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Catholic Directory Introduction
This directory contains information, programs and descriptions of Catholic Churches in the
following Upper Michigan communities: Bark River, Escanaba, Flat Rock, Gladstone, Perkins,
Rapid River and Trenary.
The table of contents includes a host of activities and ministries for youth and adults. It lists
local Catholic libraries and media sources as well as a variety of services, charities, and
opportunities for involvement, volunteerism, and spiritual growth. Everything is listed in
alphabetical order.
Beyond this directory, each parish community represented has its own unique emphasis and
needs. Additional opportunities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Eucharistic Ministry--- Church, homebound (sick & elderly), Bishop Noa Home, OSF Hospital
Music Ministry--- Adult choir, youth choir, musicians, and cantors (singers)
Parish Mass Ministry--- Ushers, greeter, altar servers
Parish Funeral Committee---Food preparation, cooks, bakers, serve & cleanup, greeters
Parish Council---Finance, fundraising, evangelization
Education--- Faith Formation, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA),
youth groups, library/media services, Catholics Returning Home
This directory can be accessed electronically on the web at www.escanabacatholic.com. Hard
copies are available at the Escanaba Catholic Faith Formation office, local parish offices or at the
front desk of Holy Name Catholic School. For more information please contact the Faith
Formation office at 906-233-9566, or the Director Hans Whitmer directly via email at
Hanswhitmer@escanabacatholic.com. Please contact the Escanaba Catholic Faith Formation
office if information requires updating.
A special thanks to Mike Sharland, whose foresight, diligence and hard work in gathering all the
information for this directory, made this resource possible.
In Christ’s Peace,
Hans Whitmer, Director
Escanaba Catholic Faith Formation
May 2014
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PARISH DIRECTORIES
Parish
Page
All Saints Parish, Gladstone __________________________________________ 5
Holy Family Parish, Flat Rock_________________________________________5
Order of St. Francis Hospital Adorations Chapel/Bishop Noa Home___________ 5
St. Anne Parish, Escanaba____________________________________________ 6
St. Anthony Parish, Escanaba_________________________________________ 6
St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Rapid River_______________________________ 6
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Bark River______________________________ 7
St. Joseph Parish, Perkins____________________________________________ 7
St. Joseph & St. Patrick Parish, Escanaba________________________________ 7
St. Rita Parish, Trenary______________________________________________ 8
St. Thomas Parish, Escanaba__________________________________________8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Adult Sacramental Preparation
9
Alcoholics Anonymous
9
All Saints Women’s Club
9
All Saints High School Youth Group
9
Altar Society (all parishes)
9
Bay Pines Ministry
10
Bell choir (St. Joseph and St. Patrick)
10
Bishop Baraga Home Educators Conference____________________________ 10
Bishop Noa Home ministries
10
Blue Army- Our Lady of Fatima
10
Boy Scouts of America
11
Bridge Media Center
11
Care Clinic (Women’s/Mothers Birth Services)
11
Casting Out Into the Deep
11
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd_____________________________________ 11
Catholic Magazines
11-12
Catholic Newspapers
12
Catholic Parish Libraries
12
Catholic Radio Stations_____________________________________________ 12
Catholic Retail/Religious goods stores_________________________________ 12
Catholics Returning Home__________________________________________ 13
Catholic Social Services of the U.P._______________________________
13
Catholic Students Campus Ministry: College/University
13-14
Catholic TV Stations
14
Catholic Websites/Online Sites
14
Cenacle Catholic Prayer Group
14
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Cursillo (Catholic: All Parishes)
14-15
Cursillo (Ultreya)___________________________________________________15
Diocese of Marquette
Diocesan Annual Milestone Wedding Anniversary Celebration
15
Diocesan Directory
15
Diocesan Home School Educators Program
15
Diocesan Youth Programs:
P2K (Priest, Prophet, King)
15
See the See
15
Totus Tuus
16
Epic (Journey of Church History)
16
Escanaba Area Parish Directory
16
Escanaba Area Catholic New Evangelization Speaker Series
16
Escanaba Area Catholic Men’s Ministry
16
Esto Vir (Men’s Evangelization Series (UP and Wisconsin)
16
Eucharistic Adoration/Perpetual – (St. Francis)
16
EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network)
16
Faith Formation____________________________________________________ 16
Faith Formation Adult Education______________________________________ 17
Fides In Igne (Youth on Fire)
17
Financial Planning Seminar___________________________________________17
Forty Days for Life
17
Franciscans (Secular order)
18
Frassatti Society
18
Grief Support/Bereavement
18
Holy Family Men’s Club
18
Holy Name Catholic School
18
Keys to the Kingdom (CLAVES REGNI)
19
Knights of Columbus (Escanaba, Gladstone, Bark River)
18-19
Koinonia
19
Little Lamb Enrichment_____________________________________________ 18
March for Life (Washington D.C.)
