Events

Summer Church Festival Event - 3v3 Basketball Tournament

Please join us for a weekend of Parish Fun, food, music, and entertainment.

Safe Environment training is required for all diocesan, parish, and school employees and volunteers in contact with minors. All are welcome. Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in to ensure the on-time beginning of the presentation.

This workshop features presentations by trained marriage facilitators, practical couple exercises, private discussion and prayer. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will receive a certificate of completion to copy and give to your parish. The cost is $90 per couple and includes lunch. The deadline to register is July 8, 2026.

#rimg {max-width: 100%; height: auto; }  Our Lady is often called "Spouse of the Holy Spirit." Come and join us for a day of prayer.
THE PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Ss. Francis and Clare Catholic Parish
12157 Church Street, Birch Run, MI
July 27, 2026, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Confession: 8:00 am - 8:45 am
MASS: 9:00 am
Veneration and Private Prayer until 1:00 pm

Take off on a Radical Ride around the world with Amazing Angels and Super Saints! 

Buckle up as you prepare to soar with inspiring and practical lessons about prayer! 
Children aged 3-11 are invited August 3-6 from 9:30AM - 12PM to learn about prayer, saints, and angels through songs, games, and encountering Jesus! 

To volunteer for any part of VBS please reach out to Stephanie Laframboise 989-284-4141 or stephie2600@gmail.com.

6th - 12th grade youth (and chaperones) are invited to join Bishop Gruss for canoeing, food, fun, and a Eucharistic Procession. Finish the day with 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. 

The cost is $35 per person ($5 livery fee if you bring your own canoe or kayak). 

Deadline to register is Friday, July 31, 2026.