
Registration opens May 22nd!

July 17th - 21st - 9am - noon.
Go to:
https://vbspro.events/p/872772
to register participants or volunteers
or scan the QR code below!!!
Space is limited! Register Today!

Join Us!
Sunday, June 25th 2 - 4pm
It's our chance to wish Fr. Innocent the best as he will be heading back home in July.

Can't make the picnic? Visit him after the 4:00 mass for cookies or the 9/11 Masses for donuts.
Sign Up will begin Memorial Day Weekend
Growing our Gardens
Interested in purchasing a plant in memory of a loved one? Contact Amy at 947-4620 ext 210


Fun, Fitness and Friendship
St Francis of Assisi Fitness Quest
Memorial Day to Labor Day 2023
All Are Welcome
Working toward Being the Best Version of ourselves!
Yes…Commit to 99 days of Fun and Fitness.
You will feel: Healthier – Stronger- Happier
The St. Francis Fitness Quest is a great opportunity for Fun & Fitness, taking place between the 99 days that span from Memorial Day to Labor Day this year. The goal is to walk one hundred miles between these two holidays or if walking does not work for you there are many other activities that can apply to the goal of increasing physical activity. You oversee your quest with the goal of walking one hundred miles. You can walk when you want or gather a group to walk together.
The St Francis Parish Health Ministry can partner in assisting you toward your fitness goal. Consider the several options available to assist you in reaching this goal and becoming a member of the St Francis of Assisi 100 Mile Walking Club.
Application forms and mileage logs are available. To start your journey, call Pat Navyac in the parish office to obtain an application, 231-947-4620, ext. 215.
Thursday June 15 at 12 noon.
Lunch will be served, RSVP to Pat Navyac at 231-947-4620 ext 215 or pat@sfparish.org.


Catholic Services Appeal 2023
CSA 2023 is in full swing. You should have received your pledge card in the mail from the Diocese of Gaylord, who will be managing all contributions toward CSA!
Our parish goal is $215,285.
CLICK HERE to go to the Diocesan Website page for CSA for more info or to make a secure online contribution!
What is your Most Powerful Question?
Join us here at St. Francis on June 7 at 6pm to find out!
Presented by Dr. John Olesnavage, Ph.D. and Fr. Don Geyman

Each of us has a Powerful Question embedded in the narrative of our life journey. Your Powerful Question is the lens that enables you to see the true difference you were born to make. This evening will help you discover yours.
No reservations required!

Michael’s Place Hosts GriefShare in Partnership with East Bay Calvary Church
This 13-week program is offered weekly on Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm.
This series runs Wednesday, May 24, 2023 – August 23, 2023
CLICK HERE for more info

Checking in with Bishop Walsh
Every Wednesday Morning
go to our Diocese's YouTube channel for a special 'check in' with Bishop Jeffrey Walsh!
CLICK HERE to get there!

Prayer Chain
For immediate & confidential prayers, please contacts our Prayer Chain.
Colleen 231-922-2902
Vi 231-947-2783

In response to countless requests, Ascension is launching The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023!
With this podcast, Catholics will:
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Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days
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Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
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See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture
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Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition
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Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness
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Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded.
If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you!
We can’t wait to start this incredible journey with you!

St. Francis is offering a "Support Life" area in our Narthex. This ministry will collect donations of new or handmade baby and maternity items for Thrive Medical Clinic, our local pregnancy care center.
Donations can be dropped off in the crib located on the west side coat rack area. Specific items needed can be found by clicking
Please email Natalie White at
natalie@thrivemedicalclinic.org
or call 231-929-3488 to learn more
and get involved!

Coffee with Caregivers
This group meets the second Friday of every month from 2-4 pm in the conference room.
It is facilitated by people with many years of experience working in Hospice and with families experiencing grief and loss.
Contact Pat Navyac for more information @ 231-947-4620 ext 215.

Our Perpetual Adoration Chapel is in need of new Adorers. We are blessed that our five local parishes support and
provide adorers, but we still have a few hours with only one adorer. Please pray about being called to
this sacrificial but immensely rewarding ministry!
Call Colleen Lewis @ 231-883-6081 or visit our website @ www.stfrancisadoration.org if you feel drawn to this personal
quiet time with Jesus.