19
Marriage Encounter
19
Marriage Preparation Weekend
19
Marygrove Retreat Center
20
Marygrove Retreat for Couples________________________________________ 20
Mass League (St. Anne)
20
Michigan Single Catholics (Online)
20
Miles Christi
20
Mission Honduras
20
Mothers in Christ
20
Natural Family Planning (NFP)
21
Pasty/Pork Pie Crew (St. Thomas) (St. Elizabeth)
21
Prayer Chains (All Parishes)
21
Prayer Groups (Catholic Charismatic)
21-22
Prayer Shawl Ministry
22
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Pregnancy Counseling
20
Pregnancy Services
20
Prison Ministry (Keryx) Marquette Prison
22
Rachel’s Vineyard
22
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
23
Retrouvaille
23
Right to Life
23
St. Anne Jr. High Group_____________________________________________ 23
St. Anne High School Group__________________________________________23
St. Vincent dePaul Society (Escanaba and Gladstone)
23-24
Schola Cantorum
24
Search and Rescue
25
Sirvientes de Cristo: Group/ Honduras
25
Steubenville North Youth Conference
25
Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary
25
Totus Tuus
25
Tri Parish Middle School Youth Group
25
Ultreya (see Cursillo)
15
Vincentians (St. Vincent dePaul)
26
White Army (Armata Bianca)
26
Women’s Bible Study (St. Anne)
26
Yahweh’s Yoopers
26
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Parish Directories
All Saints Church
Mass
715 Wisconsin Ave
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8 am
PO Box 392
Sat 4:30 pm; Sun 8:30 & 10:30 am
Gladstone, MI 49837
Confession
906-428-3199
Sat 11 am–Noon or by appt.
Rev. James Ziminski, Pastor frziminski@yahoo.com
Adoration
Rev. Mr. Mike LeBeau, Deacon
Holy Hour Mon 6:30-7:30 pm
Secretary: Cindy Matthys
www.allsaintsgladstone.org
Faith Formation Office: 906-428-3199
Faith Formation Coordinators: Sr. JoAnn Jacquet OP
or Theresa Desotell and Mary Hale
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Sister JoAnn 906-428-3199
Catholics Returning Home: Hans Whitmer 906-233-9566
Holy Family Church
Mass
4011 Co 416 20th Rd
Tue 7 pm; Wed Thur Fri 8 am
Gladstone, MI 49837
Sat 4 pm; Sun 8 & 10 am
906-786-1209
Confession
Rev. John Longbucco, Pastor
Sat 3-3:30 pm or by appt.
Secretary: Pam Leisner holyfamily@chartermi.net
Adoration
Religious Education Coordinator:
First Fri after 8 am Mass Religious
Cathy Flagstadt 906-786-1209
Benediction @ 3 pm
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Bob Berbohm 906-786-1209
Evangelization Director: Bob Berbohm 906-786-1209
Youth Programs: Steve Benoit (Youth Group Leader) 906-233-7126
Catholics Returning Home: Hans Whitmer 906-233-9546
Order of St. Francis (OSF) Hospital Adoration Chapel
Bishop Noa Home Ministry
3401 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-5707 (Ext. 5531)
Rev. Emmett M. Norden, Chaplain
Mass
Daily 6 am
Adoration
Perpetual: 24/7
See Outdoor Stations of The Cross
Garden (Adjacent to Chapel)
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St. Anne Church
817 South Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
Office: 906-786-1421
Rev. Francis DeGroot, Pastor
Rectory: 906-786-1426
frdegroot@dioclergy.com
Rev. Mr. Lew Valliencourt, Deacon
Rev. Mr. Terry Saunders, Deacon
Secretary: Pauline Gorenchan: stannes@chartermi.net
dioceseofmarquette.org/stanneescanaba
Faith Formation Office: 906-786-6202
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Faith Formation Coordinator:
Sharon Mellinger 906-786-6202
Youth Minister: Matt Buchmiller 906-399-6255
Catholics Returning Home: Hans Whitmer 906-233-9566
Mass
Mon thru Sat 8 am
Wed 12:10 pm
Sat 4:30 pm
Sun 8:30 & 10:30 am
Sun youth mass 6:30 pm
Confession
Weekdays after 8 am Mass
Sat 3-4 pm or by appt.
Holy Hour and Confession
on First Fri after 8 am Mass
St. Anthony Church
6596 North 3rd Street
Wells, MI 49894
906-786-4627
Rev. Rick L. Courier, Pastor
Rev. Mr. Dave Talford, Deacon
Secretary: Beth Sviland
Beth.sviland@stanthonystthomas.org
www.dioceseofmarquette.org/stanthonywells
Faith Formation Director Hans Whitmer: 906-233-9566
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: 906-786-4627
Catholics Returning Home: Hans Whitmer 906-233-9566
Mass
Tue 5:15 pm; Fri 8 am
Sat 4 pm; Sun 11 am
Confession
Tue & Fri 1/2 hr before mass
Sat 2:30 pm or by appt.
Adoration
Marion Holy Hour Wed 11 am
St. Charles Borromeo Church
7875 River Street
Rapid River, MI 49878
Parish: 906-474-6606
Rectory: 906-474-6741
Rev. Jacek S. Wtyklo, Pastor
Secretary: Margaret Larson
www.dioceseofmarquette.org/
stcharles@stcharleschurch/rr.org
Faith Formation Office: Julie Moe 906-474-7128
Mass
Tue 6 pm; Fri 12 pm
Sat 4:30 pm
(note: no Sun Mass)
Confession
½ hour before Mass or by appt.
Prayer Chain
Penny Callahan
906-474-7044/474-9254
or Dawn Schmidt 474-9740
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
1216 12th Road – PO Box 187
Bark River, MI 49807
906-466-9938
Rev. Darryl J. Pepin, Pastor
Rev. Mr. Wendell Sanders, Deacon
(Foster City) 906-828-9926
Secretary: Cecile Veeser 906-466-9938
stelizabeth@stelizabethannseton.us
Fax: 906-466-0194
www.dioceseofmarquette.org
Religious Education Coordinator: (K-12) Kelley
VanLanen 906-466-9938
Mass
Tue, Fri 8 am
Sat 5 pm; Sun 8 & 10 am
Confession
Sat 4-4:45 pm or by appt.
