12/12 @ 2pm | Penance Service for St. Anne and St. Raphael
Penance Service for St. Anne and St. Raphael December 12, 2021 at 2pm at St. Anne Church in Harrisville.
12/19 @ 2pm | Penance Service for St. Catherine and St. Gabriel
Penance Service for St. Catherine/St. Gabriel December 19, 2021 at 2pm at St. Catherine Church in Ossineke.
2021 Daily Advent Exercises
Join us in Daily Advent Acitivities! The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end…
2023 Synod of Bishops – Mass 10/16/21
Pope Francis’ invitation to all Catholics for 2021-2023 Synod Since 1967, the Catholic Church has recurrently called together a Synod of Bishops. This is a…
A Letter From Bishop Hurley Regarding the Status of Fr. John William
Please take a moment to read this letter from Bishop Hurley in regards to the status of Fr. John William and for the Temporary New…
A Special Message From Bishop Hurley
The light shines in the darkness September 1, 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: The past days and weeks have touched our hearts, as…
Action Needed: Equality Act
Urge Senators Stabenow and Peters to Oppose Discriminatory Legislation In the near future, federal lawmakers will be considering a piece of legislation called the Equality…
April 10, 2022 | Palm Sunday, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Join us April 24, 2022 for an Explanation…
April 14, 2022 | Holy Thursday
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Join us April 24, 2022 for an Explanation…
April 16, 2023 | Divine Mercy Sunday, Year A
Opening Prayer: God of mercy, you wash away our sins in water,You give us new birth in the Spirit,And redeem us in the blood of…
April 17, 2022, Easter Sunday, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Join us April 24, 2022 for an Explanation…
April 2, 2023 | Palm Sunday, Year A
Opening Prayer: Almighty, ever-living God,You have given the human race Jesus Christour Savior as a model of humility.He fulfilled your will by becoming man and…
April 23, 2023 | Third Sunday of Easter, Year A
Opening Prayer: God Our Father,May we look forward with hope to our resurrection,For you have made us your sons and daughters,And restored the joy of…
April 24, 2022 | Sunday of Divine Mercy
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Sunday of Divine Mercy, Year C. Opening Prayer:…
April 30, 2023 | Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A
Opening Prayer: God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,though your people walk in the valley of darkness,no evil should they fear;for they follow in…
April 9, 2023 | The Resurrection of the Lord, Year A
Opening Prayer: God our Father,By raising Christ your Son you conquered the power of deathAnd opened for us the way to eternal life.Let our celebration…
Ash Wednesday Schedule
Ash Wednesday (February 17) is the beginning of the Holy Season of Lent Mass with the distribution of ashes – 9 am – St. Gabriel,…
August 14, 2022 | Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. |…
August 28, 2022 | Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer Lord God of power and might,Nothing is good which is against your will,And all is of value which comes from your hand. Place…
August 7, 2022 | Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. |…
Bishop Hurley will be celebrating the 11 am Mass Sunday
We are happy to welcome Bishop Walter Hurley, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Gaylord, to the Parishes of the Resurrection to celebrate the 11…
11/10/2022 Bishop Walsh’s statement on the passing of Proposal 3
The passing of Proposal 3 in the state of Michigan is a tremendous sorrow for all who recognize the dignity of the human person, created…
Catholic Service Appeal
Our annual Catholic Service Appeal for the Diocese of Gaylord is kicking off. This year we are celebrating 50 years of generosity. It is the…
Changes to Covid-19 liturgical protocols
Dispensation from Attending Sunday Mass Lifted (5-14-21) Bishop Hurley has published the following letter to the faithful regarding the lifting of the dispensation. Click here for Printable…
Christmas Flower Memorials
This Christmas our four parishes are accepting Christmas flower donations in Memory Of or In Honor Of friends and loved ones. The names will be…
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve Masses4 pm – St. Anne, Harrisville8 pm – St. Catherine, Ossineke Christmas Day Masses9 am – St. Gabriel, Black River11 am – St.…
Clergy Assignments
Bishop Walter A. Hurley, the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Gaylord, has announced the following appointments: Rev. Joseph Muszkiewicz, presently serving as pastor at…
Come Home to Hope
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: For many, the most beloved of family memories are those times when we’ve “come home” for the holidays or…
Covid-19 Update
The risk level for contracting COVID-19 continues to remain high across the United States, classifying most counties in the Diocese of Gaylord in the “Substantial”…
Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children – Letter from Bp Hurley (1-22-22)
“We are invited to come together in prayer in a special way on January 22, through the observance of the Day of Prayer for the…
December 11, 2022 | Third Sunday of Advent, Year A
Opening Prayer Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,Ever faithful to your promises and ever close to your Church:The earth rejoices in hope of the Savior’s…
December 18, 2022 | Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A
Opening Prayer: Father, all-powerful God,Your eternal Word took flesh on our earthWhen the Virgin Mary placed her life at the service of your plan.Lift our…
December 25, 2022 | The Nativity of the Lord, Year A
A Christmas and New Year Message from Rev. John William Opening Prayer: God our Father,Every year we rejoiceAs we look forward to this feast of…
December 4, 2022 | Second Sunday of Advent, Year A
Opening Prayer God of power and mercy, Open our hearts in welcome.Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy,So that we may…
Divine Mercy Novena Prayers
Divine Mercy Novena First Day “Today bring to me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of my mercy. In this…
Divine Mercy Sunday
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This Sunday we celebrate the 8th day of Easter otherwise known as the octave day. We celebrate the octave…
Easter Flowers Memorials
Please consider making a donation for Easter flowers. To donate in memory or honor of loved ones, please include their names (clearly printed) with your…
Faith Magazine – Fr. John
Back in the Summer 2016 edition of the Diocese of Gaylord Faith Magazine, there was a special on Fr. John William. CLICK HERE
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Please join us for the celebration of the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm at St. Anne…
February 12, 2023 | Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
Opening Prayer: God our Father,You have promised to remain forever,With those who do what is just and right.Help us to live in your presence.We ask…
February 19, 2023 | Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
Opening Prayer: Father,Keep before us the wisdom and love,You have revealed in your Son.Help us to be like Him,In word and in deed,For he lives…
February 26, 2023 | First Sunday of Lent, Year A
Opening Prayer: Lord our God,You formed man from the clay of the earth,And breathed into him the Spirit of life,But he turned from your face…
February 5, 2023 | Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Opening Prayer: Father,Watch over your family,And keep us safe in your care,For all our hope is in you.Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your…
April 3, 2022 | Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. From The Priests Desk: Click on the link…
Financial Report – Six months
Dear Parishioners, Included in this week’s bulletin is a six month update on the Parish financial situation. Thank you to everyone for your amazing support…
Good Friday and Holy Saturday, Year A
Good Friday Opening Prayer: Lord,By the suffering of Christ your SonYou have saved us all from the deathWe inherited from sinful Adam.By the law of…
Holy Spirit Novena
Introduction Video from Fr. Tyler We ought to pray and invoke the Holy Spirit, for each of us greatly needs His protection and His help.…
ICE DAY: All Events Canceled
Tuesday, January 12th – All Parish Events are canceled due to icy road conditions. Reminder: All Parish Events are canceled whenever Alpena and/or Alcona Schools…
January 1, 2023 | Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, Year A
A Christmas and New Year Message from Rev. John William Click to view the letter in a larger format. Upcoming Events: Weekly Holy Hour With the…
January 15, 2023 | Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Opening Prayer: Almighty and ever-present Father, your watchful care reaches from end to endAnd orders all things in such a power That even the tensions…
January 22, 2023 | Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
Opening Prayer: Almighty Father,The love you offer always exceeds the furthest expression of our human longing,For you are greater than the human heart.Direct each though,…
January 29, 2023 | Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Opening Prayer: Father in Heaven,From the days of Abraham and MosesUntil this gathering of your Church in prayer,You have formed a people in the image…
January 8, 2023 | Epiphany of the Lord, Year A
Opening Prayer: Father, you revealed your son to the nationsBy the guidance of a star.Lead us to the glory of heaven By the light of…
July 10, 2022 | Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. |…
July 17, 2022 | Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. |…
