St. Mary Roman Catholic Church

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Saint John Eudes – August– Casey Vandenberg The biography of Saint John Eudes (1601-1680) reads like those of many other...
08/19/2026

Saint John Eudes – August– Casey Vandenberg
The biography of Saint John Eudes (1601-1680) reads like those of many other saints. Writes Casey Vandenbers, the Director of Evangelization at the Diocese of Lansing. Casey Continues:
Born in France at the beginning of the 17th century, he entered religious life at an early age. During a pair of plagues, he cared for the sick at the risk of his own life. He was a great preacher and confessor who led parish missions that revived local congregations throughout France.
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He also founded the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (known as the Eudists) to provide seminary formation for priests, as well as the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Refuge to care for women trying to escape from poverty and from various kinds of exploitation. His life involved an extraordinary amount of apostolic activity and fruitfulness that may seem completely unattainable to most of us.
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Yet everything he accomplished flowed from a very simple spiritual truth. In a letter to some of his fellow priests, John wrote: “These few lines are only to assure you that you are all present in my heart, which is filled with unsurpassed affection and tenderness for you. But that is nothing; your real cause for rejoicing is that you are present in the Heart of Our Lord and His most holy Mother.” John knew that the only thing of ultimate importance was living in the love with which Jesus and Mary, whose hearts are in perfect harmony, embraced him.
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Living in that love gave John the total freedom to let the Lord lead him, day by day. I’m sure he was just as ignorant of the Lord’s plans as we are. But if we make it a point to live in the love of Jesus and Mary daily, God only knows what we might find ourselves doing.
John closed the letter above by writing, “I beseech Our Lord and His most holy Mother to dispose of us all according to their Heart, in whose love I embrace all of you together and individually and remain with all sincerity.” From the place of his rest, we can be assured that he is interceding for us in the same way now.
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Saint John Eudes, pray for us!

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - August 15 - Father Ginu Abraham⁣On this Solemnity of the Assumption of the Bless...
08/15/2026

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - August 15 - Father Ginu Abraham
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On this Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we celebrate the joyful truth that Mary has been assumed body and soul into heaven. Her Assumption reminds us that our lives are not meant to end on earth but to be lived forever with God. Where Mary has gone, we are all invited to follow. Writes Father Ginu Abraham, pastor of Saint Mary Parish in Williamston. Father Ginu continues:
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The Church calls Mary the "Cause of Our Joy." She is not the source of our joy—Jesus is. But through her faithful "Yes" to God, she gave the world Jesus, our Savior, and our true joy. Mary's life was not easy. She faced uncertainty, suffering, and heartbreak. Yet she never lost hope because she never stopped trusting God. She teaches us that real joy does not come from a perfect life but from a heart that stays close to God.
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In a world that tells us to chase popularity, success, and pleasure, Mary points us to something far greater. A simple "Yes" to God brings a deeper joy than anything the world can offer. Today, ask yourself: Where am I looking for joy? Is it in things that quickly fade, or in a life centered on Jesus? Let us follow Mary's example by choosing gratitude instead of complaining, praying before we worry, forgiving those who hurt us, and sharing kindness with those around us. Every little act of love is another "yes" to God. May Mary, the Cause of Our Joy, help us trust God each day, follow Jesus more faithfully, and keep our hearts fixed on heaven.
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Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! May Our Lady lead us always to her Son, Jesus, our true joy and everlasting hope.