Adoration
First Fri after 8 am Mass
to Benediction at noon
St. Joseph Church
Mass
5803 Hwy M-35
Wed, Thur 8:30 am
Perkins, MI 49872
Summer: Wed 6 pm
906-359-4701
Sun 11 am
Rev. Jacek S. Wtyklo, Pastor
Confession
Secretary: Deb Winkelbauer
Sun 10:30 am or by appt.
www.dioceseofmarquette.org/
perkins_stjoes@hotmail.com
Faith Formation Coordinator: Beverly Reynolds 906-356-6154
St. Joseph & St. Patrick Church
709 1st Ave North
Escanaba, MI 49829
Office: 906-789-6244
Rev. Eric Olson, Pastor
Rev. Mr. Bill Hemes, Deacon
Secretary: Sue Johnson: sjsp@att.com
www.stjosephstpatrick.com
Faith Formation Office: 906-233-9566
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: 906-789-6244
Faith Formation Director: Hans Whitmer 906-233-9566
Catholics Returning Home: Hans Whitmer 906-233-9566
Mass
Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 am
Sat 4 pm; Sun 9 & 11:30 am
Sun WCHT AM 600 9 am
Confession
Fri 8:30 am; Sat 2:30 pm
Mon & Wed 5 pm (during Lent)
or by appt.
Adoration
Tue 9:30 am to 4 pm
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St. Rita Church
N1059 One Ave E
Trenary, MI 49891
906-446-3350
Rev. Jacek S. Wtyklo, Pastor
Secretary: Mary Kay
Faith Formation coordinator:
Heidi Swajanen 906-439-5763
Mass
Sun 9 am
Confession
by appt.
St. Thomas Church
1820 Ninth Ave North
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-4627
Rev. Rick L. Courier Pastor
Rev. Mr. Dave Talford, Deacon
Secretary: Beth Sviland
Beth.Sviland@stanthonystthomas.org
www.dioceseofmarquette.org/stthomasescanaba
Faith Formation Director: Hans Whitmer: 906-233-9566
Rite of Christian Initiative for Adults: 906-786-4627
Catholics Returning Home: Hans Whitmer: 906-233-9566
Mass
Mon & Wed 8 am; Thur 5:15 pm
Sun 9 am
Confession*
(see St. Anthony schedule)
Adoration
Tue 9 am-12 noon
Prayer and Benediction
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Directory
Escanaba Area
Catholic Educational Opportunities,
Classes, Devotions, Programs and Resources
Adult Sacramental Preparation
Fr. Eric Olson
Fr. Fran DeGroot
Hans Whitmer
Holy Name School
Tue 6:30-8 pm
906-233-9566
Classes for adult baptized Catholics
who have not received First Communion
and/or Confirmation. If baptized
Christian and wish to explore becoming
Catholic. Good source of support and
information.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA-Closed)
St. Thomas Parish Cafeteria
Mon 8-9 pm
906-428-1494
Group “12 Step” recovery program for those
in recovery (or wishing to be in recovery)
from the disease of alcoholism. Group and
individual help is available.
All Saints Women’s Group
Religious Education Center
All Saints Church grounds
4th Thur of mo,7 pm
906-428-3199
Women’s group formed to plan and implement
parish fund raisers and other activities in
support of the parish.
All Saints Catholicism Series
Wed after Mass 10-11 am
906-428-3199
Series of group discussion/videos about
worldwide Catholic Church and its
roots and teachings. Hosted by Fr.
Barron.
All Saints High school Youth Group
906-428-9431
Sun 1x mo 7 pm (date varies by mo)
High school student group meets for
worship, activities, faith building.
Altar Society
All Parishes
Contact individual offices
Any activity that ensures Altar
Sacristy/church grounds are cleaned,
maintained and appropriate for worship
and gathering.
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Bay Pines Ministry
Local Teen Co-Ed Correction Facility
First Sun 7 pm
Matt Marenger 906-786-7553
Once a month visit to a closed teen facility.
Emphasis on Bible Study and its application
to incarcerated youth.
Bell Choir of St. Joseph & St. Patrick
Rehearsal Thur 6 pm
St. Joseph & St. Patrick church
John Ignatowski 906-7895-6244
Organized group of musicians using hand
bells for worship, love of music, and
fellowship.
Bible Study
Director of Religious education
Hans Whitmer (233-6566).
Scheduled adult bible studies. Call for
latest updates.
Bishop Baraga Home Educators Conference
See Diocese of Marquette Home School
Educators
Daily Masses (Chapel)
Bishop Noa Home Ministries
Sun thru Sat 10 am
2900 3rd Ave South
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-5810
bishopnoahome.com
Managed by Sisters of St. Paul
1. Ecumenical Ministries
*Eucharistic Ministry
*Lead Rosary daily for residents
*Assist at daily Mass
*Visit, promote spiritual comfort to residents
2. Social Events
Volunteer Coordinator:
Tammy Martin 906-786-5810
*Transportation of residents
*Help with entertainment, bingo, singing, etc.
*Hospice (requires training/certification)
Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima
PO Box 895
Escanaba, MI 49829
Jeanette Botright 906-789-1199
Or Jan Tolfa 906-786-6478
Blue Army Cell Hour:
Apostolate of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary for growth of Eucharistic Life.
