ONLINE Giving is available for St. Stephen.
Sign up now and never have to write checks or worry about remembering your envelope again!
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You can also TEXT to GIVE; Text the word GIVE to
(231) 241-6105
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Catholic Services Appeal supplies funds for:
Diocesan and Parish Support: Financial services, marriage tribunal, IT support, human resources services, development and stewardship services
Caring for the poor and vulnerable: Catholic Human Services, healing retreats for those affected by abortion, national collections for Africa, Eastern Europe and Latin America
Clergy and Pastoral Support: vocations and seminarian education, pastoral support of clergy, formation of deacons, healing and deliverance ministry
Faith Formation: Catholic schools administration, faith formation office, local retreat centers, Catholic University of America scholarships
Proclaiming the Gospel: Bishop's communications and outreach, worship and liturgy office, FAITH Magazine and televised Mass, St. Mary Cathedral, Hispanic and Native American Apostolates
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Catholic Services Appeal Contributions for 2025-2026 may be made by mailing to:
Diocese of Gaylord, 611 West North St, Gaylord, MI 49735-8349
Or give online at dioceseofgaylord.org. Please indicate which parish the funds should be applied to.
St. Stephen is 35% to goal; St. Theresa is 30% to goal. If you plan to give, but can't right now, send in a pledge card and set up payments, so we know where we are to goal please.
Thank you for your generosity in supporting our very important ministries!
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​Sanctuary Renovation: (Photo May 7) The St. Stephen Sanctuary renovation painting is finished! The design and painting was accomplished by Conrad Schmitt Studios, of Wisconsin. Their crew of three were here for two weeks, to lay out the design, and meticulously hand paint everything.
Scaffolding and drywall by Pumford Construction of Saginaw.
The woodworking will be done in September. That will include a new 1/2 wall, wall mounted statue stands, a new altar and new ambo.
Donations toward this project may be made online through our ParishSoft online giving platform by texting GIVE to 231-241-6105 or go to http://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/ststephenlakecity. You will be given the option of which account the money goes to. Or you may drop it in the offertory basket, with your donation marked Sanctuary Renovation. Or mail it to St. Stephen, PO Box 379, Lake City, MI 49651. Or drop it off at the office or put it in an envelope marked Sanctuary Renovation and drop it in the offertory basket.
The renovation project began four months earlier than originally anticipated, and they finished the drywall and painting a week earlier than the new schedule indicated.
Bishop Walsh will be here for the consecration of the new altar, tentatively scheduled for September 27.
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First Saturday Mass at St. Joseph Chapel, July 5, following 8:30 a.m. Rosary​
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Summer Wednesday morning Mass begins June 25 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Stephen, through August 20, 2025
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Awareness Mass Celebrating Persons with Special Needs and Their Caregivers: Sunday, June 29, 2025, 2:00 p.m., St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord. This Mass will be sensory-friendly, with full liturgical ministries participation, for those living with a mental illness, physical or intellectual disability, and for vision or hearing impaired. Join us afterwards for a light reception. Questions? Contact Amelia Martin in the Office of Faith Formation at amartin@dioceseofgaylord.org or 989-705-3503.
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​Celebrate 2025 Jubilee Year-Pilgrims of Hope
Grab your passport for fun, when you visit each of these Designated Year-Round Jubilee Sites:
St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Gaylord
Cross in the Woods National Shrine, Indian River
Our Lady of the Woods Shrine, Mio
JULY 28, 9 AM: St. Augustine, Hillman, Mass Blessed Solanus Casey
AUGUST 15, 11 AM: St. Mary Shrine, Mio Outdoor Mass (HDO) Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SEPTEMBER 14, 10:30 AM: Cross in the Woods, Indian River Outdoor Mass Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross
OCTOBER 11,5 PM: Holy Cross, Cross Village Mass Bishop Baraga’s legacy in the Diocese of Gaylord
NOVEMBER 4-13 Rome, Italy Pilgrimage to Italy, Pius visit and procession
through the Holy Doors
JANUARY 3, 2026, 5 PM: St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord; Closing Mass for the
Jubilee Year Thanksgiving for the Jubilee​​​​​​​​
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Quo Vadis | Where are you going?
Young Men's Summer Camp; July 31-Aug. 2, Higgins Lake
Quo Vadis camp is an opportunity to experience fraternity with other young men who desire to live a life of deep meaning. Spend three days up north at Higgins Lake with relaxation and prayer, while learning more about God’s desires for your life.
Register by Friday, July 4 and find out more at: dioceseofgaylord.org/quovadis2025, or by emailing vocations@dioceseofgaylord.org, or calling (231) 262-2792.
