Catholic Religious Services
for the
Hispanic Community
Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids
Parishes with Services in Spanish
Oceana, Mason, Lake and Newaygo Counties
Coordinator: Sister Guadalupe Moreno, ccvi
(231) 301-1899
CLUSTER: St. Gregory, Hart– Our Lady of Fatima, Shelby
316 Peach Street, Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-2660 • Fax: (231) 873-7601
General Services at St. Gregory
Mass in Spanish: Sunday, 11:30 AM
Bilingual Mass on Special Occasions at Our Lady of Fatima: See bulletin
Preparation for Baptism in Spanish: For parents and godparents: First Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM
Reconciliation: Appointment with Fr. Tom.
Anointing of the Sick and Matrimony: As needed.
Hispanic Groups: Choir, “Grupo Respeto”
Group of Volunteers: Visits to migrant camps April through November .
Bible study in Spanish: See parish bulletin.
Catechesis of Quinceañeras (15 year olds): Starts in September.
Services for Migrant Families:
Afternoons in the Faith for Families: Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM June-August.
Sacramental Preparation: First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.
Rosary en the migrant camps: Thursdays 7:00 PM in July and August.
Preparation for Quinceañeras
Special Celebrations:
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe:
· Novena of Our Lady of Guadalupe: 3 -11 of December, 7:00 PM. See parish bulletin.
· Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: See bulletin.
Posadas: 16 -24 of December, 7:00 PM. See parish bulletin for posada locations.
Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Thomas Bolster
Youth Ministry in conjunction with Our Lady of Fatima, Shelby: Mary Lorenz, Coordinator
Faith Formation (DRE): Andrea Bosse
Hispanic Ministry: Sister Guadalupe Moreno, ccvi
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CLUSTER: St. Bartholomew, Newaygo599 Brooks Street, Newaygo, MI 49337
(616) 652-1286 • Fax: (616) 652-6669
St. Joseph, White Cloud
965 Newell St., White Cloud, MI 49349
General Services at St. Bartholomew:
Bilingual Mass: Saturday, 5:00 PM
Class for Baptism in Spanish: Call Yolanda Herrera 231-652-2954
Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Services for Migrant Families:
Catechesis of Quinceañeras (15 year olds): Starts in September.
Special Celebrations:
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: December. See parish bulletin.
Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Peter C. Schafer
DRE: Becky Dunneback
Youth Ministry: Renee Nevins
All Saints Parish
500 Iroquois, Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924 –7705 • Fax: (231) 924-7708
General Services:
If services are required in Spanish call the parish and the staff will arrange as needed.
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Condados de Ottawa y Muskegon
St. Francis de Sales Parish
195 W. 13th Street, Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-7641 • Fax: (616) 392-2474
General Services:
Mass: Sunday, 12:30 PM, Wednesday, 6:00 PM; Saturday, 5:00 PM (bilingual)
Catechesis: Sunday, 2:00 PM-4:00PM. Registration in Fall.
Baptism: Once a month. Fourth week in Spanish. See parish office for details.
First Communion: Five days a year in April and May: three in Spanish and two bilingual. See details with
office.
Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00PM. Offered in English and Spanish.
RCIA: September-April, Bilingual.
Marriage Preparation: As needed.
Hispanic Groups: Cursillo, Small Christian Communities, School of Evangelization of St. Andrew, Choir,
Children’s choir, Charismatic group, Guadalupanas, Bible Study, Youth Group, Marriage Encounter, groups
for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Hispanic Council: Representatives of each group, movement, and ministry in the parish. Meets the third
Monday of every month.
Services for Migrant Families:
Family visits: Pine Acres, Quincy (May-August)
Mass in the migrant camps “Quincy” y “Pine Acres” (May-August)
Sacramental Preparation: Program for First Communion and Confirmation, Catechesis for adults in the
Corpus Christi Center. (Tuesday 6:00 PM)
In the migrant camps: Family visits, catechesis, blessings of homes and cars. Help in coordinating with other
agencies.
Special Celebrations:
November: All Souls Day: “Altar for the Dead”
December: Novena and Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. See bulletin.
Lent and Holy Week: Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent, Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.
Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Charlie Brown
Associate Pastor: Fr. James Vanharen
Deacon: Edwin González
DRE: Guillermo Flores
Youth Ministry: Kevin Hilgert
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St. Patrick-Anthony Parish
13421 Green Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 842-0001 • Fax: (616) 842-1174
General Services:
Mass in Spanish: Sunday, 6:00 PM June-October.
Catechesis: June-August for children, youth and parents, 4:00-5:30 PM
Baptism: As needed, during the migrant season.
First Communion: August.
Confirmation: August-September. According to diocesan schedule.
Reconciliation: Every Sunday before Mass.
Blessing of Vehicles: Last Sunday of migrant season.
Staff:
Pastor: Fr. William A. Langlois
Pastoral Associate: José Astúa
Cluster: St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
(St. Jean Baptiste Worship Site)
1292 Jefferson Street, Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 722-2803 • Fax: (231) 722-3622
Our Lady of Grace, Muskegon
451 S. Getty St., Muskegon, MI 49442
General Services at St. Jean’s Worship Site:
Mass in Spanish: Sunday, 12:30 PM
Baptism: Pre-baptismal talks on last two Saturdays of each month, 10:00 AM.
Marriage Preparation: As needed, 10 sessions.
Quinceañeras: Sessions of preparation and retreats. See bulletin.
RCIA: Catechesis for adults as needed.
Reconciliation: Monday, 11:40am
Hispanic Groups: Choir, Guadalupanas , Small Christian Communities, “Community of Communities” every
first Sunday of the month.
Youth and Adolescents: See bulletin .
Special Celebrations:
November: All Souls Day, “Altar for the Dead”
December: Novena of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the homes; Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe; Christmas
Novena-Posadas in homes.
Lent and Holy Week: Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent, Living Stations on Good Friday
Festival: Around the last Sunday in June.
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Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Matthew Barnum
Deacon: Dcn. Jim Schiltz 231-744-4120
Director of Religious Education: Mary Yack 231-343-5409
Kent, NE Ottawa and SE Muskegon Counties
Coordinator: Sister María Trinidad Duque, mc
(616) 481-0233
Cathedral of St. Andrew
265 Sheldon Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-1454 • Fax: (616) 456-5110
General Services:
Mass in Spanish: Sunday, 12:00 PM.
Religious Education: Sunday, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Catholic Central)
Baptismal Preparation: Second weekend of the month.
Marriage Preparation: Fall and Spring.
RCIA: Sunday, 3:45PM.
First Communion: In May.
Reconciliation: Saturday, 11:00 AM or by appointment.
Hispanic Groups: Choir, Life of the Parish, prayer groups, rosary, Bible Study (Fall and Spring), Children’s
Liturgy of the Word, Youth Group, Quinceañeras
Distribution of Clothes: Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30-11:30 AM
English Second Language (ESL): Sunday, 1:00 PM
Classes of Christian Formation: Catholic Information Center
Staff:
Pastoral Associate: Fr. Marcos Zamora, CSP
Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry: Sean Donovan
Holy Name of Jesus Parish
1630 Godfrey Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-6489 • Fax: (616) 241-6480
General Services:
Mass in Spanish: Sunday, 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM
Religious Education: Tuesday in Spanish, Thursday in English.
Baptismal Preparation: Third Monday of the month, 7:00 PM.
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Marriage Preparation: As needed.
Hispanic Groups: Choir, Liturgical Dance, Small Christian Communities, Youth Group, Quinceañeras,
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Community Weddings
Mission to Oaxaca, Mexico: Month of February every year.
English Second Language (ESL): Tuesday and Thursday.
Catholic School: Kindergarten-8th grade.
Parish Festival: Last weekend in June.
Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Stephen Dudek
Deacon: Carlos Gutiérrez
Director of Religious Education: Luz Margarita Aguirre
St. Joseph the Worker Parish
225 32nd Street, Wyoming, MI 49548
(616) 456-7982 / (616) 456-0103 • Fax: (616) 301-1759
General Services:
Mass in Spanish: Saturday, 5:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
Religious Education: Tuesday in Spanish, Thursday in English.
Baptismal Preparation: First and third Tuesday of every month.
Marriage Preparation: As needed.
RCIA: Saturday, 3:30 PM
First Communion: May
Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30 PM by appointment.
Hispanic Groups: Choirs, Liturgical Dance, Prayer Groups, Bible Study, Small Christian Communities,
Charismatic Renewal, Youth Group, Quinceañeras, Rosaries, Cursillo.