Emphasis on prayer before the Eucharist
and community activity to enhance
holiness.
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St. Anne – 1st Sat after 8 am Mass
St. Joseph & St. Patrick after 9 am Mass
Boy Scout Troop #473 Flat Rock
Boy Scouts of America
Sponsors: Knights of Columbus
Gary LaMarche 906-428-4695
Encourage, train, allow young men
to learn to practice outdoor skills,
teamwork, citizenship, fellowship
with others. Emphasis on God/country.
Bridge Media Center
1322 1st Ave South
Escanaba, MI 49829
Ben Lampi 906-241-8396
Inspirational media center featuring
interfaith and community musical
events. Inspirational photographic
expression of the Mackinac Bridge
and revelational thought founded
upon Catholic truths.
Care Clinic
1213 North 3rd Street
Marquette, MI 49855
Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm
906-228-CARE (2273)
www.careclinicmqt.org
24 hr option line 1-800-395-HELP
Pregnancy testing w/ultrasound, pregnancy services, women’s health and
resource center for men and women.
Material help for young families.
Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Gwinn: Call for clinic schedule
Care Clinic
KI Sawyer
330 Fortress
Gwinn, MI 49841
Call for clinic schedule at:
906-346-2606
24 hr option line 1-800-395-HELP
Casting Out Into the Deep
Deacon Dave and Diane Talford
St. Thomas Church
906-233-9566
Mon 7- 8:30 pm
24 wk course
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Holy Name School, Escanaba
Faith Formation office 906-233-9566
Group discussion for Catholics wanting to
learn or refresh previous learning about
the Church, its teachings, what we believe
and why. Includes 8 wk Bible Timeline series.
Powerful Montessori style of religious
education for children ages 3-6.
s teachings and what we believe-and why!
(Includes an 8 week Bible Timeline Series)
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Catholic Magazines
Catholic Answers
Envoy Magazine (Publisher Patrick Madrid)
Our Sunday Visitor
St. Anthony Messenger
“This Rock” ..and many others
Catholic Newspapers
“U.P. Catholic” (Marquette Diocesan Newspaper
web: www.upcatholic.org
*Note: most parish bulletins are online at
www.dioceseofmarquette.org
Catholic Parish Libraries
All Saints parish library Mon thru Fri 8-4 pm
Holy Family parish library Mon thru Thur 9-3 pm
St. Anne parish library Mon thru Thur 9-3 pm
St. Anthony parish library *see below
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish library Mon thru Fri 8-4 pm
St. Joseph & St. Patrick parish library *see below
St. Thomas parish library *see below
*Call Faith Formation office 906-233-9566 for hours
Catholic Radio Stations
Baraga Broadcasting:
90.9 FM WTCK Charlevoix
92.1 FM W221CA Gaylord
940 AM W237CF St. Ignace
Catholic Channel XM Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 129
Relevant Radio 1050 AM Green Bay/Marinette
104.7 FM “Minutes of Grace” with Deacon
Mike LeBeau, Sun 8:30 am
107.3 FM WUPF Eagle Radio Sun 9 am Mass
Catholic Retail/Religious goods stores
“My Mother’s House”
2015 10th Ave South
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-2116
Sacred Heart Religious Books
419 W. Washington Street
Marquette, MI 49855 906-228-4462
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Sayklly’s Confectionary & Gifts
1304 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-1524
Saykllys’ Confectionary & Gifts
317 N. Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-2928
Catholics Returning Home
Evangelization/Group Sessions-All Parishes
Hans Whitmer: 906-233-9566
Annual 7 wk course begins 2nd Monday after
Easter.
Catholic Social Services of the U.P.
1100 Ludington Street Suite 401
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-7212
(offices also in Iron Mountain, Marquette)
NOTE: CSS is supported by the Upper Peninsula Catholic Services Appeal, Legacy of
Faith and several United Way Agencies.
Agency participates with most insurances
and the Upper Peninsula Health plan. No
charge to client for pregnancy counseling.
No refusal of service because of inability
to pay.
Catholic Student Campus Ministry
*Note: Each University has its own
contact information.
Bay College Catholic Ministry
Escanaba, MI
Matt Buchmiller 906-399-6255
College/Catholic support on Campus
Gogebic Community College
Gogebic, MI
Fr. Ben Haase 906-290-2434
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Scheduled series of group sessions
every 5 mo to encourage and support
lapsed Catholics to return to active
practice of Catholicism.Easter.
Counseling services :
*Adults
*Early school age thru adolescence
*Family
*Grief
*Marriage
*Post-abortion
*Pregnancy
*Problem gambling
*Substance abuse
Other services:
*Adoption
*Adoption home studies
*Shoplifters Group (Marquette,
Delta, Dickinson Counties)
* Strengthening Families Program
(for those impacted by substance
abuse-10 sessions)
Opportunities for Catholic/Christian students to
engage in social events on campus, fellowship,
and Catholic support. Also includes annual fall
(held at Bay Cliff Health Center) and spring
(held at Marygrove Retreat Center) U.P.-wide
Catholic Campus Ministry Retreats. Includes
annual fall Bay Cliff Health Center (Big Bay)
and spring (Marygrove retreat center (Garden)
UP-wide Catholic Campus Ministry Retreats.
