Events


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Handel's Messiah

Join Assumption Parish for Part 1 of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 22nd at 3pm. 

Celebrate the Christmas season with an unforgettable concert featuring some of Handel’s most iconic music! 

No charge for admission. Free will offerings welcome. 

Performed by Assumption Parish Music Ministry, in collaboration with musicians from First Presbyterian Church in Saginaw and from the Greater Midland area.

Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3:00 PM
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Sunday, Dec. 22 at 4:00 PM
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
Event Contact Email assumption@assumptionmidland.org
Event Contact Phone 9896314447

Evening of Healing - Encounter the Love & Mercy of the Divine Physician

Join Bishop Gruss and priests of the Diocese of Saginaw 
Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption

Friday, January 10, 2025
Confessions at 4:30 p.m. 
Mass begins at 6:00 p.m. 
Healing service to follow 


Upcoming Dates
Friday, February 28, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Friday, June 6, 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025
Friday, October10, 2025

Friday, Jan. 10 at 4:30 PM
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Friday, Jan. 10 at 9:00 PM
Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption

The Rescue Project - Equipping Day

Looking for a way to energize your parish through the transforming message of the Gospel? 

Learn to navigate the resources available to run the Rescue Project for maximum impact. 
Join us for this Equipping Day where we will use a combination of video and live presentations to give attendees the information and tools their parish or organization needs to successfully launch the Rescue Project. Together we can discover The Story. 

Lunch is included. 

For parishes that register 5 people, the 5th is free! 

Saturday, Jan. 11 at 8:30 AM
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Saturday, Jan. 11 at 3:00 PM
Center for Ministry
Cost
$25
Event Contact Name Amy Dore
Event Contact Email adore@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989.797.6654
Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/1-11-25

Diocesan Marriage Prep Class

Preparing for a Covenant marriage between God, and an engaged couple provides a solid foundation for moving forward as you journey together as husband and wife with Christ at the center of your relationship & marriage. Engaged couples in need of marriage preparation are invited to attend this one day event which will offer you time to hear presentations by other couples and a Priest on: Marriage as a Sacrament and the Catholic Wedding ceremony, Family of Origin, the 5 Love Languages & 4 Temperaments, Conflict, problem solving, finances, Intimacy and Natural Family Planning.

Saturday, Jan. 11 at 9:00 AM
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Saturday, Jan. 11 at 4:00 PM
Center for Ministry
Cost
$90
Event Contact Name Beth Bauer
Event Contact Email bbauer@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989.797.6655
Registration Link https://saginaw.org/Registration-Marriage-Prep

Mission to Lukulu Zambia, Intro Meeting

Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” Mark 10:49 

Love for Lukulu and Beyond is calling on Jesus’ behalf, men and women who may be desiring and waiting to have a life changing encounter with the Lord and his people. It is our desire that you will not be afraid to respond to His call to come closer and follow Him to serve God’s children who live in the African villages of the Lukulu and Mitete districts of Zambia. 

Sunday, Jan. 12 at 12:00 PM
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Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 PM
St. Agnes Freeland. Meeting room
Event Contact Name Thomas Slivinski
Event Contact Email stsllcoachtom@aol.com
Event Contact Phone 989.295.4213
Registration Link https://www.loveforlukulu.org

Lay Ecclesial Ministry Mid-Winter Retreat 2025

The theme for the Lay Ecclesial Ministry Mid-Winter Retreat is "The Saints' Guide to Inner Peace and Happiness" based on a book by Robert Ellsberg. The presenter is Fr. Bert Gohm, and he will be using the image of learning...to be alive, to let go, to work, to sit still, to suffer, to love, to die, and to see. 

The cost is $195 for a private room or $330 for a married couple, $175 for a semi-private room, or $135 for a commuter. 
This includes four meals, two socials, and beverages.

Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:00 PM
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Sunday, Jan. 19 at 12:00 PM
Center for Ministry
Cost
$195
Event Contact Name Amy Dore
Event Contact Email adore@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989.797.6654
Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LEM_Mid-Winter_Retreat_2025

Awakening Discipleship in My Parish: A Pathway to the New Evangelization Workshop

This workshop will provide a framework that can enrich on-going formation, continuing education, and future program offerings in your parish. It will give participants a framework for successfully building a group of missionary disciples who can confidently help people through the journey of conversion to become disciples of Jesus Christ. It is based on a framework that builds on the current best practices of Evangelization in the Catholic Church. Specifically, participants will learn about: 

Wednesday, Mar. 12 at 9:00 AM
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Wednesday, Mar. 12 at 3:30 PM
Center for Ministry
Cost
$25
Event Contact Name Amy Dore
Event Contact Email adore@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989.797.6654
Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3-12-25