Today is the Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941), the Polish Franciscan priest who was executed in the N**i deat...
08/14/2026

Today is the Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941), the Polish Franciscan priest who was executed in the N**i death camp at Auschwitz in southern Poland after he had offered himself as a ransom for the life of a fellow prisoner who was a father of a family.
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“Providentially, I visited Auschwitz upon this day back in 2008,” recalls David Kerr, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Lansing.
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“Rather impiously, however, I was initially unaware that my visit coincided with the Feast of Saint Maximilian. That soon changed upon happening upon the cell where he spent his final days. This was the ‘starvation bunker’ where Father Maximillian had been deprived of food and water for two weeks before being murdered by lethal injection by his SS guards.”
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“Despite its grim history, upon that feast day in 2008, Saint Maximillian’s cell was a place of light and peace and prayer, festooned with flickering candles, and busied by a steady stream of pilgrims seeking his heavenly intercession and honoring his heroic witness to Jesus Christ sustained, as he was, by the maternal protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
Poland’s National Remembrance Institute estimates that half of all Polish priests, monks and nuns suffered repression during the six years of the Second World War, with more than 2,800 killed at N**i and Soviet hands.
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Meanwhile, of the nearly 2,720 clergy of all denominations incarcerated at the N**i concentration camp of Dachau in southern Germany, 2,579 were Catholic priests of whom 1,034 died during the war. The vast majority of these priests were Polish.
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“The lesson of that day in Auschwitz back in 2008 – and the message of the hundreds of canonized and beatified martyrs of N**i persecution – is that God’s grace is always sufficient even amid the darkest of circumstances and, most startlingly, that great suffering can be greatly redemptive,” says David.
“As Saint Paul observes ‘where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord’.” (Romans 5:20-21).
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Let us pray:
O God, who filled the Priest and Martyr Saint Maximilian Kolbe with a burning love for the Immaculate Virgin Mary and with zeal for souls and love of neighbor, graciously grant, through his intercession, that striving for your glory by eagerly serving others, we may be conformed, even until death, to your Son. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
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* First published August 14, 2024

💛 You Are Not Alone. 💛⁣If you are a mother grieving the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, ...
08/12/2026

💛 You Are Not Alone. 💛
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If you are a mother grieving the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, we invite you to step away from simply surviving and begin a journey toward healing and hope.
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Join us for a compassionate weekend retreat designed to accompany mothers through grief with faith, support, and community. Mothers who are expecting again after loss are especially welcome.
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📍 St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt
📅 November 20-22
⏰ Check-in Friday at 4:00 p.m. | Check-out Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
💲 $250 (Scholarships available for Diocese of Lansing residents)
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📝 Registration closes November 9. For late registration inquiries, please contact Emma Rose.
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Learn More at: https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/event/revival-112026

Married Couples celebrating a special year in their marriage—whether a milestone anniversary or simply a great year—and ...
08/12/2026

Married Couples celebrating a special year in their marriage—whether a milestone anniversary or simply a great year—and their guests are warmly invited to attend a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Boyea, with a simple cake and coffee reception to follow!
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Please register to attend (no need to notify us of regrets) by Friday, September 4th, so we can provide a personalized congratulatory certificate for you. https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/event/anniversary-mass26
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Where: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 711 Rickett Road, Brighton, MI, 48116; reception will take place across the street in the Parish Life Center (710 Rickett Rd).
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026; Mass celebrated at 5:00 PM and Dessert Reception from 6:00-7:00 PM.

⛪ Adventure, Faith & Friendship Await! 🚣‍♀️🥾⁣Calling all young adults (ages 18-39)! Join Catholics from across Michi...
08/12/2026

⛪ Adventure, Faith & Friendship Await! 🚣‍♀️🥾
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Calling all young adults (ages 18-39)! Join Catholics from across Michigan for a weekend pilgrimage adventure in beautiful northern Michigan, September 11-13.
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Experience:
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Camping on Lake HuronA 10-mile pilgrimage hike to the Shrine of the Cross in the WoodsRafting the Sturgeon RiverDaily Mass & opportunities for confessionBonfires, swimming, fellowship, and prayer
Come make new friends, grow in your faith, and encounter Christ in the beauty of creation.
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📍 Cheboygan State Park
💲 Cost: $95
📅 Registration deadline: September 7
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Don't miss this unforgettable weekend of faith, fun, and renewal!
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https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/YAHike2026