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Danna Schmitter
Newman Center 906-253-1285
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
Sister Ellen Enwright (St. Albert the Great Church)
906-482-5530
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
Fr. Larry Van Damme (St. Michael’s Church)
906-228-8180 or
Campus Minister Catherine Hardenbergh
Office 906-228-3302 ccm@nmu.edu
Catholic Television Stations
EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network)
24/7 broadcast:
Channel 353 on Charter
Channel 370 on Directv
Channel 261 on Dish
Claves Regni Ministries (Keys to the Kingdom)
Fox UP –Marquette Sun 1 pm
www.clavesregni.com
Catholic Websites
catholic.com
catholicscomehome.com
catholictothemax.com
divineoffice.org
ewtn.com
lighthousecatholicmedia.org
newadvent.org
relevant.com
stgeorgebooks.com
Cenacle Prayer Group
Tue 9 pm
“Our Mother’s House”
2015 10th Ave South
Escanaba, MI 49829
Sandy Boucher: 906-786-2116
Weekly prayer group meetings to
worship and offer support to
members and families.
Cursillo (All Parishes)
Bob and Monica Mortel 906-786-2655
Prayer, worship and fellowship to
deepen one’s faith and learn how
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Website: Cursillo.org
to better live in society, the goal
Multiple Ministries/Activities
of which is to make Christ the
*Retreats
prime influence in society.
*Prison Ministry (Keryx)
*Youth Encounter for Christ (ages 16-21)
*Funeral Services
*Nursing Home Service (Bishop Noa, Christian Park, others)
*Group Meetings (Prayer, Support, Fellowship)
Cursillo: Ultreya meetings
St. Anne Church
3rd Sun or Mon of mo 7 pm
Alternates by mo. Contact parish.
Monthly gathering of area Cursillo
members for fellowship, planning and
worship.
Diocese of Marquette Annual Milestone
Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Diocesan Office, Marquette, MI
cbrotty@chartermi.net
Charles 906-226-3460
or 906-362-3523
Call to schedule
Diocese and Knights of Columbus
recognize and honor couples celebrating
milestone (25 years, 30, etc.)wedding
anniversaries. Newlyweds, widows and
widowers are invited to participate at
Mass blessing and reception.
Diocese of Marquette Directory
www.dioceseofmarquette.org
Diocesan Staff: 906-227-9101
Listing of all diocesan parishes
(Mass times, devotions, personnel,
staffing, etc.)
Diocese of Marquette Home School Educators
(Bishop Baraga Home Educators Conference)
Cathedral Offices, Marquette, MI
Gayle Hoenke 906-360-9121
Faye Presley 906-475-7750
Diocesan effort to train, assist and
support Catholic families choosing to
home-school. Conferences are
scheduled at Cathedral and online
support research.
Diocese of Marquette Youth Programs
1004 Harbor Hills Drive
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-9131
toll free: 1-800-562-9745
ggostomski@dioceseofmarquette.org
*P2K (priest, prophet, king)
for high school youth
Biennial event Next scheduled for 2015)
Opportunity for students from the U.P.
to pray, sing, participate in fellowship,
service, activities at weekend retreat in
Marquette (music, Mass, teachings).
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*See the See
for middle school youth
906-227-9131
*Totus Tuus
Katie Flaherty 906-226-6548 x207
kflaherty@stpetercathedral.org
Biennial course ( next class 2016)
Opportunity for students from the U.P.
for games, fellowship, learning about the
Catholic faith, in Marquette.
Series of week-long summer Catholic
youth programs to share gospel and
promote Faith. Led by young Catholic
ladies and seminarians. All young people
entering grades 1-12 are invited.
Epic: Church History
Hans Whitmer: 906-233-9566
Mon 6-8:30 pm
St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church lower level
Biennial 20 wk course (next class 2015)
Depicts the first 500 years of the Catholic
Church. Emphasis on the early church
Fathers and their heroic challenges.
Escanaba Area All Parish Directory
Faith Formation Office: 906-233-9566
Contact local parish office for hard copy
Available online: www.escanabacatholic.com
Guide of ten parishes in the area with
contact information, ministries,
programs for youth and adult, and
volunteer opportunities
Escanaba Area Catholic
New Evangelization Speaker Series
Faith Formation Director Hans Whitmer
906-233-9566
Series of outstanding program speakers
on variety of important Catholic issues
and concerns. Topic, site, time varies.
Escanaba Area Catholic Men’s Ministry
St. Anne Parish Hall lower level
1st and 3rd Sat after 8 am Mass; 8:50 am
Jim Simon: 906-786-1450
Men from all parishes welcome.
Fellowship, bible study and the
Catholic faith, life, and theology.
Men from all parishes welcome; fellowship, study of
the Bible and the Catholic Faith, Life and Theology.
Esto Vir (Be a Man)
Green Bay, WI
920-347-2950
esovir@new.rr.com
Catholic Men’s Apostolate. Series of
monthly men’s
monthly
men’s Catholic
Catholic conferences
conferences
geared
to
men
and
young
men of
of
geared to men and young men
parishes in Northern Wisconsin and the
parishes
in Northern Wisconsin and
Upper
Peninsula
Michigan.
Upper Peninsula ofofMichigan.
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)
Eucharistic Adoration
All Parishes – See parish directory
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For All Parish Scheduling,
contact Jim and Jean Simon 906-786-1450
Perpetual Adoration: (7 days/wk, 24 hrs/day)
St/ Francis Hospital Chapel, Escanaba
Faith Formation
*All Saints: gr.1-8 Wed 6:30-7:30 pm
gr. 9-12 1x mo Wed 6:30-7:30 pm
*Holy Family:
Catholic Education classes.