July 2, 2023 | Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Important Announcement: Weekly Masses Resume 7/3/2023 Beginning July 3, 2023, weekly Masses will resume. See the schedule below. Monday: 9am Mass at St. Anne in…
July 24, 2022 | Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. |…
July 3, 2022 | Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. |…
July 31, 2022 | Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. |…
June 12, 2022 | The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year…
June 19, 2022 | The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. The Ascension of the Lord, Year C. Opening…
June 26, 2022 | Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. The Ascension of the Lord, Year C. Opening…
June 5, 2022 | Pentecost Sunday, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Pentecost Sunday, Year C. Opening Prayer: Father of…
Lent 2021
Holy Week and Triduum The whole point of our Lenten Journey is to bring us to a deeper conversion so that we may celebrate more…
Livestream of Holy Week Liturgies
For a livestream of the Holy Week Liturgies from the Cathedral in Gaylord, CLICK HERE Broadcast from St. Mary Cathedral with the Most Rev. Walter A. Hurley presiding:…
March 12, 2023 | Third Sunday of Lent, Year A
Opening Prayer: Father,God of all compassion, Father of all goodness,To heal the wounds our sins and selfishness bring upon usYou bid us to turn to…
March 19, 2023 | Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A
Opening Prayer: Father of peace,We are joyful in your word, your Son Jesus Christ,Who reconciles us to you.Let us hasten toward Easter with the eagerness…
March 26, 2023 | Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year A
Opening Prayer: Father in Heaven,The love of your Son led him to accept the suffering of the cross that his brothers might glory in new…
March 5, 2023 | Second Sunday of Lent, Year A
Opening Prayer: God our Father,Help us to hear your Son.Enlighten us with your word,that we may find the way to your glory.We ask this through…
May 1, 2022 | Third Sunday of Easter
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Third Sunday of Easter, Year C. Opening Prayer:…
May 14, 2023 | Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A
Opening Prayer: Ever living God,Help us to celebrate our joyin the resurrection of the Lordand to express in our livesthe love we celebrate.Grant this through…
May 15, 2022 | Fifth Sunday of Easter
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C. Opening Prayer:…
May 21, 2023 | Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year A
Opening Prayer: Father in Heaven,our minds were prepared for the coming of your kingdomwhen you took Christ beyond our sightso that we might seek him…
May 22, 2022 | Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C. Opening Prayer:…
May 28, 2023 | Pentecost Sunday, Year A
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:As of July 1, 2023 — The Parishes of the Resurrection of the Lord welcome the following newly assigned priests: Reverend Zeljko J. Guberovic:…
May 29, 2022 | The Ascension of the Lord, Year C.
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. The Ascension of the Lord, Year C. Opening…
May 7, 2023 | Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A
Opening Prayer: God our Father,Look upon us with love.You redeem us and make us your children in Christ.Give us true freedom and bring us to…
May 8, 2022 | Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C
This Weeks Bulletin: Click on the link below to view the full page version of the Bulletin. Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C. Opening Prayer:…
Memory Care in Michigan
There are approximately 190,000 seniors with Alzheimer’s disease living in Michigan, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, and this number is expected to rise 15.8% statewide by…
November 13, 2022 | Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
Bishop Walsh’s Statement on the Passing of Proposal 3 The passing of Proposal 3 in the state of Michigan is a tremendous sorrow for all…
November 20, 2022 | Thirty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer Father all powerful, God of love,You have raised our lord Jesus Christ from the death to life,Resplendent in glory as King of Creation.Open…
November 27, 2022 | 1st Sunday of Advent, Year A
Opening Prayer All powerful God,Increase our strength of will for doing good.That Christ may find an eager welcome at his comingAnd call us to his…
November 6, 2022 | Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer God of power and mercy,Protect us from all harm.Give us freedom of SpiritAnd health in mind and body to do your work on…
October 16, 2022 | Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer Lord our God, Father of all,You guard us under the shadow of your wingsand search into the depths of our hearts.Remove the blindness…
October 2, 2022 | Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer Almighty and eternal God, Father of the world to come,Your goodness is beyond what our Spirit can touchAnd your strength is more than…
