Parish Life Ministries

Would you be willing to pray for one hour?40 Days for Life is a unique pro-life effort that consists of 40 days of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil in front of abortion clinics.  Spring and Fall Campaigns in Grand Rapids take place in front of Planned Parenthood- 425 Cherry Street SE...

“Adopt” an outdoor area on our parish grounds to help keep looking good and create a great first impression for all who come to our parish. An individual, a couple, a family or a team of your friends can sign-up for a small, specific area on the Parish grounds and...

is a way to give to those in need by taking tags off the tree in the parish narthex, purchasing the gifts listed, and bringing the gifts back wrapped to put under the tree.  The tree is placed in the narthex after Thanksgiving and remains up through the second weekend...

 Adults of the Parish meet on Wednesdays 9AM to 10:30AM in the St Mary Community Room. Newcomers are invited to join at any time. It is informal and informative.

Parishioners provide an atmosphere of fellowship for their Parish Family after Masses the first weekend of every month by serving coffee, punch and donuts.

Responsible for counting and recording all of the monies collected at all of the Masses. Accuracy and Confidentiality is required. Counting is typically done on Monday Mornings.

Do you have a Love of the Lord and of His Children? If so, we are looking for you! Catechists are called to this special ministry to share, educate and form our children in their Catholic Faith.

This ministry involves the coordination of luncheons following a funeral. Volunteers prepare and donate food for the luncheon and others help to serve at the luncheon.

What It Means to be a Knight We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first. If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing...

Parishioners who are in faith-filled, sacramental marriages and who have a sincere desire to help those who are about to be married are trained in marriage mentoring. A firm understanding of our faith and a commitment to the sacramental nature of marriage are required. Marriage mentors meet with couples as...

is a service-oriented group dedicated to praying the Rosary and helping people in need.  Those who benefit from the Guild are St. Mary’s Parish and area organizations.  Help is given in many forms: food, clothing, money, friendship, Christmas Cards, and gifts. Funds are raised from member donations and Ladies Advent...

Annual Parish Festival is held in August at the St Michael, Coopersville Campus. Watch the bulletin for volunteer opportunities

Help with the planning and organization of Parish Activities:Parish Picnic, Euchre & Bingo Parties, Festival, Golf Outings, Soup Supper, etc.

Prayer line ministers agree to pray for any request made. Anyone can be a part of the prayer line. You can receive prayer requests by email or by phone.  Are you willing to commit to a few minutes of prayer and to maybe make a phone call or two to...

How It Works Scrip uses gift certificates that Saint Michael’s purchases from Great Lakes Scrip at a discounted rate. For instance, $500 of Spartan Scrip (gift cards) will be purchased from Great Lakes Scrip Co. for $490.00. Several parishioners will purchase it from Saint Michael’s for the face value of $500 and...