*St. Anne: gr. k-3, Tue 4-5:15 pm
gr. 3-5, Wed 4-5:15 pm
gr. 6-8, Wed 7-8:15 pm
gr. 9-12, Wed 7-8:15 pm
H.S. youth group Sun 6:30 pm
*St. Anthony, St. Thomas, St. Joseph & St.
Patrick: PK-12 Wed 6-7:30 pm
St. Charles: gr. 1-6, Wed 6:30-7:30 pm
gr. 7-12, TBA
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton:
gr. K-4 Wed 3-4:30 pm
gr. 5-12 Wed 7-8:30 pm
St. Joseph: gr. k-12 and adult Sun 9:30 am
St. Rita:
gr. K-5 Sun 10 am
gr. 6-12 TBD
Faith Formation Adult Education
Contact local parish for current classes.
Fides in Igne (Youth on Fire)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall
Bark River, MI - Sunday Eves
Brad Madelinski 906-399-3228
Scheduled youth activities including
worship, fellowship, Catholic teaching.
Financial Planning Seminar(s)
Bill Jensen, instructor
Faith Formation Office: 906-233-9566
8 wk course
Based on Dave Ramsey/Financial Peace
University. Teaches God’s way of
managing money- how to get out of
debt and to save and spend wisely.
Forty Days for Life
Sue Tackman 906-233-1697 or is41c@yahoo.com
or Diane Kobasic 906-233-7120
upwingfan@hotmail.com or
www.40daysforlife.com/escanaba
Forty day peaceful, prayerful pro-life
campaign. Largest international pro-life
mobilization in history. Three components: prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil,
community outreach.
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Franciscans (Secular order)
St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church
Tue 9:00 am
Jean Thill 906-664-2382
Catholic organization to those who
study the teachings of St. Francis of
Assisi and practice those teachings in
daily life (study group, workshops and
charitable work.
Frassati Society
Families/Couples/Singles (ages 18-40)
Cr Murphy 906-280-8975
mqtfrassati@hotmail.com
http://sites.google.com/site/mqtfrassatisociety
Community wide Catholic organization
focused on service, faith, fellowship for
younger Catholics, single and married.
Based in Marquette but open to all
Catholics ages 18-40 wishing to join in
activities, prayer and worship.
Grief Support/Bereavement Support
Charlene Carlson, trained counselor
906-241-6635
Counseling and support for the
recently bereaved.
Holy Family Men’s Club
Thur eves September to April
Office: 906-786-1209
F
Friendship,
fellowship, support,Frie
card games
card games.
Holy Name Catholic School
409 S. 22nd Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-7550
Joseph Carlson, Principal
office@holynamecrusaders.com
www.holynamecrusaders.com
PreK-8 school including half day prekindergarten and full day kindergarten, open to all
faiths. Fully accredited (Michigan Non-public
Schools-MANS) facility; provides educational,
social, spiritual, prevocational skills, including
full athletic sports for middle school, theater,
service clubs. After-school program available to
ages up to 7 years old.
*Little Lamb Enrichment
Holy Name Catholic School
Mon thru Fri 11:40 am to 5pm
906-786-7550
Day care program for children ages 3-7
with planned activities, prayer and lunch.
Keys to the Kingdom (Claves Regni)
Marquette Fox U.P TV Clavesregni.com
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Knights of Columbus
*Brother Felix Council #6667
Tues 7 pm at Clubhouse
715 Delta Ave Gladstone, MI
Gary Chouinard (Grand Knight)
906-428-3515
*Knights of Columbus Council #640
Mon 7:30 pm at Clubhouse
1812 9th Ave North Escanaba, MI
Clinton Miles (Grand Knight)
906-553-7525
*Knights of Columbus Council #13862
Thur (Call for schedule/time)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Hall
Bark River, MI
Scott Vandermisson (Grand Knight)
906-466-1978
World-wide group of Catholic men
dedicated to financial, advocacy,
evangelization and support of the
the Catholic Church. Provides many
opportunities for service, fellowship
and holiness. Provides strong support
for seminarians and other religious
vocations.
Koinonea (Greek for Community)
Sue Kwarciany 906-466-2521
Weekend retreat series
Organized study for Catholic Faith.
Faith experience consisting of talks, discussions, reflection, sharing, prayer and
liturgical celebration. Meets in various
U.P. communities; encourages fellowship, study of scripture, and holiness.
Little Lamb Enrichment (Daycare)
See p 17
March for Life (Annual Right to Life)
Youth March on Washington D.C.
Hans Whitmer 906-233-9566
See Yooper 4 Life on Facebook
Encourages and plans for youth
participation in January pilgrimage.
Political/Catholic contact with 500,000
youth from all over the country.
Marriage Encounter
National: 909-863-9963
www.me.org
Local: Dan & Lala Hughes 906-789-9115
Or Tom & Sue Penegor 906-789-3120
World wide support group (in existence for
70 years) to assist married couples with
intact marriage. Program involves
weekend, faith-based marriage enrichment
experiences.
Marriage Preparation Weekend
St. Anne Church
Spring Conference
Terry and Hildie Saunders
906-786-0727
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Marygrove Retreat for Couples
906-644-2771
www.marygrove.org
then see “Scheduled Events”
Catholic Christian Retreat for a couples
ministry.
Marygrove Retreat Center
Rev. Brian Gerber, Director
6411 State Street
Garden, MI 49835
www.marygrove.org
906-664-2771
Catholic Christian Retreat Center for a
variety of ministries, causes and retreats.
