St. Paul and St. Joseph Owosso

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On this All Hallows' Eve, the little ones are having fun - do you remember a particular Halloween? Please share with us ...
10/31/2025

On this All Hallows' Eve, the little ones are having fun - do you remember a particular Halloween? Please share with us below!

What satisfies your sweet tooth, St. Paul & St. Joseph families?
10/30/2025

What satisfies your sweet tooth, St. Paul & St. Joseph families?

As Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc in the Caribbean, we here at St. Paul & St. Joseph ask for the intercession of the...
10/29/2025

As Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc in the Caribbean, we here at St. Paul & St. Joseph ask for the intercession of the French bishop St. Medard, patron of protection against storms, for all those affected. You can learn more about him here: https://faith.nd.edu/saint/st-medardus/

This is ALL we need to pray today! Join Fr. Mike and our community at Mass this weekend: ⁣ Saturday, St. Paul 111 N....
10/29/2025

This is ALL we need to pray today! Join Fr. Mike and our community at Mass this weekend: ⁣
Saturday, St. Paul 111 N. Howell St. 4:30 pm⁣
Sunday, St. Paul 111 N. Howell St. 8:00 & 11:00 am⁣
Sunday, St. Joseph 915 E. Oliver St. 9:30 am

This weekend is Commitment Weekend for our Saints & Scholars campaign!⁣ ⁣The Saints & Scholars campaign is a way...
08/21/2025

This weekend is Commitment Weekend for our Saints & Scholars campaign!⁣
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The Saints & Scholars campaign is a way for us to come together as a parish family and ensure the strength of our mission for years to come. Through this effort, we are making important investments in both our parish and school, supporting the faith and education of future generations.⁣
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If you have not yet watched the campaign video, we encourage you to take a moment to do so at https://stewardshipforsaintsandscholars.com/watch/. Even if you have already seen it, we invite you to watch it again and reflect on the impact of this effort and how you can be part of it.⁣
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You can also make your gift online at: https://stewardshipforsaintsandscholars.com/methods-of-giving/⁣
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This weekend at Mass, we will join together as a parish family to make our commitments. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generosity, and for helping us build a strong future for St. Paul Parish and School.

Today is the feast of St. John Mary Vianney. Happy feast day! St. John Vianney is the patron saint of pastors, so read b...
08/04/2025

Today is the feast of St. John Mary Vianney. Happy feast day! St. John Vianney is the patron saint of pastors, so read below a reflection from Fr. Ginu Abraham, the new pastor of St. Mary Williamston, about how St. John Vianney is a model for his pastoral mission:⁣
As we celebrate the feast of St. John Mary Vianney on August 4th, I find myself deeply moved by the humble, yet heroic life of this simple pastor who became the patron saint of all priests. He was not what the world might call an “intellectual” of his time, yet he possessed something far more powerful—a deep spiritual wisdom, a heart wholly given to Christ, and a life entirely devoted to his priestly calling.⁣
When Fr. Vianney was assigned to the tiny village of Ars—just 200 people—it might have seemed an insignificant posting. But for him, no soul was insignificant. On his way there, he met a young shepherd boy who showed him the path to the village. Fr. Vianney, in turn, said to the boy, “You have shown me the way to Ars; I will show you the way to Heaven.” That single moment captures the essence of his vocation—a life poured out in love, leading souls to God.⁣
He would remain in Ars for the next 41 years, quietly transforming the village, not by strategy or power, but through prayer, penance, and the love of Christ. Day after day, he spent long hours in the confessional—sometimes 16 to 18 hours—guiding the lost, comforting the weary, and calling sinners back to grace. He didn’t offer quick fixes; he offered Christ. His pastoral heart was grounded in deep prayer, personal sacrifice, and a relentless desire to bring healing at the root of people’s pain.⁣
What touches me most is how approachable he was. Despite his holiness, he was never distant. He was gentle, humble, and understanding—a man who truly knew the human heart. His catechesis was simple, yet full of truth. His liturgies were devout and centered. His love for his people was unwavering.⁣
As a priest myself, I look to St. John Vianney not as someone beyond imitation, but as a fellow traveler who shows us that sanctity is not about brilliance or perfection—but about faithfulness, humility, and love. His life reminds us that the strength of a pastor does not come from titles or talents, but from the Cross and the confessional, from the altar and the silent hours before the tabernacle.⁣
As we honor his memory, let us ask for his intercession—for priests to be renewed in their vocation, and for all the faithful to be led ever closer to Christ. May we, like him, become living signs of God’s mercy and truth in a world that longs for hope.⁣
St. John Mary Vianney, pray for us!

Jesus has some "hard words" today, but we note at the end of the Gospel that the message is really one of hope - be rich...
08/03/2025

Jesus has some "hard words" today, but we note at the end of the Gospel that the message is really one of hope - be rich in what matters to God! Love for him and our neighbor is the best way to store up riches in heaven. May we all do so at St. Paul and St. Joseph!

It's time to gather your friends and family and enjoy the night!
08/02/2025

It's time to gather your friends and family and enjoy the night!

08/01/2025

What are we celebrating in August? Come find out at St. Paul and St. Joseph!

Today marks the beginning of August, the month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Read this reflection from Fr. ...
08/01/2025

Today marks the beginning of August, the month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Read this reflection from Fr. Jim Rolph, the pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Lansing, as to why we should devote ourselves to her Immaculate Heart not just in this month, but always:⁣
The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a radiant sign of hope for each of us. In a world burdened by sin, suffering, and uncertainty, Mary’s Immaculate Heart remains pure, steadfast, and entirely open to the will of God - and available to each one of us! Her Immaculate Heart, full of love for her Son and for each of us, reminds us that holiness and union with Jesus is possible, even amid the trials of this life. She endured sorrow and suffering — from Simeon’s prophecy to standing at the foot of the Cross — yet never lost faith in God’s goodness and promises. In her maternal love, Mary draws each of us into her Immaculate Heart, encouraging us to "do whatever he tells you"(John 2:5). When we feel overwhelmed or far from God, we can run to her Immaculate Heart as a refuge and source of consolation. Through her, hope can be rekindled, and we are reminded that God’s grace is always at work, transforming our hearts and empowering us to give our responding "yes!" to God, just as she did.⁣
Immaculate Heart of Mary - pray for us!

Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, who will be canonized in a few short weeks, has inspired Catholic young adults for generation...
07/31/2025

Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, who will be canonized in a few short weeks, has inspired Catholic young adults for generations. In fact, Frassati groups exist all over the United States! These groups follow in Frassati's footsteps of prayer, service to the poor, fellowship, and love of the great outdoors. Follow this link to find one near us at St. Paul and St. Joseph! https://frassatiusa.org/find-a-frassati-society

The Society of Jesus is known for a lot. But Jesuits have a special charism for higher education. In fact, 27 colleges a...
07/31/2025

The Society of Jesus is known for a lot. But Jesuits have a special charism for higher education. In fact, 27 colleges and universities in the U.S. are Jesuit-affiliated, including institutions like Boston College, Creighton, Marquette, and Gonzaga. On the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, we pray that all Jesuits and the colleges they run will be inspired by the Society's illustrious founder, who did all things "for the greater glory of God!"

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