English Second Language (ESL): Tuesday and Thursday
Parish Festival : First weekend in August.
Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Steve Cron
Deacon: Carlos Gutiérrez and Martín Zapata
Director of Religious Education: Luz Margarita Aguirre
Youth Ministry: Verónica Quintino
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
101 Hall Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1792
(616) 243-0222 • Fax: (616) 247-0545
General Services:
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Mass in Spanish: Sunday, 12:00 PM.
Religious Education: Sunday, 11:00 AM.
Hispanic Groups: Choir, Liturgical Dance, Bible group, Youth group, Small
Christian Communities, Rosary, Quinceañeras, retreat for laity .
Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00 PM or by appointment.
Parish Festival: Last weekend in July.
Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Theodore J. Kozlowski
Youth Ministry: Carlos Zetino
Shrine of St. Francis Xavier and Our Lady of Guadalupe
250 Brown St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-2485 • Fax: (616) 241-2079
General Services:
Mass in Spanish: Sunday, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM (Charismatic)
Religious Education: Sunday, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Baptismal Preparation: First Sunday every month.
Quinceañeras: Sunday, 9:30-11:00 AM.
Formation of Ministers: First and third week of the month.
Parent Group: Sunday, 9:30 - 11:00 AM.
Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30 a 4:30 PM.
Hispanic Groups: Choir, Liturgical Dance, Rosary, Youth Group, Charismatic Renewal, Cursillo, Marriage
Encounter, Caballeros de Colón.
English Second Language (ESL): Wednesday, 7:00 PM.
Parish Festival: Third weekend in August.
Staff:
Pastor: Fr. José Luis Quintana
Youth Ministry: Liz & Juan Carlos Pérez
St. Mary Parish
423 First NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5292
(616) 459-7390 • Fax: (616) 459-9630
General Services:
Mass in Spanish: Sunday, 11:30 AM
Religious Education: Sunday, 9:30 AM
Baptismal Preparation: Four times a year
First Communion: Easter Sunday
Reconciliation: Saturday at 3:00 PM or by appointment
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Hispanic Groups: Choir, Liturgical Dance, Rosary, Youth Group, Small Christian
Communities, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Cursillo, Marriage Encounter, Quinceañeras, “Café y Cariño.”
Bilingual Taizé prayer: Second Monday of the month.
Parish Festival: Second weekend in August.
Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Scott T. Nolan (Associate Pastor- Basilica of St. Adalbert)
Coordinator: Jenny Rivera
Director of Religious Education: Juan de Jesús
St. Joseph Wright Parish
18768 8th Ave., Conklin, MI 49403
(616) 899-2286 • Fax: (616) 899-2212
General Services:
Mass in Spanish: Saturday, 8:00 PM, June-October.
Religious Education: For children, youth and adults, 12 weeks during the summer which concludes with First
Communions and Confirmation at the end of October.
Baptism: First Saturday in August, September, and October. Preparation on two Saturdays prior to each date.
Marriage Preparation: As needed during the migrant season.
Reconciliation: As needed.
Other activities: Inter-parish choir, visits to migrant camps, Family Rosary, Blessing of homes and cars, Small
Christian Communities, Mass in the camps, Bilingual Mass occasionally throughout the year, Pastoral
Associate and group of volunteers.
Parish Festival: Second Sunday in August.
Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Fredrick Brucker
Coordinator of Migrant Ministry: Sr. María Trinidad Duque, MC
Holy Family Parish
425 S. State St., Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8222 • Fax: (616) 887-0681
General Services:
If services are required in Spanish call the parish and the staff will arrange as needed.
Holy Trinity Parish
1200 Alpine Church Rd. NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-0677 • Fax: (616) 784-0678
General Services:
If services are required in Spanish call the parish and the staff will arrange as needed.
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Condados de Ionia, Mecosta, Montcalm y Osceola
Cluster: SS. Peter & Paul, Ionia
434 High Street, Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3610 • Fax: (616) 527-3697
St. Edward, Lake Odessa
531 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-7253 • Fax: (616) 374-1559
General Services at Ss. Peter & Paul:
Mass in Spanish : Sunday, 1:00 PM
Religious Education: Contact Vanessa 616-527-3575
First Communion and First Reconciliation for Children: September-May, Sunday, 9:45-10:45 AM
Confirmation (for youth12-15 years): September-May, Sunday 9:45-10:45AM
RCIA (Sacraments for adults): September-May, Sunday 9:45-10:45AM, or as needed.