Accommodates large groups, individuals.
Open year round.
Mass League, St. Anne Church
Perpetual Masses for the Deceased
1st Friday 8am
To enroll loved ones call office
906-786-1421
Michigan Single Catholics
www.catholicmatch.com/mi
Online dating service for Catholics.
Miles Christi Group
Soldier of Christ
St. Francis Hospital Cafeteria
Tue 6:30 am
Mike Nelson 906-428-4308
Religious order of Catholic men and women
meeting weekly For Catholic Spiritual
formation, based on study of Scripture and
Catholic Doctrine.
Mission Honduras
U.P. Friends of Honduras Group
St. Thomas and St. Anthony Church
Dennis LaMarch 906-786-3000
Mothers in Christ
Thur 10 –11 am
St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church
Annie Carlson 906-241-4307
Volunteer group doing Catholic charity
works among the poor. Volunteer group
assists with construction, rebuilding
facilities in Honduras (10-14 days in
February.)
Young Catholic mothers meet weekly with
their children for Bible Study and play dates
(School year only).
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Natural Family Planning (NFP)
* Couple to Couple League
Sympto-Thermo Method
Mark and Virginia Hallfrisch
906-428-0348 or ccli@ccli.org
*Natural Family Planning
Marquette Method
Hans and Aimee Whitmer 906-233-9566
or hanswhitmer@escanabacatholic.com
The Catholic Church’s best kept secret. Church
approved and trained local teams teach a
scientifically effective way to achieve or
postpone pregnancy.
Pasty/Pork Pie Preparation
Wed and Thur schedules:
St. Thomas Church
Debbie Clairmont 906-786-7909
St. Anthony Church
Sharon Rivard 906-786-3452
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Parish office 906-466-9938 (pasties only)
Volunteers meet to plan, prepare, and sell pasties
and pork pies. Proceeds go to the parish for ongoing ministries.
Prayer Chain (All parishes)
*All Saints Parish
Bonnie Pepin 906-428-2677
Joan Langtagne 906-728-2154
Joyce Scheriff 906-428-9231
Ingrid Johnson 906-428-2939
*Holy Family Parish
Pam Leisner (H) 906-789-1710
(W) 906-786-1209
*St. Anne Parish
Barb Nelson 906-786-6188
*St. Joseph/St. Patrick Parish
Jeanette Botwright 906-789-1199
John or Rosemary Sankovitch 906-786-7687
*St. Thomas/St. Anthony Parish
Jeannette Reno 906-786-7450
In-parish coordination of prayer requests for those
with illness, personal struggles, addictions, etc.
Prayer Groups: Catholic Charismatic
*Hearts of Praise Group
All Saints Church
Tue 7:30 pm
Weekly meetings and events include
retreats. Enables Catholics to learn
more of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
and His works in our Life. Offers
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Bonnie Pepin 906-428-2677
*Tillers of Souls Group
Thur 6:30 pm
Holy Name School Chapel
Deacon Mike LeBeau 906-399-8510
*Charismatic Prayer Group Newsletter
www.catholic-church.org/upccr
support, training, healing services
and a rich variety of weekly speakers on
timely topics and experiences.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
*St. Anne Parish
Doris Lewis 906-786-6387
Karen Wigand 906-786-1399
2nd and 4th Sat 9 am
*Holy Family Parish
Janet Ostrander 906-786-3675
2nd Mon 8:30 am
*St. Thomas Parish
Arlene McFarland 906-428-3804
Tue 9:30 am
Volunteer group crochets baby blankets and other
products for elderly, infants and ill parishioners.
Pregnancy Services
Carol Carlson 906-786-7474
or Arlene Anzelone 906-466- 2628
*Welcome Newborns
*Right to Life
*Post Abortion Services
*Counseling and follow-up)
Groups provide an array of resources
to mothers and family groups in need
of information, resources and friendship.
Coordinates community Right to Life
events. Assists families with pregnancy
issues, post abortion support and follow
-up.
Pregnancy Counseling
Catholic Social Services
1100 Ludington Street Suite 401
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-7212
(also sites in Iron Mountain and Marquette)
No charge to client for pregnancy counseling
services, not refused service because of inability
to pay (agency is supported by the U.P. Catholic
Service Appeal and Catholic Legacy of Faith
Grant).
Prison Ministry (Marquette State Prison)
Matt and Mary Lou Gaudette 906-428-3575
Loren and Linda Anderson 906-789-1192
Gregory and Pamela Mitchell 906-786-8484
Catholic/Christian effort to bring teaching of Christ to inmates. Visit schedule
varies weekly, monthly, annually.
Rachel’s Vineyard
www.rachelsvinyard.org
Retreats at Marygrove Retreat Center
For men and women of all faith traditions. The
world’s largest ministry of healing after
abortion. Retreats offer supportive and healthy
opportunity to express release and reconcile
emotions to begin the healing process.
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906-664-2771
Or www.marygrove.org
(Nationwide)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Available at all Parishes
Assistance, support for those not baptized (or
baptized in non-Catholic Church) to learn and
better understand the Catholic Faith. Also for
baptized Catholics who have not received all
the Sacraments (Reconciliation, first Communion
or Confirmation).
Retrouvaille
www.helpourmarriage.com or
Marygrove Retreat Center
800-470-2230
Marriage support program to assist
couples at all stages of marital troubles
National program for those in troubled
marriages, through series of retreats
and local supports.
