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PolishFEST

Witamy w Assumption! 

Come join us for an evening of dining and entertainment, Polish-style. 

Enjoy parish-made authentic Polish food including zupa z dyni, pierogi, kielbasa, golabki, sauerkraut, and more. 

Round out the evening by listening, toe-tapping or dancing to the music of the Steve Drzewicki Polka Band from Bay City. 

Fun for the whole family with a kids zone for our younger guests. We also offer seating in a quieter setting.

Drinks including beer & wine available for purchase. 

Saturday, Oct. 11 at 5:45 PM
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Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10:00 PM
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
Event Contact Name Anna Martin
Event Contact Email anna@assumptionmidland.org
Event Contact Phone 989.631.4447
Registration Link https://polishfest.square.site/

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.

 

Monday, Oct. 13 at 6:00 PM
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Monday, Oct. 13 at 8:30 PM
Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption
Event Contact Name Judy Grzesiak
Event Contact Email maryjudithgrzesiak27@gmail.com
Event Contact Phone (989) 860-1017
Registration Link https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0

Pilgrimage to Greece in the Footsteps of St. Paul

Fr. Marcel Portelli invites you to join him on a memorable 11-day pilgrimage to Greece in the footsteps of St. Paul. We'll visit Philippi where Paul the Apostle delivered his first sermon and established the first church in Europe, Mars Hill in Athens where he spoke to the philosophers, Corinth and the site of St. Paul’s trial. We'll visit the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus in Turkey where she lived until her Assumption. On our 3-day cruise we'll discover the captivating Greek islands of Mykonos, Crete, Santorini, and even pray in the grotto on Patmos Island where St.

Friday, Oct. 17 at 12:00 AM
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Monday, Oct. 27 at 12:00 AM
Pilgrimage to Greece in the Footsteps of St. Paul
Event Contact Name Fr. J. Marcel Portelli
Event Contact Email mportelli@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989-426-7154
Registration Link https://bit.ly/4bkUKAu

Safe Environment 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.

Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10:00 AM
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Saturday, Oct. 18 at 12:00 PM
Annunciation of the Lord Parish
Event Contact Name Verna Murawski
Event Contact Email vmurawski@aotl.diosag.org
Event Contact Phone (989) 738-7521
Registration Link https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list.cfm?theme=0

2025 Saint Cecilia Sing Concert

Each year, the Saginaw Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (SCNPM) hosts a "Saint Cecilia Sing" concert to celebrate St. Cecilia, our Patron Saint of Music. It is an uplifting afternoon of camaraderie, inspiration and praise where everyone is welcome to attend! The concert will be followed by light refreshments and fellowship for everyone. 

This year, the concert will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2pm at Ss. Francis and Clare Parish in Birch Run. 

This event is free of charge!

Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2:00 PM
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Sunday, Oct. 19 at 4:00 PM
Ss. Francis & Clare Parish
Event Contact Name Becky McClure
Event Contact Email bmcclure0329@gmail.com
Event Contact Phone 989-284-9848

Focus on Life 2025 Annual Benefit Event

Lisa Gigliotti special guest speaker 

Author and former Administrative Law Judge Lisa K. Gigliotti will deliver a powerful message about The Courage to Honor the End of Life; a critical message with the likely reintroduction of bills to legalize assisted suicide in Michigan. For more than twenty-five years Lisa has lived with severe rheumatoid arthritis and myasthenia gravis. Through fourteen major surgeries and recurrent use of a wheelchair, Lisa has maintained a fulfilling and positive life.

Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:00 PM
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Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8:00 PM
Knights of Columbus Hall
Cost
$20
Event Contact Name Kristine Samlow
Event Contact Email Kris02swim500@hotmail.com
Event Contact Phone (989) 415-3385

Bible Museum Tour - Medieval Manuscripts

This tour will be focused on Contemporary Bibles. From year 2000 to present time.

Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 PM
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Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 PM
All Saints Parish - St. James Rectory
Event Contact Name Fr. Jose Cabrera
Event Contact Email frjosemariacabrera@gmail.com

Misa Hispana – Hispanic Mass

Our Diocese is again celebrating the Hispanic/Latino culture in our communities with a bi-lingual Mass, this year at St. Joseph Parish of Saginaw, at 4 PM with Bishop Robert Gruss presiding. All are welcome to join this celebration. A reception will follow immediately after Mass in the adjoining Parish Hall. Stay tuned for more details.

Saturday, Oct. 25 at 4:00 PM
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Saturday, Oct. 25 at 5:00 PM
St. Joseph Parish
Event Contact Name Deacon Librado Gayton
Event Contact Email Lgayton@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989-797-6604

Safe Environment 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. 

Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6:00 PM
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Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 8:00 PM
St. Michael Parish
Event Contact Name Kelly Knieperky
Event Contact Email kknieper@smmg.diosag.org
Event Contact Phone (989) 845-7010
Registration Link https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0