Baptism, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Quinceañeras: As needed.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Every Sunday during Mass.
Hispanic Groups: Divino Niño for children, Bible Study – Mondays, 7:00 PM Zenón: 616-527-8942; Liturgical
Music Group – Rosalba: 616-522-9712; Children’s group – Teresa: 616-522-9097.
Special Celebrations: (See bulletin for details)
Novena of Our Lady of Guadalupe: See bulletin.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mañanitas, 6:00 AM; Mass, 7:00 PM
Posadas: 16 - 24 of December, 7:00 PM.
Stations of the Cross: In the church every Friday during Lent, 7:00 PM.
Rosaries in Migrant Camps and Ranches: Two weeks in August, 7:00 PM.
Procession and Mass for All Souls Day: November 2nd.
Festival: A Sunday in September.
Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Thomas Boufford
Pastoral Associate: Fr. Luis García
Deacon: Zénon Cardenas
St. Mary Parish
404 N. Division
Carson City, MI 48811
989-584-3553 • Fax 989-484-6044
Special Celebrations:
Our Lady of Guadalupe: In the parish, the Saturday closest to the 12th of December, 7:00 PM.
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Rosary in the migrant camps and farms: One week in the month of July, 7:00PM
Procession and Mass in honor of the Virgin Mary: 5:00 PM in July, after the week of rosaries in the migrant
camps and farms
Staff:
Parish Director: Nancy Woodcock
Catechist : Isabel Robles 989-584-6326
St. Patrick Parish, Parnell
4351 Parnell Ave. NE
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 691-6309
Services for Migrant Families:
Fiesta for migrant workers: In the parish, sometime in September.
Spanish Contact : Jim Albert 616-446-3000.
Cluster: St. Charles Borromeo, Greenville
505 S. Lafayette St., Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-4194 • Fax: (616) 754-2357
St. Joseph-St. Mary, Belding
409 S. Bridge St., Belding MI 48809
(616) 794-2145 • Fax: (616) 794-2145
General Services:
If services are required in Spanish call the parish and the staff will arrange as needed.
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Social Services
Immigration Legal Services
213 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 551-4746 • Fax: (616) 514-6061
Services Available Schedule appointment by calling 616-551-4746:
 Petition of Family Visas
 Change of Status
 Consular Procedures
 Naturalization
 Renewal of Work Permit
 DACA
 Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
 Renewal of Permanent Resident card
 Benefits for immigrants under VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
 Papers for investigation of case
 Papers for Change of Address
 Consultation
 Lawyer references
 Translations
Social Services: Catholic Charities West Michigan
(616) 456-1443
 Counseling for pregnant women
 Mental health counseling
 Foster care
 Adoption
 Healthy Start program– support for pregnant women or new parents
 Family Reunification Program (FRP)
 Substance Abuse
 Project Rachel
 God’s Kitchen
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Catechesis
Office of Faith Formation
360 Division Avenue S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4501
Sr. Barbara Cline, FSE - Director of Catechesis
Phone: 616-551-4742 Fax 616-551-4744
http://www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org/ministries/catechesis/Pages/Catechesis.aspx#.UfZ8U421HUk
Catholic Schools
Office of Catholic Schools
360 Division Avenue S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4501
Mr. David Faber, Superintendent
Phone: 616-246-0590 Fax 616-551-5650
Email: [email protected]
CatholicSchools4u.org
San Juan Diego Academy
An environment of learning and support for grades K-8.
1650 Godfrey Avenue
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 243-1126
Plaza Comunitaria of Grand Rapids
A literacy program for adult Spanish speakers and a way for them to finish elementary school and high school in Spanish.
Steepletown Neighborhood Services
671 Davis Avenue NW
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Office of Hispanic Ministry
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Cathedral Square Center
360 Division Avenue S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Interim Director: Sr. Trinidad Duque, mc
(616) 246-0598 • Fax: (616) 551-5649
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant : Mary Pereira
(616) 243-3927 • Fax: (616) 551-5657
[email protected]
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