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Dear Parish Family, Look at the three readings this Sunday side by side and one message emerges loud and clear: God chooses people — to send them on mission. That is exactly what Bishop Gruss is asking of us this year in the Year of the Holy Spirit for the Diocese of Saginaw. The timing is not a coincidence. You Are a Kingdom of Priests. (Exodus 19:2–6a) At Mount Sinai, God tells Moses something remarkable — if the people…

250 Years, One Heart: Consecrating America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Dear Brothers and Sisters, Something extraordinary is about to happen and this parish family is invited to be part of it. On June 11, 2026, the U.S. Bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus marking the first such formal consecration of our country to Christ’s Heart. This historic act coincides with the 250th anniversary of the…

Last Sunday on Pentecost, something significant happened beyond our parish walls. Bishop Gruss proclaimed a Year of the Holy Spirit for the entire Diocese of Saginaw beginning Pentecost 2026 and running through Pentecost 2027. That announcement was not just a calendar note. It was a pastoral call where our Bishop is inviting us to actually encounter the Holy Spirit. And this Sunday — the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity — is the perfect moment to hear that call…

Dear Brothers and Sisters, It’s the birthday of the Church – Happy Pentecost! The First Reading (Acts 2:1-11) brings us back to that Upper Room where we hear about a driving wind, tongues of fire, frightened disciples suddenly transformed into fearless witnesses. That was not a one-time event. The Holy Spirit is alive, active, and moving right now, in our time, in our Diocese. A Historic Day for Our Diocese Most Reverend Robert Gruss, our…

“Go Therefore – The World Is Waiting” Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Dear Brothers and Sisters, Let’s picture this: Jesus has just ascended into heaven. The apostles are standing on a hillside, staring up into the clouds and two angels appear and ask them: “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky?” (Acts 1:11) That question is not just for eleven men on a hillside two thousand years ago. It is…

Celebrating Love and Guidance: A Tribute to our Mothers Dear Parish Family, On the 6th Sunday of Easter, the Word of God reminds us of the profound love and guidance that comes from our faith and our cherished relationships. This Sunday, which coincides with Mother’s Day, is especially meaningful to me as a priest. It offers a precious opportunity to reflect on the impact of our Mothers, and the influence she has had on our…

Building Bridges of Faith and Service Dear Parish Family, On the 5th Sunday of Easter, our readings offer profound insights into the essence of Christian community, service, and trust in Jesus Christ. These themes resonate deeply with our lives today, inviting us to reflect on how we can embody them within our parish and beyond. In our First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 6:1-7), we witness the early Church confronting challenges by…

Embracing the Heart of the Good Shepherd: A Call to Listen, Follow, and Serve Dear Parishioners, The Fourth Sunday of Easter, known as Good Shepherd Sunday, we reflect on the profound and comforting presence of Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd. In the Gospel of John 10:1-10, Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). This message invites us to listen to His voice and…