St. Mary of Chelsea

08/28/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW! The Annual Fair Chicken Broil, hosted by The St. Louis Guanella Knights of Columbus.

08/15/2026

08/14/2026

Another year, another opportunity to gather as a parish family—and another reason to be thankful for God’s many blessings!

Join us for the Annual St. Mary Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 13, following the 10:00 AM Mass.

Come enjoy good food, games for the children, and time together with our St. Mary family. All food is provided, so just bring yourself and your family and join us for an afternoon of fellowship and fun!

The picnic will be held indoors, so rain or shine, we’ll be ready to celebrate together. We look forward to seeing you there!

08/14/2026

Mary’s Baby Shower returns September 12–19!

Each year, our St. Mary parish family celebrates Respect Life Month by coming together to support expectant mothers and their babies. This year, donations from Mary’s Baby Shower will benefit Guadalupe Workers, a Detroit-based pregnancy assistance ministry that has served women facing unexpected and difficult pregnancies for more than 20 years.

Guadalupe Workers provides practical, compassionate help throughout pregnancy and beyond—from groceries and rent assistance to ultrasounds and other essential support—helping mothers choose life and know they do not have to face an unexpected pregnancy alone.

Diapers in sizes 2–6 are especially needed. A complete wish list will be shared in the coming weeks. Donations may be placed in the St. Mary Gathering Space September 12–19.

Celebrate Mary with a gift for her priceless little ones—and help shower expectant mothers with love and support.

08/14/2026

Support the St. Louis Center and you could win a $7,500 Alaskan Cruise—or $7,500 cash!

Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100, with proceeds directly benefiting the residents of St. Louis Center. Purchase tickets at stlouiscenter.org or scan the QR code in the graphic.

The winning ticket will be drawn on October 2, 2026, at St. Louis Center in Chelsea.

Thank you for supporting St. Louis Center and its mission of providing a loving, faith-based community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
St. Louis Center

08/14/2026

The annual Michigan Catholic Women’s Conference
Women from across Michigan are invited to come together for a day rooted in The Heart of Feminine Holiness—to encounter Christ, deepen their faith, and experience the gift of sisterhood in Him.

Throughout the day, women will be encouraged and inspired through powerful Catholic speakers, uplifting praise and worship, and the celebration of Holy Mass with our bishops. Together, we will reflect on the beauty of the feminine “genius” and the fruits of feminine holiness, as so beautifully affirmed by Pope St. John Paul II.

The conference will be held on October 10, 2026, at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan. Visit https://michigancwc.org/ for more details. Diocese of Lansing

08/13/2026

Don't miss this amazing opportunity so close to home! We need at least 40 people to sign up to have classes at St. Mary! Come to the information evening and check it out.
Study the Bible with an expert teacher there to guide you! A new class with the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan launches at St. Mary in Chelsea this fall. Learn more: cbsmich.org/infonights

08/07/2026

Do you think you have a calling to serve as a Priest of Jesus Christ, and you are discerning if this is God's path for you? We invite you to participate in a special discernment opportunity.
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Join us and Bishop Boyea on Sunday, August 16, 2026, for an informative talk on discerning the priesthood and what seminary formation is about, followed by a Q & A session with priests and seminarians and a BBQ dinner. Check-in will start at 4:00 PM at St. Francis Retreat Center, and dismissal will be at 6:30 pm.
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Cost: Free
Register: https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/event/bishops-discernment-talk-dinner
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If you have any questions or want to make an appointment to discuss your discernment, please contact Fr. Mike Cassar, Director of Seminarians at [email protected] or his office at 517-342-2507. Or check out our website www.lansingpriest.org, which answers some frequently asked questions.

08/03/2026

The Solemnity of Christ the King honors Jesus Christ as Lord and King of the universe. Join us as we gather before the Blessed Sacrament for a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration to celebrate this beautiful feast day.

Please reserve Sunday, November 22
4:00–5:00 PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dexter
Hosted by the St. Mary–St. Joseph Partnership Council.

08/01/2026

Fair Weekend means Chicken BBQ Weekend!
Make plans to stop by St. Mary Catholic Church on Saturday, August 29, beginning at 11:00 AM, for our next Knights of Columbus Chicken BBQ Dinner.

For $15, you'll enjoy a delicious meal featuring half a BBQ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, a dinner roll, cookie, and beverage. Meals are served until sold out, so come early!

Whether you're heading to the Chelsea Fair, taking a break from the festivities, or simply looking for a great meal, we'd love to see you. Every dinner purchased helps support the charitable works of the St. Louis Guanella Knights of Columbus Council #3092.

We'll save you a seat—just don't wait too long!