Annual Events
St. John the Evangelist & Blessed Sacrament
All Souls Day Noon Prayer
Annual Prayer Service held inside the Mausoleum at noon on All Souls Day.
Contact: Gloria Randall (810) 658-7114 grandall@stjohndavison.org
Donated items including furniture, clothing, and household goods from parishioners are sorted and sold at a spring and summer fundraiser for St. John Parish.
Contact: Sandy Zelonis (215) 280-2584 szlighthouse@yahoo.com
Contact: Mary Schmidt (810) 412-4431
Contact: John Stock (810) 338-4125
Bereavement Mass/Dinner
A Memorial Mass and Brunch for Bereaved family members.
Contact: Gloria Randall (810) 658-7114 grandall@stjohndavison.org
Beach Party
Winter time event to lift everyone’s spirits with summertime dress, games, and food. Occurs every other year, the 1st Saturday in February.
Contact: Rob Moquin (810) 653-2377
Choir Camp
Stories, songs, prayers, and fun for ages 6-16.
Contact: Julie Richards (810) 658-1135 jrichards@stjohndavison.org
Fish Fry
A fish dinner and raffle during Lent and during the Davison Pumpkin Festival in October.
Contact: Mike LaLonde (810) 444-4609 mlalonde11480@gmail.com
Fourth of July Mass
An outdoor liturgy commemorating the birth of our nation.
Contact: Rita Morgan (810) 397-3190
Holiday Happenings Craft Show
Craft Show, the second weekend in November. Vendors, to reserve a space for 2026, use this application. See bulletin for details.
Contact: Cindy Thomas (810) 223-6267
Homemade Pierogi/Golabki
A special activity that coincides with Polka Mass Week.
Contact: Susan Wieczorek (810) 553-8082
Hungarian Sausage
Held twice yearly in November and March at Blessed Sacrament.
Contact: Debby Bednarski (810) 744-1562
Contact: Brenda Strikeleather (810) 653-8501
Kolachy Bake
Sponsored by Men’s Club twice a year.
Contact: Tom O’Brien (248) 941-4565 tobrien210@charter.net
Labor Day Mass
An outdoor liturgy focusing on the blessing of labor.
Contact: Rita Morgan (810) 397-3190
Memorial Day Mass
Outdoor Mass, weather-permitting, held at the St. John Cemetery on Memorial Day. Light refreshments follow and tours of the Mausoleum provided for those interested.
Contact: Rita Morgan (810) 397-3190; Gloria Randall (810) 658-7114 grandall@stjohndavison.org
Men’s Retreat
Retreat at Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington, Michigan
Contact: Rick VanHaaften (810) 348-0733
Men’s Conference
Annual Diocesan Event.
Contact: Craig Ockerman (810) 919-2486 hockeybear@aol.com
Nut Sale
St. John Parish fundraiser that kicks-off the Polka Party Weekend the first Saturday in November and goes through Advent.
Contact: Jim Calleja (810) 653-2377 jcalleja@stjohndavison.org or Father Andrew (810) 653-2377 frandrew@stjohndavison.org
Oktoberfest Fish Fry
A Fish dinner and raffle during the Pumpkin Festival, the weekend of the 2nd Saturday in October.
Contact: Mike Smothers (586) 206-4213
Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service
Interdenominational prayer service giving thanks to God for his abundant blessings. Area churches combine at a different location every year.
Contact: Julie Richards (810) 658-1135 jrichards@stjohndavison.org
Women’s Retreat
Retreat at St Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan.
Contact: Noma Pomaville (810) 232-5459 gramwildcat@aol.com