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Camp Sancta Maria Catholic Summer Camp
Sign up now for Catholic fun in Gaylord. We offer
· Daily Mass, Confession, Weekly Adoration
· Adventure activities: high ropes courses, archery tag, waterfront fun, canoe trips, padded weapon battles, and much more!
· Equestrian program with Horseback riding and care
· Opportunity to build lifelong friendships
· Technology-free with close to 100 acres of woodlands and natural beauty
All in an atmosphere of faith and fun. Financial aid is available for those who are in need. Call 248-822-8199 or go to www.campsanctamaria.org.
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All Saints Community Men's Group: Meets on Wednesdays, during the school year, in the Emmaus Room at St. Ann, following the 9 a.m. Mass. All men are invited to attend, as we discuss the readings and reflections of the upcoming Sunday Liturgy to help foster spiritual growth. Contact Wilbur Potvin at 231-590-3200 or Dennis Mishler at 810-588-8662 for more details. Currently on summer hiatus.
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Order of Christian Initiation of Adults or OCIA
OCIA is a beautiful journey that allows us to grow in knowledge and love of the Catholic faith and in Christ himself. We invite everyone to enter into this conversion as we meet to pray, study, explore, and share. Registration forms are in the church entryways. Call Jen at St. Ann to learn more. 231-775-2471.
​Music Help Wanted: The St. Stephen music team is looking for a keyboardist (organ or Kawaii), to join them occasionally to support congregational singing at Mass. Go to https://dioceseofgaylord.org/job-opportunities to apply online​
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Sacramental Preparation
For all families with youth interested in receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation, and First Eucharist, contact Jen Geiger for more information. 231-775-2471.
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Join the St. Monica and St. Andrew Society to Increase Vocations in Our Diocese
Email vocations@dioceseofgaylord.org or call 989-705-3500 to join, and learn how you can help increase the number of priests and religious in the Diocese of Gaylord. Everyone is needed! Let’s do this together!
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Holy Hour for Priests
Please make one or more Holy Hours for our priests, for Advent, or as a practical, needed, heart felt gift year round. Let them know our love for them by your holy hours. Our priests are currently at a critical juncture, as our diocese has two priests on leave of absence, and several priests are responsible for as many as 5 parishes. They need our prayers.
Record holy hours in the blue folders near the Confessionals at St. Ann and at St. Stephen. Record the date and your initials, to be included in the total in a Christmas card that is sent to all Diocese priests and seminarians. This includes Holy Hours at another church or at home
You can include any of the prayers that you would normally pray, and prayers specifically for priests are provided in the folders for you to use. Just think how many hours we could shower our priests with, if everyone did only one. If you have questions, please call Marlene McGiness 231-839-7114.
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​Sign Up for the New “Up North Catholic E-Newsletter”
Receive a weekly e-newsletter from the Diocese of Gaylord, including Bishop Walsh’s “Checking In” video every Wednesday afternoon. Sign up at: dioceseofgaylord.org/subscribe.
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St. John Chalice Prayer for Vocations Challenge: Sign up: Choose a date and Mass you’ll be attending, so the Priest can bless you and the chalice before you go; Find a Spot: Place the chalice in a prominent spot where you family can gather for the daily vocation prayer; Pray Daily: Use the suggested daily prayers that come with the chalice, add a Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, or say your own prayer; Pass it on: Return the chalice to the parish bulletin board, so the next family may take it. Do more than just wish for vocations. Pray for them.
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Al-Anon Meetings, Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m., St. Stephen Hall (Church basement).
The bulletin may be viewed online at discovermass.com or MyParish App; or you may pick one up by the double doors to the church.
Items to be put in the bulletin need to be emailed to bulletin@stanncadillac.org or given to Jeanne Johnson, Secretary/Business Manager at St. Stephen, or Sandie Baumann, Business Manager at St. Ann. They share duties to continue to keep you up to date. Please submit all bulletin items 9 days prior to the date of bulletin you wish it to be in.
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Travelers: Check the website http://www.catholicmasstime.org/ to find a Catholic Church near your destination.
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Free Large Print Bibles & Missalettes
Since 1900, Xavier Society for the Blind has been providing free braille, audio, and large print materials to Catholics who are blind/visually impaired. Learn more at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org.
If you or anyone you know is interested:
Call 800-637-9193 or 212-473-7800; Email: info@xaviersociety for the blind
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Up North Catholic E-Newsletter
The Diocese of Gaylord has recently launched a weekly e-newsletter that will help deepen your understanding and relationship with God. Subscribe now and receive a variety of faith-based content including Bishop Walsh's "Checking In" video via email every Wednesday afternoon. Sign up today: dioceseofgaylord.org/subscribe.
