a merged parish of St. Agnes-Sanford, St. Anne-Edenville & St. Philip Neri-Coleman
Office: 2500 N. West River Rd. + Sanford, MI 48657 + 989-687-5657
Welcome! Whether you are a visitor or new to our parish, interested in becoming Catholic, seeking to return to the practice of your faith, or an active member of our parish, we are pleased that you have come to our website and we will do all that we can to assist you.
If you cannot find the information that you are seeking on this website, please call our parish office at 989-687-5657 during office hours, Mon-Fri from 8:00am-4:30pm, or email us at marcia.kosnik@ourladyofgracemi.org and we will make every effort to help you
Please join us on the weekend for Mass. We would love to meet you in person.
God bless you! We hope to see you soon!
Congratulations to the newest members to our Faith!
April 19, at the Easter Vigil, our OCIA candidates received the Sacraments of Initiation and were welcomed into the Church. On behalf of our neophytes, we would like to thank the Our Lady of Grace community for your prayers and support.
Meet our newest members: Gage White, Kim White, Taylor Eaton, Brooke Last, Eva Thorington, Madilyne King, Steve Stricker, Reese Hodson and Noah Simmons. Congratulations to all!
Join us for a Parish Picnic celebrating the
50th Anniversary of Fr. Dan's Ordination to the Priesthood
Sunday, June 1 at 12:30pm
There will be Live Music, Games, Food and Fellowship
Volunteers are needed - sign up sheets are in vestibules at both St. Anne and St. Agnes
Footprints of God Video and Discussion. These videos are entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics and Church history all rolled into a video by Steve Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher.
Wednesdays at 9:45am at both St. Anne and St. Agnes
Next sessions: May 7 & 21
Facilitators @ St. Agnes: Marybeth Stuart, @ St. Anne: Elmer Tappen
To Register: contact Marybeth at marybeth.stuart@ourladyofgracemi.org or 687-5657 ext 4
Praise and Worship
Come spend some time singing and praying together, giving thanks and glorifying the Lord in song! Everyone is welcome -ages 0-100+!
Thursday May 15 at 7:00PM.
at Our Lady of Grace - Sanford site.
Come “Make a joyful Noise unto the Lord!”
Questions? Call Ceil Duley
(989) 835-8438
Bus Trip to Solanus Casey Center
June 18, 2025.
Mitchell Coach Bus will leave St Agnes at 9:45am
• Docent led 1-1/2 tour of Solanus Casey Center. ($10 suggested donation.)
• OR self guided tour throughout the center.
• OR time for prayer and quiet time
Cost: $30 per seat. (To be purchased in advance at Our Lady of Grace Parish office)
Questions? Please call Tom Plachta at (989) 450-1718
Visit Solanus Casey Center web site: www.solanuscasey.org
The annual baby clothing and supplies collection begins Mothers Day, May 11th. and continues through Fathers Day, June 15th. Please consider donating items to support moms and babies in need.
Items in special need at this time are:
Spring and summer outfits, onesies and pj’s, 18 mo, 24 mo, 2T and 3T
Diaper rash cream
Shampoo/body wash
Lotion
Sippy cups, bottles
Safety items, such as outlet covers, corner protectors, baby gates
Strollers, new and used
Pajamas for 6-9 mos. Old
Baby socks, washcloths & towels
Please place items in the crib in the vestibule.
Christ's Mission Appeal
The 2024-25 Christ's Mission Appeal has started. Materials about Christ's Mission Appeal, along with a letter from Bishop Gruss and a pledge card should have arrived in your mailbox. For more information click the link below.
Enjoy a free gift from our Parish to your family. This gives you access to countless Catholic movies, e-books, video series, lighthouse cds, and more.
Parish Name: Midland Area Catholic Community
Baptism Class
If you are a parishioner and a first-time parent anticipating having your child baptized, a one-time class is necessary for you and the Godparents. Please contact Marybeth Stuart at 989 687-5657 x4 or marybeth.stuart@ourladyofgracemi.org
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Let the Church always be a place of Mercy and Hope,
where everyone is Welcomed, Loved and Forgiven.
- Pope Francis