October 25, 2022 | Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer Praised be you, God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,There is no power for good,Which does not come from your covenant,And no…
October 30, 2022 | Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer Father in heaven, God of power and Lord of mercy, from whose fulness we have received,Direct the steps of everyday efforts.May the changing…
October 9, 2022 | Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time,Year C
Opening Prayer Father in Heaven, the hand of your loving kindnessPowerfully yet gently guides all the moments of our day.Go before us in our pilgrimage…
Penance Service
Our Parish Communal Penance Service for Lent will be on Wednesday, March 24th at 6:30 PM at St. Anne, Harrisville. Several other priests will be…
Pray for Vocations
The purpose of World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers…
Preparation for the Sacraments
Our parishes will be beginning soon classes for the children who will be receiving the Sacraments of Initiation. If you have a child or know…
Proposal 3: Important Message for all Masses Nov. 5 & 6
Dear Pastors, Administrators, Deacons and Directors of Parish Life, November 8 is almost here, and 48% of Michiganders polled by MCC support Proposal 3 and…
Proposed Renovation of Maria Hall
Video: Pictures Ways to give: If choosing online giving: be sure to give to the fund: St. Anne Parish – Special Projects or Mail in…
Religious Retirement Collection
Your gift provides vital funding for medications, nursing care, and other necessities for our elderly religious. If you are unable to give during Mass, please…
Save Our Foundation
Town Hall meeting at St. Gabriel on 3/3/2021 More information:
September 11, 2022 | Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer Almighty God, our creator and guide,May we serve you with all our heartAnd know your forgiveness in our lives.We ask this through Jesus…
September 18, 2022 | Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer Father, guide us as you guide creationAccording to your law of love.May we love one another and come to perfectionIn the eternal life…
September 25, 2022 | Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer Father,You show your almighty powerIn your mercy and forgiveness.Continue to fill us with your gifts of love.Help us to hurry towards the eternal…
September 4th, 2022 | Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer God our Father,You redeem usLook upon us,And bring us to the inheritance you promised.and the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever, Amen.…
Solemnity of St. Joseph
CallusesBy: Fr. Tyler Bischoff One of my summer jobs during college seminary was mowing the parish cemeteries. Each day I loaded the zero-turn mower and…
Thank You Bishop Hurley
Thank you to Bishop Hurley, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Gaylord, for visiting our parish family on Sunday at St. Anne Church. We very…
The Search
This Wednesday, February 3rd, we will beginning our Adult Faith Formation Course for Lent for our parishes. It will be held every Wednesday (except Ash…
The Search: Session 2
Session 2 Teaser: Who are you? Join us on Wednesdays at St. Catherine Parish Hall at 6:30 – 7:30 pm for our Faith Discussion Series:…
The Search – Session 3
Why a God? Join us on Wednesday, February 24th at 6:30 PM at St. Catherine as we continue our Faith Formation series “The Search”
The Search – Session 4
What’s our story? Join us on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:30 PM at St. Catherine as we continue our Faith Formation series “The Search”
The Search: Session 5
Who is Jesus? Join us on Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30 PM at St. Catherine as we continue our Faith Formation series “The Search”
The Search – Session 6
Am I Saved? Join us on Wednesday, March 17th at 6:30 PM at St. Catherine as we continue our Faith Formation series “The Search”
The Search – Session 7
Am I Saved? Join us on Wednesday, March 31st at 6:30 PM at St. Catherine as we continue our Faith Formation series “The Search”
“Town Hall” meeting at St. Gabriel
A special “Town Hall” meeting will be held immediately following the 9 am Mass at St. Gabriel on Wednesday, March 3rd to discuss important critical…
August 21, 2022 | Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Opening Prayer Lord our God,All truth is from you,And you alone bring oneness of heart.Give your people the joy of hearing your word in every…
Vote NO on Proposal 3
The Catholic bishops in Michigan, together with the dioceses in this state, are calling on all Catholics to vote NO on Proposal 3 on the…
World Mission Sunday – A Letter From Bishop Hurley
October 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: World Mission Sunday—the annual, worldwide Eucharistic celebration for the Missions of the Church—will be on October 24…