Parish, Spring Lake: Medical/dental-Pregnancy Support-Food and Clothing-Housing
Infertility Support & Education: Franciscan Life Process Center

Would you like to meet more women in the parish who are likeminded and wish to grow on their faith journey? This new women’s group provides an opportunity for fellowship and community building for women of all walks of life. We will review the upcoming mass readings, topic questions, and allow for prayer requests to support each sister and the intentions placed on their hearts.
 
The group will offer a morning and evening option as follows:
1st Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:15PM in the Women's Lounge aka Bridal Room. 
3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00AM-10:15AM in the All-Saints room downstairs. 
 
Please note that children are welcome if necessary but no childcare will be provided. Please keep in mind that we are creating a sacred space for women to discuss deeply spiritual and challenging topics.
First meeting August 17!
 
For more information, please contact Megan Tobin at tobinmew@gmail.com
 

The group assigned to our Parish this year 2022 Mission Appeal is, the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus. Sister Catherine Theodore Uboh, HHCJ will be speaking to us from the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus on the weekend of August 27/28, 2022.
 
The Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus is a Religious Congregation founded in Nigeria in 1931 by a Religious Sister of Charity, Mother Mary Charles Magdalen Walker, RSC, Servant of God, in response to many needs of Africa. Today, they have over 900 professed Sisters, ministering in seven countries of Africa - (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Togo and Tanzania); three countries in Europe (England, Germany and Italy); North America (the United States of America, and Canada) and in Grenada in West Indies.
 
Their mission focus this year is on Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Cameroon missions where starvation, socio-political wars etc. are going on - to provide rehabilitation, care for the vulnerable people and education for over 205 students with low vision, partial vision and total blindness. They also need funds to:1) provide fresh water; 2) buy educational materials like print textbooks and instructional materials, Braille machines, Audio materials etc. and 3) For feeding and clothing of the most vulnerable part of the body of Christ. They need our prayers and financial assistance to continue this mission.
 
Your support to this worthy cause will be an immense encouragement to the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus as they continue to serve God in humanity. Thank you for your prayerful and financial support and God bless you.
 
 “What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal – Albert Pike”

​The second annual Michigan Catholic Women’s Conference
Women from across Michigan are invited to come together to focus on their faith and experience the fellowship of sisterhood in Christ Jesus. Throughout the day, women will be encouraged and inspired to ignite their spirits and grow their faith by hearing from Catholic speakers, engaging in praise and worship music, and celebrating holy Mass with our bishops. The conference will be held at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan on October 15, 2022.
More information and registration at the button below. Early-bird pricing in effect until August 1st.