September, 2017 - eNewsletter

EWTN Family Celebration

The "EWTN Family Celebration" will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017, and will be broadcast live on Holy Family Radio with host Jack Williams. The show begins at 1:00 pm Eastern and finishes at 4:00 pm. Included this year: Addresses by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Jim Pinto, Michael P. Warsaw, Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe and EWTN President - Doug Keck.

More event information at - http://www.ewtn.com/familycelebration/

The Journey Home 20th Anniversary Special

Marcus Grodi discusses the past 20 years of "The Journey Home" in a roundtable discussion with guests Mother Miriam (Rosalind Moss), Al Kresta, and Fr. Dwight Longenecker on Monday, September 11, from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Holy Family Radio.

The Journey Home website - http://chnetwork.org/journey-home-program/

Part-Time Radio Production Associate

Holy Family Radio is looking for help in the production of audio clips, engineering tasks for the network, some automation maintenance, and other related duties. If you are interested, please send your resume and inquiries to: [email protected]

The Job Posting on our website - http://www.holyfamilyradio.net/featured/help-wanted/

Contact Information Update Request

Holy Family Radio is looking to update donor information. Each year over 20% of donors change contact information (ie. address, telephone, or email address). For this reason, you may receive a phone call or email to update your contact information only.

You may call and speak with Peggy Manning, Beth Pfaller or Michael Madigan at 844-337-2346 or email us your contact information to [email protected].

Please include the following current information: First and Last name, Spouse's Name, Full Address (including City/State/Zip), Phone Number and Email address.

Marian Shrines Pilgrimage

Frs. Dan Doctor and Arthur Howard invite all the faithful to join them in a Marian Shrines Pilgrimage in celebration of their 12th year of priesthood. The pilgrimage will visit Fatima, Spain and Lourdes, May 10-20, 2018. More information is available at:

www.pilgrimages.com/frdoctor

Featured Events in September

September 2-3: Baraga Days 2017 will be hosted by the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Activities will include presentations, Drum Circle, and Masses celebrated both days at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. More info at: www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org.

September 8-10: "Entering the Heart of God" weekend retreat for men at St. Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt, Michigan. This retreat will focus on the Lord's Prayer and Fr. Charles Irvin will break down every word and explain their meanings. Tickets and more information may be found at the event website: stfrancis.ws/our-parish-retreats.html.

September 9: Ignited in Christ Evangelization & Discipleship Conference from 8am- 3pm at St. Mary's Visitation Parish in Byron Center. Learn how to talk with others about faith and grow as a disciple of Christ. More information at www.smvchurch.org.

September 13: "Our Lady of Fatima" celebration continues at Sacred Heart School on September 13 at 6:30pm with Bishop David Walkowiak. More information on this event at FatimaGR.org.

September 15, 2017 - February 15, 2018: Student Contest sponsored by the Diocese of Kalamazoo. All students practicing their Catholic faith are eligible to enter by creating a work of art, writing, music or video and submitting by February 15, 2018. The theme, rules and other information are available at www.diokzoo.org/student-art-contest.

September 21: Annual Fall Fundraiser for HELP Pregnancy Crisis Aid 2017 at Thousand Oaks Golf Club in Grand Rapids. Featured speaker is Rebekah Buell with Fr. Jegar Fickel leading in prayer and reflection. More information at helppregnancy.org/events.

September 23: Triumph and Power of Suffering Love with Matt Leonard hosted by Our Lady of Consolation on Saturday, September 23 from 9am to noon. Tickets and more information at Our Lady of Consolation's website: https://olcparishrockford.com.

September 24: Fall Festival at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Grand Rapids from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Features pulled pork dinner, live music by Polski Chix, games, and more. Find out more by visiting: http://ssppgr.com.

September 29: Retrouvaille Weekend Rediscover healing and love and find hope by attending Retrouvaille. The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot today by calling 616-752-7004or email: [email protected].

There are numerous more events throughout September. Please visit our Online Calendar for a more extensive list.

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