Canoe Trip with Bishop Gruss
6th - 12th grade youth (and chaperones) are invited to join Bishop Gruss for canoeing, food, fun, and a Eucharistic Procession. Finish the day with 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin.
The cost is $35 per person ($5 livery fee if you bring your own canoe or kayak).
Deadline to register is Friday, July 31, 2026.
Saturday, Aug. 8 at 6:00 PM
Sacred Heart and St. Athanasius Annual Parish Mission
Come & Encounter the Holy Spirit
As part of the Diocese of Saginaw's Year of the Holy Spirit, Sacred Heart Parish in Gladwin invites you to a four-night Parish Mission with Fr. Daniel Maria Klimek.
Whether you are deeply involved in your faith, returning to the Church, or simply searching for a deeper relationship with God, this mission offers an opportunity for prayer, reflection, renewal, and encounter with the Holy Spirit.
Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 8:30 PM
Priest Jubilee Celebration
All are invited to a Eucharistic celebration in honor of our 2026 jubilarians. Following Mass, there will be a reception with hors d'oeuvres in the lower level of the Cathedral, and everyone present is invited to attend.
Our 2026 jubilarians are:
Monday, Aug. 10 at 7:00 PM
Holy Spirit Caregiver Gathering
Are you caring for a loved one at home or in a facility? Are you or someone you know in need of support on the journey of caregiving? If so, you are not alone. We invite you to attend the Holy Spirit Caregiver Support Gathering. Fellow caregivers understand the unique complexities of your position like no one else. Connect with others for encouragement, prayer, and helpful resources in a relaxing and confidential environment. All caregivers, family members, and friends are welcome. There is no cost to attend.
Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 3:30 PM
Holy Hours for Vocations with Bishop Gruss
All are welcome!
All Holy Hours are from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bishop Robert Gruss is encouraging the faithful to join him in a Holy Hour for vocations. He’ll be in two parishes across the diocese each month.
Bishop Gruss will be bringing with him a relic of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests, for veneration (learn more about what veneration means here: https://saginaw.org/veneration).
Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 8:00 PM
Safe Environment Facilitated Training
Safe Environment training is required for all diocesan, parish, and school employees and volunteers in contact with minors. All are welcome. Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in to ensure the on-time beginning of the presentation.
Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8:00 PM
Fr. Henri Nouvel Plaque Dedication
Join St. Brigid Catholic Church on Saturday, August 15th, at 11:30AM at the Tridge in Midland for the dedication of a newly installed plaque commemorating Jesuit missionary Fr. Henri Nouvel. Located between the Tridge and the former Farmers Market Circle, the plaque commemorates the 350th anniversary of the first Christmas Catholic Mass celebrated in the interior of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula by Fr. Nouvel on December 25, 1675. The dedication will be preceded by 10:00 AM Mass at St. Brigid Catholic Church for the Solemnity of the Assumption. All are welcome!
Tuesday, Sep. 15 at 12:00 PM
