Prayer Ministries

Responding, in the name of the Church, to the emotional and spiritual needs of parishioners experiencing grief following the loss of a loved one. We do not take the place of family and friends but provide a different kind of safe listening place.

Are you interested in being a part of this bereavement ministry of caring and listening? Ongoing training is provided six times throughout the year. To learn more about this important ministry, please contact Jean Corpe at (989) 619-9014(cell) or (989) 939-7562(home) or by email at corpejb@yahoo.com

A Grief Support Group

Our purpose is to come together as a supportive group, offering comfort and reassurance during our grief journey. We share coping strategies to help us navigate this challenging time. We also enjoy reminiscing about our loved ones, keeping their memory alive.

We understand that grief will always be a part of our lives, but it evolves as we begin to heal and embrace a new life. Grief manifests differently for each individual, and healing takes time. Our hope is that with the help of others and their support, we can heal, hope, and feel gratitude once again.

Whether it’s been a few months or a couple of years since your loved one passed away, this group can provide healing and comfort to your heart. Even if you’re feeling “okay,” it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others.

Join us on the last Tuesday of each month in the Cathedral Meeting Room B, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. 

Contact Jean at 989.370.4224 or Sandy at 989.370.2954 for additional information.

The purpose of the Cursillo Movement is to make Christian community possible

in family, social and work situations and in other natural environments of mankind.

The Cursillo hopes to make a natural Christian life possible for anyone.

Whether private prayer or shared with others, the practice of Eucharistic Adoration invites us to pray in the presence of Jesus Christ under the appearance of a consecrated host. During Adoration, you may wish to sit in silence, simply heightening your awareness of the presence of God around you; have a conversation with Jesus; pray the rosary; or reflect on Scripture or other spiritual reading.

While the Eucharist is exposed, someone must always keep vigil before Christ in the monstrance. We schedule at least two people for each time slot during our regular Adoration hours. You may sign up for 30 minute increments at any time. 

The Jail Ministry began in 2023 as a way to share Christ's love and hope with those in the Otsego County Jail. Volunteers serve by writing letters to and visiting inmates, offering Christian faith-based discussion, prayer, encouragement, and compassionate support.

For the privacy and safety of everyone involved, only first names are used, and all correspondence is returned through the parish office. Volunteers minister to inmates of the same gender—women visit women, and men visit men—on alternating weeks. While the ministry seeks to provide hope and encouragement, there is no ongoing commitment to individuals following their release.

For more information, please contact Chris Morris at 989.370.0878.

Calling All Parents and Grandparents!

Do you feel called, or even just curious, about spending time with Jesus during Adoration but have little ones in tow?

If you have preschoolers or homeschooled children, consider joining us for Little Ones Adoration on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. We begin with a Bible story or a book about a virtue or saint. Then each child is invited to approach Jesus in the Monstrance and offer a simple, heartfelt prayer.

Children are also welcome to use our selection of books, the Prayer Bear, and laminated vocation prayers during Adoration.

If Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. do not fit your schedule, consider bringing your child to Adoration at another time. Adoration is for everyone, no matter their age!

Contact Peggy Scott at 989.240.7191 with questions.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LITURGICAL MINISTER?

Training for Liturgical Ministers is open to parishioners who have both an interest and are willing to dedicate the time needed to serve their parish. 

God bless the work of our hands.  May the shawls we make bring joy to the wearer and peace to each crafter.  May every person who receives a shawl feel Your loving embrace.  May the shawls be a tangible prayer and blessing.  Amen

Consider becoming involved in the Prayer Shawl Ministry.  You will be helping others through prayer and your pastime. 

We are a prayer group, a service group, and a social group! 

We meet on the second Wednesday of each month during the school year, usually in Cathedral Meeting Room A at 7:00pm. 

There are many reasons and causes for pain and suffering in society today. 

Could you or someone you know find comfort in receiving a prayer shawl?

Stop by the parish office to pick one up to give to someone in need.   

Rosary Hour of Prayer

Come, pray with us.  Come, bring your heart to Jesus.

Every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel, we gather as a parish family for one hour of prayer, devotion, and intercession. In the presence of Our Lord, we turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the great treasures of the Catholic faith, asking for grace, mercy, healing, protection, and peace for our families, our parish, our community, and the whole world.

All are welcome. You do not need to have these or any prayers memorized to attend. Come as you are, bring your intentions, and join us in lifting our hearts and voices to God.

The Holy Rosary

We begin by praying the Holy Rosary, placing ourselves in the loving hands of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As we contemplate the mysteries of the life, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of her Son, Jesus Christ, Mary leads us ever closer to Him. Through her powerful intercession, we pray for our families, our loved ones, those who are suffering, the conversion of sinners, the protection of our children, and the needs of Holy Mother Church.

The Rosary is a beautiful weapon of spiritual warfare and a source of grace, peace, and strength. Together, we entrust our intentions to Our Lady, asking her to carry them to the feet of her Divine Son.  We rotate through the Mysteries each week: Glorious, Joyful, Sorrowful, and Luminous.

The Holy Face Chaplet

We then pray the Holy Face Chaplet, offering reparation and consolation to the Holy Face of Jesus. In this devotion, we seek to honor Our Lord and make reparation for the sins, offenses, blasphemies, and indifference committed against Him.

As we gaze with faith upon the Holy Face of Jesus, we are reminded of His immense love and the price He paid for our salvation. We ask Him to bless and protect our families, strengthen our parish, convert hearts, and draw souls closer to His Sacred Heart.

