Author: Janet Smekar

The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima made its way to Holy Family Church on Thursday July 25, 2024. There was time for prayer and meditation from about 4pm to 6pm after having been at the Cathedral earlier in the day. The Holy Rosary was lead by Margaret Perez at 6pm. The Holy Mass was offered at 6:30pm by Father Christopher Coman accompanied by many altar servers with 175 of the faithful of all ages in attendance. After Mass, was a brief presentation about the Statue that has made her way around the world and background about the Fatima apparitions. Many took the chance to pray in front of her after Mass was finished. Special thank you to all of the volunteers who assisted in any way at the church including those representing The Blue Army of Fatima.

Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, Ora Pro Nobis!

The 100th Anniversary Picture books of the “Beautiful Church in the Grove” are now available for purchase.  This beautiful collection of Holy Family images creates a special keepsake of the 100th anniversary of our cherished building.  If you’d like to purchase one for a keepsake or gift, we will be selling them after each mass for the next couple of weekends for $10 (the cost of printing).  You can also contact the office to purchase copies (989-755-8020)

World-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima coming to Holy Family on Thursday, July 25, with the Rosary recited at 6pm followed by Holy Mass at 6:30pm. All are welcome. Please invite family and friends to Holy Family Catholic Church, 1525 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI. More info can be found at this site.

About the Statue:

The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima set out in 1947 to bring graces of Fatima to all that are unable to make the pilgrimage to Fatima. Hundreds of graces, favors including cures and conversions are are associated with the image. The presence of this special statue which was sculpted by the famous sculptor Jose Thedim based on Venerable Sister Lucia’s precise instructions when Our Lady revealed Herself as the Immaculate Heart to the three shepherd children Lucia Dos Santos, and her cousins (now Saints) Jacinta and Francisco Marto. The statue was blessed by the Bishop of Fatima on October 13, 1947 with the purpose of bringing Our Lady’s message of hope, peace, and salvation to those who don’t have the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Fatima. The statue was entrusted to John Haffert, co-founder of the Blue Army and prayed that Mary herself would accompany where the statue goes.

Our 100th Anniversary of the church building made to the local news.

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Using time and talent (no skill required), we’ll save the parish’s treasure for other expenditures by making our own Altar Candles from past Easter Candles and liturgical candles that are too small to be used during Mass. Let’s be good stewards to the gifts God gave us and the resources already available for reuse.

What: Liturgical Candle Making

When: July 20th, August 10th 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Holy Family Church Hall Kitchen

Sign up required: Susan Doepker sedoepker@gmail.com

Limit six participants per session, participants under 18 must be chaperoned.

St Maria Goretti, Ora Pro Nobis (Pray for us!)

“Our sincere gratitude and thanks to the volunteers & Families who attended the 4th of July celebration at Holy Family! The evening started with Father Christopher Coman leading the volunteers through prayer and reciting the Angelus as the bells tolled at 6:00 pm and ended with a close up view of a fantastic fireworks display. More than 90 carloads of families joined the celebration and enjoyed the variety of food & snacks from our concession stand. A special thank you to the Rosary Altar Society & the Ushers Club for all the planning and work before/after the event! We hope to see all of you next year!

The Vocation Bible School was a big success. The children in attendance learned about the vocations of married life, religious life, and the priesthood from various guest speakers throughout the week. They also got to participate in various activities such as: skits, music, arts/crafts, prayer, and recreation. Wednesday night, the children & volunteers (and some parents & others) all had the opportunity to attend the Wednesday 6:30pm Holy Mass (with some of our young men serving Father Adam Maher at the altar) plus attending adoration after Holy Mass for about 5 minutes of silent time in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam – All To The Greater Glory Of God!

Deo Gratias – Thanks Be To God!