All Souls Day Noon Prayer
Annual Prayer Service held inside the Mausoleum at noon on All Souls Day.
Contact: Laurie Miles (810) 653-2377 lmiles@stjohndavison.org
Andy’s Attic
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: Andy Coughlin (810) 730-9892; Mary Schmidt (810) 412-4431
Bereavement Mass/Dinner
A Memorial Mass and Brunch for Bereaved family members.
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: Laurie Miles (810) 653-2377 ext. 252 lmiles@stjohndavison.org; Mike Smothers (586) 206-4213
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. 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.
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
Mardi Gras/Spaghetti Dinner
Special dinner on Mardi Gras Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Volunteers should check the bulletin for sign up.
Contact: Fr. Andrew (810) 653-2377 frandrew@stjohndavison.org; Laurie Miles (810) 653-2377 lmiles@stjohndavison.org; Mike Smothers (586) 206-4213
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; Laurie Miles (810) 653-2377 lmiles@stjohndavison.org
Men’s Retreat
Retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan.
Contact: Dennis LaRocque (810) 653-7495
Men’s Conference
Annual Diocesan Event.
Contact: Deacon Dan Fairweather (810) 653-0070 deacondan@stjohndavison.org
Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day event, 2nd Sunday in May at Blessed Sacrament. A Men’s Club sponsored brunch to celebrate mothers. All are welcome.
Contact: Bill Lawson (810) 742-2636
Nut Sale
St. John Parish fundraiser that kicks-off the Polka Party Weekend the first Saturday in November and goes through Advent.
Contact: Veronica Ur (810) 653-2377 vur@stjohndavison.org; 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
Polka Mass / Dinner
The Polish Mass and Dinner is an uplifting and very inspirational event at St. John Parish. The Mass itself is lively, filled with beautiful Polish hymns. The colorful costumes and the friendly, fun loving Polish descendants are only part of the cultural experience you can look forward to when you join in on the celebration. The dinner includes many delicious Polish dishes and lots of fun and dancing to polka classics performed by a live polka band. Traditionally held on the first Saturday of November.
Contact: Fr. Andrew (810) 653-2377 frandrew@stjohndavison.org; Susan Wieczorek (810) 553-8082
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