Holy Mother of God, Pray for Us
Religion classes are held from September-April for students preschool (age 4)-Grade 8. A registration fee of $15 per student helps the parish to cover the cost of textbooks and supplies. Please contact DRE Sara Rodgers at (269) 781-5656 or stmaryschoolofreligion@gmail.com for more information or to register your child.
Sacramental Preparation Information
Preparation for First Penance (Confession), First Holy Communion, and Confirmation is included within the context of the Religious Education Classes. Typically, students would receive First Penance and First Holy Communion at the end of the second grade year. Confirmation is received at the end of the eighth grade year.
Students must be enrolled for a minimum of two years of religious education classes prior to receiving a sacrament.
High School Youth Ministry
A youth group for students in High School meets weekly during the school year on Sunday evenings in the basement of the Parish Hall. Weekly meetings include prayer, games, catechesis, and fellowship. Dinner is provided by parents at each meeting. All high school parishioners are welcome and no registration is required.
High School Youth Group is from 5:30-7 on scheduled Sundays during the school year.
For further information, please contact Director of Religious Education Sara Rodgers at (269) 781-5656 or stmaryschoolofreligion@gmail.com
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for adults, Adult and Family Faith Formation opportunities are offered for those interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Faith, including practicing Catholics. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
For more information, Contact Carol DiBiaggio at 269-967-2919 or email Trinitas@att.net
Tuesdays 7pm - St. James Room
We read and discuss the upcoming Sunday readings. All adults are welcome.
After Jesus ascended to Heaven, Mary, the Apostles, and other devoted disciples prayed constantly for nine days until Pentecost Sunday. Catholics looked to this example and, from it, derived the practice of praying nine-day Novenas.
From May 11-19, St. Mary Church encourages parishioners and visitors to pray and praise God through either the Traditional Novena, or the Simple Novena. The Simple Novena format is great for families. Please see the links below:
What is a Novena?
Traditional Novena
Simple Novena
Meditation for May 12 - Adult & Youth Faith Formation Ministry
Meditation for May 13 - Liturgical Ministers Ministry
Meditation for May 14 - Vocations Ministry
Meditation for May 15 - Service Ministry
Meditation for May 16 - Music Ministry
Meditation for May 17 - Welcoming Ministry
Meditation for May 18 - Leadership Ministry