✨ Young Women’s Discernment Retreat ✨⁣Women ages 18-39 are invited to spend a prayerful weekend discerning God’s will fo...
08/12/2026

✨ Young Women’s Discernment Retreat ✨
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Women ages 18-39 are invited to spend a prayerful weekend discerning God’s will for their lives.
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📍 St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt
📅 December 4-6, 2026
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Join Religious Sisters, Consecrated Virgins, and consecrated women of the Diocese of Lansing for talks, testimonies, prayer, Mass, Adoration, Confession, spiritual mentorship, and fellowship.
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📝 Register by November 27, 2026 at https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/event/womens-discernment-retreat

🎤 Meet the Speaker: Fr. Joseph J. Krupp⁣We're excited to welcome Fr. Joseph J. Krupp to the 2026 Michigan Catholic Women...
08/12/2026

🎤 Meet the Speaker: Fr. Joseph J. Krupp
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We're excited to welcome Fr. Joseph J. Krupp to the 2026 Michigan Catholic Women's Conference!
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Ordained to the priesthood 25 years ago for the Diocese of Lansing, Fr. Joe has faithfully served in parish ministry, Catholic education, campus ministry at Michigan State University, and as chaplain for both MSU Football and the East Lansing Police Department.
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Today, he serves as Pastor of Church of the Holy Family in Grand Blanc and St. Mark in Goodrich. An author, syndicated columnist, and podcaster, Fr. Joe is known for sharing the Catholic faith with humor, wisdom, and authenticity, inspiring audiences around the world.
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Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as Fr. Joe shares his message during this year's conference, The Heart of Feminine Holiness.
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🎟 Registration is open now at https://michigancwc.org/
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Registration is Open!The Michigan Catholic Women’s Conference is more than a conference — it’s a day of renewal, prayer,...
08/11/2026

Registration is Open!
The Michigan Catholic Women’s Conference is more than a conference — it’s a day of renewal, prayer, and sisterhood.
Join us for:
Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
Confession available throughout the day
Beautiful worship music
Shopping with 50+ Catholic vendors
Inspiring speakers
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Lansing Center
Learn more and register today:
MichiganCWC.org
We are praying for you and hope you will join us!

Saint Lawrence – August 10 – Deacon Jim Collom⁣Today as we celebrate the feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, we’re...
08/11/2026

Saint Lawrence – August 10 – Deacon Jim Collom
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Today as we celebrate the feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, we’re called to reflect upon the treasures of the Church. Deacon Lawrence was entrusted by Pope Sixtus II with overseeing the entire charitable activities of the Diocese of Rome in the early third century. This Holy Deacon administered the goods of the Church and saw to the needs of the poor, the orphaned and the widowed.
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He was persecuted by the Emperor Valerian in 258 and was told he would be spared death if he would present to the emperor, the treasures of the Church. After a few days, Deacon Lawrence presented the treasures of the Church to Valerian; the poor, the afflicted, the sick and the marginalized. For proclaiming this truth, the Holy Deacon was martyred; burnt alive on the gridiron.
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Today, like in the early Church, deacons are entrusted in a particular way to care for these treasures of the Church. Each day deacons, configured to Christ the Servant, undertake the corporal and spiritual works of mercy as a testament that those being served are the true treasures of the Church.
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Pope St. Leo the Great in a homily wrote of Deacon Lawrence, “The flames could not overcome the charity of Christ; and the fire burning him without was weaker than the one he had burning within him.” Today as we reflect upon St. Lawrence and the treasures of the Church, let us be unafraid to proclaim the Gospel and to serve the treasures of our Church; unafraid of the temporal consequences of proclaiming the Truth that is Jesus Christ. May the fire that lives within each of us, the fire of Love, consume us so wholly and so completely that we too would be willing to do as Deacon Lawrence did.
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May he intercede for us today and always.
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St. Lawrence, pray for us!
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*Deacon Jim Collom serves as a Deacon and OCIA director at Saint Martha Parish in Okemos.

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