Right to Life
Carol Carlson
906-786-7474
National grass roots organization that supports
efforts that advocate for rights of unborn
children. Network composed of 50 state
chapters, 3000 local chapters.
St. Anne Junior High Group
(6th – 8th Grades)
Matt Buchmiller 906-399-6355
Wed 7-9 pm
See the See visit to Diocesan Cathedral
in Marquette every two years
Religious, spiritual and social activities
geared to junior high students.
St. Anne High School Group
Matt Buchmiller 906-399-6255
Wed 7-9 pm
Sun youth Mass 6:30-7:30 pm
Sun youth group 7:30-9 pm
Church Corps-Volunteer church duties
(missions, picnic, other duties)
Confirmation preparation Wed 7-9 pm
Youth Encounter
March for Life (January, Washington DC)
Steubenville North Conference (August)
P2K (annual, Marquette)
Scheduled youth programs for high
school boys and girls.
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St. Vincent dePaul Society
Services
Dental Clinic
Food Pantry
Furniture
Home Visits
Recycling Program
Men’s Shelter
Soup Kitchen
Thrift Store
St. Vincent DePaul Client Aid Office (Escanaba)
115 North 8th Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-789-1434
Mary Martin, Manager
Financial assistance
St. Vincent dePaul Client Aid Office (Gladstone)
816 Delta Ave
Gladstone, MI 49837
906-428-9690
Gayle St. Martin, Manager
Financial assistance
St. Vincent dePaul Dental Clinic
115 North 8th Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-789-1627
Paula Jacobs, Manager
Wed 12-5 pm
Fri 8-12 noon
St. Vincent dePaul Thrift Store (Escanaba)
1014 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI
906-786-2808
Mary Cass, Manager
Deacon Terry Saunders, Manager
St. Vincent dePaul Thrift Store (Gladstone)
816 Delta Ave
Warehouse (Donations, recycling)
115 North 8th Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-789-1281
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Gladstone, MI 49837
906-428-1234
Rita Erickson, Manager
Schola Cantorum
John Ignatowski
906-789-6244
St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish Choir
Element of choir at St. Joseph and St. Patrick
Parish interested in study and practice of
Gregorian Chant (Latin).
Sirvientes deCristo Group/Honduras
Volunteer work in Honduras
Call: Julie Bishop 906-280-1315
St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish
Or: www.sirvientesdecristo.com/
Volunteer groups doing Catholic charity work
among Honduras poor. Groups provide food,
shelter, medical help, clothing, and religious
instruction (10-14 days).
Steubenville North Youth Conference
Scheduled youth weekend conference in
Minnesota for young Catholics to gather for
Prayer, worship, fellowship, friendship and social
events.
Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary
All Parishes
Jan Tolfa 906-786-6478
Patti Seymour 906-786-1805
Organized group with special devotion
to our Blessed Mother. Nationwide
program with local groups; based on
writings of St. Louis deMontfort.
Totus Tuus
Diocese of Marquette
Katie Flaharty 906-226-6548 x207
kflaherty@stpetercathedral.
Series of week-long summer Catholic
Youth programs sharing the gospel
and promoting the faith. For youth
entering grades 1-12. Fun learning.
Tri Parish Middle School Group
(St. Thomas, St. Anthony, and St. Joseph
& St. Patrick parishes)
If interested in being an adult volunteer
please contact Hans Whitmer at
Faithi Formation office 906-233-9566.
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Ultreya/Cursillo
See Cursillo, p. 13
Vincentians (St. Vincent DePaul)
Mary Lou Gaudette 906- 428-3575
Provides support and assistance to the
cause of St. Vincent DePaul through
outlets/services to needy throughout the
area and country. Volunteer help and
charitable giving are critical to success.
Vincentian Conferences
*Holy Family – Linda Deksmith 920-517-1286
*St. Anne – Mary Lou Gaudette 906-428-3575
*St. Joseph & St. Patrick – Margaret Lancour
906-786-9594
*St. Thomas – Bob Caron 906-786-4737
Local volunteer/representatives of
Vincentians and their local parish
responsibility and affiliation.
White Army (Armata Bianca)
Mon 4 pm at St. Anne Church
Mon 4:30 pm at Holy Family
Rosary and worship tailored to the
youngest Catholics.
Women’s Bible Study St. Anne Church
St. Anne Parish center
Tue 8:45 am (after Mass)
Yahweh’s Yoopers Youth Group
Steubenville North Youth Conference
Deacon Mike LeBeau 906-399-8510
Women’s Group studies scripture and its
application to a life of holiness and service.
Organization provides opportunity
for prayer, fellowship, services.
Includes annual weekend retreat in
St. Paul MN and annual March for
Life in Washington, DC.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES AND ACTIVITIES
Group
Page
Junior/Senior High
All Saints HS Group
24
Boy Scout Troup
25
St. Anne Jr. High Group
24
St. Anne High School Group
25
College
Bay College (Escanaba) __________________________________________ 26
Gogebic Community College
25
Lake Superior State College
26
Michigan Tech. University
26
Northern Michigan University
26
Diocese
Bishop Baraga Home Educators Conference
27
P2K (Priest, Prophet, King)
26
See the See
26
Holy Name School
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
27
Little Lamb Enrichment
27
Wednesday Faith Formation Night
27
March for Life, Washington D.C.
27
Michigan Single Catholics (online)
28
Steubenville North Youth Group
28
Totus Tuus
27
Tri Parish Middle School Youth Group
28
White Army (Armata Bianca)
28
Yahweh’s Yoopers Youth Group
28
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