REFLECT Singles Retreat - July 23-25, 2010

REFLECT Catholic retreats for singles is for and about adults in their mid-30s to mid-50s.  It's for those who want to know themselves better and discover more about their capacity for life as a single man or women.  It's an experience that calls us to believe in our value to the Lord, and to devote ourselves to caring for and serving others.  Sign up today for the next REFLECT Retreat weekend on July 23-25, 2010!  To register, please call the St. Francis Retreat Center (toll-free) at 866-669-8321.  Or, for an online form, visit the St. Francis website directly, at http://www.stfrancis.ws (under Retreats, select Our Special Offerings, then the REFLECT retreat of to access form).  Any questions please call Ann: 248-669-9037, or Jeff: 989-390-1355.  If an e-mail inquiry feels more comfortable, please write to:  Reflect.Retreat@gmail.com.  Registration deadline is Friday, July 16, 2010.

Surprised by the Times: A Faith Response - July 30 – August 1, 2010
St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt.  A weekend retreat designed to address the spiritual, emotional and contemplative needs of the single men and women of our parishes.  Facilitated by Fr. Larry Delaney, Elaine Wurm and Mary-Therese Courtade.  Cost for the weekend is $135; meals, lodging and all materials are included. A $25 deposit is required with your registration.  You may register by calling St. Francis Retreat Center at 517-669-8321 or online at www.stfrancis.ws   Please register by Friday, July 23.

2nd Annual St. Agnes Summer Picnic - August 8, 2010

August 8, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. til dusk, at Flushing County Park, 4417 N. McKinley Road, Pavilion #1, Flushing, MI.  All former members of St. Agnes are invited to attend our 2nd Annual Summer Picnic.  Bring your own place setting, drinks and a dish to pass.  Hot dogs will be provided.  If you need further information, call Bob Stoutenburg at 1-810-639-2332.  Hope you can join us!!

All Saints Catholic Church Picnic Celebrating 100 Years - August 15, 2010

All Saints Catholic Church is celebrating 100 years with a picnic on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at the Polish Legion of American Veterans, 4323 W. Carpenter Rd., Flint from noon to 5:00 p.m.  Music by Jim and Betty Hedrich, dinner served 12:30-2:00 p.m., catered by Sorrento’s.  Bounce House for Children, Cake Walk, and other activities.  Non-All Saints Parish members, Adults $12.50, 5-12 years $7.50, 4 years and under free.  For reservations and tickets call:  Christine Blake at 810-687-3406, Barbara Yanta at 810-733-3033, or Sue Bialkowski at 810-659-4814.  Dead-line for reservations is August 9, 2010.  Please do not bring alcoholic beverages to the park.

Lugnuts Game - August 20, 2010

Vocations Night at the Lugnuts Game is August 20, 2010 - tickets are available at parishes, from local Knights of Columbus councils, or call Cooley Law School Stadium directly at 517-485-4500, be sure to mention the Diocese of Lansing

Bishop’s Golf Classic - September 1, 2010

The Bishop’s Golf Classic will be Wednesday, September 1, 2010.  Honorary Hosts are Knights of Columbus Councils of the Catholic Diocese of Lansing at Hawk Hollow (Limited to 216 golfers) and Eagle Eye (Limited to 144 golfers).  A 10:00 a.m. shotgun start on both courses.  The proceeds are for the education of our seminarians.  For additional information about registration or sponsorships please contact:  Development Office at 517-342-2503 or email ohearn@DioceseofLansing.org  We must have commitments for a minimum of 25 foursomes on each course by July 29th in order to offer play on both courses.  More information is on the Diocese of Lansing website www.dioceseoflansing.org

Save the Date!

September 12, 2010 will be the welcome back picnic following the 11 a.m. mass.  We will have a cookout on the SJVS playground.  All are welcome.  Watch the bulletin throughout the summer for more details.

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND - August 13 - 15, 2010 or October 1 - 3, 2010

Retrouvaille begins with a weekend experience in which husbands and wives are helped to re-establish communication and to gain new insights into themselves as individuals and as a couple.  This part of the program is presented by three married couples and a priest.  The team couples, who have experienced disillusionment, pain, anger, and conflict, offer hope as they share their personal stories of struggle, reconciliation and healing. You will find courage and strength in the realization that you are not alone in your struggle.  The weekend is not a spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, not a social gathering, nor is it counseling.  You will not be asked to share your problems with anyone else. However you will be encouraged to put the past behind you, to look beyond the hurt and pain, in order to rediscover each other in a new and positive way.  The Retrouvaille Weekend offers a very different message from the current secular themes of self-gratification and self-reliance.  The weekend will help you discover how listening, forgiveness, communication, and the dialogue process are powerful aids for building a loving and lasting relationship.  Up coming weekends:  August 13 - 15, 2010 or October 1 - 3, 2010.  Retrouvaille A lifeline for troubled marriages. Call Retrouvaille of Lansing at 517 290-5596.