The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena

We also pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, placing our complete trust in the merciful Heart of Jesus. We pray especially for those who are suffering, for the dying, for the conversion of sinners, for our loved ones, and for the intentions of the Church and the whole world.

When the Divine Mercy Novena is being prayed, we join those prayers as well, entrusting each day's special intentions to the infinite mercy of Jesus. With St. Faustina, we proclaim our trust in the words: “Jesus, I trust in You.”

The Power of the Rosary

The Rosary is more than simply a prayer we say; it is a way of drawing closer to Christ through His Blessed Mother. When we faithfully place our lives and our struggles into Mary's hands, she leads us toward her Son and teaches us to trust more deeply in God's providence.

A Time to Pray Together

Our Tuesday prayer hour is a beautiful opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and spend an hour with the Lord. It is a time to pray for one another, to seek God's grace, to give thanks for His blessings, and to intercede for those who may have no one else praying for them.

We also maintain a prayer group text message chain to keep members informed of prayer intentions, reminders, and important updates.

Please join us every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Bring your prayers, your burdens, your thanksgiving, and your loved ones. Come spend an hour with Jesus, Mary, and your parish family.

All are welcome. Come and pray with us!

Rosary Hour of Prayer

OUR WEEKLY GATHERING FOR PRAYER

The Rosary Hour of Prayer has been thriving since 1989. We are a very Marian centered group who take very seriously our Blessed Mother’s maternal role for the salvation of souls.  Our group has received many blessings through our dedicated prayers and have channeled many unknown graces in faithful service in the name of Christ.

CONSECRATION TO JESUS THROUGH MARY      

St. John Paul II highly encouraged all Catholics to consecrate themselves to “Jesus through Mary”.  St. Padre Pio referred to the Holy Rosary as his, “primary weapon” against demonic forces.  We call on Our Blessed Mother as our greatest saint and ally, to advocate to Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on our behalf.  Our parish is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, one of several Miriam iterations we give thanks and adoration to throughout the year.

A PARISHONER’S TESTIMONY:

“When I began praying the Rosary regularly, I noticed that I was no longer carrying my worries the same way. I became more peaceful, more patient with my family, and more willing to trust God instead of trying to control everything myself. The problems in my life didn't magically disappear, but my heart changed. The Rosary brought me closer to Jesus and gave me a peace I didn't know I was missing.”

Questions?

Contact David Boyden (989) 858-9054

Interested in learning more about how to pray the rosary? Click HERE

“She Shall be Called Women” is a program of Paradisus Dei for all women! A combination of fellowship and dynamic, inspiring video presentations designed to deepen our relationship with God and with one another. Small-group discussions provide an opportunity for meaningful connection and support as we explore the teachings and discover practical ways to apply them to our everyday lives.

There are two nine-week seasons per year - one in the fall and one in the spring. If you miss a session, the talks are accessible online.  There is no homework, and there is no cost to attend.  

The program is held in the parish hall on Mondays, 6:00 pm -7:30 pm, beginning September 14, 2026. Click the link to register: https://programs.paradisusdei.org/join/A9E3EF. 

Please contact Sherry Castle at 989.732.6016 for further details. We hope to see you at She Shall be Called Woman! 

Think there isn't anyone pulling for your marriage?  Think again!

Marriage is a challenge.  Whether a couple is newlywed, raising a family, or "empty nesting", the call to grow together in love is ever present.  Often couples find they are living in a social climate where forces and stresses are at work that can undermine both their marriage and their faith.

What is a Team of Our Lady?

A movement of "married spirituality" which brings together couples united by the Sacrament of marriage and who wish, together, to deepen the graces of their Sacrament of marriage. 

It is a way for married couples to grow in love a little more each day; to be aided by the mutual help and support of other couples that gather monthly to share a meal, pray and participate in a book study; and to thus better follow the One who assured us that "I am the way, the truth and the life" John 14:6

TOOL - FOR A BETTER MARRIAGE

All over the world, couples have found a way to meet their desire for growth in love and faith through the Teams of Our Lady (TOOL) movement.  A team is a group of four to seven couples who have freely decided to join together to find support in their efforts to lead Gospel lives.  We are open to new couples who will join an existing team and to those who want to start a new team. 

The team meets once a month in each other's homes for a simple meal and in a spirit of friendship share their experiences of the previous month.  After dinner, the mood shifts to the more obviously spiritual as the team reflects on scripture and prays.  Finally, they discuss study material on married life and faith.  The team meeting is truly a unique gathering - lively and enjoyable, yet structured and meaningful. 

GETTING STARTED IN TOOL

How does a team get started?  Local TOOL couples conduct information meetings to provide information, answer questions, and place interested couples in a team.

For more information, please contact:

St. Mary Cathedral local contact

Mindy LaPointe 989.619.1014 or the parish office.

This program is for EVERY MAN, no matter your situation: single, married, widowed, divorced, young or old, This program will help you grow in your faith, be more loving to your family and neighbors and be the Man that God intends you to be.  

Location: St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall

Date: Every Saturday beginning September 12th, 2026

Time: 6:30 am - 8:00 am

Cost: FREE

For more information and to register click HERE. 

Please spread the word, invite and encourage others to attend!

Join Walking With Purpose women's Bible study! Make authentic connections with other women! Refuel and refresh! Learn more about God!

The study begins Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm in Cathedral Meeting Room A.

The class will meet most Wednesdays and will be completed in Spring 2027.

Call the parish office at 989.732.5448 or Betty 239.280.6434 for more details.