Knights of Columbus 9th Annual Polish Dance Party

Sunday, Oct, 5 from 2-6pm at the Gaylord K of C Hall on Wilkinson Road

Great polka music will be offered by “Polka Music Sound” from Davison, Michigan.  Authentic homemade polish food will be available.  Admission is $8 adults, children 18 and under free when accompanied by parents or grandparents.  Call Glen Larsen at 989-731-1873 with inquires.

Boyne Valley Catholic Community presents an international speaker, Ms Lorna Kelly.

Tuesday, Oct. 7 beginning at 7pm in Boyne City.

Lorna will witness with wit and humor as she shares her experiences of working alongside Mother Teresa of Calcutta.  Plan on attending Matthew Hall in Boyne City.

Annual Charismatic Retreat

Oct. 10,11,12th at the Augustine Center in Conway with James Murphy as retreat leader

The theme will be “The Kingdom of God” for this weekend of praise, worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship,  Fr. Al Gietzen will attend as sacramental minister.  Registration is $135, per person includes lodging 2 nights and 5 meals.  To register or for information contact Helen Clark at 231-824-3990.

Outdoor Movie Night

Sunday, Oct 12 from 6-9pm

All middle schoolers are invited to Kiwanis Park on  for music, the movie “Sandlot,” popcorn & drinks sponsored by Harbor Youth Watch. Last year we had over 100 kids!

Pillows and Pillow Cases Needed

The Nehemiah and Mary Margaret Houses are in need of pillows and pillow cases.  Donations of these items can be placed in the boxes provided at both entrances to the Church for the next two weeks.  Thank you from the Christian Service Commission of Holy Childhood.

Christian Service will meet on Monday, Oct. 13 at 6:30pm in the Cry room for an important meeting.  Mark your calendars and Please try to attend. 

Request for Homemade Jam

Our parish provides Care Baskets for anyone in need of comfort and support.  These baskets are filled with homemade bread and jam and a thoughtful note sharing our parish’s love and concern.  Currently, we are in need of homemade jam.  If you are able to contribute jam to this outreach effort please drop it off at the church office.

Marian Conference XVII “Faith Comes From What is Heard”

Oct. 17-19 at Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls

Bishop Patrick Cooney will celebrate Mass at the Conference as well as many excellent speakers.  Plan on enjoying daily Mass, Adoration, Confession, Youth Program, and a Catholic Bookstore.  For more information call 888-925-MARY or visit www.marianconference.org 

Do You Have Your Ticket Yet?

Holy Childhood of Jesus Church  31st Annual Millionaires Party/Raffle/Buffet Dinner/Cocktails/Dancing Saturday evening, November 1st beginning at 6:00pm at Nub’s Nob on Pleasantview Road Enjoy entertainment by “Pan” Franek & Zosia’s  Polka Towners!!! 1st Prize is $5000.00  2nd Prize is $2000.00 3rd Prize $1000.00 and 6 prizes of $500.00. Additional Prize of a fine art reproduction by Mary Hramiec-Hoffman.  Tickets are available from Tom Hoffman and Joe Otvos or in the Parish Office.                                                                                                                                  

Are you interested in the Catholic Faith?

Holy Childhood Parish will soon begin a new journey in faith to share the richness of the Catholic Church and our parish family.  We invite you to learn what the Church teaches, and be introduced to some of our parish members.  These sessions also are opportunities for you, and others that you may wish to invite, to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church.  These gatherings are for inquirers and are open to people who are unbaptized, as well as those who are baptized Christians from Protestant or Evangelical backgrounds.

Please give us a call if you have question, would like further information at

231-526-2017x31 or email at bernie@holychildhoodchurch.org.

Adoration/Benediction

Our Parish offers this special time with the Lord every first Sunday of the month from 1pm until Benediction at 4pm.  Plan on attending with your family

Pray for vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life 

Consider taking the Traveling Chalice into you home for a week of prayer 

Contact Joe Hickey 526-6708 to sign up

Appreciating our Troops

Our parish would like to reach out to those who are serving in the armed forces.  Please drop a note with names and addresses in the collection basket or the parish office so the Christian Service Committee can send a care package from our parish.